Stella Prize 2024 – Longlist ANNOUNCED

Earlier this week, the 2024 Stella Prize Longlist was announced! “Stella” is a voice for gender equality and cultural change in Australian literature. This year, many inspiring and impactful pieces of literature have been selected for the 2024 prize, including “Feast” by Emily O’Grady and “Praiseworthy” by Alexis Wright. Stella’s leading purpose since its founding […]
Empowering Reads for Women by Women

International Women’s Day is celebrated on the 8th of March. The theme for the 2024 campaign is ‘Inspire Inclusion’. When people are inspired to perceive and value the inclusion of women and girls, we start to build the foundations of a better and more equitable society. When women and girls are encouraged to be included […]
QBD X CH 7 Book Club – March Highlights

Autumn is in the air! The weather is finally starting to cool down and it’s time to cozy up with a great book and a warm drink. Every month, our wonderful “Channel 7 x QBD Book Club” hosts, Victoria Carthew and Lee Carseldine review and discuss fantastic books of all different genres – from empowering […]
Romance Tropes with Australian Fiction Author Rachael Johns

Happy Love Month QBD Books Readers! To get into the romance spirit we have a very exciting extract from Australian bestselling author, Rachael Johns. Rachael dives into the romance tropes she has woven into her new swoon-worthy novel, “The Other Bridget” and the stereotypical romance tropes she adores in other books. BUY NOW $22.99 Named […]