Books Released in October 2024

Published:October 1, 2024
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October brings a fresh wave of remarkable reads, with new releases that cater to every taste. Thrilling adventures and thought-provoking narratives fill this month’s selection, promising to inspire, entertain, and leave a lasting impression.

the-deal

Released October 1, 2024

The Deal

Alex Miller

A powerful and perceptive novel from two-time Miles Franklin Award winner Alex Miller.

rapture

Released October 1, 2024

Rapture

Emily Maguire

An imaginative and audacious historical novel from the best-selling author of Love Objects and An Isolated Incident.

the-burrow

Released October 1, 2024

The Burrow

Melanie Cheng

The Burrow tells an unforgettable story about grief and hope. With her characteristic compassion and eye for detail, Melanie Cheng reveals the lives of others—even of a small rabbit.

things-will-come-down-soon

Released October 1, 2024

Things Will Calm Down Soon

Zoe Foster Blake

Welcome to the hectic world of beauty and business in this highly relatable novel following a talented hair stylist turned entrepreneur who is juggling family dramas, workplace near-catastrophes and relationship crises. Things will calm down soon … right?

the-fallen-woman

Released October 1, 2024

The Fallen Woman

Fiona McIntosh

The heart-stopping new historical adventure from the bestselling author of The Sugar Palace.

dusk

Released October 8, 2024

Dusk

Robbie Arnott

‘Dusk is a sublime novel of loss and redemption, fight and surrender, that left me in absolute awe. Robbie Arnott’s prose is incandescent, his storytelling mythic and filled with a wisdom that extends beyond the page. With Dusk, he asserts himself as one of Australia’s finest literary writers.’ Hannah Kent

With so many exciting choices, the real question is: which book will you pick up first? October’s new releases are bound to deliver your next favourite read. Happy reading!

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