Keep an eye out for the new titles hitting our Rapid Read shelves

The correspondent by Virginia Evans

The drowning by Fiona Lowe

Heart the lover by Lily King

My husband’s wife by Alice Feeney

The Rapid Reads collection of new and in demand titles is available at all library branches. You can borrow two items at a time for a loan period of two weeks.

All the little houses by May Cobb

From the author of The Hunting Wives comes a deliciously wicked new thriller about mean girls, mean moms, and the delicious secrets inside all the little houses.

Cairo gambit by S W Perry

Cairo, 1938: Archie Nevenden is many things: amateur archaeologist, theatre impresario, absent father, potential defector. And now, he's a missing person. His daughter, Prim, hasn't seen him for nearly fifteen years. But she's never given up on him, and now she's on her way to Cairo to assist in the search.

Evil in high places by Rory Clements

In 1936 Nazi Germany, detective Sebastian Wolff must navigate high-level corruption and the horrors of Dachau to find a missing actress and solve an SS officer's murder before the Winter Olympics begin.

I would die for you by Sandie Jones

Infused with the sounds of the 80s, this thrilling new novel from the inimitable Sandie Jones will captivate readers, as she explores what the frenzy of fandom can lead to in this shocking blockbuster.

The ordeals by Rachel Greenlaw

To win her freedom from a ruthless collector, a desperate illusionist must survive a series of deadly magical trials at an elite academy while navigating a high-stakes alliance with a powerful rival.

The ripple effect by Maggie North

A grumpy burnt-out physician and a sunshine psychologist must fake an engagement to save his whitewater canoeing/ relationship therapy startup in Maggie North's sparkling novel about starting over.

Butter boards : 50+ inventive spreads for entertaining by Alejandra Diaz-Imlah and Jamison Diaz-Imlah

From the delicious trend that took the internet by storm comes Butter Boards, featuring over 100 savory spreads and complementary recipes to take your entertaining to the next level. Whether it's a gorgeous board for a formal dinner party or a simple afternoon snack, these lavish spreads instantly elevate any occasion. 

Fibromyalgia by Roland Staud, Christine Adamec

Fibromyalgia for dummies helps you understand the symptoms and causes of this challenging disease and guides you through steps you can take to reduce or eliminate your symptoms, decreasing your pain and fibro fog to manageable control.

Flow Hive's book of bees and beekeeping by Cedar and Stuart Anderson

Transform your backyard into a thriving bee paradise with this comprehensive beekeeping guide from Stuart and Cedar Anderson, the father-and-son team behind the world's most successful beekeeping invention.

If queers weren’t meant to have kids by Narelda Jacobs & Karina Natt ; illustrated by Molly Hunt

Both a satirical picture book for adults and a love letter to rainbow families, in this age of growing censorship and manufactured moral panics, this book cheekily pokes fun at the conservative cultural warriors by asking questions such as- if queers weren't meant to have kids, why do lesbians nest after one week? Why are hot gays called daddy? Why are drag queens so maternal?

A year with Gilbert White: the first great nature writer by Jenny Uglow.

Follow the daily observations of 18th-century pioneering naturalist Gilbert White through a single year of his journals, illuminating the life and mind of the man often called the "father of ecology”.

Author Event: Sarah Bailey

Tuesday 17 April, 6pm

Save the date. Details to come.

There’s nothing quite like hearing a story straight from the maker, and this time we’re thrilled to welcome the critically acclaimed Sarah Bailey. Don’t miss your chance to catch her insights and maybe borrow a copy of her book before they fly off the library shelves!

Online Author Event: In conversation with Trent Dalton

Tuesday 21 April, 7pm

BorrowBox is thrilled to announce that Trent Dalton, bestselling Australian author of the award-winning page-turner, Gravity Let Me Go, will be joining BorrowBox content expert, Natasha Boyd, for an in-depth online discussion and Q&A session in our next exclusive online author event.

Sydney Writers Festival: Live & Local

17–24 May 2026

Save the dates. Details to come.

The Library is bringing the Sydney Writers’ Festival back to you in 2026, live and local! Mark your calendars for an epic week of stories, ideas, and literary inspiration.

Renovations at Woolgoolga Library are progressing well. However, we now anticipate reopening in mid-April, as the project has expanded to include replacement of the roof and air-conditioning system along with other upgrades. 

We’re excited to share a sneak peek of the new children’s murals—just a glimpse of how fresh and vibrant the library is looking. We can’t wait to welcome the community back into the renewed space soon. 

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