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 […]

Classic novels for the reader who’s been scared of them since High School

Did you cringe in fear every time your English teacher said “This semester we’ll be reading….“, and then proceeded to trot out some classic novel that sounded like a lot of work? Take it from us, you are not alone!  Reading is rarely fun when it’s being forced upon you. That’s why so many of […]