2026 Reading Challenge
Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan LindsayOscar and Lucinda by Peter CareyMr Wigg by Inga SimpsonCloudstreet by Tim WintonRemembering Babylon by David Malouf
Best Australian Literary Fiction and Poetry
39th out of 186 books — 63 voters
Phenomena by Susan TarrWithout MAlice by Amesbury ClarkeLucky Go Happy by Paul Van Der MerweWhen Elephants Weep by Jeffrey Moussaieff MassonAnimal Wise by Virginia Morell
Emotions
9th out of 106 books — 69 voters

Secrets of the Realm by Bev StoutThe Fourth Sage by Stefan BolzTurtle Wish by Murielle CyrMore Than Scars by Sarah BrociousCorporate Blues by Christina Paul
Clean Indie Reads
66th out of 790 books — 534 voters
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. StedmanA Town Like Alice by Nevil ShutePicnic at Hanging Rock by Joan LindsayThe Secret River by Kate GrenvilleThe Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough
Fictitious Australia
39th out of 462 books — 115 voters

Friend-Zoned by Belle AuroraLove Thy Neighbour by Belle AuroraTransference by B.T. KeatonTattered Love by Lola StarkWilling Captive by Belle Aurora
New Zealand/Australia Indie Books
70th out of 342 books — 415 voters
Tomorrow, When the War Began by John MarsdenOn the Jellicoe Road by Melina MarchettaThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakLooking for Alibrandi by Melina MarchettaSaving Francesca by Melina Marchetta
Best Australian Young Adult Books
71st out of 241 books — 158 voters

On the Jellicoe Road by Melina MarchettaThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakSaving Francesca by Melina MarchettaTomorrow, When the War Began by John MarsdenGraffiti Moon by Cath Crowley
Favourite Aussie YA books
178th out of 575 books — 963 voters
A Waltz for Matilda by Jackie FrenchJasper Jones by Craig SilveyPlaying Beatie Bow by Ruth ParkA Rose for the ANZAC Boys by Jackie FrenchRunner by Robert Newton
Australasia in YA & Middle Grade Historical Fiction
21st out of 166 books — 35 voters

Into the Americas by Lance MorcanWorld Odyssey by Lance MorcanThe World Duology by Lance MorcanThe Orphan Factory by James MorcanThe Stone Gate by Mark Mann
Aussie Indie Books
9th out of 148 books — 17 voters
The Rosie Project by Graeme SimsionBreath by Tim WintonThe Dry by Jane HarperAll the Birds, Singing by Evie WyldEucalyptus by Murray Bail
Contemporary Australian Novels
7th out of 190 books — 20 voters

The Book Thief by Markus ZusakTomorrow, When the War Began by John MarsdenOn the Jellicoe Road by Melina MarchettaSaving Francesca by Melina MarchettaLooking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta
Best Australian YA Books
118th out of 363 books — 517 voters
In and Out of Step by Christine M. KnightLife Song by Christine M. KnightSong Bird by Christine M. KnightThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakJasper Jones by Craig Silvey
Great Australian novels
53rd out of 334 books — 129 voters

White Walls by H.M.C.Ibil by Adeerus GhayanBehind the Scenes by Kathryn WhiteFall For Me by K.A. LastFriend-Zoned by Belle Aurora
Aussie/New Zealand authors group
12th out of 159 books — 95 voters
Winter of the Passion Flower by Annie SeatonShadow Beneath the Sea by Joanna LloydThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakVampire Origins - Project Ichorous by Riley BanksThe Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough
Australian Authors
129th out of 829 books — 300 voters

Phenomena by Susan TarrThe Greenfield Legacy by Meredith ResceA Simple Mistake by Andrea GriggBest Forgotten by Paula VinceMotive Games by L.D. Taylor
Books by Australasian Christian Authors
57th out of 195 books — 51 voters
Rosemary Boy by Amy CoomerTomorrow, When the War Began by John MarsdenHope of the Pharaoh by Katie HamsteadMusic From Standing Waves by Johanna CravenSilver Springtime by Cecelia Hopkins-Drewer
Australian Teen Books
5th out of 33 books — 20 voters

Jasper Jones by Craig SilveyThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakThe Light Between Oceans by M.L. StedmanThe Shack by the Bay by Rhonda ForrestBoy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton
Australian recent fiction
33rd out of 265 books — 76 voters
Song Bird by Christine M. KnightLife Song by Christine M. KnightIn and Out of Step by Christine M. KnightLetters from the Light by Shel CalopaSilver Springtime by Cecelia Hopkins-Drewer
Popular Australia Women's Fiction
5th out of 28 books — 21 voters

The Book Thief by Markus ZusakPicnic at Hanging Rock by Joan LindsayThe Rosie Project by Graeme Simsionएकादेशमा [Ekadeshma] by Sanu Sharmaविप्लवी [Biplavi] by Sanu Sharma
Books by Australian Authors
108th out of 784 books — 347 voters
In and Out of Step by Christine M. KnightLife Song by Christine M. KnightSong Bird by Christine M. KnightLetters from the Light by Shel CalopaPicnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay
Great Australian reads
6th out of 139 books — 62 voters

The Secret River by Kate GrenvillePicnic at Hanging Rock by Joan LindsayOscar and Lucinda by Peter CareyEucalyptus by Murray BailA Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute
In Search of the Great Australian Novel
7th out of 157 books — 15 voters
Goodnight, and Thanks for the Vodka [2002] by HarpiePhenomena by Susan Tarr2004 - Thanks for the Vodka by HarpieGrit by Karl Wiggins2003 - Thanks for the Vodka by Harpie
Aussies and Brits
9th out of 62 books — 40 voters

Grace in Strange Disguise by Christine DillonThe Greenfield Legacy by Meredith ResceBack to Resolution by Rose DeeSilver Springtime by Cecelia Hopkins-DrewerGrace in the Shadows by Christine Dillon
Australian Christian Fiction
4th out of 113 books — 10 voters
Burial Rites by Hannah KentThe Secret River by Kate GrenvillePicnic at Hanging Rock by Joan LindsayBig Little Lies by Liane MoriartyThe Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
Australian Women Writers
57th out of 435 books — 91 voters

The Book Thief by Markus ZusakCloudstreet by Tim WintonA Town Like Alice by Nevil ShuteThe Thorn Birds by Colleen McCulloughTomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden
Best Modern Australian Literature
176th out of 562 books — 669 voters
Song Bird by Christine M. KnightLife Song by Christine M. KnightIn and Out of Step by Christine M. KnightLetters from the Light by Shel CalopaShantaram by Gregory David Roberts
Best Australian authors
6th out of 66 books — 27 voters

Picking Up the Pieces by Paula VinceA Simple Mistake by Andrea GriggGod's Poetry by Anne HamiltonBest Forgotten by Paula VinceA New Resolution by Rose Dee
Australian Christian Authors
59th out of 214 books — 40 voters


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