Top books of 2022

Be inspired to read this summer with our Brisbane Libraries lists of top books for 2022.

Spend balmy days reading in blissful solitude, or rediscover a love of reading together with your family.

Top 5 children's picture books

Whitney and Britney: Chicken Divas by Lucinda Gifford
Cat Dog by Mem Fox
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Creepy-Crawly Halloween by Eric Carle
The Woolly Bear Caterpillar by Julia Davidson
Bluey: Charades

Top 5 children's books

Spinning weird! by Anh Do
The Bad Guys: Episode 14, They're bee-hind you! by Aaron Blabey
Dog Man: Mothering heights by Dav Pilkey
Kristy and the Snobs: A graphic novel by Chan Chau
Baby-sitters Little Sister no. 5, Karen's school picture by Katy Farina

Top 5 young adult books

One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
The Ballard of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Top 5 adult fiction books

Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
Better Off Dead by Lee Child
The Sentinel by Lee Child
When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham
The Dark Hours by Michael Connelly

Top 5 adult non-fiction books

Love Stories by Trent Dalton
So You Think You Know What's Good For You? by Norman Swan
Retirement Made Simple: Everything you need to know by Noel Whittaker
The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping meaningful connection and the language of human experience by Brene Brown

Summer Reading events

Did you know there are free Summer Reading events for kids all summer long including science shows, craft sessions and live performances.

Event highlights

Summer Reading: Uncle Burragan
For ages: 3-12 years
Description: Go on a cultural journey with Dreamtime stories and dance.
Jingle Bells, What's That Smell? Live
For ages: 3-10 years
Description: Come along with this hilarious live music show from author, Deano Yipadee.
Writing Workshop with Megan Jacobson
For ages: 12-17 years
Description: Learn how to develop your own story with a Brisbane-based, award-winning young adult author.
Make and create for families
For ages: all ages and abilities
Description: Share in stories, play a guessing game, and create your own book cover and title.

The Kids Catalogue

Our new library catalogue for kids, The Kids Catalogue, makes it even easier for young readers to find the perfect book by searching on their favourite animal, author or character. Available on desktop and mobile devices, the catalogue also shows if books are available on library shelves. You can place books on hold and pick up from your local library.

More information

Visit our Libraries page for plenty more information about our fantastic libraries.