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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

The Last Love Note by Emma Grey

Contemporary, Fiction, Humour, Romance

A funny, bittersweet romance about love after loss.

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The Monkey’s Mask by Dorothy Porter

Australian, Crime & mystery, Literary, Thriller

A fast-paced mystery written in verse.

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The Other Bridget by Rachel Johns

Australian, Humour, Romance

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

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The Other Side of Beautiful by Kim Lock

Australian, Contemporary, Fiction, Humour

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, Fiction, Historical, Romance

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

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The Queen’s Sorrow

Fiction, Historical

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, Fiction, Romance

An epic romantasy adventure of dark magic and bloodthirsty intrigue.

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The Seven by Chris Hammer

Australian, Crime & mystery, Fiction, Politics & social justice

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

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The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley

Fiction, Historical

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

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The Teacher by Freida McFadden

Crime & mystery, Fiction, Thriller

A thriller about a teacher, an affair with a student and a murder.

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The Unexpected Mess of it All by Gabrielle Tozer

Australian, Contemporary, Fiction, Young Adult

A fun YA romcom full of big personalities and crackling humour.

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The Way it is Now by Garry Disher

Australian, Crime & mystery, Fiction

Charlie Deravin returns to his hometown to solve a 20-year-old mystery.

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Time Wise by Amantha Imber

Health & wellbeing, Nonfiction, Self-help

Learn how to work less, be more productive and make the most of your time.

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Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

Contemporary, Fiction, Literary

A mother tells her daughters about that time she dated a famous movie star.

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Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum

Contemporary, Fiction

A heart-warming love letter to readers and their communities.

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What You Are Looking For is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama

Contemporary, Fiction, Health & wellbeing

An uplifting story about the transformational power of books and libraries.

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Wifedom by Anna Funder

Biography, Historical, Literary, Nonfiction

A forensically researched, genre-bending biography of George Orwell's wife.

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You Like it Darker by Stephen King

Fiction, Horror, Thriller

A collection of short stories with horror and supernatural themes.

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The Torrent by Dinuka McKenzie

Crime & mystery, Fiction, Romance, Thriller

A brilliant debut by a talented new Aussie crime fiction author.

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