Melvin Burgess, Wednesday 7th February @ Leeds College of Music

Multi-award winning author Melvin Burgess launched the exciting new series of reading events for young people (Breeze Reads). Burgess is probably best known for his controversial teen-classic Junk but tonight he was reading from his widely acclaimed book, Bloodsong. Set in an apocalyptic Britain, the central charachter, Sigurd, is the chosen one; the golden warrior boy blessed with the courage of a hero and the strength of a lion. Not only did Burgess read from his work exceptionally well, but also answered lots of questons from the audience. I would recommend anyone to got and see Melvin Burgess speak if they have the chance.

A Review of 'V For Vendetta', by Alan Moore

The classic graphic novel V for Vendetta was the first book that the Central Library Teen Reads group read, it was also the first graphic novel any of them had read. None of the group had seen the recent film adaptation and we had planned to watch the film as part of the readers group session. All in all the group enjoyed reading V for Vendetta but weren't necessarily sure that they would read graphic novels as part of their normal reading habits in the future.
8/10

A Review of 'Just In Case', by Meg Rosoff

When David Case decides that fate is out to get him he decides to change identity and becomes Justin Case (hint the name of the book) what he doesn’t expect to fall in love, get an imaginary dog, be place in care of a giant rabbit and move out. Just in case is a thought provoking book the characters are all described in great detail from big to small with lots twists this is a great second novel and deserves its place on the Carnegie short list.

4/5

Kevin Brooks @ Headingley library Weds 25th April
Kevin was reading from his latest book 'being' and the event was part of the Breeze Reads
project.

Upcoming Breeze Reads Events



Tuesday 22nd May Stuart Hill reads from Blade of Fire - The Carriageworks, 6.30pm

Sunday 24th June Melvin Burgess reads from Sara's Face - The Carriageworks, 6.30pm

Sunday 24th June Breezereads Day - The Carriageworks, 12pm - 6pm

More information here