Fastback Collection
The Fastback Collection is a curated collection of NLB’s most popular titles, available at Punggol Library and Central Library, that you can borrow for a non-renewable 7-day loan period. Fastback items cannot be reserved and can only be borrowed at these two locations.
This trial service aims to encourage faster circulation of popular titles and enable much shorter waiting times for our patrons.
The Fastback Collection will be available as part of a trial for about six months at Punggol Library and the Central Library from 7 January – 30 June 2026.
How Can I Use This Service?
All NLB members can make use of the Fastback Collection which can be browsed and borrowed from at Punggol Library and the Central Library from 7 January – 30 June 2026. Visit either of these libraries and look for our separately shelved Fastback displays!
Fastback Collection items can be identified through the Fastback stickers on their front covers (see below).
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What makes the Fastback Collection different from other NLB collections?
The Fastback Collection has been specially curated to include some of NLB’s most popular titles – books that are highly in demand, and that often come with long reservation queues.
Since books in the Fastback Collection have a 7-day loan period and cannot be reserved or renewed, they are intended to remain in constant and rapid circulation, meaning that you will be able to borrow and read these titles with a much shorter wait!
2. What kinds of books are included in the Fastback Collection trial?
The trial Fastback Collection comprises both English Adult titles, both Fiction and Non-Fiction. Over 900 titles have been included in the Fastback Collection.
3. What are some examples of the book titles that are available from the Fastback Collection?
The best way to see what titles are currently available is to visit Punggol Library or the Central Library in person! Titles from the Fastback Collection are expected to turn over quickly, and they are not available to view in NLB’s online catalogue, in order to prevent disappointment from seeing items online that may no longer be available when you arrive.
Please see below for some examples of the book titles that are available. Do note that these are not exhaustive – many more titles are available at the two locations!
4. What happens if I can’t finish my book in 7 days?
As titles from the Fastback Collection cannot be renewed, the standard overdue fine ($0.15 per day) will apply to Fastback Collection items when these are returned after the due date.
5. How can I find out more about the Fastback Collection, or provide feedback on my experience?
Approach our librarians at Punggol Library and the Central Library if you have any questions about the Fastback Collection! You can also e-mail enquiry@nlb.gov.sg or submit your feedback online at https://go.gov.sg/nlb-form-feedback.
Examples from Fastback Collection: Fiction
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Title |
Author |
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A Court Of Mist And Fury |
Maas, Sarah J. |
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A Deadly Affair : Unexpected Love Stories From The Queen Of Mystery |
Christie, Agatha |
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A Death In Tokyo |
Higashino, Keigo |
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All The Light We Cannot See : A Novel |
Doerr, Anthony |
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Before We Forget Kindness |
Kawaguchi, Toshikazu |
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Before We Say Goodbye |
Kawaguchi, Toshikazu |
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Convenience Store Woman : A Novel |
Murata, Sayaka |
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Dallergut Dream Department Store : The Dream You Ordered Is Sold Out |
Yi, Mi-ye |
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Days At The Morisaki Bookshop |
Yagisawa, Satoshi |
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Fourth Wing |
Yarros, Rebecca |
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Funny Story |
Henry, Emily |
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Happy Place |
Henry, Emily |
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How Do You Live? |
Yoshino, Genzaburō |
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Iron Flame |
Yarros, Rebecca |
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It Starts With Us |
Hoover, Colleen |
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Lessons In Chemistry |
Garmus, Bonnie |
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Lies And Weddings : A Novel |
Kwan, Kevin |
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More Days At The Morisaki Bookshop |
Yagisawa, Satoshi |
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Never Never |
Hoover, Colleen |
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Next In Line |
Archer, Jeffrey |
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Pachinko |
Lee, Min Jin |
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Payback In Death |
Robb, J. D. |
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Reminders Of Him : A Novel |
Hoover, Colleen |
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She And Her Cat |
Shinkai, Makoto |
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The Almost Complete Collection Of True Singapore Ghost Stories |
Lee, Russell |
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The Bullet That Missed |
Osman, Richard |
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The Burnout |
Kinsella, Sophie |
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The City And Its Uncertain Walls |
Murakami, Haruki |
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The Coworker |
McFadden, Freida |
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The Exchange |
Grisham, John |
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The Final Curtain |
Higashino, Keigo |
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The Housemaid |
McFadden, Freida |
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The Housemaid Is Watching |
McFadden, Freida |
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The Housemaid'S Secret |
McFadden, Freida |
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The Kamogawa Food Detectives |
Kashiwai, Hisashi |
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The Last Devil To Die |
Osman, Richard |
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The Little Liar |
Albom, Mitch |
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The Locked Door |
McFadden, Freida |
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The Midnight Library |
Haig, Matt |
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The Next Person You Meet In Heaven |
Albom, Mitch |
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The Secret |
Child, Lee |
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The Stranger In The Lifeboat |
Albom, Mitch |
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The Teacher |
McFadden, Freida |
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The Thursday Murder Club |
Osman, Richard |
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Tomorrow, And Tomorrow, And Tomorrow |
Zevin, Gabrielle |
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Traitors Gate |
Archer, Jeffrey |
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Verity |
Hoover, Colleen |
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Welcome To The Hyunam-Dong Bookshop |
Hwang, Po-rŭm |
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What You Are Looking For Is In The Library |
Aoyama, Michiko |
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Yellowface |
Kuang, R. F. |
Examples from Fastback Collection: Non-Fiction
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Title |
Author |
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101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think |
Wiest, Brianna |
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Always Have Enough Money |
Tan, Ooi Boon |
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Atomic Habits : An Easy & Proven Way To Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones |
Clear, James |
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Big Feelings : How To Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay |
Fosslien, Liz |
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Build The Life You Want : The Art And Science Of Getting Happier |
Brooks, Arthur C. |
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Chip War : The Fight For The World’s Most Critical Technology |
Miller, Chris |
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Die With Zero : Getting All You Can From Your Money And Your Life |
Perkins, Bill |
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Discipline Is Destiny : The Power Of Self-Control |
Holiday, Ryan |
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Feng Shui Modern |
Tan, Cliff |
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Hidden Potential : The Science Of Achieving Greater Things |
Grant, Adam |
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How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen : A Survival Guide To Life With Children Ages 2-7 |
Faber, Joanna |
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I Want To Die But I Still Want To Eat Tteokbokki : Further Conversations With My Psychiatrist |
Paek, Se-hŭi |
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I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki |
Paek, Se-hŭi |
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I Will Teach You To Be Rich : No Guilt. No Excuses. No Bs. Just A 6-Week Program That Works |
Sethi, Ramit |
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Ikigai : The Japanese Secret To A Long And Happy Life |
García, Héctor |
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Kawaii : Draw Over 50 Cute Creations In 10 Easy Steps |
Kutsuwada, Chie |
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Limitless : Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, And Unlock Your Exceptional Life |
Kwik, Jim |
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Manifest : 7 Steps To Living Your Best Life |
Nafousi, Roxie |
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Maybe You Should Talk To Someone : A Therapist, Her Therapist, And Our Lives Revealed |
Gottlieb, Lori |
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Meditations |
Marcus Aurelius |
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Money Wisdom : Simple Truths For Financial Wellness |
Tan, Christopher |
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Never Split The Difference : Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It |
Voss, Christopher |
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Nexus : A Brief History Of Information Networks From The Stone Age To Ai |
Harari, Yuval N. |
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Nudge : The Final Edition |
Thaler, Richard H. |
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Outlive : The Science & Art Of Longevity |
Attia, Peter |
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Principles |
Dalio, Ray |
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Principles For Dealing With The Changing World Order |
Dalio, Ray |
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Rich By Retirement : How Singaporeans Can Invest Smart And Retire Wealthy |
Giersch, Joshua |
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Rich Dad Poor Dad : With Updates For Today'S World--And 9 Study Session Sections |
Kiyosaki, Robert T. |
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Slow Productivity : The Lost Art Of Accomplishment Without Burnout |
Newport, Cal |
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Strictly Business : The Kwek Leng Beng Story |
Peh, Shing Huei |
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Surrounded By Idiots : The Four Types Of Human Behaviour (Or, How To Understand Those Who Cannot Be Understood) |
Erikson, Thomas |
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Surrounded By Setbacks : Turning Obstacles Into Success (When Everything Goes To Hell) |
Erikson, Thomas |
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The 48 Laws Of Power |
Greene, Robert. |
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The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People |
Covey, Stephen R. |
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The Almanack Of Naval Ravikant : A Guide To Wealth And Happiness |
Jorgenson, Eric |
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The Anxious Generation : How The Great Rewiring Of Childhood Is Causing An Epidemic Of Mental Illness |
Haidt, Jonathan |
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The Art Of Thinking Clearly |
Dobelli, Rolf |
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The Cat Who Taught Zen |
Norbury, James |
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The Courage To Be Disliked : The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How To Change Your Life And Achieve Real Happiness |
Kishimi, Ichirō |
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The Ikigai Journey : A Practical Guide To Finding Happiness And Purpose The Japanese Way |
García, Héctor |
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The Light We Carry : Overcoming In Uncertain Times |
Obama, Michelle |
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The Magic Of Thinking Big |
Schwartz, David Joseph |
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The New China Playbook : Beyond Socialism And Capitalism |
Jin, Keyu |
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The Power Of Now : A Guide To Spiritual Enlightenment |
Tolle, Eckhart |
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The Psychology Of Money : Timeless Lessons On Wealth, Greed, And Happiness |
Housel, Morgan |
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The Systematic Trader : How I Turned A $250,000 Debt Into Profits Through Stock Trading |
Seow, Collin |
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When Breath Becomes Air |
Kalanithi, Paul |
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When Things Don’t Go Your Way : Zen Wisdom For Difficult Times |
Hyemin |
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Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? |
Smith, Julie Ann |