Biggest books of September

Spring is in the air, and the season’s most anticipated reads are ready to bloom! Whether you're curling up with a cosy novel or diving into a gripping new release, these standout titles from September on the Libby app are the perfect companions for the longer days and greening landscapes. From homegrown talent to international bestsellers, there’s something here to spark every reader’s interest.

Legacy by Chris Hammer
🎧 Audiobook

Chris Hammer’s new scorching outback thriller, Legacy, follows journalist Martin Scarsden as he attempts to outrun an assassination attempt and unravels a deadly family feud that could bury him in the desert forever.

Everyone in This Bank is a Thief  by Benjamin Stevenson
🎧 Audiobook

Here, everyone is a suspect. The doors are chained. No one has come in or gone out. In this delightfully clever murder case only Ernest Cunningham can solve this twisted mystery. 

Runt and the Diabolical Dognapping by Craig Silvey
🎧 Audiobook

Runt is bursting with small-town chaos and surprises. When the tournament of champions is announced, calling the world's top canines to show off their talent, Runt vanishes! The only clue? A ransom note with a peculiar demand. Now Annie's on the case, determined to solve the mystery and bring her furry friend home. 

Gravity Let Me Go by Trent Dalton

Noah shares the scoop on his latest true-crime book, uncovering the story of a cold-blooded killer who slipped an unfolding murder mystery into his mailbox. Now, trouble is heading straight for Brisbane, and Noah is diving headfirst into a storm of secrets he can’t control.

Mischance Creek by Garry Disher
🎧 Audiobook

Annika crashes just beyond the ruins of Mischance Creek, and Hirsch is called to help in an unexpected way. He soon learns she’s searching for her mother, who’s been missing for seven years. Eager to take on a cold case, Hirsch jumps at the chance to solve it.

The Stolen by Vikki Petraitis
🎧 Audiobook

When a frantic mother calls the station to report her baby missing, Detective Antigone Pollard begins a race against time to find who took the child. In the midst of the investigation, her own mother appears, bringing family secrets and even more mystery.

The Soldier's Daughter by Fiona McIntosh

Violet has grown up in the silhouette of her father's fragmented dreams. In search of a new beginning they set sail for Tasmania, navigating a journey of the impossible demands of temptations, past ghosts, and future hopes. 

Promises and Other Lies by Sue Whiting

A year after a devastating bushfire, the small town of Wangaroo Bay is still rebuilding. Fletch and his best friend Immie have leaned on each other through their losses, but when the fire investigation is reopened and a local is charged with arson, old wounds resurface. As secrets come to light, Fletch and Immie must face the truth that could tear their families apart.

1950 by Charlotte Barkla

Since Patsy’s baby sister was born, life at home feels different, so she stays with her uncle and aunt at Number 11 Ruby Road. While helping out in Uncle Alex’s busy milk bar, Patsy befriends Jolanta, a new Australian from Poland. Together, they discover that not everyone is welcoming, but Patsy has a bright idea to bring the whole street together, no matter where they come from.

Art on Fire by Yun Ko-eun

A feminist dystopian satire of the art world, wherein a millionaire dog funds a struggling artist’s surreal residency, forcing the artist to confront the price of creation, destruction, and artistic integrity.

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