Library Closure

Bathurst Library will be CLOSED: Thursday 2 April until Monday 6 April due to Union Picnic Day & Easter Public Holidays.

See our Library Hours page for details

Suggested Reading Lists

Our library staff have selected various titles in many different genres to satisfy everyone's taste in reading.

You can find similar titles by searching our catalogue.

If you would like us to compile a list of your choosing use the Bathurst Book Match Service

Junior Graphic Novel Reading list

Junior graphic novels for growing readers.

2026 Cozy Fantasy & Sci Fi Reading List

Cozy up with our latest Sci Fi and Fantasy selections.

2025-2026 New Kids’ Books for Summer

Cool stories for hot summer days.

2025 International Day of People with a Disability

Stories about, and written by people with disability.

Neurodiversity Reading List

Celebrating unique minds.

Manga & Graphic Novels

Must read manga and gripping graphic novels.

New Australian fiction 2025

Fresh Aussie fiction for you.

2025 Fantasy Reading list 2025

Magical stories from imagined worlds.

Japanese cosy fiction

Escape into the gentle world of Japanese cosy fiction.

True crime 2025

Gripping tales of real-life crime and investigation

Adventure and thrillseekers reading list

Embark on real-life adventures and explore with us.

Crime Fiction 2025 reading list

Criminally good reads for crime fiction fans.

Romantasy Reading List

Romantasy: Fantasy worlds and stories with a strong romantic theme. From Dragons, and folklore to Vampires and more.

Diverse Voices Reading List for Kids

A reading list for kids about dealing with diversity.

New Aussie crime fiction

New Aussie crime fiction to keep you on your toes.

Legends Empires and Battles Reading List

Epic tales of conflict and heroism.

Junior Fiction series

Find our Junior series books here.

Junior Fiction Action & Adventure stories

All the action and adventure you will need with these books.

Horror & Thriller Books

Scary books for everyone.

Tween reading

Books suitable for tweens

Horror/Thriller Reading List

A new reading list for spooky season

Fiction inspired by real life

Where reality and imagination combine.

Celebrating Indigenous voices

A 2025 celebration of Indigenous voices and vision

Science fiction - fantasy reading List

A selection of shortlisted titles from our SFF Collection.

Quick Reads for busy people

Make the most of your time with these quick reads.

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