Book Clubs
Book clubs are a great way to challenge yourself to read something that may have otherwise gone unnoticed. We have more than a dozen book clubs across our libraries.
Visit our Book Clubs page to find a group.
The Source
The Source is a subject guide to children's literature maintained by Magpies Magazine. It features databases of mostly Australian and New Zealand literature, with information on books, authors, awards, and a focus on poetry and short stories.
The Source is accessed by using a public computer located in our libraries.
Go to The Source
Good Reading Online
Good Reading Online is a premium readers-advisory platform for primary-aged, youth, and adult readers that you have free access to with your Wollongong City Libraries membership.
Head to Good Reading Online via our link to access articles, books reviews, Good Reading magazine digital edition, and to explore the full back catalogue of Good Reading magazine.
Reading Lists
Discover your next great read with our curated reading lists below! From classic novels to page-turning thrillers, we've got something for everyone.
Who Else Writes Like..?
As an established online reference resource, www.whoelsewriteslike.com/ is designed to help anyone who enjoys reading fiction to expand the number of writers they read. Just browse by genre or search for a specific author to find authors, characters, or series that are like what you have loved before.
To access the website’s full features, log in with your library card number and the prefix 'WOL-'. E.g. WOL-22500009012345. Please note you need the dash (-) in between WOL and your library card number to log in.
Exciting stories to read in the spirit of Mardi Gras!
Tick another challenge off your list by reading a book written in verse or containing poetry.
The Matildas are smashing it in the FIFA Women’s World Cup and we’ve made a reading list to celebrate.
Little Voices, Loud Futures: A reading list for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day.
Tick another challenge off your list by reading a book with a single word title.
Explore novels inspired by Mary Shelley's iconic 1818 novel, 'Frankenstein'.
Explore novels inspired by Mary Shelley's iconic 1818 novel, 'Frankenstein'.
They can be safe and warm spaces, or they can be haunted and terrifying - read a book with a house on the cover!
Need a little emotional uplift? Check out these inspiring true stories from around the world and tick off "Feel Inspired" from your reading prompts.
Check out these LGBTQ selections for Pride Month!
Read through some of the most highly praised books that have won awards for the 2023 Reading Challenge!
Tick another challenge off your reading challenge list with these suggestions for 'books with a great first line'.
Read the rainbow with this list of books to meet the challenge "your favourite colour on the cover".
Explore some of the latest graphic novel releases inspired by the 2023 Reading Challenge prompt In a different world.
Explore some of the latest historical fiction releases inspired by the 2023 Reading Challenge prompt A step back in time.
Tackle one of the most difficult challenges this year by seeing which books became songs!
Discover more about the LGBTQ+ community during World Pride!
Galentine's Day is all about getting together with your friends and celebrating the relationship you have.
Here are 9 books that empower women and champion their friendships together - click the link to reserve your copy today!
Want to know what's hitting the shelves in the near future at your local library? Read on to find out!
Looking for something to read while sitting by the pool or taking shade in a tent on the beach? We've got you covered!
If you're looking to jump into something new and exciting, we've got some series recommendations for you!
Explore these classics with the 2022 Reading Challenge.
Jump start your 2022 Reading Challenge with these books about refugees!
Join us in celebrating Chinese Lunar New Year with these books by Chinese authors, for Chinese-speaking community members, or by learning Chinese!
Heal your own part of the country with these titles from IndyReads
The time has come for blankets, Ugg boots and hot chocolate... in other words - Reading Weather!
As this is our favourite type of weather, our Librarians have compiled a list of our favourite books to snuggle down and cosy up with to get you through this winter chill.
Enjoy!
Not sure what to read this month? Here's what some of our Book Club's are reading!