Our project facilitates a monthly online book club. We discuss a variety of books related to the themes of our project. Readings are suggested and chosen by participants themselves. This book club is open to all. Whether you are a researcher, societal stakeholder, or just interested in the topic, you are very welcome to join us! 

Practical information

  • Where: online through Teams
  • When: generally, we meet every first Thursday of the month (but there are some exceptions). Upcoming sessions are:
    • 15 January 2026, 12h00 -14h00 - book TBD
    • 5 February 2026, 12h00 - 14h00 - Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach
  • Language: English 
  • For more information, questions and to obtain a meeting link, please contact Kristien Hens (kristien.hens@uantwerpen.be) or Emma Moormann (emma.moormann@uantwerpen.be). 

Past readings

  • An Inventory of Losses by Judith Schalansky
  • Playing Possum: How Animals Understand Death by Susana Monsó
  • Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty
  • From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty

Contact

Kristien Hens