The EFWiL Shelf Indulgence Book Club 25/26

The EFWiL Shelf Indulgence Book Club brings together legal professionals with current Edinburgh Law School staff and students to read four books together between November 2025 and April 2026. 

This year, the EFWiL Shelf Indulgence Book Club will explore the overarching theme of ‘female friendship’. This builds on account and experience such as described by EFWiL co-founder Prof. Lesley McAra where women have ‘mobilized as a group, supported each other, and witnessed dramatic changes over the last 30 years’ as well as both Prof. McAra and co-founder Karina McTeague emphasis on the importance of ‘inclusion’ for leadership and how the development of ‘collaborative leaderships skills’ – a trait commonly associated with women – are key in the legal profession. 

The four books selected for this year are:

• The things we do to our friends by Heather Darwent
• My name is Maame by Jessica George
• Lady tan’s circle of woman by Lisa See
• Bad Friend: How women revolutionized modern friendship by Tiffany Watt Smith

These books are funded by the Edinburgh Foundation for Women in Law (EFWiL) and you will receive a free copy (paperback) of each book that we read. The discussions will be in-person and online, with a joining link being shared closer to the time.

Please note: You must sign-up using your university or organisation email address. Places in the club are limited and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Places will be communicated once registration closes on 17 October 2025.

If we are over-subscribed we will prioritise those who consider themselves to be widening participation students. We define this fairly broadly, so if you’re not sure if you fit the criteria listed under ‘WP Individuals’ then just get in touch and we can advise.

Event Link

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