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Redwood Reads August 2026
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SoCoSprey Staff Picks - August 2026
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General Fiction - New & Trending
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General Fiction - Essential Reading
These are must-reads for good reason, from acclaimed classics to modern favourites, these offer a rewarding look into humanity and society.
Redwood Reads August 2026
What the library staff and Book Group members have been reading and recommending this month.
SoCoSprey Staff Picks - August 2026
Recommendations from the South-Colombo and Spreydon Library teams this month.
General Fiction - New & Trending
Dive into the best and brightest of contemporary fiction that is flying off the shelves, featuring complex topics, characters and premises.
General Fiction - Essential Reading
These are must-reads for good reason, from acclaimed classics to modern favourites, these offer a rewarding look into humanity and society.
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