RRL Reads

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

Fiction, Historical, Literary

An aristocratic gentleman spends his life confined to a luxury hotel in Moscow.

The Names by Florence Knapp

Contemporary, Fiction, Literary

A compelling, original novel about the influence a name can have on a life.

When lemons give you life by Anna Johnston

Australian, Contemporary, Fiction, Health & wellbeing, Romance

A warm, tender story about grief, aged care, love and the power of good food.

The Detective by Matthew Reilly

Australian, Crime & mystery, Thriller

A fast-paced thriller that delves into dark, uncomfortable topics.

The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett

Crime & mystery, Fantasy

An original fantasy mystery, with brilliant and original worldbuilding.

The Whisky Widow

Australian, Fiction, Historical

A historical story about a widow who finds a new home in the highlands.

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas

Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult

A spicy and action-packed fantasy series set in a treacherous magical land.

The Forgotten Seamstress by Liz Trenow

Fiction, Historical

Can a beautiful quilt reveal the truth about what happened to Maria?

The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston

Australian, Contemporary, Humour

A funny, feel-good book about grief, forgiveness and finding family.

The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood

Crime & mystery

A fun, cosy crime series, full of twists and red herrings!

Scythe by Neal Shusterman

Dystopian, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Young Adult

An alternative reality YA story with brilliant world-building and shocking ...

Resurrection Bay by Emma Viskic

A gripping Australian crime novel featuring a sleuth who is profoundly deaf.

Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett

Fantasy, Romance

A delightful, heart-warming fairy tale, full of light humour.

Maya’s Dance by Helen Signy

Australian, Fiction, Historical, War

A World War 2 survival story about the strength we find in love and art.

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman

Fantasy, Humour, Sci-Fi

An epic, fast-paced, end-of-the-world adventure

The Adventures of Pongo and Stink by Lisa Nicol

Australian, Children's, Humour

A hilarious story about two audacious pigs who aspire to live a dog's life.

Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

Classics

The dark, brooding story of an inseparable, yet destructive, relationship.

Your Time Starts Now by Julie Goodwin

Australian, Autobiography & memoir, Entertainment, Nonfiction

Australia's first Masterchef tells her raw, honest and inspiring story.

The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson

Crime & mystery, Thriller, Young Adult

A binge-worthy read, full of intrigue, emotional depth and surprising twists.

An Ill Wind by Margaret Hickey

Australian, Crime & mystery, Rural

An atmospheric, smart and quietly gripping crime story.

Mother Tongue by Naima Brown

Australian, Contemporary, Literary

An exploration of motherhood and the expectations placed on women by society.