Welcome to The No Free Lunch Book and Movie Club

An initiative of the Women in Economics Network, Queensland Branch

About The No Free Lunch Book and Movie Club

The No Free Lunch Book and Movie Club is an initiative of the Women in Economics Network (WEN), Queensland Branch. In line with the vision, aims and scope of WEN it is a discussion group that celebrates the contributions of women including, but not limited to, the literary, cultural, academic, professional and political spheres of life. Economics intersects these spheres, and to that end we also hope to promote, through these discussions, an interest in studying and deepening the knowledge of economics among women. Discussions will include books, movies, TED talks, podcasts and any issues of interest to the group.

The No Free Lunch Club Calendar

Dear Colleagues,

As in the previous year, this year's calendar will form as we go through it month-by-month based on selections that are chosen at the meetings or suggested by various members. To that end, we begin 2026 in January with a book discussion. The Ice Princess by Camilla Läckberg is a Scandinavian crime novel set in a Swedish seaside town, where the apparent suicide of a young woman is revealed to be a brutal murder. As writer Erica Falck and detective Patrik Hedström dig into the victim’s past, long-buried secrets, rivalries, and betrayals surface within the close-knit community. This novel marks the beginning of a popular series by the author, featuring the same central cast of investigators, whose personal and professional lives continue to unfold across later books. Blending atmospheric suspense with psychological insight, the novel explores how darkness can hide beneath even the most peaceful façades.

Kind regards,

Radhika Lahiri

Executive Director, WEN, Qld.

On behalf of the No Free Lunch Book and Movie Club