Leeds Book Club will be participating in the Arts and Minds Network's new project on raising awareness of mental health issues. The Why... A few years ago, I inadvertently turned my mother off a whole swath of books with one flippant remark. Allow me to explain. I have someone in my life who lives with mental health … Continue reading Mental Health Reading Challenge 2013
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The Lainibop Challenge – Book 21 – Catching Fire – Suzanne Collins
READ! TO GO! 21 109 The LainiBop Challenge CATCHING FIRE SUZANNE COLLINS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * The second book in The Hunger Games trilogy, was not quite as gripping as the first in my opinion. When we left … Continue reading The Lainibop Challenge – Book 21 – Catching Fire – Suzanne Collins
LBCPuffins – The power is YOURS!
So we have to pick a book for our newest venture - LBC Puffins (thanks again @LuraTea for the awesome name) We've had TONS of fabulous suggestions for our first book and I couldn't possible choose myself so I'm leaving it up to you. In no particular order, the books suggested are as follows: Matilda - … Continue reading LBCPuffins – The power is YOURS!
LBCPuffins – What? Another book club?
Ladies and Gentlepeeps, LeedsBookClub is somewhat bewildered to be finding itself announcing the launch of a new Book Club*. LBC Puffins The second of our themed clubs, this is a book club strictly for the young at heart - no true grown ups will be allowed anywhere near us. We shall be meeting every two … Continue reading LBCPuffins – What? Another book club?
The Hobbit (book) – Guest Review
THE HOBBIT J.R.R. TOLKIEN * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * One of our regular book clubbers has very kindly agreed to put (virtual) pen to (virtual) page and write us a superb … Continue reading The Hobbit (book) – Guest Review
Huge Thanks
This year has been a roller coaster for Leeds Book Club and me personally. I'd like to take a moment to thank a few people who've gone above and beyond in their support, help and/or friendship. Naturally, I know that the moment I post this, I'll instantly think of 10 people I should have included … Continue reading Huge Thanks
Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 8
The Wind in the Willows KENNETH GRAHAME BLURB from Amazon When Kenneth Grahame first entertained his son with letters about a petulant character named Toad, he had no way of knowing that his creation—together with his friends Mole, Rat, and Badger—would delight children for nearly 100 years. Here they are once more, pursuing adventure in … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-Long – Week 8
The Wind in the Willows Review
Every year the West Yorkshire Playhouse puts on a family friendly production over the Christmas season. And each year, the aim seems to be to create such a warm, sumptuous and lavish performance as to terrify the next person to take on the task! Credit to photographer Keith Pattison For Ian Brown - the director … Continue reading The Wind in the Willows Review
Leeds Libraries is hosting a Tolkien event!
A talk will be held at Leeds Libraries to celebrate J.R.R. Tolkien's life and work in Leeds. Venue: Central Library Date: 14th of December 2012 Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm For details, call (0113) 247 6016 Please note: This is a ticketed event - £4.00 (£3.00 concessions)
The Secret Circle – Book 3
Book Three - The Power In So Deadly A Battle... United at last with Diana, the mistress of her coven, Cassie must first sacrifice her love for Adam to save the Secret Circle and the town of New Salem from the evil powers of the witch Faye. Threatened by the possibility of her destruction in … Continue reading The Secret Circle – Book 3
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