Books

 Stanthorpe has a modern and well-resourced library located centrally in Weeroona Park.  The library offers a book lending service sourcing publications from the wider Queensland public library network. Befitting this multi-cultural community it carries a selection of printed and audio resources in an impressive range of languages. More details on opening hours will be loaded here shortly.

The Granite Belt Ultimate Guide Published annually by ICP Craftpress Copies free - distributed by Granite Belt Wine & Tourism Inc. The title says it all.  This free annual publication provides everything the visitor to the Granite Belt needs to know.  Its modern and contemporary design guides the visitor through a wealth of information about the Queensland wine capital.  Affectionately it has become known as the Granite Belt bible.  The guide is published by ICP Craftpress and released early spring each year.   To request a copy click here to email your request.  To learn more click here.
They Came to a Plateau Written by: Jean Harslett & Mervyn Royle Published by: ICP Craftpress This is considered the most well illustrated and factual account of early Stanthorpe and District. Few areas have passed through such definite patterns of change or have had a more colourful and chequered history than the Stanthorpe district. The coming of pastoralists, following in the footsteps of explorer Allan Cunningham, meant the birth of the sheep industry in Queensland... In 1872, another grand era began with the discovery of rich alluvial tin deposits. As supplies of tin dwindled, in its stead, a new industry - the growing of deciduous fruits, destined to be the only one of its kind in the State.  Squatters… Tin Mining… Deciduous Fruits   (Excerpt from “They Came to a Plateau”).  Copies available in hardback from the Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre.
"Misty Mountain" Stanthorpe Through Time                                                                           Written by: Rod Adams                                                                                                    Published by: Ultreya Publication Provides an update to Harslett & Royle's highly acclaimed earlier work: They Came to a Plateau. Misty Mountain presents an authoritative study of Stanthorpe's recent history and the attributes of today's multi-cultural and diverse community. Amongst this is an insight into today's wine tourism industry on the Granite Belt. The 431 page book is excellently referenced with a number of attractive and interesting plates.  Available in hardcover and paperback. Copies available at the Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre.
The Cattle Dog's Revenge  Bush Ballads and Yarns . Written by: Jack Drake Published by: Central Queensland University - Press “I recommend The Cattle Dog’s Revenge to all readers. The poems are magnificent, the themes are unique - here am I a Territorian and I sat amazed as I read Diamond Eighty Eight and wondered why I had not heard the story before. The language is colourful (!), evocative, and Jack’s poetry ranges from hilarious (Cattle Dog) to the epic (Diamond) to the poignant (Running Board Mick). The prose stories give a vital diversity to the book. Once again, the language deserves to be read for its authenticity if for no other reason”. Ted Egan AM Alice Springs.  Copies available at the Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre.