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Looking for some Scifi? 5 recommended reads
5 Scifi books recommended by Kirkus magazine The word exchange by Alena Graedon In the not-so-distant future, the forecasted ‘death of print’ has become a reality. Bookstores, libraries, newspapers...
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Michael Moorcock to publish a new novel
Fantasy writer Michael Moorcock is publishing a new novel in July. It will be the first of three books in a series ‘The Sanctuary of the White Friar’ and called ‘The Whispering Swarm’ – he hasn’t...
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‘Dune’ celebrates its 50th birthday
The science fiction classic Dune is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. On release it was the winner of both the prestigious Hugo Award and the inaugural Nebular Award. It has gone on to sell...
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Top 10 – Science Fiction
These are the top 10 Science fiction titles borrowed from Leeds Libraries during November. Science fiction isn’t everyone’s bag – but why not try one of these for something different? The Heart Goes...
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Margaret Atwood – Live Screening at Central Library
We are very excited to be able to join up with the British library when Margaret Atwood receives the 2016 PEN Pinter Prize. On Thursday 13th October we are screening a live broadcast from the British...
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Top 10 Science Fiction
Science Fiction is a genre that people either say they love or hate. It is a shame that many write it off as ‘not for them’ while often enjoying the films at the cinema that have been adapted from a...
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Librarian’s Choice – Rediscovering Science Fiction
This blog post comes from Ben, who manages our Business and Information library at Central library. My rediscovery of a love of Science Fiction came about last August on holiday in Majorca. The jury’s...
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Librarian’s Choice: Enjoy a bit of Fantasy Horror
This blog comes from Lisa, a development librarian based at Central library. I thought summer would be a good time to go for something different and write about a few of my favourite horror/fantasy...
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Book Reviews: A Brief History of Seven Killings, Flowers for Algernon and...
A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James To begin, a couple of notes on the title. This book cannot accurately be described in any way, shape or form as being “brief”; it clocks in at nearly...
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Librarian’s Choice: Sci Fi
This blog comes from Liam, an assistant community librarian based in the east of Leeds. Sci-fi has been unfairly maligned within the literary community for many decades, mainly by folk who believe...
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