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
113 episodes
BOOK CLUB: "The Liver Repair Plan" by Sarah Di Lorenzo
Join host Victoria Carthew as she chats with Sarah Di Lorenzo - resident nutritionist for Channel 7's "Sunrise" and "Weekend Sunrise" - about her brand-new book "The Liver Repair Plan". The liver's ability to heal ...
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29:28
CRIME CLUB: "The Peak" by Sam Guthrie
Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with Australian author Sam Guthrie about his debut thriller, “The Peak”.Political hatchet man Charlie will do anything to protect his longtime Sebastian, government minister and his longtime best ...
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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27:46
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KIDS CLUB: "Diary Of A Wimpy Kid 20: Partypooper" by Jeff Kinney
In this exciting interview, our Children's Category Manager Dion, sits down with Jeff to discuss his 20th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series coming this October! Jeff and Dion dive into the awkward and comedic hardships of life as a...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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10:43
CRIME CLUB: "Don't Let Him In" by Lisa Jewell
Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with multi-million-copy international bestseller Lisa Jewell about her newest title, "Don't Let Him In". He's the perfect man. He says he loves you. You think he might even be made for yo...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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28:11
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ROMANCE CLUB: "Radio Romance" with Ash London
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 11
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37:48
CRIME CLUB: “With a Vengeance” by Riley Sager
Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with bestselling author Riley Sager about his latest novel, “With a Vengence”.In 1942, six people destroyed Anna Matheson’s family. Twelve years later, she’s ready for retribution. Under false pre...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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22:37
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KIDS CLUB: "Disney Twisted Tales 21: Cruel Truth" by Jen Calonita
Join host Dion McLeod as he chats with bestselling author Jen Calonita about "Disney Twisted Tales 21: Cruel Truth". ABOUT THE BOOK: What if Anita and Cruella were best friends? It’s 1953, and teenage Anita Weatherby and...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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30:38
CRIME CLUB: “The Palazzo” by Kayte Nunn
Join Victoria Carthew as she speaks with internationally bestselling author Kayte Nunn about her latest novel, “The Palazzo”.Newly widowed beauty entrepreneur Vivi Savidge's fortieth birthday is fast approaching, and she plans to celebra...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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24:23
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ROMANCE CLUB: "Survival Romance" by Lynette Noni
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 10
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35:15
CRIME CLUB: “A Beautiful Family” by Jennifer Trevelyan
Join host Victoria Carthew as she chats with New Zealand-based author Jennifer Trevelyan about her debut novel, “A Beautiful Family”.At ten years old, she catches more than her parents and older sister suspect. Over their summer break, h...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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22:34
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CRIME CLUB: “Rytual” by Chloe Elisabeth Wilson
Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with author Chloe Elisabeth Wilson about her debut novel, “Rytual”.Marnie Sellick is adrift when she lands a job at the coveted, mysterious beauty brand ‘rytual cosmetica’. The enigmatic founder a...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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26:34
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ROMANCE CLUB: Right Person, Wrong Time with Ashley Poston
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 9
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31:01
CRIME CLUB: “Burning Mountain” by Darcy Tindale
Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with actor and author Darcy Tindale about her latest novel, “Burning Mountain”.In April 2006, fifteen-year-old Oliver went hiking to the lookout on Burning Mountain - and vanished without trace. H...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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29:22
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CRIME CLUB: “Vanish” by Shelley Burr
Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with award-winning author Shelley Burr about her latest crime novel, “Vanish”. Lane Holland's crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. With his parole hearing approaching, he fac...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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29:14
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KIDS CLUB: "Detective Beans: Adventures In Cat Town" by Li Chen
Join host Dion McLeod as he chats with Li Chen about her brand-new junior graphic novel "Detective Beans: Adventures In Cat Town". ABOUT THE STORY: Detective Beans is back to solve all the mysteries that you need solved, and even th...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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31:43
ROMANCE CLUB: Cosy Romance with Laurie Gilmore
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 8
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31:43
CRIME CLUB: “South of Knowhere” by Jeffery Deaver
Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver about his latest Colter Shaw thriller, “South of Nowhere”.A small town in Northern California is at risk of being destroyed by a failing levee...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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27:33
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CRIME CLUB: “The Unquiet Grave” by Dervla McTiernan
Join Victoria Carthew as she speaks with internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan about her highly-anticipated new novel in the Cormac Reilly series, “The Unquiet Grave”.For years the boglands of Northern Europe have given up ...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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26:08
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KIDS CLUB: "Diary Of A Puss In Boots" by Ben Miller
Join host Dion McLeod as he chats with bestselling author Ben Miller about "Diary Of A Puss In Boots", QBD’s Children’s Book of the Month for May!In this incredible story, Mittens knows a cat of his calibre should be living it up in a ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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25:50
ROMANCE CLUB: Second-Chance Romance with Alexandria Warwick
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 6
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34:00
CRIME CLUB: “Barren Cape” by Michelle Prak
Join host Victoria Carthew as she chats with author Michelle Prak about her latest thriller, “Barren Cape”.Former housemates Mac and Erika are homeless. Well, Erika is fine, she just has to live with her parents until she can find anothe...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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25:16
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CRIME CLUB: “The Deadly Dispute” by Amanda Hampson
Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with bestselling author Amanda Hampson about her latest Tea Ladies Mystery, “The Deadly Dispute”.1967: Hazel’s new job at the docks quickly turns perilous when she stumbles into the criminal under...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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27:05
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KIDS CLUB: "Wandering Wild" by Lynette Noni
Join host Dion McLeod as he chats with bestselling author Lynette Noni about "Wandering Wild", her newest young adult romance novel! Perfect for readers wanting a high stakes lost-in-the-wilderness adventure brimming with tension-fi...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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28:55
ROMANCE CLUB: Sports Romances with Lauren Asher, Becka Mack, and Peyton Corrine
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 5
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35:43
CRIME CLUB: “Pacific Heights” by S.R. White
Join host Victoria Carthew as she speaks with crime fiction author S.R. White on his latest novel, “Pacific Heights”.In the courtyard of the Pacific Heights building, a local waitress is found dead. Five apartments overlook the murder sc...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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27:02
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