Our group members read novels that reflect the changes in the world during the twentieth century, taking turns to lead. Together we consider their appeal today and when they were published. The aim is to range through the 1900s and to include literature from a variety of genres and cultural backgrounds. This year we start with Kingsley Amis's Lucky Jim; please read it in advance so you can join in the discussion in session 1. For session 2 the choice is Iris Murdoch's An Unofficial Rose. Together with members of the Zoom group, we shall draw up a programme from November that is based on members' suggestions. The two groups read the same books, but are separate – transfer between them is not possible. We plan to meet throughout the year; dates and times for sessions held out of term may vary.