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Staff picks

Discover staff favourites, different genres, literary award winners and more with these hand-picked reading lists.

Ruth's staff picks
Ruth enjoys historical fiction, loves Australian authors and also the occasional non-fiction title.
Claire's staff picks
Claire loves stories that immerse her in another time and place. Walk in someone else's shoes with Claire's selections.
Marie's staff picks
Marie enjoys a wide range of fiction books, from fun beach reads to historical fiction and everything in between! 
Amanda's staff picks
Amanda staff picks are filled with books across many genres including myth retellings, romance and mysteries however, at the core of her reading you'll strong female characters with complex stories.
Anna's reading recommendations
Anna Loder, founder of the online bookish community at readabook.com.au, curates a list of recommended reads each month.
Aimee's staff picks
Aimee enjoys travel biographies, culinary adventures and novels with strong female leads.
Kate's staff picks
Kate enjoys reading books across all genres, with her favourites being science fiction and fantasy. She enjoys being transported to different worlds through literature, with a particular love of settings involving dragons!
Kristen's staff picks
A lover of historical fiction and horror, but depending on her mood Kristen will read just about anything… And love it!
Cathy's staff picks
Cathy prefers reading real-life fiction filled with conflict, drama and maybe a little romance; as well as the occasional biography, true crime, and Young Adult fiction.
Julie's staff picks
Quirky, humorous non-fiction features alongside mysteries and classic fiction in Julie's staff picks.
Jarrett's staff picks
Calling all music fans! The history of rock features prominently in Jarrett's mix of fiction and memoir, with a couple of curve balls thrown in to keep things interesting.
Jacinta's staff picks
Jacinta enjoys books that drag her out of her comfort zone and let her walk in someone else’s shoes, whether they be fiction or non-fiction. A bit of magical whimsy never goes astray either!
Becky's staff picks
Becky' likes a good crime novel but that's certainly not all she reads. Her eclectic list ranges across a mix of styles, genres and forms, including non-fiction, mysteries, literary and historical fiction and much more.
Vesna's staff picks
Strong female characters feature prominently in this list of literary fiction titles recommended by Vesna.
Ben's staff picks
Sci-Fi, fantasy and horror sit alongside literary award winners on Ben’s list, but a compelling story and a well-crafted sentence are what matter most.
Martin's staff picks
Martin prefers plot driven stories of resilience that possess a dark, gritty atmosphere and create a tangible sense of place.
Ari's staff picks
Ari’s multicultural and multilingual background draws her to fiction writers from Afghanistan to Zanzibar and everywhere in between.
Debra's staff picks
If you enjoy books with an historical setting or short listed and award winning titles take a peek at Debra’s suggestions.
Miki's staff picks
A boundary crossing list full of diverse genres and forms including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, classics, short stories and graphic novels.
Marisa's staff picks
Marisa enjoys a range of genres in adult and young adult fiction. Compelling, thought-provoking plots with interesting characters are her go to reads.
Linda's staff picks
Linda is one of our staff members from Sylvania Library. A prolific reader, crime thrillers feature prominently in this list of some of Linda's favourite books.
Julie's staff picks
If you enjoy a character driven story, you might like to explore some of Julie's favourites in this list.
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