Local Author Spotlight – Nov-Jan 25
We are THRILLED to announce our new Local Author Spotlight for November ’24 to January ’25. This initiative provides a platform for showcasing and celebrating home-grown authors, supporting the Australian book publishing industry. Each quarter, our team of QBD experts in collaboration with our publishers will select local authors across specific regions nationwide, spanning the […]
2024 QBD Book of the Year Shortlist
Get ready to meet our 2024 Books of the Year Shortlist! From gripping fiction and insightful non-fiction to vibrant children’s books, our team of experts has watched the trends closely and selected 15 incredible titles across three categories, and we are delighted to share them with you! We can guarantee you will ADORE these stories! […]
The message every teen needs to hear: You are not your grades
Commonly known as the ‘Queen of Common Sense’, Maggie Dent is one of Australia’s favourite parenting authors, educators and podcasters. The bestselling author of Parental as Anything, From Boys to Men, Girlhood and Mothering Our Boys is back with a new message for parents looking to support their teenagers in tough times. Read on to hear from Maggie herself […]
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 […]
