Your Guide to Australian Book Releases in 2026
As another year of storytelling unfolds, we’re keeping track of the incredible books being released by Australian authors throughout 2026. From fantasy realms and swoony romances to gripping thrillers, literary fiction, memoirs, and everything in between, this list is a growing celebration of the stories making their way onto shelves this year.
We’ll be updating this page throughout 2026 as new releases are announced, covers are revealed, and more books find their launch dates. Whether you’re building your TBR, searching for your next favourite Australian read, or hoping to discover authors you may not have come across before, we hope this list becomes a cosy little corner of the internet to return to all year long. 📖
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January 2026
Looking for more details and blurbs? Read our full January release guide here.
February 2026
Looking for more details and blurbs? Read our full February release guide here.
Fantasy
These Grave Hearts by K.E. Barden - Find it on Amazon
Prophecy of the Seven by K.S. Elliott - Find it on Amazon
Vow Blades by C.K.Rider - Find it on Booktopia and Amazon
March 2026
Looking for more details and blurbs? Read our full March release guide here.
Fantasy
Sonorous by Felicity J Rumble - Find it on Amazon
Children’s Fiction
Root and Thorn by Robin D Parker - Find it on Booktopia and Amazon
Memoir & Biography
Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks - Find it on Booktopia and Amazon
April 2026
Looking for more details and blurbs? Read our full April release guide here.
Literary Fiction
Capture by Amanda Lohrey - Find it on Booktopia and Amazon
A Rising of the Lights by Steve Toltz - Find it on Booktopia and Amazon
Romance
The Fiction of Us by Shae Roberts - Find it on Booktopia and Amazon
The Silent Vow by Ella Louise - Find it on Booktopia and Amazon
Choose me, Princess - Caz May - Find it on Amazon
May 2026
Looking for more details and blurbs? Read our full May release guide here.
Fantasy
Dissonance by Felicity J Rumble - Find it on Amazon
Romance
Mated Minotaur by Lex Logan - Find it on Booktopia and Amazon
The Last Dance of The Bushranger by J M Smith - Find it on Booktopia and Amazon
Kindred by G.M White - Find it on Booktopia and Amazon
June 2026
Looking for more details and blurbs? Read our full June release guide here.
Romance
Until He Found Him: An Omegaverse Trilogy by Rachel O’Rourke - Find it on Booktopia and Amazon
Trigger Happy Ending by K.J. Orchard - Find it on Booktopia and Amazon
Romantasy
The Hidden Heirs by S.K May - Find it on Booktopia and Amazon
She Who Broke the Covenant by Marly Monroe - Find it on Amazon
Unyielding by Leila Thorne - Find it on Booktopia and Amazon
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