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Time-Turner Collective

The Bell Jar

Season 2, Ep. 1

Happy New Year!!!! or well? happy??? We have believe that this year is going to bring us goooood, however, this months book is arguably less optimistic. Just a TW here, this episode contains mentions of suicide and mental illness. BuT also way more optimistic sections discussing poetic writing, The Triangle of Literature, and new years resolutions!! Fun times all around!


We thought I'd be very relevant to the situation we are in right now. While the world looks bleak, there is little positive notes all around us! We are going through this together and can! And, you know what, if you need some more distraction; we are reading a fun and dramatic novel next month which is very touching. It's Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín, adapted to that film with Saoirse Ronan!!


Anywhoooo see you next month. Orrr in the meantime follow us on instagram @timeturnercollective. See you in the past!


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