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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

Gymnastic Fantastica by Briony Stewart

Australian, Children's, Fiction

A celebration of early childhood play and performance.

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Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

Fiction, Historical, Literary

An epic family story of love, loss and drama, loosely based on Little Women.

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Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty

Australian, Contemporary, Fiction, Humour

A brilliantly constructed story, brimming with humour and mystery.

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Hope is the Thing by Johanna Bell & Erica Wagner

Australian, Children's, Fiction

Hope is all around us, in the miracle of survival.

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Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey

Australian, Fiction, Historical, Literary

A coming-of-age tale exploring friendship, courage and Australian life.

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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Fiction, Historical, Romance

A trailblazing female chemist stands up to her sexist colleagues.

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Mr Einstein’s Secretary by Matthew Reilly

Australian, Fiction, Historical

The fictional story of Hanna Fischer, a secretary to Albert Einstein.

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Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year by Joanna Nell

Australian, Contemporary, Fiction

A fun and joyful read about ageing, family and community.

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Outback by Patricia Wolf

Australian, Crime & mystery, Fiction, Thriller

An atmospheric mystery about the search for two missing backpackers.

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Runt by Craig Silvey

Australian, Children's, Fiction

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, Children's, Fiction, Junior Fiction

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

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Sidelines by Karen Viggers

Australian, Contemporary, Fiction, Sport

Sidelines is a cautionary tale about ambitious sporting parents.

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Sister Viv by Grantlee Kieza

Australian, Biography, Historical, Nonfiction

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

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Skylarking by Kate Mildenhall

Australian, Fiction, Historical, Literary

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, Health & wellbeing, Nonfiction, Self-help

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

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Tell No One by Brendan Watkins

Australian, Autobiography & memoir, Historical, Nonfiction

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, Fiction, Humour

Four British retirees investigate murders from their upmarket retirement village.

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The Countess from Kirribilli by Joyce Morgan

Australian, Biography, Historical

A powerful biography of a spirited, intelligent woman

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The Flying Nurse by Prudence Wheelright

Australian, Autobiography & memoir, Health & wellbeing, Nonfiction

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, Fiction, Thriller

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, Autobiography & memoir, Health & wellbeing, Nonfiction

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

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