Get to know - or reacquaint yourself - with some of the best novels of recent years with this lively discussion forum for fans of great writing. At each meeting the tutor, an experienced writer and editor, will lead the discussion, exploring your thoughts and feelings about these critically acclaimed books.

The books the group will discuss are The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (18 January); James by Percival Everett (22 February); Animal Farm by George Orwell (5 April); Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay (10 May); Play It as it Lays by Joan Didion (14 June). Each book (acquired independently) needs to be read in advance of the online session. Students are responsible for purchasing their own copies.