Australian authors shine bright as QBD Books announces its
Book of the Year 2024 winners!
As bibliophiles around the country curate their summer reading and festive shopping lists, leading Australian-owned and operated book retailer, QBD Books, has announced its highly anticipated 2024 Book of the Year winners.
The winners for each category are:
- Fiction: “The Ledge” by Christian White
- Non-fiction: “The Voice Inside” by John Farnham with Poppy Stockell
- Children’s literature: “The 113th Assistant Librarian” by Stuart Wilson
First announced in 2017, the Book of the Year winners are chosen by QBD’s team of literary enthusiasts and buyers, who lovingly compare hundreds of engaging books, before the deserving winners are separated into three categories – fiction, non-fiction, and children’s.
The authors shared their thoughts on receiving this prestigious recognition:
Christian White, author of ‘The Ledge,’ said: “Winning the QBD Book of the Year feels like getting a giant gold star from the universe. It’s an honour and a reminder of QBD’s wonderful support. Awards like this inspire authors to keep creating and help readers discover new worlds and perspectives.”
John Farnham, co-author of ‘The Voice Inside,’ commented: “I am blown away. Thank you. And to all the booksellers, l am so very grateful for your support and for embracing the book.”
Stuart Wilson, author of ‘The 113th Assistant Librarian,’ added: “I’m incredibly honoured to have won QBD’s Book of the Year in the children’s category. Among other things, ‘The 113th Assistant Librarian’ is a story about my love of books, so I’m thrilled to see it resonate with so many readers!”
Non-Fiction Book of the Year
The Voice Inside by John Farnham
Throughout a lifetime filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, John has remained steadfast, never losing his unique musical talent, creative strength, and his powerful ability to make human connections through his music. The Voice Inside is like sitting down with an old friend and sharing stories that are both deeply personal and wildly entertaining.
Fiction Book of the Year
The Ledge by Christian White
When human remains are discovered in the forests of regional Victoria, the police are baffled, the locals are shocked, and one group of old friends starts to panic. Their long-held secret is about to be uncovered. It all began in 1999 when sixteen-year-old Aaron ran away from home, dragging his friends into an unforeseeable chain of events that no one escaped unscathed…
Children’s Fiction Book of the Year
The 113th Assistant Librarian by Stuart Wilson
Oliver Wormwood is sure his new job in the library will be boring. Until he learns that books hold great power – and danger.
By the end of his first day, Oliver has witnessed a death, been frozen by a book, met a perplexing number of cats, and fought off a horde of terrifying creatures.
With only a mysterious girl called Agatha to show him the ropes, Oliver needs to learn fast . . . if he wants to live longer than the 112 assistant librarians before him.
To find out more about QBD’s 2024 Books of the Year titles, make sure to visit us in-store or online here: https://bit.ly/3YJ94hw
