10 Aussie Books to Read Before You Die

[Michael]

To celebrate The National Year of Reading, ABC TV’s First Tuesday Book Club is looking for the 10 Aussie Books to Read Before You Die – the great Australian reading list. And we want you to vote for it!

To inspire you, we have approached a range of Australians; from the worlds of sport, politics, entertainment, as well as grass roots readers and have developed a shortlist of 50 Australian classics to vote from.

By voting not only are you helping to create the ultimate Australian reading list, you will also be in the running to win the top ten books.

VOTE HERE

[Michael]

Having said that, I would love to know what books people would vote for in this great poll.

[Mish]

What a great poll.

I've voted for the following books

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I voted for

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

There were more I wanted to vote for as well...hard choice!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

A hard choice, as I wanted to vote for more!!! But a long wait to see what the top 10 will be...4th December!

[Tango]

I voted for Cloudstreet, My Brilliant Career and The Tree Of Man.

[Lesley]

Yeh, I also found it hard to narrow down. I chose Picnic at Hanging Rock, The Secret River and True History of the Kelly Gang.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It's not too late to vote on this...voting doesn't finish until November:)

[Robin]

That wasn't easy ....... there were many I loved on the list...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

No it certainly isn't easy!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Just found this and voted for The Power of One The Harp In The South and The Book Thief. The list also showed me how many great books I have NOT read yet!

[Jim]

I just voted for Cloudstreet, The Secret River and Jasper Jones. I'm keen to see the final list!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I am too James...it should be a good list!

[Kate]

Brenda wrote: "I voted for



"

I voted for the Power of One and the Book Thief too!

My third was My Brilliant Career

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Some great books there Kate!

[Kelly]

I voted for The Magic Pudding, The Power of One and Seven Ancient Wonders by Matthew Reilly. I thought it was a bit disappointed that Henry Lawson-The Loaded Dog and John Marsden weren't on that list though.

[Mike]

how does one choose from the above?

[Melissa]

I voted for http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23... Jessica by Bryce Courtenay. I can't wait to see the final list, I'm sure there will be many books added to me TBR list. My 4 year old son would vote for 'Where is the green sheep' by Mem Fox.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I can't wait for the final result either...it's been going such a long time!

[Tango]

Mike wrote: "

[bookcover:The Man Who Loved Children|30..."

I agree! Too many choices.

[Neil]

Had to enter these 2 books, as they just read so well and complement each other.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh Neil...I love Evan Green's books. I have them all!

[Neil]

Brenda wrote: "Oh Neil...I love Evan Green's books. I have them all!"

I inherited all his books but one from my grandpop, read them all, now my wife is into them, but she was interupted by 50 shades of grey trilogy recently!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Will you try to get Clancy's Crossing? They're certainly better than the 50 shades ;);)

[Neil]

For sure Brenda, will be looking out for it at various 2nd hand book shops and Vinnies I visit during my travels around NSW.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I wonder if it's out of print...I guess so. Good luck finding it Neil...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#1... Cloudstreet by Tim Winton
#2... The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
#3... A Fortunate Life by A.B. Facey
#4... The Harp in the South Trilogy by Ruth Park
#5... The Power Of One by Bryce Courtenay
#6... Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey
#7... The Magic Pudding by Norman Lindsay
#8... The Slap by Christos Tsiolkas
#9... The Secret River by Kate Grenville
#10.. Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay

Fantastic list!

[Cathy]

Did you watch the show? Marieke was in 'fine' form - very caustic - and had me leaping out of my seat, screeching when she said Jasper Jones had no place on the list!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It was a great show Cathy, and yes she was:) Have a look at the First Tuesday Book club thread, we have all made LOTS of comments there:) http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I didn't think she was quite as bad as she usually is though?

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

She's the best thing on the show! Even when I do not agree with what she is saying it would be a boring show without her stirring it up.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes, she seems to enjoy stirring the pot!!

[Elaine]

I must say normally she annoys me but I found her quite entertaining on Tuesday night, although she did bag poor old Markus Zusak, saying the only thing good about him is the way he looks in a T-shirt. She was very cheeky!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

He does look good in a t-shirt

[Elaine]

Phrynne wrote: "He does look good in a t-shirt"

That's funny Phrynne.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "He does look good in a t-shirt"

Especially a black one;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "He does look good in a t-shirt"

Especially a black one;)"

You saw the same show.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "He does look good in a t-shirt"

Especially a black one;)"

You saw the same show."

Hahaha!!!

[Kim BookGirl]

Phrynne wrote: "She's the best thing on the show! Even when I do not agree with what she is saying it would be a boring show without her stirring it up."

Brenda wrote: "Yes, she seems to enjoy stirring the pot!!"

I wouldn't go so far as to say it would be boring, but she does entertain with her enthusiasm!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have just been to my bookclub, and our book for this month (July) will be The Harp in the South Trilogy by Ruth Park ..#4 in the above list.

We are only to read The Harp In The South for the BC but I will definitely read the other two stories, if not this month, soon:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have read #s one, two, five, six and nine:) And I have #10 here which I have had on my TBR forever!!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I haven't read 3 or 8. I won't be reading 8 because it does not appeal to me but I will give 3 a go at some point!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I think I will read all except #8 too Phrynne:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I think we have exceptionally good taste Brenda :)

[Wonderkell]

Anything by Tim Winton but I particularly loved Cloud Street, Monkey Grip by Helen Garner...oh so many!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I think we have exceptionally good taste Brenda :)"

:)

[Marianne]

Wow! I've read all except #5

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Marianne wrote: "Wow! I've read all except #5"

Read it!!! It is the best book he wrote by far.

[Samantha]

#1... Cloudstreet by Tim Winton
#2... The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
#3... A Fortunate Life by A.B. Facey
#4... The Harp in the South Trilogy by Ruth Park
#5... The Power Of One by Bryce Courtenay
#6... Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey
#7... The Magic Pudding by Norman Lindsay
#8... The Slap by Christos Tsiolkas
#9... The Secret River by Kate Grenville
#10.. Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay

were these the top 10? I have read none of them ... another challenge to set myself. Although I have seen the movie - The book thief. :)