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
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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)
LBC Dystopia – Book 04 – Brave New World Write Up – GUEST
#LBCGiraffe Venue: Giraffe Bar and Grill Date: Tuesday 20th of November 2012 Time: 6pm - 8pm Address: 6 Greek Street, Leeds, LS1 5RW Tel: (0113) 244 1500 BRAVE NEW WORLD ALDOUS HUXLEY * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * … Continue reading LBC Dystopia – Book 04 – Brave New World Write Up – GUEST
Guest Post – Evan Shelton meets Michael Morpurgo
LeedsBookClub is delighted to welcome Evan Shelton to our rota of reviewers. Evan is 9 years of age and loves reading and other book related things. In Evan's first review for us, he talks about meeting Michael Morpurgo - one of his favourite authors. If you would like me to pass on any messages … Continue reading Guest Post – Evan Shelton meets Michael Morpurgo
WBN 2013-The Books BookElf’s Verdict
Once again, World Book Night managed to send me my 'apply to be a giver!' email a whole days after I had already done so, but apart from that this year I'd like to say BLOODY WELL DONE. From a reading for pleasure promoter's (working on the job title...) point of view this is a … Continue reading WBN 2013-The Books BookElf’s Verdict
Medusa LBC Write Up – Cloud Atlas – Guest
Medusa LBC Date: Wednesday 10th of October 2012 Time: 7:30pm Address: 8-10 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds Discussing: CLOUD ATLAS DAVID MITCHELL (not that one) * * * * * S P O I L E R S * * * * * * * * * * S P O I L E R S … Continue reading Medusa LBC Write Up – Cloud Atlas – Guest
Man Booker Shortlist Book 06 – Umbrella – GUEST
WoodsieGirl's Man Booker Challenge I'm reading through all six of the Booker Prize shortlisted novels - attempting to finish before the winner is announced, although given the size of the books that is looking unlikely at the moment! Here's the final of my reviews, for Umbrella by Will Self. BLURB Recently having abandoned his … Continue reading Man Booker Shortlist Book 06 – Umbrella – GUEST
Man Booker Shortlist Book 05 – Bring up the Bodies – GUEST
WoodsieGirl's Man Booker Challenge I'm reading through all six of the Booker Prize shortlisted novels - attempting to finish before the winner is announced, although given the size of the books that is looking unlikely at the moment! Here's the fifth of my reviews, for Bring up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel. BLURB By … Continue reading Man Booker Shortlist Book 05 – Bring up the Bodies – GUEST
Man Booker Shortlist Book 04 – The Lighthouse – Guest
WoodsieGirl's Man Booker Challenge I'm reading through all six of the Booker Prize shortlisted novels - attempting to finish before the winner is announced, although given the size of the books that is looking unlikely at the moment! Here's the fourth of my reviews, for The Lighthouse by Alison Moore. BLURB On the outer … Continue reading Man Booker Shortlist Book 04 – The Lighthouse – Guest
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