July 2025

Haere mai and welcome to our contemporary fiction newsletter.
Have a look at what's new in the world of fiction - from the latest picks to no wait eAudiobook titles.

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New For You - Contemporary Fiction - July 2025

Explore modern life in all its fictional glory with this selection of new contemporary fiction titles.

No wait fiction titles

Audio

Listen to Parade by Rachel Cusk on BorrowBox

Midway through his life, an artist begins to paint upside down. Listen to this eAudiobook read by Genevieve Gaunt. Available now, no wait.

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Listen to The Alternatives by Caoilinn Hughes on BorrowBox

Listen to this powerful new novel about four gifted Irish sisters, read by Sarah Bolger, the author, and others. Available now, no waitlist!

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Unlimited borrowing on Libby

This collection is a game-changer for book clubs and group reading. Enjoy unlimited access to a selection of eBooks and eAudiobooks.

Coming soon

Our fiction selector has picked out the best of the newest crop of fiction titles. These aren't in libraries yet so get your holds on now or add them to your For Later shelf.

By Your Side by Ruth Jones

A joyful, uplifting read! Linda and Levi will never meet. But they’re going to change each other’s lives.

The Influencers by Anna-Marie McLemore

A social media influencer's empire is burned to the ground-literally. The top suspects? The five daughters who made her famous.

Men in love by Irvine Welsh

The immediate sequel to Trainspotting tells the story of four young men’s adventures & friendship through raves, sex and love.

Who Will Remain by Kasim Ali

A story of social expectations and social condemnation, of dead ends and divided loyalties, and of what’s left behind.

Latest fiction titles

"A Beautiful Family" by Trevelyan, Jennifer

"Blonde Dust" by Rosnay, Tatiana de, 1961-

"The Boyhood of Cain" by Amherst, Michael

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Books set in or centred around a library.