Reviewsday: Crimson Lake by Candice Fox
A thrilling detective novel set in a country town in Cairns, Crimson Lake is the first of two books in a series by Australian author Candice Fox. It breaks from the typical conventions of a hard-boiled novel, with the narrator Ted as a private investigator but still an anti-hero of sorts. Accused of abducting and […]
Reviewsday: A People’s History Of The Vampire Uprising
A People’s History of the Vampire Uprising is a stunning debut that puts an eerie spin on vampirism in modern society. Explored through the perspective of key, invested individuals, it’s a journey that weaves its way through fascinating locales, from American to the heart of Vatican City, portrayed with stark realism that simultaneously enchants and […]
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 […]
