Five Star Reads 🌟
Looking for some new books to add to your reading list? Check out some of our readers five star reads.
We’re celebrating the literary taste of our local library readers by highlighting six books that have earned their five star ratings. Spanning a variety of genres, these top picks showcase the diverse interests and impeccable choices of our community. Whether you’re looking for a thrilling adventure, a heartwarming story, or something entirely unexpected, these standout reads are sure to provide plenty of inspiration for your next great book.
The emotional lives of teenagers by Dr Lisa Damour
‘A good book for all to read, including teenagers to help regulate and process their emotions themselves.’
Six of crows by Leigh Bardugo
‘Loved it! At first, I wasn’t sure what was so intriguing but once I got into it, I was hooked. Definitely recommend for action loving readers. Loved page 372 so much!’
The great escape from woodlands nursing home by Joanna Nell
‘Different basic truths but some wonderful humor as well’
You Called an Ambulance For What by Tim Booth
‘Loved the story and that he was not holding back in showing how hard being a frontline worker is. Still an inspiring read.’
A Mercedes sprinter ambulance runs on diesel; the paramedics who drive them run on coffee. Coffee is premium unleaded fuel for paramedics.
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
‘Love these books. Jamie + Claire are very believable characters.’
Talk to the Heart by Rachael Johns
‘Having been a convent boarder at Charleville 1960-64 with 16 sisters of mercy brought back memories- good & funny. Loved the nicknames from the book: “JACK” for lumberjack & “MARIA” from the Sound of Music’
If any of these strike your fancy, enquire at your nearest library. If you can’t head out to a library, enquire or reserve the book through our Western Downs Libraries app.