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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 Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village by Joanna Nell

Australian, Contemporary, Fiction, Humour, Romance

A funny, compassionate and heartwarming story about growing older.

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The Spare Room by Helen Garner

Australian, Fiction, Health & wellbeing, Literary

Nicola and Helen's friendship is put to the test when Nicola moves in.

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The Ship of Brides by Jojo Moyes

Fiction, Historical

A historical fiction story, based on the real-life war brides of World War 2.

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After the Forest by Kell Woods

Australian, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical, Romance

A grown-up fairy tale exploring the aftermath of Hansel and Gretel.

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When the deep dark bush swallows you whole by Geoff Parkes

Crime & mystery, Fiction

An atmospheric mystery set around a NZ shearing shed in the 1980s.

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The Women by Kristin Hannah

Fiction, Historical

A powerful story about the role of women in the Vietnam War.

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Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

Fantasy, Fiction, Romance

The third book in the bestselling romantasy series features dragons and danger.

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Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney

Contemporary, Crime & mystery, Fiction, Thriller

A slow burn mystery thriller that will keep you guessing.

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The Valley by Chris Hammer

Australian, Crime & mystery, Fiction, Historical

A small-town mystery involving a bank robbery, logging, gold mining and murder.

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The Bee Sting by Paul Murray

Fiction, Literary

A small-town Irish family face a reckoning with ghosts from their past.

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The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

Contemporary, Fiction, Literary

A feelgood, bittersweet story about second chances in life and love.

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Special Delivery by Leesa Ronald

Australian, Fiction, Humour, Romance

A delightful enemies-to-lovers storyline, full of witty banter.

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A month of Sundays by Liz Byrski

Australian, Contemporary, Fiction

Four women in an online book club have never met face-to-face. Until now.

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Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens by Shankari Chandran

Australian, Contemporary, Fiction, Historical, Literary, Politics & social justice

Welcome to Cinnamon Gardens - a home for the lost and the stories they treasure.

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At the Going Down of the Sun by Mary-Anne O’Connor

Australian, Fiction, Historical, Romance

A World War 1 romance set during the early days of aviation.

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Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

Fiction, Historical, Literary, Politics & social justice

An epic tale of love and loss by one of America's finest writers.

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Dirt Town by Hayley Scrivenor

Australian, Crime & mystery, Fiction, Literary

A gripping and emotionally charged mystery set in a small Australian town.

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Drowning by TJ Newman

Fiction, Thriller

A nail-biting page turner that will have you holding your breath.

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Exiles by Jane Harper

Australian, Crime & mystery, Fiction

Aaron Falk investigates the disappearance of a young Mum at a wine festival.

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Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael Robotham

Australian, Crime & mystery, Fiction, Thriller

A compelling thriller and the first in Robotham's Cyrus Haven series.

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Gymnastic Fantastica by Briony Stewart

Australian, Children's, Fiction

A celebration of early childhood play and performance.

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