Literary Lunch with Dr Karen Brooks

The Accidental Expert: Columns, Comments and Culture (or why did I open my big mouth?)

Somerset will be trending on Twitter as the place to be on Thursday 15 March as it hosts the popular Literary Lunch.

We live in a world that knows how to connect online, but how about taking some time to catch up the old fashioned way over lunch? This feature event takes the format of a book club-style discussion hosted by Jennifer Levitt. Make some new friends and enjoy stimulating conversations as we bring to you Dr Karen Brooks, internationally-renowned for her insights into media and popular culture.

It’s not often you can claim that Big Brother started your professional writing life, but that’s exactly what happened to Dr Karen Brooks. Between reality TV, politics, wars, the sexualisation of youth culture, Harry Potter and everything in between, Karen has managed to forge a career in commentary, earning accolades, wrath, marriage proposals and death threats along the way. She’s also been given the sobriquet ‘expert’, something which sits uncomfortably with her. Join Karen as she talks about comments, writing, pop culture, life and everything to do with her books and beyond.

Thursday 15 March 2012
12.30pm
The Ray Building Dining Room, Somerset College
Smart Casual
$40.00 per person (two course gourmet meal includes complimentary wine)

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