Reviewsday: The Handmaid’s Tale
Originally published in 1985, ‘The Handmaid’s Tale‘ is the definition of dystopian literature. ‘The Handmaid’s Tale‘ takes place in what remains of near-future United States and is told in the first-person by Offred. Her name literally means of-Fred – women are named for the men who own them. These women serve as “handmaids” for military […]
Spotlight on QBD: Broadmeadows, VIC
Our Broadmeadows team have come up with a list of great reads everyone should have on their shelf! Check them out: Dracula by Bram Stoker: “He throws no shadow; he make in the mirror no reflect… He has the strength of many in his hand… He can transform himself to wolf… he can […]
Team Eastland’s Latest Reads
Our Eastland team tell us all about some of their latest reads in this week’s Spotlight on QBD! There’s romance, thrills, horror… and Harry Potter! The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a thriller unlike any other. The Swedish novel is full of unexpected twists and […]
Reviewsday: Circe by Madeline Miller
“Whatever you do, I wanted to say, do not be too happy. It will bring down fire on your head.” A lyrical reimagining of the myth of Circe, witch of Aiaia, with a feminist bent and gorgeously lush prose. Circe was born of Helios and Perse, then banished to the island of Aiaia in punishment. […]
