Each month, our fantastic “QBD Book Club” hosts Lee Carseldine and Victoria Carthew get together and talk about incredible titles from various genres. This month, Vic and Lee have chatted about books like “King of Battle and Blood” by Scarlett St. Clair and “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey. If you haven’t already, head to our social pages to watch their reviews – better yet, you can order any of these titles and compare your opinion to theirs!
Here are our recent QBD Book Club picks:
“Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell her story. When Monique Grant, an unknown magazine reporter, is chosen for the job – no one is more shocked than Monique herself. Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens as the actress tells the tale of her magnificent life. However, as her story nears conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.
“It Ends With Us” by Colleen Hoover
When Lily feels a spark with Ryle, everything in her life seems too good to be true. However, Lily feels his complete aversion to relationships is disturbing. As questions about her new relationship overwhelm her, so do thoughts of Atlas Corrigan – Lily’s first love and a link to the past she put behind her. When Atlas suddenly reappears, everything Lily has built with Ryle is threatened
“King of Battle and Blood” by Scarlett St. Clair
Isolde considers her wedding day to be her death day. To end a years-long war, she must marry and kill vampire king Adrian Aleksandr Vasiliev. Faced with the possibility of becoming what she hates most, Isolde seeks other ways to defy him and survive the brutal vampire court. However, the court is not what she fears most – it’s Adrian and their undeniable chemistry.
“The Raven Heir” by Stephanie Burgis
Cordelia and her siblings, Rosalind and Giles, have lived safely in a castle all their lives. Located in the centre of a forest, they are protected by the spells their mother has woven. The only time that Cordelia feels truly free is when she transforms into an animal and can fly beyond the great stone walls. But then one day, the outside world comes to them when two rival dukes come for the triplets. They are there for one reason – to find the heir to their throne.
“7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey
This twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Stephen Covey’s cherished classic commemorates the timeless wisdom of the 7 Habits. Described as one of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, this title thoroughly explains 7 principles that can help people to become more effective personally and professionally.
