Ben’s Book Club

Sunshine Coast Libraries are excited to participate in Ben's Book Club, a monthly online event hosted by Ben Hobson best-selling author of Snake Island.

Join Ben Hobson in conversation with author Joan Sauers to discuss their novel Whiskey Valley

During this digital book club, guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, interact with the authors, and enjoy a well-rounded bookish discussion.

Ben’s Book Club is a free monthly digital book club – hosted by Ben Hobson – brought to you via Libby, the library reading app.

Date and time	Registration
Tuesday 28 October, 7.30-8.30pm (AEST)	Bens Book Club featuring Joan Sauers A Zoom link will be sent via email upon registering

About the book

After nearly being murdered last year, Rose McHugh battles anxiety as she uses her investigative skills to find her son's best friend, a famous violinist who is missing along with his priceless violin.

As floodwaters rise, Rose uncovers secrets and lies among the missing man's fellow musicians, as well as their patron and her enigmatic psychologist husband.

But when a body is found, can Rose shield her son from suspicion?

About the author

Joan Sauers is a screenwriter, producer and author who worked in London, Los Angeles and New York before settling in Australia. She has written for television series including Heartbreak High and Ladies in Black, and currently has a YA romance in development with Princess Pictures. She lives in the Southern Highlands in a small cottage across the garden from her daughter and her family.

Ben Hobson

The monthly online book club host, Ben Hobson is a teacher and author, based in Brisbane. To Become a Whale, his debut novel, was released in 2017. It was longlisted for the ABIA Debut Fiction award and shortlisted for the Courier-Mail’s People’s Choice Award. His second novel, Snake Island, a literary thriller, was released in 2019. The Death of John Lacey is his third novel, which was released in February 2023. He also runs the Burgers, Beers and Books podcast.