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July’s biggest books in Australia & New Zealand

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In the middle of your Euro summer and need a travel companion? Or did you stay home for the winter and need to drown out your FOMO? Either way, the Libby app has you covered. We’ve got a list of some of the biggest new releases in July for you to add to your reading queue!

For an action-packed thriller with a side of heartfelt father-and-son dynamics, you’ll want to try Outrider by Mark Wales. Taking place in future Australia in the wake of global conflict, this one will have you reading well into the night.

If you find yourself always rooting for the underdog, then Surf Like a Woman by Pauline Menczer should be on your list. This autobiography will take you through her fearless journey to breaking down the door for the next generation of women surfers.

Jessie Tu’s debut novel, A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing, was the winner of the ABIA for 2020 Literary Fiction Book of the Year. This month, she released her second novel, The Honeyeater, which is a “wildly inventive follow up” story about betrayal, ambition, and love, and is sure to be a hit.

Waiting for your mystery thriller? Try The God of the Woods by Liz Moore for your next literary thriller about a teenager that vanishes from summer camp and the family secrets that unfold.

For a full list of the month’s biggest releases, check out this list:

*Title availability may vary by library & region.

Published Jul 11, 2024

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Molly McNamara has been working in the book world since 2014. From children’s publishing to higher education and international markets, she’s loved seeing the joy reading brings to people of all ages and places. Outside of work, you can usually find Molly exploring a local brewery, starting but not finishing home décor projects, and wrangling her family to the next travel destination.

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