SEPTEMBER MYSTERY BOOXIES SUBSCRIPTION BOX AUSTRALIA

The winter chill is finally lifting here in Melbourne, and as we step into September, there’s a definite buzz in the air. The days are stretching out, the sun is shining a little brighter, and the world outside is bursting back to life. It’s the perfect time to open the curtains, let in the fresh air, and find a sunny nook to escape with a great book. Imagine a vibrant new story that feels as invigorating as the first breath of spring. That’s the feeling we’ve captured in this month’s Mystery Booxies, and we’re so excited to share it with you!

For those who are not familiar with us, Mystery Booxies is our full book subscription service. it is a monthly service that delivers a curated selection of books directly to your doorstep. It's a fantastic way to explore new authors and broaden your literary horizons in the new year.

Each box contains a brand new book, a bookmark, and exciting extras like tea, snacks, and drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic, depending on your preference). All books are hand-picked by passionate bibliophiles and are guaranteed to be a delightful surprise from recent releases.

Mystery Booxies offers flexible book subscription options, including monthly, bi-monthly, and can be with zero commitment or on a 6 month or 12 month plans. For a lighter and more affordable option, choose the boxless subscription, which includes a book, tea, and a bookmark without the fuss.

Whether you're looking to smash your reading goals, discover new genres, or simply enjoy a delightful surprise, Mystery Booxies is the perfect treat for bookworms or those wanting to reconnect with books or discover the magic of reading all over. Plus, you'll be supporting independent booksellers and publishers plus many Australian businesses, small and big.

We are very excited about the books we chose for you this month. You are in for a Bookish treat this month!

General Fiction Book of The Month

The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey

A creepy, compelling novel that takes place in a version of our world where some lives are valued less than others. It will shock you with each new revelation.

England, 1979. Vincent, Lawrence and William are the last remaining residents of a secluded New Forest home, part of the government’s Sycamore Scheme. Every day, the triplets do their chores, play their games and take their medicine, under the watchful eyes of three mothers: Mother Morning, Mother Afternoon and Mother Night.

Their nightmares are recorded in The Book of Dreams.
Their lessons are taken from The Book of Knowledge.
And their sins are reported in The Book of Guilt.

All the boys want is to be sent to the Big House in Margate, where they imagine a life of sun, sea and fairground rides. But, as the government looks to shut down the Sycamore Homes, the triplets begin to question everything they have been told.

Crime/ Thriller Book of the Month

A Murder in Paris by Matthew Blake

WHAT IF A MEMORY COULD GET YOU KILLED?

Imagine the past returning to you in fragments.

A hotel room, a pillow, a lifeless body.

Your ordinary, innocent life upended by one flash of memory.

You can’t remember what led to the crime.

All you know is that you must return to the scene, to the clues that lie waiting in Room 11.

But this is a mystery that goes far beyond that room, that night, that murder.

Are you ready to unlock the truth?

Fantasy/ Romantasy Book of the Month

Arcana Academy by Elise Kova

A woman who wields magical tarot cards lands herself in a false engagement to the headmaster of a mysterious academy in this first instalment of an enthralling fantasy romance series from the bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King.

Clara Graysword has survived the underworld of Eclipse City through thievery, luck, and a whole lot of illegal magic. After a job goes awry, Clara is sentenced to a lifetime in prison for inking tarot cards - a rare power reserved for practitioners at the elite Arcana Academy.

Just when it seems her luck has run dry, the academy's enigmatic headmaster, Prince Kaelis, offers her an escape - for a price. Kaelis believes that Clara is the perfect tool to help him steal a tarot card from the king and use it to re-create an all-powerful card long lost to time.

In order to conceal her identity and keep her close, Kaelis brings Clara to Arcana Academy, introducing her as the newest first-year student and his bride-to-be.

Thrust into a world of arcane magic and royal intrigue, where one misstep will send her back to prison or worse, Clara finds that the prince she swore to hate may not be what he seems. But can she risk giving him power over the world - and her heart? Or will she take it for herself?

Romance Book of the Month

The Life Experiment by Jess Kitching

A poignant, life-affirming love story about two people whose lives are turned upside down when they enter an experiment that predicts when they will die. For fans of Beth O’Leary, David Nicholls and Matt Haig.

When OPM Discoveries puts out an ad seeking participants for The Life Experiment, a study that claims to help people searching for meaning, Layla and Angus are among those who apply. Little do they know they’re about to be told when they will die.

Layla, a corporate lawyer, has foregone all relationships for her career. Growing up on the poverty line, Layla fought tirelessly to better her circumstances, but stuck in the monotony of long hours, impossible deadlines and the London rat race, she wonders if happiness can be found behind a desk after all.

Angus, an esteemed Fairview-Whitley, is struggling with his family’s expectations after the death of his brother and a failed investment. Unsure what to do with his life, Angus is frozen in a cycle of late nights and lazy days, watching time pass him by.

Non-Fiction Book of the Month

The New Age of Sexism by Laura Bates

AI is here, bringing a seismic shift in the way our society operates. Might this mean a future reimagined on equitable terms for women and marginalised groups everywhere?

Not unless we fight for it. At present, power remains largely in the hands of a few rich, white men. New AI-driven technologies, with misogyny baked into their design, are putting women in danger, their rights and safety sacrificed at the altar of profitability and reckless speed.

In The New Age of Sexism, Sunday Times bestselling author and campaigner Laura Bates takes us deep into the heart of this rapidly evolving world. She explores the metaverse, confronts deepfake pornography, travels to cyber brothels, tests chatbots, and hears from schools in the grip of online sexual abuse, showing how our lives – from education to work, sex to entertainment – are being infiltrated by easily accessible technologies that are changing the way we live and love. What she finds is a wild west where existing forms of discrimination, inequality and harassment are being coded into the future we will all have little choice about living in – unless we seize this moment to demand change.

Young Adults Book of the Month

The Last Tiger by Julia Riew and Brad Riew

Inspired by true stories from the authors’ grandparents’ lives during one of the darkest periods in Korean history, The Last Tiger is a debut young adult fantasy novel about the power of love to give voice to a broken people.

In a colonised land where tigers are being hunted to extinction and ancient magic stirs, two star-crossed teens - Lee Seung, a servant yearning for freedom, and Choi Eunji, a noble girl defying tradition - join forces to try and reshape their respective fates.

But their relationship evolves from begrudging accomplices to bitter adversaries as they soon find themselves on opposite sides of the battle over the last tiger - a symbol of their people's lost freedom and key to the liberation of their country. As the ties between Seung and Eunji are complicated by their conflicting loyalties, tensions rise, especially when a charming princeling of the empire begins to rival for Eunji's affection.

Products of The Month

This month, we chose something that say goodbye to winter (for now), chai latte dark milk hot chocolate from Cuvee, with organic coconut chocolate from Hunted Gathered for everyone, regardless of your choice of alcohol. All subscribers also received sparkling mineral water filtered through volcanic rocks from Calm & Stormy and, of course, 2x tea pyramids from Tea Drop.

 

As September begins and we move toward the warmer months, these amazing reads offer the perfect escape into worlds of magic, fiction, and romance, and can make the perfect gift for yourself or anyone you want to celebrate. Whether you're seeking pulse-pounding thrills, heartwarming tales, or fantastical adventures, these captivating reads have something for everyone.

So, why wait? It's time to get your Mystery Booxies and enjoy the perfect bookish box this month and every month until you are booked out (if such a thing can happen).