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RRL Reads

Not sure what to read next? We can help! Each week, library staff from the RRL network review books they’ve enjoyed and share them on our social media. We call it RRL Reads.

Use the helpful sidebar genre filter to help you find what you’re looking for. Want a good laugh? Tick the humour box. Love a twisting murder mystery? Just select crime/mystery in the side bar. Need a cuddle? Select the romance genre. Or if you prefer true stories, check the non-fiction option.

Happy reading! We hope you find what you’re looking for.

Genres

Runt by Craig Silvey

Australian

An uplifting children's story about a girl and her adopted stray dog, Runt.

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Scout and the Rescue Dogs by Dianne Wolfer

Australian

An inspiring story about a little girl with a big heart for our vulnerable pets.

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Sidelines by Karen Viggers

Australian

Sidelines is a cautionary tale about ambitious sporting parents.

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Sister Viv by Grantlee Kieza

Australian

The true story of an Australian World War II nursing hero known as Sister Viv.

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Skylarking by Kate Mildenhall

Australian

An atmospheric story about a spirited teenager living on an isolated cape.

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So You Think You Know What’s Good For You? by Dr Norman Swan

Australian

Discover the scientific facts about what will actually improve your health.

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Tell No One by Brendan Watkins

Australian

The compelling true story of an adopted man's search for answers.

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The Bullet that Missed by Richard Osman

Crime & mystery

Four British retirees investigate murders from their upmarket retirement village.

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The Countess from Kirribilli by Joyce Morgan

Australian

A powerful biography of a spirited, intelligent woman

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The Flying Nurse by Prudence Wheelright

Australian

An adventurous story of nursing in some of the world's most dangerous places.

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The Gilded Cage by Camilla Lackberg

Crime & mystery

People would kill to have Faye von Essen’s life. Only it's not what it seems.

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The Girl Who Fell From the Sky by Emma Carey

Australian

A memoir about surviving a horrific skydiving accident and embracing life.

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The Last Love Note by Emma Grey

Contemporary

A funny, bittersweet romance about love after loss.

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The Monkey’s Mask by Dorothy Porter

Australian

A fast-paced mystery written in verse.

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The Other Bridget by Rachel Johns

Australian

A fun romantic comedy that pays homage to Bridget Jones' Diary.

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The Other Side of Beautiful by Kim Lock

Australian

Mercy Blain's house has burned to the ground, but that isn't her biggest problem.

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The Proxy Bride by Zoe Boccabella

Australian

Imagine marrying someone you've never met in a land far from home.

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The Queen’s Sorrow

Fiction

A historical fiction saga set in the court of Queen Mary.

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The Serpents and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent

Fantasy

An epic romantasy adventure of dark magic and bloodthirsty intrigue.

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The Seven by Chris Hammer

Australian

Ivan and Nell investigate a murder in a thriving irrigation area.

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The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley

Fiction

A sweeping tale of love and loss as the sisters discover their true heritage.

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