This season's latest reads, streams and more!
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August 2025
What's new at the library
Recent releases
Chilly days are perfect for curling up with August’s new reads. Escape with Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid or unwind in Cockatoo Cove by Maya Linnell. For something darker, try Melaleuca or When Nothing Feels Real. The Palazzo whisks you to Italy, while Neuroadvantage offers brainy insights to boost your winter wellbeing.
Top mid-year adult fiction titles
Short days, long reads – now’s the time to dive in. Topping the mid-year must-read list is The Secret by Lee Child, packed with signature thrills. The Valley by Chris Hammer pulls you deep into small-town secrets, while Exiles by Jane Harper delivers gripping mystery with emotional depth.
Stories that speak to you
Ideal for commuting, cleaning or curling up on the couch, eAudiobooks are your go-to winter escape. Dive into the addictive drama of Zodiac Academy, explore truth and secrets in Jane Caro’s Lyrebird or continue the thrilling ride with Onyx Storm: Part 2.
Eat well, feel better this winter
Warm up from the inside out with these nourishing new health reads. The Metabolic Balance Kitchen by Jane Durst-Pulkys PhD offers simple, wholesome recipes to reset your system, while Sarah Di Lorenzo’s The Liver Repair Plan – fresh from her Cleveland Library author talk – guides you toward better health through healing foods.
Cosy up with a DVD (or three)
Before the streaming scroll, there was the joy of browsing shelves at your local Blockbuster, and your local library is keeping that magic alive. Revisit the golden era of movie nights with new DVD releases like Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, the Vatican thriller Conclave and the explosive Fallout: Season 1. No buffering, no subscriptions – just grab the popcorn!
Libby: Your library app for magazines
Whether you're into vintage vinyl, healthy meals or classic video games, our digital magazine collection within our popular library app Libby has you covered. Browse titles like Record Collector, Eat Well and Retro Gamer plus a huge range spanning lifestyle, home and garden, sport, tech and more. All free, all online and all ready when you are.
Find your next good read
Music to your ears
Discover tracks from the likes of Beyoncé, Pink Floyd, Sly & The Family Stone and stacks more!
Listen to newfound favourites plus all the classics on Freegal, the streaming music platform that’s free for library members. Timeless grooves and chart-topping hits are just a tap away with your library card.
Library card = movie night
From cult classics like Clueless and Beverly Hills Cop to comedy gold in Absolutely Fabulous and the wild survival challenges of Alone Australia, Kanopy has something for every mood.
Stream films, series and documentaries free with your library membership - no ads, no fees, just great entertainment.
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