QBD Book Club: The Podcast
Welcome to “QBD Book Club: The Podcast” – a series by QBD Books, your favourite Australian book retailer. Each week, our hosts Victoria Carthew, Amy Matthews, and Dion McLeod will interview your favourite authors and public figures, providing you with behind-the-scenes insight into your favourite stories.
Episodes
144 episodes
CRIME CLUB: "The Second Wife" by Ali Lowe
In our new episode of Crime Club, Victoria Carthew sits down with the wonderful Ali Lowe to discuss her brand-new book "The Second Wife".This thrilling story is set on the Titan Pacifica - a luxury cruise liner on an eight-day voyage fro...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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26:04
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CRIME CLUB: "The Gambler" by J.P. Pomare
In our new episode of Crime Club, Victoria Carthew sits down with J.P. Pomare to discuss his brand-new book "The Gambler" PI Vince Reid is convinced he'll never work again. An explosive investigation has left him burned out and some...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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30:38
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CRIME CLUB: "The Cursed Road" by Laura McCluskey
In our brand-new episode of Crime Club, Victoria Carthew sits down with Laura McCluskey to discuss her brand-new book "The Cursed Road" In the Scottish Highlands, a young woman's body has been found on a remote stretch of road. Thou...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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28:17
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CRIME CLUB: "Haze" by Sam Elliott
In our brand-new episode of Crime Club, Victoria A Carthew sits down with Sam Elliott to discuss his brand-new book "Haze" The dying coastal town of Broughlet is being torn apart by wildfires, and the locals suspect arson. The sinis...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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29:49
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CRIME CLUB: "The First Law of the Bush" by Geoff Parkes
Welcome to our first Crime Club episode of 2026! In a brand-new set, join our host Victoria Carthew as she sits down with Geoff Parkes to discuss his latest rural noir "The First Law of the Bush" It's a beautiful day to be alive, Bi...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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27:30
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CRIME CLUB: "William Warwick 08: End Game" by Jeffrey Archer
Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with Jeffrey Archer about the last book in his beloved series, “William Warwick 08: End Game”. This time, the eyes of the world are on Britain as the country prepares to host London's 2012 Ol...
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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28:42
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KIDS CLUB: "The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire" by Anna Fiteni
In this fantastic interview, our Children's Category Manager Dion, sits down with Anna Fiteni to discuss "The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire".Order your copy at your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/the-wicked-l...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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33:07
CRIME CLUB: "Left Behind" by Martine Kropkowski
Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with Martine Kropowski, about her latest novel, “Left Behind”. Two couples - Annabelle and Luke, Des and Julianni - embark on a camping trip to K'gari, a picturesque island off Queensland's c...
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Season 5
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Episode 40
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26:43
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CRIME CLUB: "A Disappearing Act" by Jo Dixon
Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with bestselling author Jo Dixon, about her latest psychological suspense novel, “A Disappearing Act”. Marnie Elliott has invited her three oldest friends to a secluded holiday house in Tasma...
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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26:34
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CRIME CLUB: "The Hiding Place" by Kate Mildenhall
Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with Kate Mildenhall about her latest novel, “The Hiding Place”. This brilliant story begins when Lou sees an ad for a long-abandoned mining town up for sale. It doesn't take her long to conv...
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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30:47
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KIDS CLUB: "Runt 02: Runt And The Diabolical Dognapping" by Craig Silvey
In this exciting interview, our Children's Category Manager Dion, sits down with Craig Silvey to discuss "Runt 02: Runt And The Diabolical Dognapping".Order your copy at your local QBD Books store or online today: https://www.qbd.com.au/...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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26:51
CRIME CLUB: "A Petticoat Police Mystery 02: Murder on North Terrace" by Lainie Anderson
Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with Australian author Lainie Anderson, about her latest cosy Petticoat Police Mystery, “Murder on North Terrace”. Kate Cocks and Ethel Bromley are back. The city is unsettled, and people are...
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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30:34
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CRIME CLUB: "Everyone In This Bank Is A Thief" by Benjamin Stevenson
Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with USA Today bestselling author Benjamin Stevenson, about his latest Ernest Cunningham mystery, “Everyone In This Bank Is A Thief”Ernest Cunningham has spent the last few years solving ...
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Season 5
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Episode 37
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21:30
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ROMANCE CLUB: "Ghost(ing) Romance" with Amy Hutton
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 bi...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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39:38
ROMANCE CLUB: "Angsty Romance" with Kandi Steiner
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 bi...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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28:01
KIDS CLUB: "Jane Doe Chronicles" by Jeremy Lachlan
In this exciting interview, our Children's Category Manager Dion, sits down with Australian Children's author, Jeremy Lachlan, to discuss his award-winning fantasy series the Jane Doe Chronicles!A lost girl. A nefarious god. A s...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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26:22
CRIME CLUB: "Stillwater" by Tanya Scott
Join host, Victoria Carthew, as she sits down with Tanya Scott to discuss her explosive crime thriller debut in "Stillwater". Luke Harris has worked hard to bury his violent past. Now he's back in Melbourne, chasing a quiet life.
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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28:34
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ROMANCE CLUB: "Star-Crossed Lovers" with Sophie Clark
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 bi...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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29:18
CRIME CLUB: "A Particularly Nasty Case" by Adam Kay
Join host, Victoria Carthew, as she sits down with Adam Kay to discuss his brilliantly funny and fiendishly plotted murder mystery, "A Particularly Nasty Case". When a toxic hospital consultant dies of a heart attack, fellow doctor ...
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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27:35
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CRIME CLUB: "The Italian Secret” by Tara Moss
Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with international bestselling author Tara Moss, about her latest Billie Walker historical mystery, “The Italian Secret”. When recently returned wartime investigative journalist Billie Walker...
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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26:30
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CRIME CLUB: "Mischance Creek" by Garry Disher
Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with bestselling Australian author Garry Disher, about his latest Paul Hirsch mystery, “Mischance Creek”. When all other services are fully stretched in their rural small town, Paul Hirsch is...
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Season 5
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Episode 37
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24:50
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CRIME CLUB: "The Farm” by Jessica Mansour-Nahra
Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with Australian author Jessica Mansour-Nahra, about her debut psychological thriller, “The Farm”. When Leila suffers a health tragedy, her partner, James, suggests a year away from the city -...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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28:56
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CRIME CLUB: "A Rock and a Hard Place” by JD Kirk
Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with bestselling author JD Kirk, about his latest DCI Jack Logan thriller, “A Rock and a Hard Place”. When washed-up 80s rock legend Johnny Freestone is found dead in a cave, it appears to be...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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27:01
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CRIME CLUB: “Five Found Dead” by Sulari Gentill
Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with Australia’s multi-award-winning writer Sulari Gentill, about her latest mystery, “Five Found Dead”.When Meredith Penvale and her writer brother, Joe, step aboard the iconic Orient Express, th...
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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28:46
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ROMANCE CLUB: "Ex-Boyfriend's Brother" with Tierney Page
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 bi...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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39:05
