Two September Libby Reads you don’t want to miss

September is almost over, but there’s still time to squeeze in another great read. This month’s Australian Libby Reads picks have you covered, with a gripping crime thriller from Tim Ayliffe and a moving story about family and loss from Howard McKenzie-Murray.

Dark Desert Road by Tim Ayliffe

Ready for a thriller that keeps you guessing? In Dark Desert Road, police officer Kit McCarthy sets out to find her estranged twin sister after receiving a chilling message that someone wants her dead. Her search takes her through drought-stricken New South Wales, where dangerous secrets and unexpected alliances make the stakes even higher. Borrow it from your participating library on Libby, then join Tim Ayliffe and Ben Hobson for a free virtual book club on 22 September. Register here.

2026 Libby Reads with Ben Hobson Monthly Book Clubs: 

• October: Time Travel for Beginners by Jaclyn Moriarty 
• November: Kill Your Boomers by Fiona Wright  
• December: Coming Soon...

This Is Where We Say Goodbye by Howard McKenzie-Murray

Looking for something a little more bittersweet? This Is Where We Say Goodbye follows 21-year-old Maud as she navigates the day of her brother’s funeral, wandering through the city and trying to make sense of grief, family, and what comes next. Borrow the book from your participating library on Libby, then join Howard McKenzie-Murray and David Allan-Petale for a free virtual book club on 16 September. Learn more here.

2026 Remaining Libby Reads with David Allan-Petale Featured Reads: 

• October: I Remember Everything by Fiona Wilkes 
• November: Gone Guru by Nadine Brooks  
• December: Sound Mind Dead Body by Dave Warner

Two books, two very different reads, and plenty to talk about. Add one to your list, borrow it on Libby, and join the conversation!