After wrapping up The Body, the DEG Book Club turns its attention to our next read: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell. This beautifully written and deeply emotional novel imagines the life of Shakespeare’s family, focusing on the death of his young son Hamnet and the way grief ripples through the household. O’Farrell brings 16th-century England vividly to life, blending historical detail with poetic insight. At its heart, Hamnet is a story about love, loss, and how art can give shape to sorrow — a book that promises plenty to talk about.

We will discuss "Hamnet" at our next meeting which will take place on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, at 18:30 in the Bürgerbegegnungsstätte, Bayreuth

Everyone is welcome — whether you’ve read every page or just want to listen in and share a cup of tea!