The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

The Bell Jar by Sylvia PlathI was supposed to be having the time of my life. When Esther Greenwood wins an internship on a New York fashion magazine in 1953, she is elated, believing she will finally realise her dream to become a writer. But in between the cocktail parties and piles of manuscripts, Esther's life begins to slide out of control. She finds herself spiralling into serious depression as she grapples with difficult relationships and a society which refuses to take her

Although his proposal comes as a surprise

When Olivia Laing moved to New York City in her mid-thirties

she walks readers through a reflective and intimate journey visiting the past

This remarkable volume brings together all of John McGahern's short fiction

treachery and violence are the fascinating stories of such legendary figures as Sitting Bull

A humorous book filled with colourful phrases we love

stitching together time

The aim of this book is to keep child and dog safe and happy as well as promoting animal welfare

Mr Loverman is a ground-breaking exploration of Britain's older Caribbean community

poet and philosopher John O'Donohue draws upon his Celtic heritage and the love of his native landscape

and only Pearl knows how to cure him

Hazel has never been anything but terminal