The chilly weather has well and truly set in, and it’s time to kick your feet up and immerse yourself into a compelling story – and we’ve got the ultimate book club picks to help you dive right in.
Whether you’re reading in bed, taking yourself on a solo date, or headed to your favourite café for a tasty beverage – these titles are your perfect companions.
From inspiring memoirs to unputdownable fiction and everything in between, there’s something to spark every reader’s interest. Let our lively book club hosts, Vic and Lee, guide you through this month’s standout reads!
Keep scrolling to explore our May book club selections, and grab your copies in-store or online at QBD Books. Let’s dive in!
Fiction Book of the Month
Vanish by Shelley Burr
Award-winning crime thriller writer, Shelley Burr is back with another chilling Australian noir, “Vanish” and QBD’s May Book of the Month.
The isolated Karpathy farm is known as the place where people go to start a new life, and the same place where they are never seen again. Lane Holland’s detective career ended when he was sentenced to prison, but the disappearance of Matilda Carver still haunts him two decades later. Surprisingly, Lane finds a lead within a mysterious farm community. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Why do some people who visit the farm vanish without a trace?
Shelley’s fast-paced and atmospheric prose are bubbling off the page and will leave you utterly enthralled. “Vanish” is not a story you want to miss this May.
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
A dazzling new romance from beloved author Emily Henry, “Great Big Beautiful Life” is filled with equal amounts of yearning, humour, mystery, and the undeniable Emily charm.
Aspiring author, Alice Scott has been invited to Little Crescent Island by the reclusive heiress Margaret Ives, for the chance to tell her scandalous story. The catch? Pulitzer-prize winner, Hayden Anderson has been given the same opportunity. Margaret is breadcrumbing each of them with only tantalising pieces and both are stuck in an ironclad NDA. The two writers realise, that their story, just like Margaret’s evocative tale, could be a tragedy or an epic love ballad…depending on who’s telling it.
This is the ultimate cosy autumn read, that will have you giggling, gasping and your heart bursting. Make sure to get your copy of “Great Big Beautiful Life” at QBD!
He Would Never by Holly Wainwright
A searing and compelling story imbued with motherhood, trust, the bonds we forge and how some people refuse to play by the rules, “He Would Never” by Holly Wainwright is a must-read this May.
Five different families are on their annual camping trip at Green River, their children are starting to grow up and one father has his own cryptic agenda. In “He Would Never”, Holly dives deep into the trust we place in other adults, the strength of the relationships we form in the throes of early motherhood and the chaos that ensues when one man decides to step out of line.
With fast-paced and character-driven prose, this book will hold you in its grip and keep you looking for answers amongst the pages.
Broken Brains by Jamila Rizvi & Rosie Waterland
An extremely brave and honest book about physical and mental brain health, “Broken Brains” by Jamila Rizvi and Rosie Waterland is essential reading for anyone who has ever been sick or loved someone who was.
Both brilliant and successful women, Jamila and Rosie soon realised that both their illnesses, whilst vastly different hold striking parallels. Jamila was diagnosed with a brain tumour at age 31 and Rosie has been living with the debilitating effects of childhood trauma. Together, they realise their illnesses have more in common they could have imagined.
With honestly, humour, and a beautiful sense of solidarity throughout the book, “Broken Brains” is a moving and profound exploration into the health of human brains.
Nevermoor: 04 Silverborn by Jessica Townsend
We are so excited to return to the magical city of Nevermoor this May, with the highly anticipated fourth book in the series by beloved Jessica Townsend, “Silverborn”.
Morrigan discovers a world of extravagance and mystery in the wealthy Silver District, she did not expect to find a wedding, a pool of blood and a golden dragon.
Now, as shadowy forces awaken in Nevermoor and the clock starts ticking, can Morrigan solve the mystery of the killer and in her own past…
Get ready to be enchanted and embroiled in magic with “Silverborn” by Jessica Townsend.
