A new season of warmer weather is here and it’s time to spring into NEW highly recommended books. Our selected titles range from fiction, and non-fiction to young adult reads, we have you covered with our QBD x Ch 7 Book Club.
Let our two charismatic book club hosts, Vic and Lee take you on an enchanting literature tour of this month’s must-read titles. From suspenseful and heart-pounding crime thrillers to toe-curling romance – you are guaranteed to find a story that will captivate you.
Keep reading to discover our September book club picks and make sure to visit QBD in-store or online to get your copy and compare reviews!
September Fiction Book of the Month, The Death of Dora Black by Lainie Anderson
This captivating tale is set in Adelaide in 1917, and the fierce Miss Kate Cocks runs the new women’s police branch and has swiftly become a household name for her penchant for correcting mischief. Miss Cocks is no stranger to the underbelly of Adelaide and the crooked characters she wrangles into repentance. When shop assistant Dora Black is found murdered and then soon after her coworker is reported missing, Miss Cocks knows something sinister is brewing, and she and her trustworthy junior constable decide to take matters into their own hands…
Lainie Anderson has infused this historical murder mystery with her usual charm, wit, and banter with breathtaking twists and turns. “The Death Of Dora Black” is more than just cosy crime fiction, and we can’t wait for our readers to dive into this thrilling story!
“The Games Gods Play” by Abigail Owen
Our main character is a sarcastic and cursed office clerk who prays the fickle gods from Olympus won’t notice her. Until one night she tangles with the worst god. Hades. This is the first year, the merciless King of the Underworld has entered the Crucible contest, a deadly competition the gods host to determine a new ruler to sit on the throne of Olympus. Instead of fighting their own battles, the gods choose mortals to compete in their names. Hades has chosen the disparaging office clerk as his mortal player. Why is she, his champion? And why does her heart skip a beat when he says she’s his? These games are deadly, and Hades has more secrets than stars in the sky. He is playing by his own rules… and Death will win at any cost.
Blended with a perfect amount of Greek mythology, romance, tension, and vicious trials, “The Games Gods Play” is a tantalising and delicious new fantasy book that readers will devour this September.
The Masterpiece by Belinda Alexander
A new, compelling historical fiction tale, “The Masterpiece” from Belinda Alexandra is filled with betrayal, a ticking clock, and an incredible secret hidden in a painting.
During the wartime of 1946, a spirited young woman, Eve Archer travelled to Paris to find Serge Lavertu, the father she had never met. But before Eve can explain who she is, Serge is abruptly arrested and accused of selling a significant French art piece to Hitler during the war. Eve is thrown into the investigation of finding the truth about her father, and only one person might save Serge from execution: Kristina Belova, a beautiful Russian artist suffering from amnesia.
As Eve starts to uncover more from Kristina and what truly happened to the painting, secrets and a passionate love triangle are revealed to change Eve’s life forever.
“The Masterpiece” is brimming with beautiful immersive imagery, tantalising secrets, tenacious women, and a riveting story to keep the reader turning the page.
KLIM by Michael Klim
Dive into the world of competitive swimming and the incredible journey that is the life of legendary athlete Michael Klim in his new autobiography, “KLIM”.
Michael Klim is one of Australia’s most decorated and celebrated swimmers, and his influence extends far beyond the pool. From a young age, it was evident that Michael had a great talent for swimming. An iconic historical moment was his performance at the 2000 Sydney Olympics where he won multiple gold medals and broke world records. Michael’s personal life has also been equally compelling, with building a family, entrepreneurship, and battling a life-altering autoimmune disease.
“KLIM” is an awe-inspiring account of a true athletic icon, his incredible perseverance in and out of the pool, and a testament to the immense power of the human spirit.
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
The phenomenal Richard Osman is back with a brand-new mystery series, “We Solve Murders”, that carries the same heart, humour, and valour as The Thursday Murder Club, this is a story readers will devour with fervor.
Steve Wheeler is retired and enjoying a quiet life. He dabbles in investigative work, but mostly he prefers his familiar habits and his cat waiting at home for him. His daughter-in-law, Amy, seeks adrenaline regularly in her day-to-day life. As a private security guard, for high-profile clients, she is never in one place long enough to build routines. Amy is keeping internationally famous author Rosie D’Antonio alive on a private island. However, trouble is afoot and there is a killer out there plotting Rosie’s demise. Amy turns to the only person she trusts. But can Steve and Amy stay ahead of this deadly enemy?
