The incredible new releases have not stopped and our August Book Club picks are packed full of dazzling stories from amazing Aussie authors!
From unflinchingly honest memoirs to addictive romance and everything in between, there’s something to spark every reader’s interest. Let our passionate book club hosts, Vic and Lee, guide you through this month’s standout reads!
Keep scrolling to explore our August book club selections, and grab your copies in-store or online at QBD Books. Let’s dive in!
Fiction Book of the Month
The Turing Protocol by Nick Croydon
A blockbuster historical thriller and QBD’s Fiction Book of the Month is a must-read this August with “The Turing Protocol” by Nick Croydon.
If you had the power to change history, would you dare? Set in the revolutionary era of World War II, brilliant scientist Alan Turing has created a monumental invention, Nautilus, a machine that can send messages back into the recent past. After using Nautilus to secure success for the Allied forces, Alan recognizes its power and potential danger. Over the next seventy years, Nautilus is kept safe within the Turing family, each one deciding when to use this mighty invention. Will it wreak havoc on the world or save it?
The Turing Protocol is masterfully woven with suspense, twists, complex characters and an explosive ending. This is a must-add for your August reading list or the perfect present for Father’s Day!
My Father Bryce by Adam Courtenay
In this unforgettable and profound memoir, “My Father Bryce”, Adam Courtenay, delves into the complexity of his father’s and one of Australia’s most prolific authors’ life, in search for the real version of this iconic literary figure.
From Bryce’s first book, The Power of One, he captivated readers and projected himself as a larger-than-life, effervescent and enigmatic storyteller. Bryce’s son Adam knew this version well, but he also knew Bryce was deep in the throes of grief from the loss of his third son and how he struggled to connect with his other children.
Through fame, unimaginable heartbreak and tragedy, Adam did his best to love his father in his untamed and extensive life. “My Father Bryce” is a must-read memoir to dive into a different perspective of a literary legend and immerse yourself in Adam’s poignant storytelling.
Until The Red Leaves Fall by Alli Parker
From the author of the much-loved “At The Foot Of The Cherry Tree” comes another beguiling historical fiction tale from Alli Parker, “Until The Red Leaves Fall”.
Playwright, Emmy Darling, is finally given the opportunity to share and write the truth of her Japanese Australian family and the awful treatment by the Australian government after the Pearl Harbor bombing. However, an affluent theatre connoisseur, Virginia van Belle is determined to change parts of Emmy’s story for dramatization. As opening night approaches, traumas of the past are ripped open, threatening to jeopardies everything. Emmy must decide if she will tell the truth of her family or tell a story…
Set in the treacherous aftermath of WWII, “Until The Red Leaves Fall” brilliantly captures an incredible tale of betrayals and violations wrapped in the lush velvet seats of Belleview theatre.
Prime Time by Bec Wilson
Bestselling author and popular podcast host, Bec Wilson, will guide you through twenty-seven practical lessons on health, career, purpose, and finance so you can thrive in your midlife in “Prime Time”.
The span of life from your late 40s to your 70s is what Bec labels as our ‘Prime Time’. These years have the potential to be some of your best with the right choices. This incredible guide is bursting with life-changing insights into wealth, work-life balance, family, and taking care of your body so you can truly live a richer and more fulfilling life.
Get ready to implement joy and purpose coupled with smart financial decisions into your everyday with “Prime Time”.
The Golden Sister by Suzanne Do
Celebrated Australian writer, Suzanne Do, is back with another stirring and bittersweet mystery that will grip you and your heart strings until the last page in “The Golden Sister”.
Lili Berry’s meticulously curated life in the charming coastal town of Swanning is in disarray after the shocking news of the death of her twin sister, Honey. Determined to find answers, Lili dives headfirst into investigations. She befriends a homeless man, Pete, who first discovered her sister’s body. With an unlikely friendship, their own tragedies to bear, and a web of devastating secrets, Pete and Lili must work together to uncover the truth.
“The Golden Sister” expertly explores the solace of discovering kindred spirits, the messiness of grief and the unbreakable strength of familial love.
