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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

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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Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth

Australian, Contemporary, Crime & mystery, Historical, Thriller

A twisting mystery about foster sisters who are forced to confront their past.

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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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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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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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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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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 Countess from Kirribilli by Joyce Morgan

Australian, Biography, Historical

A powerful biography of a spirited, intelligent woman

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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 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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Wifedom by Anna Funder

Biography, Historical, Literary, Nonfiction

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

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