Older book choice - The Bell Jar (1963) by Sylvia Plath

Come along for a discussion on this classic witty and moving coming-of-age novel set in the stifling atmosphere of 1950s America.

The Bell Jar is the only novel by the renowned poet Sylvia Plath and contains autobiographical elements relating to Plath’s struggles with bipolar disorder.

Please note that this book contains references to mental health and suicide.

General plan: by 7pm some of us should be in the upstairs room at the pub but we usually start by discussing books to read in future in case anyone arrives late. Typically we'll talk about the book until after 8pm, when there's a short break to go to the bar, then any further discussion till after 9, though of course you can leave at any point.

The Shirker's Rest takes cards, not cash, and serves a range of soft drinks, wine and spirits in addition to their beer and cider selection https://theshirkersrest.co.uk/drinks/ - they don't have a kitchen but encourage you to order from https://yardsalepizza.com/menu/ ..!