As many of you know, Leeds Book Club just wouldn't work without the effervescent Helen - she runs LBC Puffins, co-hosts LBC White Swan and is up for each and every reading challenge (that orientates around books for younger people). Frankly I don't know how she does it - she's a tireless wonder and source … Continue reading Support the Puffin’ Puffin – Run for Cystic Fibrosis
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LBCWhiteswan review – Perks of being a wallflower
LBC White Swan Venue: White Swan Leeds Date: Sunday 9th of February 2014 Time: 6:00pm Address: Swan Street, Leeds Discussing: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Charlie is a freshman. And while he's not the biggest geek in the school, he is by no means popular. Shy, introspective, intelligent beyond his years … Continue reading LBCWhiteswan review – Perks of being a wallflower
LBCPuffins review book 31 – The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge
The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge About the book The leaves were cold and slightly clammy. There was no mistaking them. She had seen their likeness painstakingly sketched in her father’s journal. This was his greatest secret, his treasure and his undoing. The Tree of Lies. Now it was hers, and the journey he had never finished … Continue reading LBCPuffins review book 31 – The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge
LBC White Swan review – Storm Front (The Dresden Files) – Jim Butcher
LBC White Swan Venue: White Swan Leeds Date: Sunday 13th of March 2016 Time: 6:00pm Address: Swan Street, Leeds Discussing: Storm Front (The Dresden Files) - Book 1 JIM BUTCHER * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S … Continue reading LBC White Swan review – Storm Front (The Dresden Files) – Jim Butcher
LBCPuffins review book 06 -Black Beauty
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell About the book A horse is a horse of course unless of course the horse is Black Beauty. Animal-loving children have been devoted to Black Beauty throughout this century, and no doubt will continue through the next. Although Anna Sewell's classic paints a clear picture of turn-of-the-century London, its message is universal and timeless: animals will … Continue reading LBCPuffins review book 06 -Black Beauty
Helen’s Roald Dahl challenge book 11 – The Witches
About the book "This is not a fairy-tale. This is about REAL WITCHES. Real witches don't ride around on broomsticks. They don't even wear black cloaks and hats. They are vile, cunning, detestable creatures who disguise themselves as nice, ordinary ladies. So how can you tell when you're face to face with one? Well, if … Continue reading Helen’s Roald Dahl challenge book 11 – The Witches
Helen’s Roald Dahl challenge book 10 – Fantastic Mr Fox
About the book "In the tradition of The Adventures of Peter Rabbit, this is a "garden tale" of farmer versus vermin, or vice versa. The farmers in this case are a vaguely criminal team of three stooges: "Boggis and Bunce and Bean / One fat, one short, one lean. / These horrible crooks / So … Continue reading Helen’s Roald Dahl challenge book 10 – Fantastic Mr Fox
LBCWhiteswan @whiteswanleeds on July 12th – Good Omens
12th July 2015 Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman at The White Swan in Leeds City Centre starting at 6pm Swan Street Leeds LS1 6LG 0113 242 0187 info@whiteswanleeds.co.uk
What’s your favourite fictional food?
From Willy Wonka's ever lasting gobstopper to Mr Twit's wiggly spaghetti or even Turkish delight from the Lion Witch and the wardrobe. what is your all time favourite fictional food? Answer below or tweet to @lbcpuffins on twitter .
LBCDystopia’s next read on 22nd July @crowdoffavours – Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
A date for your diary! LBCDystopia's next read on 22nd July starting from 6:30pm Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro see goodreads for more information - here
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