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until Wednesday 7 October

Reading Retreat with Howard Jacobson

The Jewish Literary Foundation presents a two-night retreat for lovers of literature, featuring discussions, readings and an intimate evening with the Man Booker Prize-winning author Howard Jacobson. There will also be an opening lecture by JR’s executive director Dr Aviva Dautch and JLF’s director Claudia Rubenstein, and a guided walking tour of Bath. Plus, guests will stay in the four-star boutique Queensberry Hotel, which is situated in a Georgian townhouse just 10-minutes’ walk from the Abbey and Roman Baths.

Times vary. From £599. Queensbury Hotel, Bath, BA1 2QF. www.jewishliteraryfoundation.co.uk  

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