http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/ Weblog OpenACS 5.0 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:38:49 GMT http://www.e-voice.org.uk/rss-support/images/openacs_logo_rss.gif http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/ 126 48 http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=2429288 http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=2429288 HelloForgive me for getting excited now that it's December, but Christmas is coming and I do think that it's such a magical time of year.  However there is still business to attend to and will still have one final month of the National Year of Reading left.  The final theme for the year is Write the Future.  In slight contrast to the the rest of the year it's all about writing - and producing things for future generations to read.  More about that through December, but for ... Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:38:49 GMT http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=2413195 http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=2413195 HelloNow that the nights are drawing in and it's getting colder it's time to start thinking about the perfect book to curl up by the fire with.  At the start of the year we asked the library staff about their favourite places to read and one of the most popular involved sofas and cosy firesides.  Do you agree?  And if so, what book would you suggest cosying up with?  Let us know and you can see if other people share your views.I've been reading some quite deep and dark... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:33:13 GMT http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=2383767 http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=2383767 HelloHow are you today?We've been very busy this morning, rebuilding the library after last night's evening with performance poet and comedian John Hegley.John kept the audience thoroughly entertained, reading poems from his books (and from other people's that he'd collected up off the library shelves). During the interval the audience was made to sing (or rather compose) for their supper (or rather wine and nibbles) as they were set the task of writing some North Lincolnshire themed poetry, t... Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:49:36 GMT http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=2375372 http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=2375372 HelloHow are you today?  Visited the library recently?For some people, visiting the library is impossible - not because they don't want to, but because they are housebound.  This is where the Home Library Service can help.  Volunteers take library books directly in to the homes of people who are unable to get out to choose their own.  It's a much-valued service by the recipients, and a wonderful experience for the volunteers as you can read below.Come along and enjoy being ... Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:45:08 GMT http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=2352284 http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=2352284 HelloYou know how it works by now... new month, new theme. And the theme for November is "Screen Reads". It's all about exploring the diversity of reading, including scripts, television and films.The question of the month is all about televised and filmed books. Do you like to read something when you've already seen the film? Does watching a film after you've read the book enhance the experience or does it disappoint you? I have to say that if I've read a book and loved it, the film ... Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:22:16 GMT http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=2334516 http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=2334516 HelloJust to let you know tht photos from last Saturday's Readers' Festival are now on the website (go to the Photo Album link on the left).And if you missed that event be sure not to miss the John Hegley comedy night on 14 November at the Central Library.  Some tickets are still available but they are selling fast.  Check out our events calendar for more details or go to our main website. Bye for nowSuzanne Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:48:23 GMT http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=2306184 http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=2306184 HelloI'm pleased to report that the Readers' Festival on Saturday was a huge success.  Everyone who was there, attendees, authors and staff all had a fantastic time and we've had some really great feedback from you.We had a couple of photographers taking pictures on the day, so I'll post them in the photo album as soon as I get hold of them.In the meantime feel free to share your thoughts on the day with everyone on the discussion boards.Suzanne Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:39:09 GMT http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=2263076 http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=2263076 HiSorry for being quiet lately but things are very busy around here.  We're in the final stages of preparation for the Readers' Festival on Saturday and also planning the upcoming events with John Hegley and Peter Grimsdale, and so reading time is at a premium.  I have read a couple of interesting books over the last few weeks though and so I thought I'd share them with you.  They weren't chosen by me, and so aren't my usual type at all.  One I enjoyed, the other I wasn't t... Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:18:33 GMT http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=2155074 http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=2155074 HelloI have a new website for you today (well ok, the website isn't new, but me telling you about it is).It's  http://www.bartleby.com/ and it contains full text of historic reference books, fiction and verse, free-of-charge and online. For example you can read a 1917 edition of Pride and Prejudice, alongside the works of Darwin and Cicero, and dictionaries of quotations and sayings.It's brilliant and well worth a visit, (although that's not to say that you shouldn't still visit... Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:59:37 GMT http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=2138073 http://www.e-voice.org.uk/readnorthlincs/weblog/one-entry?entry_id=2138073 HelloIt's a new month and a new theme again. October is the month of "Word of mouth" celebrating storytelling, reading out loud and live literature - which is why we're holding our readers festival this month.  Tickets are selling fast but there are some still available if you want a chance to meet and talk with Sophie Hannah, RJ Ellory, Anne Zouroudi, Denise Mina, Karen Maitland and Lionel Shriver. (Full details here). There are also storytelling events going on in schools and ... Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:12:12 GMT