Book Club

About this event

Join us for a three-part series featuring Flinders University writers, designed to promote staff wellbeing through the joy of leisure reading. This initiative offers a unique opportunity for staff to connect with fellow book enthusiasts in a relaxed and welcoming environment, fostering a sense of community.

Each session will include:

• curated reading lists
• guided discussions led by academic leaders
• light refreshments and small giveaways

This July join Flinders University writer and academic Lisa Bennett on a journey to explore the world of Powerful Girls! From swashbuckling adventures to magical realms, Lisa will delve into the portrayal of strong female characters across various genres, from mainstream bestsellers to hidden literary gems.

In this session, she will discuss tales of powerful girls and women in literature, examining how these characters inspire and empower readers.

Lisa Bennett is an Associate Professor in Creative Writing and English at Flinders. She’s a specialist in the Viking Age, genre fiction, and creative practice and is the author of Story Thinking: Real-World Applications of Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writing (with Helen Marshall and Kim Wilkins). As Lisa L. Hannett, she’s a multiple award-winning writer of five short story collections, a novel, and over 80 speculative fiction short stories (fantasy, science fiction, horror). Lisa’s most recent books are Viking Women: Life and Lore and The Fortunate Isles.

📚 Bring a book that features a powerful girl or woman and come ready to share your thoughts in a relaxed, open discussion with fellow readers.

📖 Discover and borrow from the Library’s growing Read & Return collection, curated especially for this theme.

🌱 This event is supported by the Wellbeing and Campus Activation Project, which funds initiatives that foster wellbeing, inclusion, connection, and a vibrant campus culture at Flinders University.

🕛 Event Duration: 12:00pm – 1:30pm (1 hour 30 minutes)

👥 Audience: This free event is for Flinders University staff only.

📌 Accessibility & Dietary Needs: Please let us know of any accessibility requirements, allergies, or food intolerances when registering.