Summer Reads (Just For You)

I’m not a library member, can I participate?

Yes, all you need to do is join the library, it's free! Then complete the Summer Reads request form.

I am under 13, can I participate?

Summer Reads (Just for You) is aimed for Young Adults ages 13+ and Adults 18+ 

If you are looking for a recommendation for someone under 13, please visit:

Kids Big Summer Read and Kids: What to Read (for ages 5-12).

How many recommendations will I receive and what type?

You will receive five reading recommendations:

• four will be read alike similar to the books you have enjoyed
• one will be a surprise, informed by your answers but not as similar.
• Small review of each title

What kinds of items will they be? Can you recommend eBooks?

You can tell us if you’d like to get books, eBooks, eAudio, Large Print, or talking books and we’ll find those for you. If you’ve asked to get eBooks or eAudio we can’t put them on reserve for you but we’ll let you know where they are so you can read them.

How will I receive my recommendations?  How long will it take?

After submitting your request form, our team will be hard at work to find your recommendations. We will send your recommendations list within 7 days. These recommendations will be sent to you via email. If you don’t have an email address, we will call you to come and collect your list. We will reserve your recommendations for you, and you will be notified when they are available for pick up.

The library will close 24/12/2025 and reopen 5/1/2026. We won't send out any recommendations during this time, but you're welcome to send in requests and we will work on them once we reopen.

What if I can't read all the suggested titles when they arrive?

If you can not read them all at once, you can suspend your reservations via your online account, or you can contact your local library for assistance.

What if I've already read the books you recommended?

You can explore more great Summer reads on our Reading page: Something to Read, or or visit our many new book displays at your local branch.

I haven't received my recommendations, what do I do?

You should receive your recommendations from Wyndham Libraries Summer Reads within 7 days, although we won't send out any recommendations between 25/12/2025 and 5/1/2026.  

If you haven't received your recommendations within 7 business days of submitting the form, please check your spam inbox, and that the email address you provided can receive new email. If you still can not find the recommendations, please email us at summer.reads@wyndham.vic.gov.au  

I don’t have an email address; can I still participate?

Yes! Ideally you would have an email address. If not, please visit or call your local library branch and a staff member will assist you.

Your personal information is being collected by Wyndham City Council for the purpose of submitting to Summer Reads (Just for You). Your personal information will be securely stored and used to contact you when communicating with Council. By submitting your application, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information in with regards to Summer Reads (Just for You) outcomes. Your personal information will be handled in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and Council’s Privacy Policy.