Franc.World May Book Club Review

It’s good to be bad this month with our young reader choice focusing on none other than everyone’s favourite baddie – The Big Bad Wolf. Our young adult choice, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, will keep readers on the edge of their seats ‘til the very end. Let’s dive in! BUY NOW $13.59 Diary […]

Franc.World April Book Review

There’s something for everyone in this month’s book club, with a super cool tour through the history of our world and a bunch of amphibious superheroes with a serious love of ice cream. Let’s dive in! BUY NOW $27.96 Usborne Encyclopedia of World History The Usborne Encyclopedia of World History offers a vibrant introduction to […]

Empowering Reads for Women by Women

International Women’s Day is celebrated on the 8th of March. The theme for the 2024 campaign is ‘Inspire Inclusion’.  When people are inspired to perceive and value the inclusion of women and girls, we start to build the foundations of a better and more equitable society.  When women and girls are encouraged to be included […]

QBD Recommends: The Pearl Thief by Fiona McIntosh 

  Most booklovers who have spent any time in an Australian bookstore are probably familiar with the name Fiona McIntosh. One of Australia’s most prolific writers, Fiona has written over thirty books across a wide range of genres, including crime, fantasy, and children’s literature. Arguably though, it is her historical fiction for which she is […]