We cannot believe we are already in the fifth month of 2025, it’s time to check-in with your reading goals and search for inspiration to refresh your bookshelf! A new month means new titles, and we can’t wait to introduce what our team of experts has chosen as our May Books of the Month!
Whether you’re watching the leaves change colour in the park, enjoying the crisp morning air or sitting by a peaceful babbling creek, our May reads are here to brighten your month. Let’s get reading!
FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH
Award-winning crime writer, Shelley Burr is back with a new chilling Australian crime thriller, called “Vanish” and it is our 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.
Get your copy of “Vanish” in-store or online now!
NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH
Acclaimed actor, Jeremy Renner has released a profound and gripping memoir, “My Next Breath” that is our Non-Fiction Book of the Month.
This raw and captivating story goes into detail of the horrifying near-fatal accident he suffered in 2023, the aftermath and how Jeremy overcame insurmountable odds with strength, resilience and hope.
“My Next Breath” is an extraordinary exploration of the human spirit and the capacity to endure. Make sure to get your copy at QBD in-store or online today!
YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE MONTH
Our Young Adult Book of the Month perfectly blends suspense, a lush fantasy world and captivating romance all in one with “This Dream Will Devour Us” by Emma Clancey.
Nora is wrangling her dead father’s debts when a mysterious illness lands her brother in hospital. But her fortunes change when she wins the lottery to attend an exclusive magical Dream Gala. There’s just one problem: Nora never bought a lottery ticket. Determined to discover who wants her at the Gala – and why – Nora plunges headfirst into magical high society with sinister secrets and powerful players.
Get your copy of “The Dream Will Devour Us” in-store or online now!
CHILDREN’S FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH
Get ready to dive into a purrrrfectly hilarious adventure of a cat who dreams big with our Children’s Book of the Month, “Diary Of A Puss In Boots” by Ben Miller.
Mittens knows a cat of his class and calibre should be living in luxury in a castle, and he’s ready to make that dream a reality. All Mittens must do is charm the king and queen, conquer a shapeshifting ogre, and outwit a royal cunning kitty. But firstly, Mittens has his eye on a pair of alluring boots…
Make sure to get your copy of “Diary of a Puss In Boots” in-store or on our website today!
To find out more about our Book of the Month initiative ask a friendly in-store team member or head to our website here.
