Gale Books & Authors

Answer the age-old question, 'What do I read next?' Search and match reading interests to books, authors, genres, or topics. Login with your CNRL membership card number. 

Fantastic Fiction

Search and browse the complete works of over 50,000 bestselling fiction authors, with all the latest books and series listed in order. 

Literature Map

Discover new authors with this unique, interactive mind map tool. Search for an author you like to generate a map of authors. The closer that other names are to your author, the more similar they are likely to be. 

Goodreads

Read member reviews for the latest titles and find book recommendations and reading lists for your favourite genres. Register as a member and you will also be able to track what you are reading, have read, or want to read in the future, connect with other members and see what your friends are reading and reviewing. 

Better Reading

Book recommendations for Australian readers. Find book reviews, extracts, and weekly 'Top 10' lists for the latest publications and enjoy live-streamed author talks and podcasts where you can catch up on past live events.