Who's your favourite Aussie author?

[Isabel]

My vote will go to Gail Jones & Tony Cavanaugh I love both these authors

[Isabel]

Back again I also love Joy Dettmans Mallawindy is my favorite

[Mish]

Isabel wrote: "Back again I also love Joy Dettmans book Mallawindy is my favorite"

Mallawindy :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carol wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Any further thoughts on your favourite Aussie authors, maybe from our newbies?"

My vote would still go to Colleen McCullough, and Thorn Birds is still my alltime favourite."

I agree with The Thorn Birds being a wonderful book, and Colleen McCullough is certainly an amazing lady:)

[Shane]

Don't really have a stand out Aussie author, sadly. But I guess that's the main reason I joined this group - to find my favorite!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Shane wrote: "Don't really have a stand out Aussie author, sadly. But I guess that's the main reason I joined this group - to find my favorite!"

And I'm sure you will some day soon Shane:)

[Tango]

I just read Peter Carey's latest. The story might not grab everyone, but he writes so well.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

What's that one called Tango?

[Faye]

Have to say Joy Dettman, Gabrielle Lord, Gary Disher and Rosalie Ham we have heaps of great authors.

[Bookgeek_zah]

JAMES MALONEY

[Tango]

Brenda wrote: "What's that one called Tango?"

The Chemistry of Tears.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Colleen McCullogh is my favourite author especially her books about Rome. But my favourite book by an Australian author has to be The Book Thief. I have not read anything else by him yet.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Colleen McCullogh is my favourite author especially her books about Rome. But my favourite book by an Australian author has to be The Book Thief. I have not read anything else by him yet."

His other awesome one which I read and loved is I Am the Messenger!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Tango wrote: "Brenda wrote: "What's that one called Tango?"

The Chemistry of Tears."

Thanks Tango..I've added it to my TBR. Looks like it's another one of his that is either loved or not, going on the reviews!

[Maria Magdalena]

My favorite Aussie author was Colleen Mc C - (Tim, Thorn Birds, Indecent Obsession) but she lost me with her 'Rome' series. Now I love Joy Dettman's novels. Real rural Australian stories. 'Mallawindy' was my first, and I just kept going...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Maria Magdalena wrote: "My favorite Aussie author was Colleen Mc C - (Tim, Thorn Birds, Indecent Obsession) but she lost me with her 'Rome' series. Now I love Joy Dettman's novels. Real rural Australian stories. 'Mallawi..."

Mallawindy sounds like a really good read Maria! I haven't read any Joy Dettman yet, but have been tossing for awhile!

[Karen]

I've read a few books by Australian authors, but the book I'm reading currently by Traci Harding is very good and I've just discovered that she is an Aussie fantasy author

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's a long one Karen! There are an amazing number of wonderful Aussie authors amongst us, and we seem to discover more almost daily:)

[Karen]

Brenda wrote: "That's a long one Karen! There are an amazing number of wonderful Aussie authors amongst us, and we seem to discover more almost daily:)"

I'll definately look out for more Aussie authors Brenda. I read one at school in Newcastle (NSW, way back in the Dark Ages LOL)called The Surprising Asians by Frances Letters (can't find it on Goodreads) her true experiences backpacking through Vietnam during the war - it was fascinating, and another I enjoyed was called The Passage, can't remember who wrote it though unfortunately - I must check it out on Goodreads!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Karen wrote: "Brenda wrote: "That's a long one Karen! There are an amazing number of wonderful Aussie authors amongst us, and we seem to discover more almost daily:)"

I'll definately look out for more Aussie au..."

I just found and created The Surprising Asians: A Hitch-hike Through Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and South Vietnam by Frances Letters but can't find a blurb anywhere.

Would this be The Passage by Justin Cronin?

[Michael]

The Passage was a great book, I can't wait for the sequel ;P

[Bronwyn]

There are so many authors listed here that I have not even heard of, I will have to go and try some of their books. These are some of my favourites.

Keri Arthur - especially The Riley Jensen series.
Joy Dettman- I have recently read Pearl in a Cage and I am going to read the rst in this series
Belinda Alexandra
Kerry Greenwood - for her Phynie Fisher series which I take delight in reading
Kate Forsyth - for her Charm series
Monica McInerney
Melina Marchetta - for all her books that I have read
Lynne Wilding
Kate Morton
Rachael Treasure

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Some great authors there Bronwyn!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "The Passage was a great book, I can't wait for the sequel ;P"

It's got a lot of high star ratings Michael...it's horror isn't it? I've wondered about it and have it on my TBR list....

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

It's not really horror - at least not the kind that you have to read only in sunlight when there are lots of people around! The vampires are not the sparkly kind though. I bought this as an audio book and when I finished I went out and bought the hardback because I felt I had to own it. It was that good. The sequel is coming soon!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Phrynne:) Still not sure, as I'm not really into vampires;P

[Michael]

Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "The Passage was a great book, I can't wait for the sequel ;P"

It's got a lot of high star ratings Michael...it's horror isn't it? I've wondered about it and have it on my TBR list...."

It's more a book of survival, but it does have vampires in it but they are only a minor part

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "The Passage was a great book, I can't wait for the sequel ;P"

It's got a lot of high star ratings Michael...it's horror isn't it? I've wondered about it and have it ..."

Thanks Michael:)

[Alayne]

Last week I picked up "Looking for Alibrandi" in a Lifeline shop for 50 cents! Never read it, heard so much about it, so I thought I'd buy it at that huge expense ;-). I thoroughly enjoyed it and would have read it through without a break if not for work. I was so impressed that I have looked up her other works. Would love to read them, but even the e-books are expensive, so will have to find them in Lifeline or elsewhere I think!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Alayne wrote: "Last week I picked up "Looking for Alibrandi" in a Lifeline shop for 50 cents! Never read it, heard so much about it, so I thought I'd buy it at that huge expense ;-). I thoroughly enjoyed it and w..."

Melina Marchetta books are really great... Saving Francesca is good, as is On The Jellicoe Road. Hope you find some more cheapies:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Michael wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Michael wrote: "The Passage was a great book, I can't wait for the sequel ;P"

It's got a lot of high star ratings Michael...it's horror isn't it? I've wondered about it and have it ..."

I thought the vampires were a major part. Are they not the twelve that the stories are all about?

[Annette]

Peter Temple

[Mish]

Annette wrote: "Peter Temple"

I've only read 2 books by Peter Temple..The Broken Shore & Truth. The Broken Shore was my favourite.

Annette, I've noticed you're a new member. Welcome! Would you like to introduce yourself in this thread so we can all say hello to you :)

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3...

[Annette]

Thank you for the welcome.

Those are great books. Also try the Jack Irish series.

Cheers

[Mish]

I will Annette thankyou

[Melissa]

I absolutely love Bryce Courtenay. I had the priviledge to meet him in person a couple of years ago. He is just as much a story teller in person as in his books. If you have never read his work then get on to it because he has released over 20 titles and you will love them all!

[James]

I love Tim Winton and I also love Colleen McCullough. Both are absolute geniuses. Tim Winton describes things so well if he writes it's raining I rush for a raincoat.

[Jim]

James wrote: "I love Tim Winton and I also love Colleen McCullough. Both are absolute geniuses. Tim Winton describes things so well if he writes it's raining I rush for a raincoat."

I agree - Tim Winton is one of the best there is, not just in Australia! And I think it's time for him to publish a new book!

[James]

As the Murri people say, he is very deadly bro.

[Melissa]

Bryce Courtenay and Colleen McCullough. I am a little embarrased to say I haven't read Tim Winton, what would be a good book of his to start with, any recommendations?

[James]

Dirt Music. I must mention Thomas Kenealy. A learned man of letters who can write.

[Maria Magdalena]

James wrote: "Dirt Music. I must mention Thomas Kenealy. A learned man of letters who can write."

Whoops - How could I have forgotten Thomas Kenealy. One of my favorites too.

[James]

He supports Manly. In his case forgivable.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I met Thomas Keneally recently and he is a very learned and funny man! I thoroughly enjoyed the hour we had listening to him talk.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Regan ♥ wrote: "MELINA MARCHETTA. I love all of her work. She's fantastic."

Haha!! Regan...she is indeed a brilliant author:) Melina Marchetta

[Faye]

James wrote: "James wrote: "I love Tim Winton and I also love Colleen McCullough. Both are absolute geniuses. Tim Winton describes things so well if he writes it's raining I rush for a raincoat."

I agree - Ti..."

Tim Winton is great, I finished reading Cloud Street, not long ago and have just finished watching the movie.
Fantastic.

[Mish]

Cloudstreet by Tim Winton

[Karen]

Right now it's Will Elliott author of creepy book!!!

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I've just read James Moloney - The Tower Mill and loved his first novel for adult readers and I would definitely read more.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Farseer wrote: "I am new to Goodreads so g'day all! :) Even if I *had* to have a favourite, I'm not sure I could name just the one...there are far too many fantastic Aussie authors out there for that! At the very ..."

Emily Rodda
John Flanagan
Lian Hearn
Glenda Larke
Trudi Canavan
Sara Douglass
Jackie French
Fiona McIntosh
Bryce Courtenay
Catherine Jinks
Jennifer Fallon

Fantastic list Farseer..we certainly have some wonderfully talented authors in our country:)