Poetry Challenge 2013 Here at Leeds Book Club, we're always looking for new poems and poets...well I say we...me mostly. This year, we've invited our friends from the blog and tweet sphere to share their favourite poems. Hope that you enjoy these! * * * * * Leeds Inspired has chosen the following poem to … Continue reading Leeds Inspired choice – Morning Song by Sylvia Plath
LBC Reviewers
LBC Dystopia – Book 03 – The Iron Heel Write Up – Guest
#LBCGiraffe Venue: Giraffe Bar and Grill Date: Tuesday 16th of October 2012 Time: 6pm - 8pm Address: 6 Greek Street, Leeds, LS1 5RW Tel: (0113) 244 1500 THE IRON HEEL JACK LONDON * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * … Continue reading LBC Dystopia – Book 03 – The Iron Heel Write Up – Guest
Mental Health Reading Challenge 2013
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
Enid Blyton Challenge!
One of our Superstar Guest Stars has agreed to a new challenge based on our chats relating to #LBCPuffins. Helen was intrigued about our constant references to the various series created by Enid Blyton and decided to set herself the task of reading one a month to see what all the fuss is about! Can't wait to … Continue reading Enid Blyton Challenge!
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?
BookElf Reads 2012
In the tradition of the last few years... Not PUBLISHED this year, READ this year, savvy? Oh God this list has caused me some heartache! What a cracking year for reading this has been for me! I know that the LeedsBookClub itself has had some wonderful discoveries over the past twelve months, but these are … Continue reading BookElf Reads 2012
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
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