Author Q&A with Julie Bennett

Born in New Zealand, Julie Bennett migrated to Australia when her father was offered a full-time role in the Australian Opera Company. Her incredible debut novel, The Understudy, was inspired by her experience performing in the Australian Opera Company’s 1973 production of War & Peace. It’s opening night. The stage is set, the houselights have dimmed, and the […]

The Cane – Maryrose Cuskelly

Maryrose Cuskelly is an incredibly talented Australian writer. Writing both non-fiction and fiction, her work has been published by multiple publications and been up for numerous awards. For example, her essays and articles have been published in magazines, journals, and newspapers, including Crikey, The Age, The Australian and The Melbourne Magazine. On her website, Maryrose says “I’m […]

Valentine’s Day Romance Reads

Valentine’s Day is here… and LOVE IS IN THE AIR! If you’re looking to get into the lovey-dovey mood this year, we have the perfect books for you. From “This Day” by Blanka Lipinska to “You and Me on Vacation” by Emily Henry – you are bound to fall in love with these reads. To […]

#NewThisMonth at QBD – February 2022

We don’t know about you, but we are SO EXCITED for the brand-new February releases! From “House of Sky and Breath” by Sarah J. Maas to “The Little Wartime Library” by Kate Thompson – we can’t wait to fill up our book shelves with these incredible reads Pow Pow Pig 2: Let The Games Begin […]