Your Aussie Author book recommendations

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Luke for sharing all this...I still haven't read Oscar and Lucinda but I've had it awhile! I have also picked up The Mystery of a Hansom Cab and haven't read it either!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I MUST get to that one Michael!

[Riley]

Has anyone read Matthew Reilly? He's a great Aussie action writer.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes, I have Riley...we have a lot of Matthew Reilly fans. I have all his books too:)

[Riley]

Just bought his most recent but haven't read it yet.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Riley wrote: "Just bought his most recent but haven't read it yet."

I have his most recent as well, an autographed copy from when I met him on his release tour back in November last year:) ...I also haven't read it yet!

[Riley]

Sounds good Brenda. Not sure if that's the one I've got or not. Know it's a Scarecrow one though. Have you ever read the one based in South America? Some kind of treasure hunt one. Temple I think. Quite enjoyed that. And loved Ice Station, despite its unbelievability at times.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes, I loved all his earlier ones...I read the Seven Deadly Wonders, but haven't read The Six Sacred Stones or The Five Greatest Warriors: A Novel as I didn't enjoy the first one as much as the earlier ones...I have them here and have been assured they are excellent, and I should read them!! I will get there....lol

[Dale]

My husband has read them all. He sure enjoys them as good escapist adventure and nothing wrong with that.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "My husband has read them all. He sure enjoys them as good escapist adventure and nothing wrong with that."

No they are wonderful for that Dale:)

[Riley]

I don't think that Matthew Reilly is the most brilliant writer, as in he isn't about to win any nobel prizes for literature - but he is very good at keeping his readers entertained, and to me, that is all that counts. I'd rather be enthralled in a book that was frowned upon by the literary snobs than bored to death in a book they considered worthwhile.

[Tahlia]

And all the stars, YA post-apocolyptic. I just finished it and it's truly awesome. And All the Stars
My review of it is here http://awesomeindies.net/2012/11/18/r...

[Tahlia]

Riley wrote: "I don't think that Matthew Reilly is the most brilliant writer, as in he isn't about to win any nobel prizes for literature - but he is very good at keeping his readers entertained, and to me, that..."

Me too. Some of the prize winners are so boring.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Riley wrote: "I don't think that Matthew Reilly is the most brilliant writer, as in he isn't about to win any nobel prizes for literature - but he is very good at keeping his readers entertained, and to me, that..."

And boy, haven't there been some terrible ones that have won awards!! It makes you wonder who does the choosing...lol

[Dale]

Have to agree with that Brenda. I'd rather write books that people enjoy reading.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Have to agree with that Brenda. I'd rather write books that people enjoy reading."

And I'm sure I'd like to read what's enjoyable:)

[Jim]

Last night I stayed up too late to finish Past the Shallows. It's been a long time since a book has moved me quite like that. I wasn't sobbing at the end, I was bawling. I've formed all sorts of bonds with characters in the past, but I don't think any have entered my heart quite like Miles did - at some parts of the book I honestly wanted to adopt him! An amazing piece of writing! I can't wait to see what else Favel Parrett comes up with.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

James wrote: "Last night I stayed up too late to finish Past the Shallows. It's been a long time since a book has moved me quite like that. I wasn't sobbing at the end, I was bawling. I've formed all sorts of..."

It was a brilliant book James:)

[Mish]

James wrote: "Last night I stayed up too late to finish Past the Shallows. It's been a long time since a book has moved me quite like that. I wasn't sobbing at the end, I was bawling. I've formed all sorts of..."

James so glad you liked it. I totally agree with you, Miles moved me to tears.

[Jane]

I love 'The Idea of Perfection' by Kate Grenville...have read it several times. The scene with the cows still makes me laugh out loud.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jane wrote: "I love 'The Idea of Perfection' by Kate Grenville...have read it several times. The scene with the cows still makes me laugh out loud."

The Idea of Perfection by Kate Grenville

[Lynxie]

Just finished Gather the Bones by Alison Stuart it was a good book. 4/5 from me!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lynxie wrote: "Just finished Gather the Bones by Alison Stuart it was a good book. 4/5 from me!"

Want to read that one Lynxie!

[Lynxie]

Here's my review if you wanna take a peek!

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Lynxie, great review. I'm going to pick it up soon:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lynxie wrote: "Just finished Gather the Bones by Alison Stuart it was a good book. 4/5 from me!"

Lynxie, just had an email from Alison...she has a new one out in April next year:)

[Lynxie]

Ooh... I will have to get that one! I just signed up to her mailing list and scored three of her books for free :) isn't she just awesome?!

[Marianne]

Jane wrote: "I love 'The Idea of Perfection' by Kate Grenville...have read it several times. The scene with the cows still makes me laugh out loud."

I loved this book: one of my all-time favourite Grenville books. I agree, the cow scene was hilarious

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lynxie wrote: "Ooh... I will have to get that one! I just signed up to her mailing list and scored three of her books for free :) isn't she just awesome?!"

I have those already Lynxie, got them for free from her previously, and was thrilled for anyone who didn't have them. Yes, she is awesome. Her mailing list is brilliant...really informative email:)

[June]

Lynxie wrote: "Here's my review if you wanna take a peek!

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."

I too enjoyed your review Lynxie. So much so that I wonder if I can add my book to your list for a future review? However, I am in a different genre - that of memoir. If you have the time and inclination I can gift you a free download if I have your Kindle download details. Cheers, June

[Lynxie]

Ooh. Thanks June! I can't say I have ever read a memoir before. I would be happy to add your book to my TBR list, it would be around #50... Do it would be a bit of a wait. If you don't mind, I can PM you my email address.

Let me know :)

[June]

Go ahead Lynxie. What I liked about your review was that it sounded so honest....Dumb as I am, I don't know, what is PM?

[Lynxie]

Aww, thanks June. PM is a private message here on Goodreads. I will send you one shortly. :)

[L.M.]

hi - new member trying to contribute to the conversation :) I am still new to goodreads and social networking as well!

WOW where to start. I love so many of our Australian writers!

Maybe I will focus on young adult and children, as my son and I have read so many wonderful Australian authors.

LOVED LOVED LOVED all of these (yes me, not just my son, and I am fast approaching 40!)

John Marsden especially the tomorrow series
Emily Rodda (well I love most of her stuff)
Two Weeks With The Queen I have read this book several times and it still makes me cry
Garth Nix
John Flanagan

A few of my favourite adult authors are

Bryce Courtney especially his earlier works
Tim Winton - Cloudstreet
Kate Grenville
Traci Harding
I also remember loving 'Hanging at Picnic Rock' when I was younger.

And now I'm having a brain blank.

I haven't tried Judy Nunn yet but keep meaning to

Have any of you heard of an author called Jennifer Bacia who hit it big internationally about ten years ago? In case you didn't know, she has gone indie!! Wahoo - that means brilliant books for an awesome price!!

Vicki Tyley is another indie author who is Australian. I read her first book 'Fatal Liaison' and really enjoyed it. I have yet to read her others but hear they only get better!!

[Mish]

Hi LM,

Great list of Authors there.

No I haven't heard ofJennifer Bacia but will look into her books. Thankyou :)

The only Judy Nunn book I've read so far is Maralinga and it's really good.

[L.M.]

Mish wrote: "Hi LM,

Great list of Authors there.

No I haven't heard ofJennifer Bacia but will look into her books. Thankyou :)

The only Judy Nunn book I've read so far is Maralinga and it's really good."

Cool maybe I should start with that one first!! And you are welcome. I hope you enjoy them as much as me :)

[L.M.]

Riley wrote: "Has anyone read Matthew Reilly? He's a great Aussie action writer."

I really enjoyed his first novel and the story behind it (as in his road to publishing it) but I just couldn't get into Ice Station I never tried him again after that. If I wanted to give him another try, what would you suggest I start with? (If you don't mind my asking)

[L.M.]

Deborah wrote: "I have just realised that I seem to be the ONLY person on goodreads aware of a really good, Australian written book - so I am plugging it.
Clone Baby

Caroline De Costa is (or was) a doctor in Cair..."

I might check this one out, I love sci-fi so it will be interesting to see what this Australian author as come up with! Thanks for recommending it.

[L.M.]

Deborah wrote: "I have just realised that I seem to be the ONLY person on goodreads aware of a really good, Australian written book - so I am plugging it.
Clone Baby..."

I added this to my read list. Thanks :)

Tahlia wrote: "And all the stars, YA post-apocolyptic. I just finished it and it's truly awesome. And All the Stars
My review of it is here http://awesomeindies.net/2012/11/18/r......"

I added this to my read list, then read your review and have already bought it!! I think I have just found my next read, I am so excited to have found an Australian Indie. Not only that it was only $0.99, and has lots of good reviews and is ranking quite well at 8314.

Lynxie wrote: "Just finished Gather the Bones by Alison Stuart it was a good book. 4/5 from me!"

I have also added this one to my read list. Thanks :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

L.M. wrote: "I also remember loving 'Hanging at Picnic Rock' when I was younger...."

Some wonderful recommendations there Ellem, thanks. I think you might have loved Picnic at Hanging Rock when you were younger;) I have it here to read, but remember loving the movie many years ago!

[L.M.]

Brenda wrote: "L.M. wrote: "I also remember loving 'Hanging at Picnic Rock' when I was younger...."

Some wonderful recommendations there Ellem, thanks. I think you might have loved Picnic at Hanging Rock when yo..."

Thanks Brenda - I also loved the movie too! Actually it would be good to read it again and see if it still resonates with me like it did back then!

[Sharon]

I haven't been able to find it on Goodreads when I've searched...But

Love Song - by I think Alex Miller - not sure if it won an Australian award or the book prior to that one.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lovesong by Alex Miller

I did the same as you first Sharon..made it two words;)

[Sharon]

oh, thank you. I really enjoyed reading that.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "oh, thank you. I really enjoyed reading that."

Thanks for the recommendation:)

[Sharon]

Someone had already said elsewhere, so many books, so little time.

[Trevor]

Everyone should take time out to read Whisky Charlie Foxtrot by Annabel Smith - a lovely heart warming story about the relationship between two twin brothers and how it changes over time and circumstances.

[Trevor]

Brenda wrote: "Seven Types of Ambiguity
The Street Sweeper
Breath
The Book Thief
Jasper Jones

We sure do Ian....I'm continually incredibly impressed by Australia's quality of authors:)"

Loved "The Book Thief" and "Jasper Jones"

[Vicky]

Anne Hilton-Bruce. Someone came knocking.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Vicky wrote: "Anne Hilton-Bruce. Someone came knocking."

Someone Came Knocking by Anne Hilton-Bruce