Next book for LBCOutlaws!!!! 14th August meet at 18:00 for 18:30 start

  Trust your eyes' by Linwood Barcley. 14/8 About the book: The NAL debut and must-read thriller from #1 international bestselling author Linwood Barclay. Thomas Kilbride is a map-obsessed schizophrenic so affected that he rarely leaves the self-imposed bastion of his bedroom. But with a computer program called Whirl360.com, he travels the world while never … Continue reading Next book for LBCOutlaws!!!! 14th August meet at 18:00 for 18:30 start

The Summer of Living Dangerously – Guest

LBC regular reviewer Michael has been reading again... Thanks again Michael! THE SUMMER OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY JULIE COHEN Alice Woodstock is a writer, or more precisely making her income from writing technical reviews of industrial products. She sees a job advert for guides at Eversley Hall, who spend the day being an character from the … Continue reading The Summer of Living Dangerously – Guest

Exciting News – My brothers first LBC review!

My little brother has graciously provided this stellar review of the SF epic Dune.   DUNE FRANK HERBERT Review submitted via facebook. I'd provide a link for his twitter but he doesn't believe in it. As in - he disputes its existence altogether.  

LBC3 Reads – Book 05 – Mason and Dixon – the non-write up

Cafe 164 Date:  19th of January 2014 Time:  11am - 1pm Address: Unit 2 Munro House, Duke St, Leeds LS9 8AG Book the 5th: MASON AND DIXON THOMAS PYNCHON BLURB Charles Mason (1728 -1786) and Jeremiah Dixon (1733-1779) were the British Surveyors best remembered for running the boundary between Pennsylvania and Maryland that we know … Continue reading LBC3 Reads – Book 05 – Mason and Dixon – the non-write up

LBC Medusa – Burial Rites Write Up

Medusa LBC   Date:  Wednesday 9th of July 2014 Time:  7:30pm Address: 8-10 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds  Discussing:  BURIAL RITES HANNAH KENT * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * … Continue reading LBC Medusa – Burial Rites Write Up

LBC Giraffe – a temporary hiatus

It appears as though the venue for our Dystopian book club #LBCGiraffe has become unavailable. Or possibly closed. As a result, I'm postponing our next meeting - currently scheduled for the 1st of July for a few weeks.   As soon as we have a venue sorted, I'll let you know here, on twitter and … Continue reading LBC Giraffe – a temporary hiatus

Sharing Stories – The Rosie Project July 15th at Crowd of Favours

Sharing Stories See more here http://wp.me/P2jfyL-z Come and join us on the 15th to discuss: The Rosie Project (Don Tillman #1) by Graeme Simsion An international sensation, this hilarious, feel-good novel is narrated by an oddly charming and socially challenged genetics professor on an unusual quest: to find out if he is capable of true love. Don Tillman, … Continue reading Sharing Stories – The Rosie Project July 15th at Crowd of Favours

LBCOutlaws next read – death at la fenice by Donna Leon

  LBCOutlaws next read on 10th July is death at la fenice by Donna Leon.The twisted maze of Venice's canals has always been shrouded in mystery. Even the celebrated opera house, La Fenice, has seen its share of death. But nothing so horrific and violent as that of world-famous conductor, Maestro Helmut Wellauer - poisoned … Continue reading LBCOutlaws next read – death at la fenice by Donna Leon

People of bookclub we need your help please vote now!

As Chief Puffin, I have offered to help update things and keep people informed.  Niamh is the one you need to email tweet, any questions or reviews need to be emailed to her and then she can filter them to me. I'm just the technician LBCPuffins Right guys, to the reason of this post, I'm having … Continue reading People of bookclub we need your help please vote now!

In Praise of – Children Reading

A Lament There have been many times that I have been embarrassed to be caught with a book. Like when I've wandered away at a party and became absorbed in something that I found. Or when I'd navigate school hallways eyes firmly stuck on the page, heedless of people jumping out of my way. As a … Continue reading In Praise of – Children Reading