YC Reading

'We are liars We are beautiful and privileged We are cracked and broken A tale of love and romance A tale of tragedy Which are lies? Which is truth? You decide' It seemed like everybody was talking about this book a few weeks ago. The clever thing was they were talking about and raving about this read but actually said very little about what it was actually about. It feels like everybody is committed to keeping the secret so I'm not going to tell you too much about the actual book but wow, for me, it was a whole new reading experience. The plot is amazing and seamless when you look back on it and maybe I'm naive but I never guessed the outcome. I think there was a lot I probably missed in my first reading of this book but one day, I will read it again to try and deconstruct Lockhart’s marvellous prose. She is a fantastic writer and even though, I didn't particularly like any of the characters, her writing just carries you along and you quick...

I absolutely adore this book and cannot recommend it enough. Maybe I was first attracted to the book as it carries an endorsement from John Green on the cover and like John Green; I too fell in love with this book. Sorry people, I think, I would choose it over TFIOS!   Yes, Eleanor and Park was a book written for the young adult market but for me as of late, that seems to be where some of the best writing is at (especially if you want your heart strings pulled) and to be fair, this book stands alone. There is very little about this book that is typical. The characters are vividly drawn with words and very much their own people. The setting is the late 80's, an era written not so much about now. Reading this, I realised just how much the world has changed over the last 30 or so years. Life now seems more complicated and I'm not sure set in 2014, there would ever be an Eleanor or Park to read about. There is a balance of love, comedy and serious matter. I absolutely ado...

It is with great pleasure to announce that the Yeovil College LRC will be hosting a Reading Passport FREE event.   We have two guest authors- Adam Nevill and Gareth L Powell- joining us on Thursday 6th November 2014 at 7pm to talk about their passion for their chosen genres of horror and science fiction with selected readings and book signings.   Tickets are available from the Yeovil College Learning Centre, call on 01935 845450 or email learningcentre@yeovil.ac.uk

Check out the Young Poets Network latest competition here:   http://www.youngpoetsnetwork.org.uk/2014/09/23/gold-the-challenge/   Good Luck!

Just a reminder of the Book Club meetingL   Tuesday 30th September 4PM Quiet Study Area to meet- then up to the 1st Floor Pod 'The Goldfinch' to be issued.   I look forward to welcoming old and new faces. See you next week! - Carey

We had great success at the UCY Fresher's Fayre yesterday- I look forward to welcoming all new members next week!    

  Although i cannot reveal to much at the moment- i can confirm that Adam Nevill and Gareth L. Powell will be guest speaking and doing book signings at Yeovil College in November. Check out their books! If you are into Sci-Fi or Horror i highly recommend them!   More details of the event to follow..