August 2024 New Releases

Winter of the Wolf

By: Amanda Willimott
Length: 10 hours 35 minutes

Eastern France. Winter. 1572.

When Sidonie's guardian dies, she flees Paris rather than submit to a forced marriage, seeking sanctuary in the home of her estranged aunt in Dole.

A town consumed by fear and superstition.

Apolline left behind a violent and troubled past, hoping for a new life with her husband, where she can sell her herbs and assist... Read more

A Hue of Blu

By: Marie-France Leger
Narrated by: Caitlin Kelly & Nick Mondelli
Length: 8 hours 32 minutes

How much pain are you willing to endure for someone you love? Bold, charismatic, and charming Blu Henderson wears a fake smile every day, pushing through life because she has to—not because she wants to. Quiet, introverted, and mysterious Jace Boland catches her eye the second she sees him. After that, it’s game over—not just for Blu, but for... Read more

Human Rights, Robot Wrongs

Being Human in the Age of AI

By: Susie Alegre
Narrated by: Susie Alegre
Length: 5 hours 29 minutes

No longer an uncertain technology of the distant future, artificial intelligence is starting to shape every aspect of our daily lives, from how we think to who we love.

In this urgent polemic, leading barrister Susie Alegre explores the ways in which artificial intelligence threatens our fundamental human rights - including the rights to life,... Read more

Dark Restraint

Dark Olympus: Book #7

By: Katee Robert
Narrated by: Zara Hampton-Brown & Alex Moorcock
Length: 9 hours 11 minutes

“Greek mythology, Spicy romance, great story lines. Love Katee Robert and the whole Dark Olympus series! Read more

The Consultant

By: Jay Malkoun
Narrated by: Hazem Shammas
Length: 10 hours 9 minutes

Jay Malkoun isn't the type of man who lets a little thing like being blown up slow him down. In March 2019, a car bomb outside a gym in Athens detonated the Mercedes Jay's his children had been riding in less than an hour earlier. It was an explosion heard around the world, as global media, law enforcement agencies, and underworld cartels... Read more

The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli

By: Ryan Butta
Narrated by: Chris Stollery
Length: 7 hours 11 minutes

The many lives and tragic death of Harry Freame, the Anzac hero betrayed by his nation.

Harry Freame was the first Australian to win the Distinguished Conduct Medal at Gallipoli. Raised as a samurai, he risked his life again and again to scout the beaches and hills of the battlefield, reporting invaluable intelligence back to his officers and... Read more

Moonshadow the Derby Winner

Pippa's Pony Tales: Book #11

By: Pippa Funnell
Narrated by: Harrie Dobby & Pippa Funnell
Length: 1 hour 10 minutes

Bloomsbury presents Moonshadow the Derby Winner by Pippa Funnell, read by Pippa Funnell and Harrie Dobby.

Tilly dreams of having a pony of her own. One that only she can ride to stardom. Will her wishes come true when she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables?

When the beautiful and valuable thoroughbred Derby winner, Moonshadow, is stabled at Silver... Read more

The Autist's Guide to the Galaxy

Navigating the World of "Normal People"

By: Clara Törnvall
Narrated by: Kim Bretton
Length: 2 hours 48 minutes

A playful guide to understanding the ways of "normal people", The Autist's Guide to the Galaxy flips our usual scripts about neurodiversity.



Following on from her internationally successful memoir, The Autists, Clara Törnvall has written a fun, comprehensive, and accessible explanation of neurotypical, or "normal", behavior. Full of facts, tips,... Read more

Little Girl Lost

Amelia just wants a home she feels safe in…

By: Casey Watson
Narrated by: Kate Lock
Length: 9 hours 28 minutes

The new fostering memoir from the Sunday Times bestselling author Casey Watson Six-year-old Amelie lives with her mother, Kelly, who suffers from bipolar disorder. After Kelly attempts to burn down their family house, it becomes clear that her daughter is in grave danger. Amelie is quickly taken into... Read more

How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi

Collected Quirks of Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math from Nerd Nite

By: Dr. Chris Balakrishnan & Matt Wasowski
Narrated by: Dr. Chris Balakrishnan, Isabel Pask, Maggie Thompson, Matt Wasowski, Shahjehan Khan & Torian Brackett
Length: 9 hours 27 minutes

This program features multicast narration.

In the vein of acclaimed popular-science bestsellers such as Atlas Obscura, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry, The Way Things Work, What If?, and Undeniable, the co-founders of the global science organization Nerd Nite bring listeners a collection of wacky, yet fascinating STEM topics.

For 20... Read more

Ghost Camera

By: Darcy Coates
Narrated by: Vanessa Moyen
Length: 9 hours

When Jenine finds an abandoned polaroid camera, she playfully snaps a photo without a second thought. But there's something wrong with the image: a ghostly figure stands in the background, watching her.Fixated on her.Moving one step closer with every picture she takes.Desperate, Jenine shares her secret with her best friend, Bree. Together they... Read more

Every Body Should Know This

The Science of Eating for a Lifetime of Health

By: Federica Amati
Narrated by: Dr Federica Amati
Length: 7 hours 9 minutes

Brought to you by Penguin.

Are you overwhelmed by conflicting nutritional advice?

Do you struggle to make healthier food choices?

In theory we all know what works and doesn't work for our bodies; we know that we should eat more vegetables, consume less refined sugar and saturated fat, avoid ultra-processed foods. We know that what we choose to eat... Read more

Ember Spark and the Thunder of Dragons

Ember Spark: Book #1

By: Abi Elphinstone
Narrated by: Paula Masterton
Length: 4 hours 33 minutes

A magical NEW story filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, set in a world of daring dragons and magical maladies by the best-selling author of Sky Song, Abi Elphinstone . . .

‘This new fantasy series for younger readers is bubbling with action and imagination… A joy.’ The Daily Mail

'Elphinstone has the confidence to... Read more

The Wife's Secret

By: Barbara Hannay
Narrated by: Ella James
Length: 9 hours 38 minutes

Two different dreams
Since their bitter divorce, Lisa and Rolf have forged new and separate lives. Rolf has moved out of Beacon Bay, while Lisa has remained in the tiny tropical town, a pillar of her community.

One violent storm
When a cyclone brings a massive tree smashing into Lisa's roof - into the home Rolf built and where they raised their... Read more

The Profound Benefits of Doing a Stint in Prison

By: Andrew Hamilton
Narrated by: Andrew Hamilton
Length: 7 hours 5 minutes

Andrew Hamilton thought he had life sorted: beautiful fiancée, a popular pizza restaurant, two beloved dogs and a thriving side business supplying massive quantities of magic mushrooms and LSD to eager Sydneysiders.

Then one night police raided his Surry Hills home and it all came crashing down. Andrew's predicament didn't sink in at first,... Read more

The Men Who Killed the News

The inside story of how media moguls abused their power, manipulated the truth and distorted democracy

By: Eric Beecher
Narrated by: Eric Beecher
Length: 13 hours 26 minutes

“A brilliantly told history of media heavyweights and how they gained their power and influence of society. It is not a recent event for the media to make up stories, use blackmail to keep certain stories out of the media or utilise their power in ways that sway political elections. From the 1950’s through to the present day, this narrative... Read more

The Little Penguin Bookshop

By: Joanna Toye
Narrated by: Katy Sobey
Length: 8 hours 36 minutes

Brought to you by Penguin.

Books can change lives, even in wartime. . .

When World War II breaks out, Carrie Anderson sets up a bookstall at her local train station in the hope of providing a sense of escapism for travellers, troops and evacuees.

Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and armed with a colourful array of Penguin paperbacks, Carrie’s... Read more

The Good Fight

Boxing, ballet and breaking stereotypes

By: Harry Garside
Narrated by: Rew Hazzard
Length: 6 hours 52 minutes

Life is all about triumph and tragedy. You can’t have one without the other – that’s just the contract we’ve signed in return for this short time we have here. Resilience isn’t only about bouncing back. It’s about bouncing back stronger.

In The Good Fight, Harry Garside, Australia’s ballet dancing boxing star, offers a raw  account of his... Read more

Krithia

The Forgotten Anzac Battle of Gallipoli

By: Mat McLachlan
Narrated by: Michael Carman
Length: 10 hours 40 minutes

The Second Battle of Krithia has existed largely in the shadows of the bigger Gallipoli story. It is, however, one of the most poignant and tragic tales of World War I. The fascinating story has been brought to light at last by bestselling military historian Mat McLachlan, author of The Cowra Breakout.

In May 1915 during World War I, British... Read more

Help Me Help My Teen

Supporting our teens through tough times

By: Maggie Dent
Narrated by: Maggie Dent
Length: 14 hours 33 minutes

'I love Maggie's style. Quite simply, when she talks, we should listen.' Hamish Blake

'A masterpiece ... this book is the answer we've been waiting for.' Dr Vanessa Lapointe

Australia's favourite parenting expert on how to understand and help our teens so they can thrive.

Adolescence has always been a time of huge transformation, but today's teens... Read more