QBD Book Club: The Podcast

In this exciting interview, our Children's Category Manager Dion, sits down with Craig Silvey to discuss "Runt 02: Runt And The Diabolical Dognapping".Order your copy at your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/runt-02-runt-and-the-diabolical-dognapping/craig-silvey/9781761181597/Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with Australian author Lainie Anderson, about her latest cosy Petticoat Police Mystery, “Murder on North Terrace”. Kate Cocks and Ethel Bromley are back. The city is unsettled, and people are shaken when a powerful board governor has been found dead in the Art Gallery. After receiving an anonymous tip, Ethel is seconded to the Detective Branch to investigate the heart of Adelaide's elite. Meanwhile, Kate is left grappling with six o'clock swills, shadows in alleyways and a brutal assault on a schoolgirl. She needs Ethel to catch her killer, and quickly. Alas, murder is never a simple affair… Purchase “Murder on North Terrace” from your local QBD Books store or online today:https://www.qbd.com.au/murder-on-north-terrace-a-petticoat-police-mystery-book-2/lainie-anderson/9780733652097/  Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with USA Today bestselling author Benjamin Stevenson, about his latest Ernest Cunningham mystery, “Everyone In This Bank Is A Thief”Ernest Cunningham has spent the last few years solving murders, but a bank heist is a new one, even for him. After Ernest is taken as a hostage in a bank robbery, the doors are chained shut – no one in or out. When someone in the bank is murdered, hostages become suspects. Ten suspects. Ten heists. A puzzle only Ernest Cunningham can solve.Purchase “Everyone In This Bank Is A Thief” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://bit.ly/4qcNWfg Follow along with QBD Books here:QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Welcome to QBD Romance Club! Hosted by Amy Matthews, author and associate professor in Creative Writing at Flinders University, the podcast will dive deep into the world of romance, featuring insightful conversations with some of Australia's biggest names in the genre.In this fantastic episode, our host, Amy Matthews is joined by Amy Hutton to discuss all things "Ghost(ing) Romance". It's October... Let's get spooky! This is not an episode you want to miss!Browse QBD's Romance range here: https://www.qbd.com.au/fiction/romance/Follow along with QBD Books here:QBD Books on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QBDBooksQBD Books on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qbdbooks/QBD Books on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Welcome to QBD Romance Club! Hosted by Amy Matthews, author and associate professor in Creative Writing at Flinders University, the podcast will dive deep into the world of romance, featuring insightful conversations with some of Australia's biggest names in the genre.This time, we welcome the vibrant Kandi Steiner (A Love Letter To Whiskey) and adventure into the angst of young love. Kandi and Amy discuss the complexity of relationships, the bittersweet agony of being in love with your best friend, and the magical escapism of writing romance novels.This is not an episode you want to miss!Browse QBD's Romance range here: https://www.qbd.com.au/fiction/romance/ Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QBDBooks QBD Books on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qbdbooks/ QBD Books on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

In this exciting interview, our Children's Category Manager Dion, sits down with Australian Children's author, Jeremy Lachlan, to discuss his award-winning fantasy series the Jane Doe Chronicles!A lost girl. A nefarious god. A secret path to save the worlds. In the explosive finale to the beloved and best-selling Jane Doe Chronicles, Jane faces an impossible battle against an all-powerful enemy - and the fate of every Otherworld hangs in the balance. The fourth book in this bestselling series "Jane Doe And The God Of All Hours" is coming this September!Order your copy of "Jane Doe And The God Of All Hours" at your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/the-jane-doe-chronicles-04-jane-doe-and-the-god-of-all-hours/jeremy-lachlan/9781760501846/Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host, Victoria Carthew, as she sits down with Tanya Scott to discuss her explosive crime thriller debut in "Stillwater". Luke Harris has worked hard to bury his violent past. Now he's back in Melbourne, chasing a quiet life.But Luke's old life isn't done with him. When he crosses paths with Gus Alberici, the ruthless crime boss he once served as a teenager, he's pulled back into the dark world of his past. As secrets surface and danger closes in, Luke must outsmart a man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants...Purchase “Stillwater” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://bit.ly/41VrzjZ Follow along with QBD Books here:QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Welcome to QBD Romance Club! Hosted by Amy Matthews, author and associate professor in Creative Writing at Flinders University, the podcast will dive deep into the world of romance, featuring insightful conversations with some of Australia's biggest names in the genre. This time, we welcome the lovely Sophie Clark (“Cruel is the Light”) to explore the age-old classic trope, star-crossed lovers. We chat about everything that goes into crafting romantic tales with high chemistry and even higher stakes. Sophie gives us a glimpse into her writing and planning process, and we chat all things worldbuilding, romance and longing. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Browse QBD's Romance range here: https://www.qbd.com.au/fiction/romance/ Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host, Victoria Carthew, as she sits down with Adam Kay to discuss his brilliantly funny and fiendishly plotted murder mystery, "A Particularly Nasty Case". When a toxic hospital consultant dies of a heart attack, fellow doctor Eitan Rose smells foul play. Nobody else does though, including some quite crucial players like the police and the coroner.But Eitan just won't let it drop, and his friends and colleagues become increasingly concerned about his mental health as his chaotic investigation and equally chaotic life spiral out of control. Is he making a career-ending mistake, or could there genuinely be a killer stalking the wards?Purchase "A Particularly Nasty Case". from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://bit.ly/4nDTKfK Follow along with QBD Books here:QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with international bestselling author Tara Moss, about her latest Billie Walker historical mystery, “The Italian Secret”. When recently returned wartime investigative journalist Billie Walker uncovers a dusty box in her father's private inquiry office, the contents just might upend everything Billie thought she knew. Billie follows a trail of secrets to Italy's sun-drenched Neapolitan coast, uncovering the secrets of her family's past, soon realising she is not the only one at risk. Billie's father had an enemy - one who may now be stalking Billie around the world - and the closer Billie gets to the truth, the more danger she finds herself in.Purchase “The Italian Secret” from your local QBD Books store or online today:https://www.qbd.com.au/the-italian-secret/tara-moss/9781460763278/ Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with bestselling Australian author Garry Disher, about his latest Paul Hirsch mystery, “Mischance Creek”. When all other services are fully stretched in their rural small town, Paul Hirsch is forced to abandon his administrative duties to offer emergency roadside assistance to a lost tourist. However, Annika Nordrum isn't exactly a tourist – she's searching for the body of her mother, frustrated by the lack of information unearthed by the cops who phoned in the original investigation. Hirsch owes it to Annika to help, doesn't he? Not to mention that tackling a cold case is far more interesting than gun audits and admin...Purchase “Mischance Creek” from your local QBD Books store or online today:https://www.qbd.com.au/mischance-creek/garry-disher/9781923058484/  Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with Australian author Jessica Mansour-Nahra, about her debut psychological thriller, “The Farm”. When Leila suffers a health tragedy, her partner, James, suggests a year away from the city - they'll stay on his remote family farm, where the wide, open spaces and clean country air will help. Feeling claustrophobic in the oppressive house, Leila is plagued by strange noises, fleeting visions and intrusive dreams. As Leila's isolation grows amid the haunted landscape, so does her suspicion that she isn't the first woman James has relocated to the farm. Is what she's experiencing real? Or is it all in her head?Purchase “The Farm” from your local QBD Books store or online today:https://www.qbd.com.au/the-farm/jessica-mansour-nahra/9780733652882/  Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with bestselling author JD Kirk, about his latest DCI Jack Logan thriller, “A Rock and a Hard Place”. When washed-up 80s rock legend Johnny Freestone is found dead in a cave, it appears to be another celebrity lost to a reckless lifestyle, but detective Jack Logan thinks otherwise. As Logan delves into Johnny's final days, he uncovers a trail of bitter rivalries, broken promises, and a comeback tour that wasn't quite what it seemed. Logan must navigate a web of secrets and lies that stretch from music studios to old flames - and find out who wanted Johnny silenced for good.Purchase “A Rock and a Hard Place” from your local QBD Books store or online today:https://www.qbd.com.au/a-rock-and-a-hard-place/jd-kirk/9781835983591/  Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with Australia's multi-award-winning writer Sulari Gentill, about her latest mystery, “Five Found Dead”.When Meredith Penvale and her writer brother, Joe, step aboard the iconic Orient Express, they're embarking on a journey steeped in both luxury and mystery. After a virus infiltrates the train in Paris, passengers are trapped and are cut off from the world. Suddenly, a passenger vanishes, leaving their cabin a bloody crime scene and the idyllic journey turns deadly. As the body count rises and the train speeds towards its destination, the siblings must unravel the mystery before they become the killer's next victim... Purchase “Five Found Dead” from your local QBD Books store or online today:https://www.qbd.com.au/five-found-dead/sulari-gentill/9781761153372/Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Welcome to QBD Romance Club! Hosted by Amy Matthews, author and associate professor in Creative Writing at Flinders University, the podcast will dive deep into the world of romance, featuring insightful conversations with some of Australia's biggest names in the genre.In this episode, we're joined by debut author Tierney Page whose novel The Other Brother gives the “ex-boyfriend's brother” trope an exciting, fresh twist. Together, we unpack the irresistible allure of forbidden love, Tierney's writing journey,  her honest take on engaging with BookTok, what she's learned from fellow authors, and her current obsession... monster romance!  Whether you're a die-hard romance reader or just dipping your toes into the genre, you won't want to miss this. Browse QBD's Romance range here: https://www.qbd.com.au/fiction/romance/Follow along with QBD Books here:QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with bestselling Australian author Gabriel Bergmoser about his latest thriller, “High Rise”.After a year of searching, ex-cop Jack Carlin has found his estranged daughter, Morgan, holed up in the top floor of a rundown high-rise building. However, not only does Morgan not want to be saved, but Jack's enemies are out for blood and don't mind if Morgan is collateral damage. As bounty hunters and gang members converge on the building, father and daughter are thrown into a desperate fight for survival through fifteen storeys of deadly enemies - with only each other to rely on.Purchase “High Rise” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/high-rise/gabriel-bergmoser/9781460765616/ Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

This time on QBD Book Club: The Podcast, our special guest host Michael Robotham interviews Nick Croydon on his debut fiction title, "The Turing Protocol." In the midst of World War II, Enigma codebreaker Alan Turing has created a machine named Nautilus that can send a message back into the recent past. After Turing uses it to help the Allied forces succeed on D-Day, he sees the power (and potential danger) of what he has created. He knows he can only entrust it to one person: Joan, the mother of his secret child. Over the next seventy years, the Nautilus is passed down through the Turing family, who all must decide for themselves when to use this powerful invention. Will it save the world - or destroy it?Purchase your copy of “The Turing Protocol” at your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/the-turing-protocol/nick-croydon/9781923293991/Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she chats with acclaimed true crime author and podcaster Emiy Webb about her brand-new book "Murder in the Suburbs". Delving into a gripping collection of chilling cases from Australia and beyond, this volume covers both well-known and obscure crimes, revealing the dark underbelly lurking beneath seemingly peaceful neighbourhoods. Murder in the Suburbs is a compelling reminder that even the most tranquil street can harbor dark secrets. These true accounts will leave you questioning the safety of the world just outside your door… Purchase “Murder in the Suburbs” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/murder-in-the-suburbs/emily-webb/9781923300637/Follow along with QBD Books here:QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she chats with internationally bestselling author Clemence Michallon about her brand-new book "Our Last Resort". In this gripping, atmospheric thriller, we follow Frida and her brother Gabriel. Fifteen years after escaping a cult, they reunite at a luxury resort—only for a guest to turn up dead. As police lock down the hotel and Gabriel becomes the prime suspect, Frida's certainty in his innocence begins to falter. Shifting between past and present, Our Last Resort unravels dark secrets, buried trauma, and a haunting mystery...Purchase “Our Last Resort” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/our-last-resort/clemence-michallon/9781783969333/Follow along with QBD Books here:QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Welcome to QBD Romance Club! Hosted by Amy Matthews, author and associate professor in Creative Writing at Flinders University, the podcast will dive deep into the world of romance, featuring insightful conversations with some of Australia's biggest names in the genre.This episode, we're joined by the delightful Rebecca Thorne (Can't Spell Treason Without Tea), who whisks us into the charming world of Cozy Fantasy Romance. We chat all things cosy—from dragons and comforting worlds to what truly makes the genre so beloved. Rebecca opens up about crafting established relationships in fiction and the importance of ensuring her characters have their own identities and challenges outside of their romance. This is a warm, feel-good episode you won't want to miss!Browse QBD's Romance range here: https://www.qbd.com.au/fiction/romance/Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QBDBooks/ QBD Books on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with New York Times bestselling author Michael Robotham about his latest Philomena McCarthy thriller, “The White Crow”.On patrol one eventful night, Phil discovers a lone wandering child who leads her to the aftermath of a deadly home invasion, as three miles away a prominent jeweller is found strapped to an explosive in his ransacked store. The crimes are linked, and all the evidence points to Phil's London crime boss father as the mastermind. Phil's two worlds are colliding, who can she trust - the badge or her own blood?Purchase “The White Crow” from your local QBD Books store or online today:https://www.qbd.com.au/the-white-crow/michael-robotham/9780733651342/Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she chats with Sarah Di Lorenzo - resident nutritionist for Channel 7's "Sunrise" and "Weekend Sunrise" - about her brand-new book "The Liver Repair Plan". The liver's ability to heal and regenerate can greatly improve your wellbeing. Clinical nutritionist and bestselling author Sarah Di Lorenzo's four-week plan has helped hundreds of her patients repair their inner health and now she's sharing it with you. "The Liver Repair Plan" offers practical guidance, easy-to-follow meal plans, and more than 50 delicious, nutrient-dense recipes that will support your liver's health and vitality.Purchase your copy of “The Liver Repair Plan” at your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/the-liver-repair-plan/sarah-di-lorenzo-edwina-bartholomew/9781761423895/Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with Australian author Sam Guthrie about his debut thriller, “The Peak”.Political hatchet man Charlie will do anything to protect his longtime Sebastian, government minister and his longtime best friend. When Sebastian does the unthinkable, things in the outside world start to fall apart too and Charlie can't help but wonder, what the hell did Sebastian do? From the jostling streets of Hong Kong to Beijing's shadowy halls of power and the backstabbing Machiavellian workings of Parliament House in Canberra, The Peak is a powerful, propulsive and nailbitingly tense international thriller. Purchase “The Peak” from your local QBD Books store or online today:https://www.qbd.com.au/the-peak/sam-guthrie/9781460767313/Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

In this exciting interview, our Children's Category Manager Dion, sits down with Jeff to discuss his 20th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series coming this October! Jeff and Dion dive into the awkward and comedic hardships of life as a middle school kid, the antics that unfold with Greg and Rowley, and what growing up with the Heffley family would be like.Order your copy of "Diary Of A Wimpy Kid 20: Partypooper" at your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-20-partypooper/jeff-kinney/9781761351341/Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with multi-million-copy international bestseller Lisa Jewell about her newest title, "Don't Let Him In". He's the perfect man. He says he loves you. You think he might even be made for you. Before long he's moved into your house - and into your heart. And then he leaves for days at a time. You don't know where he's gone or who he's with. And you realise - if you looked back - you'd say to yourself - DON'T LET HIM IN.Purchase “Don't Let Him In” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/dont-let-him-in/lisa-jewell/9781529196023/Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Welcome to QBD Romance Club! Hosted by Amy Matthews, author and associate professor in Creative Writing at Flinders University, the podcast will dive deep into the world of romance, featuring insightful conversations with some of Australia's biggest names in the genre.This episode, we're joined by the vibrant Ash London (Love On The Air), who brings all her signature energy and warmth as we chat about Radio Romance. Together, we explore the research that shaped her book—from her own experiences to deep dives into fashion and travel—and the keys to a great radio interview (including making your guest feel truly comfortable).  Plus, Ash shares her dream book fancast, talks about her experience interviewing big stars including Harry Styles, and much more. This is a feel-good, laugh-out-loud episode you won't want to miss! Browse QBD's Romance range here: https://www.qbd.com.au/fiction/romance/Follow along with QBD Books here:QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with bestselling author Riley Sager about his latest novel, “With a Vengence”.In 1942, six people destroyed Anna Matheson's family. Twelve years later, she's ready for retribution. Under false pretences, Anna has lured those responsible for her family's downfall onto a luxury train from Philadelphia to Chicago, an overnight journey of fourteen hours. Her goal? Confront the people who've wronged her, get them to confess their crimes, and deliver them into the hands of authorities waiting at the end of the line. Justice will at last be served. But Anna's plan is quickly derailed by the murder of one of the passengers. As the train barrels through the night, it becomes clear that someone else on board is enacting their own form of revenge—and that they won't stop until everyone else is dead. With time running out before the train reaches its destination, Anna is forced to hunt the killer in their midst while protecting the people she hates the most. To destroy her enemies, she must first save them—even though it means putting her own life at risk. Purchase “With a Vengeance” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/with-a-vengeance/riley-sager/9781399742085/ Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Dion McLeod as he chats with bestselling author Jen Calonita about "Disney Twisted Tales 21: Cruel Truth". ABOUT THE BOOK: What if Anita and Cruella were best friends? It's 1953, and teenage Anita Weatherby and her family have just moved to a booming postwar London. While her older sister settles right in, to the delight of their parents, Anita finds their new school—and her academic rival, Roger Radcliffe—daunting. Nothing seems to be going Anita's way until a glamorous, confident new student moves to town. Stella De Vil is haughty and aloof—but surprises everyone by taking an immediate liking to Anita. Swept into the luxurious world of Stella's highend family fashion label, Anita soon finds herself the anticipated star of the House of De Vil's next fashion show, where she'll be modelling a family heirloom, the Weatherby diamond, and walking the catwalk with two adorable Dalmatian puppies to raise awareness for a local animal shelter. But when disaster strikes and the Weatherby diamond goes missing, Anita will have to decide whom she can trust before her life goes to the dogs.Purchase your copy of “Disney Twisted Tales 21: Cruel Truth” at your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/disney-twisted-tales-21-cruel-truth/jen-calonita/9781761526534/Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join Victoria Carthew as she speaks with internationally bestselling author Kayte Nunn about her latest novel, “The Palazzo”.Newly widowed beauty entrepreneur Vivi Savidge's fortieth birthday is fast approaching, and she plans to celebrate it at the Palazzo Stellina, a historic former convent in the foothills of the Italian Alps run by disgraced chef, Marco Bianchi, and his elderly grandmother. Vivi's little sister, Alice, is flying from Brisbane with her sixteen-year-old twins in tow. Ex-colleague Pete and his new husband Nick are coming from Boston, and old friend Caroline is driving from Turin. Every one of them is hiding a shameful secret. Vivi's plans for a relaxing holiday surrounded by those closest to her are soon overshadowed by an anonymous blackmail threat, and she begins to wonder if someone she thought she could trust might just as easily betray her. Amid a suffocating heatwave, the holiday ignites an explosive cocktail of obsession, jealousy and greed. Before the week is over, secrets will be exposed and the gathering will turn deadly, leaving one victim, a handful of suspects, and a murderer in their midst.Purchase “The Palazzo” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/the-palazzo-a-thrilling-destination-murder-mystery-from-the-internationally-bestselling-author-of-the-silk-house-and-the-botanists/kayte-nunn/9781460767047/ Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Welcome to QBD Romance Club! Hosted by Amy Matthews, author and associate professor in Creative Writing at Flinders University, the podcast will dive deep into the world of romance, featuring insightful conversations with some of Australia's biggest names in the genre.This time, we welcome the effervescent Lynette Noni ("Wandering Wild") to explore the tension and chemistry that can be built within a survival romance setting! We chat about how Lynette found herself differing from fantasy and writing a contemporary love story, why she chose the beautiful Blue Mountains as her setting, her experience in the industry, plus so much more! This is an episode you won't want to miss!Browse QBD's Romance range here: https://www.qbd.com.au/fiction/romance/Follow along with QBD Books here:QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she chats with New Zealand-based author Jennifer Trevelyan about her debut novel, “A Beautiful Family”.At ten years old, she catches more than her parents and older sister suspect. Over their summer break, her mother plans to finish her novel, her father wants to grill and watch cricket, and her fifteen-year-old sister hopes to catch the eye of a local lifeguard. With everyone around her distracted, she teams up with a new friend to solve a mystery that haunts this vacation community: they'll close the case of what happened to Charlotte, a child who was presumed drowned two years earlier. But things aren't quite as they seem, and as the children look for clues, they inadvertently dislodge information they wish they'd never uncovered. Are her parents happy together? Is her sister putting her trust in the wrong people? Is their vacation rental as safe as it seems? And when someone else goes missing, the family find themselves at the center of an urgent police investigation. Purchase “A Beautiful Family” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/a-beautiful-family/jennifer-trevelyan/9781761472015/Follow along with QBD Books here:QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with author Chloe Elisabeth Wilson about her debut novel, “Rytual”.Marnie Sellick is adrift when she lands a job at the coveted, mysterious beauty brand ‘rytual cosmetica'. The enigmatic founder and CEO, Luna Peters, takes a liking to Marnie, and as the two grow closer Marnie becomes intoxicated by the life that Luna, and rytual, can offer her. But all is not what it seems at rytual. Luna has a cult-like hold over the all-female staff, and that's not to mention what happens at their weekly Friday Night Drinks. As Marnie edges closer to the darkness at the centre of rytual's millennial pink facade, cracks begin to show. Luna is hiding something, but will Marnie uncover the truth - and the role Luna has cast her in - before it's too late?Purchase “Rytual” at your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/rytual/chloe-elisabeth-wilson/9781761346699/Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Welcome to QBD Romance Club! Hosted by Amy Matthews, author and associate professor in Creative Writing at Flinders University, the podcast will dive deep into the world of romance, featuring insightful conversations with some of Australia's biggest names in the genre.This time, we welcome the charming Ashley Poston (“The Seven Year Slip”) to explore the magnetism behind the age-old right person, wrong time trope, and why it continues to draw people in, time and time again. We chat about the research that goes into crafting whimsical tales and finding the perfect balance between the fantastical and the mundane to create perfectly grounded, magical romances. Ashley gives us a glimpse into the process and pressures behind the magic and the feelings of chasing her joy. This is an episode you won't want to miss!Browse QBD's Romance range here: https://www.qbd.com.au/fiction/romance/Follow along with QBD Books here:QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with actor and author Darcy Tindale about her latest novel, “Burning Mountain”.In April 2006, fifteen-year-old Oliver went hiking to the lookout on Burning Mountain - and vanished without trace. His four schoolmates were the last ones to see him on the trek, yet the teenagers were never able to explain his disappearance. Almost twenty years later, Detective Rebecca Giles is called to bushland on nearby Mount Wingen. A skull has been dug up, reviving the mystery that has haunted the Upper Hunter area for years. Giles is convinced that they have finally found the missing boy, and that his four friends - all now in their mid-thirties - have always known much more than they revealed. But when she discusses the case with her father, retired Superintendent Benjamin Giles, another suspect is thrown into the mix. One that for Giles is uncomfortably close to home.Purchase “Burning Mountain” at your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/burning-mountain/darcy-tindale/9781761049774/Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with award-winning author Shelley Burr about her latest crime novel, “Vanish”. Lane Holland's crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching, he faces the grim reality that an ex-con can never work as a private eye. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago. Never one to follow the rules, Lane finds a lead - a mysterious farm community led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. His farm attracts lost souls. People who want a more meaningful life. People who are hiding from their pasts. People with nowhere else to go. But those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Is it something even more dangerous? Lane goes undercover at the farm to find its dark secret - but could he too find himself intoxicated by the prospect of a new life on the land? Purchase “Vanish” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/vanish/shelley-burr/9780733652158/  Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia 

Join host Dion McLeod as he chats with Li Chen about her brand-new junior graphic novel "Detective Beans: Adventures In Cat Town". ABOUT THE STORY: Detective Beans is back to solve all the mysteries that you need solved, and even the ones you don't need solved. He's that good. In between playing Scrabble, having sleepovers and trips to the beach, there's always time for crime solving. Whether it's who ate Mum's donuts, who has lost their handbag in the park, which pigeon stole King Chip, or even a burgled diamond ring, Beans is ready for anything. He's so ready that he's even starting a detective school - if he can find any students... Purchase your copy of "Detective Beans: Adventures In Cat Town" at your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/detective-beans-adventures-in-cat-town/li-chen/9781761353406/Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooksQBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Welcome to QBD Romance Club! Hosted by Amy Matthews, author and associate professor in Creative Writing at Flinders University, the podcast will dive deep into the world of romance, featuring insightful conversations with some of Australia's biggest names in the genre.This time, we welcome the lovely Laurie Gilmore (“The Dream Harbour” series) to explore the charm and magic behind cosy small-town romances, and why they resonate so deeply in our fast-paced, digital world. We chat about the key ingredients of an unforgettable fictional town, when a setting becomes a character in its own right, and Laurie shares her approach to weaving just the right amount of spice into cosy love stories. This is an episode you won't want to miss!Browse QBD's Romance range here: https://www.qbd.com.au/fiction/romance/Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver about his latest Colter Shaw thriller, “South of Nowhere”.A small town in Northern California is at risk of being destroyed by a failing levee, and Colter Shaw has been hired to locate a family swept away by the raging water, with just mere hours to survive.But is the levee at risk of failing from natural causes or is someone sabotaging it? With the help of his sister, Dorion, the duo must save the citizens before the old town washes out at the hands of a secret conspirer.Purchase “South of Nowhere” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/south-of-nowhere/jeffery-deaver/9780008665968/Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join Victoria Carthew as she speaks with internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan about her highly-anticipated new novel in the Cormac Reilly series, “The Unquiet Grave”.For years the boglands of Northern Europe have given up bodies of the long-deceased. Bodies that are thousands of years old, uncannily preserved. Bodies with strange injuries that suggest ritual torture and human sacrifice.When a corpse is found in a bog in Galway, Cormac Reilly assumes the find is historical. But closer examination reveals a more recent story. The dead man is Thaddeus Grey, a local secondary school principal who disappeared two years prior.There's nothing in Grey's past that would explain why he was murdered, or why his body was mutilated in a ritual manner. Two more bodies are found. Press attention is intense. Is there a serial killer at work in Ireland? Has Cormac been on the wrong trail? Purchase “The Unquiet Grave” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/the-unquiet-grave/dervla-mctiernan/9781460766828/ Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Dion McLeod as he chats with bestselling author Ben Miller about "Diary Of A Puss In Boots", QBD's Children's Book of the Month for May!In this incredible story, Mittens knows a cat of his calibre should be living it up in a castle, and he's determined to make his dream reality.  His master certainly isn't going to be much help, so it's up to Mittens to charm the king and queen, defeat a shapeshifting ogre, and outwit the princess's own cunning kitty. But first things first, he has his eye on a very fetching pair of boots...Purchase your copy of “Diary Of A Puss In Boots” at your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/diary-of-a-puss-in-boots/ben-miller-elisa-paganelli/9781398548473/ Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Welcome to QBD Romance Club! Hosted by Amy Matthews, author and associate professor in Creative Writing at Flinders University, the podcast will dive deep into the world of romance, featuring insightful conversations with some of Australia's biggest names in the genre.This time, we welcome the fantastic Alexandria Warwick (“The Four Winds” series). In this episode, the duo discusses how Alexandria uses mythology to frame her romantasy novels and how tropes - such as second-chance romance - can help to create deeper complexity and form an emotional connection with the reader. Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering her work, you won't want to miss this one!Browse QBD's Romance range here: https://www.qbd.com.au/fiction/romance/ Follow along with QBD Books here:  QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks  QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks  QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she chats with author Michelle Prak about her latest thriller, “Barren Cape”.Former housemates Mac and Erika are homeless. Well, Erika is fine, she just has to live with her parents until she can find another rental. Mac's situation is much worse – family isn't an option and she's surfing the couches of her increasingly exasperated friends. Driving around one lonely afternoon, Mac discovers Barren Cape. Once destined to be a luxury escape, now it's just wire fence and grey cement. It's stark, but quiet. There's no harm in staying here a little while… but Mac's last resort will be her first mistake.Purchase “Barren Cape” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/barren-cape/michelle-prak/9781761428432/Follow along with QBD Books here:QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with bestselling author Amanda Hampson about her latest Tea Ladies Mystery, “The Deadly Dispute”.1967: Hazel's new job at the docks quickly turns perilous when she stumbles into the criminal underworld that lurks beneath the surface. A million in gold coins has vanished from a cargo ship and a dead body washed up. Suddenly, she's in over her head. Disillusioned with her life, Betty is led astray by a charismatic new friend and finds herself exposed in more ways than one – until a crisis drags her back to reality. Living in a high-class brothel, Irene gets wind of a threat that could destroy her livelihood. She takes on the Maltese mafia and becomes involved in a dangerously sticky situation. When one of the tea ladies disappears, they face their greatest challenge yet, pushing their detective skills to the limit. It will take more than a glass of Hazel's homemade wine to solve this one.Purchase “The Deadly Dispute” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/tea-ladies-mystery-03-the-deadly-dispute/amanda-hampson/9781761346347/ Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Dion McLeod as he chats with bestselling author Lynette Noni about "Wandering Wild", her newest young adult romance novel! Perfect for readers wanting a high stakes lost-in-the-wilderness adventure brimming with tension-filled romance, “Wandering Wild” follows Zander and Charlie. Zander Rune was the darling of Hollywood until he fell from glory and was labelled a problematic bad boy. His public image needs fixing-fast-or he'll lose the role of a lifetime, and all his dreams with it. Charlie Hart is a regular teenage girl who despises everything Zander represents. But thanks to her scheming best friend and an ill-timed social media competition, Charlie finds herself pretending to be Zander's biggest fan on a four-day reality TV adventure. When their trip goes horribly wrong, Charlie and Zander are left stranded in the wilderness. The only way they'll survive is if they trust each other… Purchase your copy of “Wandering Wild” at your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/wandering-wild/lynette-noni/9781761345470/ Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Welcome to QBD Romance Club! Hosted by Amy Matthews, author and associate professor in Creative Writing at Flinders University, the podcast will dive deep into the world of romance, featuring insightful conversations with some of Australia's biggest names in the genre.In our next episode, we welcome Lauren Asher (“Dirty Air” series), Becka Mack (“Playing For Keeps” series), and Peyton Corrine (“The Undone” series) to talk ALL things sports romance! Our very exciting panel chats about their favourite sports, which ones might be too unsexy to turn into a steamy story, how sports romance differs from celebrity romance, and SO much more! Browse QBD's Romance range here: https://www.qbd.com.au/fiction/romance/  Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with crime fiction author S.R. White on his latest novel, “Pacific Heights”.In the courtyard of the Pacific Heights building, a local waitress is found dead. Five apartments overlook the murder scene. Five people witnessed a crime take place. Finding the killer should be simple. Except none of the witnesses' stories match. They all saw something - from a different angle, at a different time. None of them saw everything. Anyone could be the killer. Detectives Carl "Bluey" Blueson and Lachlan Dyson, each with their own careers in peril, must solve what others assume is a straightforward case. But to unmask a killer they must unpick a complex puzzle - where the motivations of the witnesses are as mystifying as the crime itself. How can you solve a crime if anyone could be lying?Purchase “Pacific Heights” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/pacific-heights/s-r-white/9781035426546/ Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

QBD's host Victoria Carthew speaks with broadcaster and author Jane Caro about her latest suspenseful thriller, “Lyrebird”.Twenty years ago, ornithology student Jessica Weston filmed a lyrebird mimicking the dying screams of a woman in the Barrington Tops National Park. Terrified, she took her recordings to the Maitland police to report a murder. Despite support from newly minted detective, Megan Blaxland, no one was reported missing in the area and no body found, so Jessica's claims were mocked and dismissed. Twenty years later, a body is unearthed. Exactly where Jessica said it would be. Jessica and Megan are appalled that the dead woman, whose last moments were heard by only a lyrebird and her killer, has been ignored and forgotten for so long. They both feel they have let the victim down, and are determined to find the killer, whatever it takes. What they do not realise is it is not just their own lives that may be in danger.Purchase “Lyrebird” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/lyrebird/jane-caro/9781761471537/ Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join Victoria Carthew as she speaks with author Peter Norris about his gripping debut memoir, “The Bank Robber's Boy”.Peter Norris is not your ordinary CEO. The head of Club Corowa, a multi-million-dollar venue that employs more than 100 staff, he is also a world-class athlete who's won bronze in the Obstacle Racing World Championships and two national bodybuilding titles. And he's the son of one of Australia's most notorious bank robbers. “The Bank Robber's Boy” exposes the shocking truth about Peter's turbulent childhood and the heartbreaking choices he had to make to escape his father's shadow. Peter is living proof of how one man can change his destiny and make a difference; not despite the odds, but because of them.Purchase “The Bank Robber's Boy” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/the-bank-robbers-boy/peter-norris/9781923144859/ Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Welcome to QBD Romance Club! Hosted by Amy Matthews, author and associate professor in Creative Writing at Flinders University, the podcast will dive deep into the world of romance, featuring insightful conversations with some of Australia's biggest names in the genre.In our next episode, we are joined by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding (“Emma Of 83rd Street” and “Elizabeth of East Hampton”) to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen!  Browse QBD's Romance range here: https://www.qbd.com.au/fiction/romance/Follow along with QBD Books here:QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join QBD's host, Victoria Carthew, as she speaks with award-winning author Zane Lovitt about his latest suburban crime fiction novel, “The Body Next Door”.When Claire Corral goes missing from her home on Carnation Way, her neighbour Jamie isn't too concerned. He's busy – caring for his dad, recovering from a broken heart and eating himself into a bigger pair of pants. Then the police turn up. Is Claire's disappearance connected with the body found next door thirteen years ago? Does Jamie's father, now grappling with dementia, know more about these events than he should? And then there's Tess, equal parts mysterious and charming, who just moved in at number thirty-five... As Jamie asks around, an unsettling picture begins to form. Perhaps quiet, respectable Carnation Way is home to the same secrets and heartaches as any other neighbourhood-with a few more murders thrown in.Purchase “The Body Next Door” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/the-body-next-door/zane-lovitt/9781923058293/ Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia

Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with award-winning author Mandy Beaumont about her latest book, “The Thrill of It”.The 1977 murder of Marlowe Kerr – Sydney's art darling and socialite, a woman known for her lavish parties and her world-famous designs, was never solved. And now, in 1989, a terrifying string of crimes against older women begins, forcing aging female residents to lock themselves in their homes. They will be in a state of constant fear. As the killer's reign of terror escalates, Emmerson Kerr begins to unearth her grandmother Marlowe's shady past and becomes increasingly convinced that the same person who killed Marlowe is also responsible for the depravity that is now unfolding in the city. Could Emmerson be the link to solving Marlowe's murder and help catch the killer before they strike again?Purchase “The Thrill of It” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/the-thrill-of-it/mandy-beaumont/9780733651229/ Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia