Escape into cosy realms
What are cosy fictional books and why are we all obsessed with them?Readers are turning to a particular kind of story: warm, low-stakes, and deeply...
Escape into cosy realms
Adult lists
2025 WA Premier’s Book Awards Shortlists and Winners
2025 WA Premier’s Book Awards Shortlists and Winners
The Western Australian Premier's Book Awards recognise and celebrate the finest writing from our state. The shortlist was unveiled in June 2025, and...
ARA Historical Novel Prize Longlist and Winners!
ARA Historical Novel Prize Longlist and Winners!
The 2025 Historical Novel Prize is the richest individual literary prize in Australasia, with a prize worth $150,000 across the Adult and the Children...
Miles Franklin Award shortlisted titles…and the winner!
Miles Franklin Award shortlisted titles…and the winner!
First, a bit about the award... Established in 1957, the Miles Franklin Award encourages and supports Australian writing by showcasing literature that...
NAIDOC Week must-reads
NAIDOC Week must-reads
Hi, Book Lovers! NAIDOC Week is coming up from 6 - 13 July this year. If you haven't yet read any of the below gems, you can reserve a copy from the...
Library staff’s favourite reads (so far)
Library staff’s favourite reads (so far)
So many books, so little time ... If you're in search of some great reading suggestions or simply curious, check out these titles that the library...