Welcome to “QBD Book Club: The Podcast” – a series by QBD Books, your favourite Australian book retailer. Each week, our hosts Victoria Carthew and Amy Matthews...
Season 1, Episode 1: Favourite romance tropes and dream fancasts with Rachael Johns and Tess Woods
Welcome to QBD Romance Club! Hosted by Amy Matthews, author and associate professor in Creative Writing at Flinders University, the podcast will dive deep into the world of romance, featuring insightful conversations with some of Australia’s biggest names in the genre.In our debut episode, Amy is joined by authors Rachael Johns ("The Bad Bridesmaid") and Tess Woods ("The Venice Hotel"). The trio delves into their favourite tropes, dream fancasts, emotional support romance novels, and more—including a fun discussion on Leo Woodall and the iconic Sweet Valley High.Browse QBD’s Romance range here: https://www.qbd.com.au/fiction/romance/ Follow along with QBD Books here:QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia
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Season 5, Episode 3: “Cold Truth” by Ashley Kalagian Blunt
Join host Victoria Carthew as she chats with author Ashley Kalagian Blunt about her latest psychological thriller, “Cold Truth”.Harlow Close has made a career as an influencer uncovering the secrets of Winnipeg, dubbed ‘North America’s Strangest City’. When Harlow’s father mysteriously disappears amid a brutal cold snap, suspicions of foul play arise. Unhappy with the pace of the police investigation, Harlow launches her own search, enlisting her sister’s reluctant help. As Harlow struggles to uncover what happened to her father, she’s forced to question everything and everyone around her – including herself.Order “Cold Truth” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/cold-truth/ashley-kalagian-blunt/9781761151682/Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia
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Season 5, Episode 2: “One Dark Night” by Hannah Richell
Host Victoria Carthew speaks to author Hannah Richell about her latest crime fiction novel, “One Dark Night”.Everyone in the small town of Thorncombe knows the tales of the haunted woods where birds don’t sing and a ghost in a white dress roams, luring people to their deaths. But when a girl in white is found dead the morning after Halloween, her body carefully arranged at the bottom of an old stone folly, the community is thrown into turmoil. A tense, clever and claustrophobic thriller where no one is who they seem and the danger lies just out of sight.Order “One Dark Night” from your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/one-dark-night/hannah-richell/9781761421761/ Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia
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Season 5, Episode 1: "Three Boys Gone" by Mark Smith
Join host Victoria Carthew as she chats to Mark Smith about his debut crime fiction novel, “Three Boys Gone”.The first rule of rescue: Don’t create another casualty. Grace Disher is about to face every teacher’s worst nightmare. On a high school camping trip, three boys slip away for an ocean swim. By the time Grace catches up, the perilous surf conditions are overwhelming the teenagers. If she goes in, she will die trying to save them. Should she have given her life?Order “Three Boys Gone” at your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/three-boys-gone/mark-smith/9781761269868/ Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia
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TRAILER: QBD Romance Club
Here at QBD Books, we are so excited to launch our Romance Club, a new series celebrating the art of romance writing and love stories.Hosted by Amy Matthews, author and associate professor in Creative Writing at Flinders University, the podcast will dive deep into the world of romance, featuring insightful conversations with some of Australia’s biggest names in the genre.Set to launch on 7th March with episodes released fortnightly, we are your go-to source for behind-the-scenes insights and bookish discussions for both lifelong romance readers and newcomers. Follow along with QBD Books here: QBD Books on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Instagram: www.instagram.com/qbdbooks QBD Books on Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@qbdbooksaustralia QBD Books on Twitter: www.twitter.com/qbdbooks
Welcome to “QBD Book Club: The Podcast” – a series by QBD Books, your favourite Australian book retailer. Each week, our hosts Victoria Carthew and Amy Matthews will interview your favourite authors and public figures, providing you with behind-the-scenes insight into your favourite stories.
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