Your Aussie Author book recommendations

[Ash]

I only realized he was an Aussie after reading the inside cover, but I've just started 'The Rook' by Daniel O'Malley, and even though I'm only up to chapter 2 it has really grabbed me. I like his writing style and he has the perfect amount of description, also you always know where you are when you're reading. One of my pet peeves when I'm reading is when you have no idea who is talking or where they are, or characters are suddenly somewhere else and you think 'what? when did that happen'. This doesn't happen in this book, well not yet anyway :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ash wrote: "I only realized he was an Aussie after reading the inside cover, but I've just started 'The Rook' by Daniel O'Malley, and even though I'm only up to chapter 2 it has really grabbed me. I like his w..."

The Rook by Daniel O'Malley

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kevin wrote: "I am currently halfway through Christian Baine's novel, Puppet Boy, and although it's released through an American publisher, this is such a contemporary Australian novel and should not be overlooked."

Puppet Boy by Christian Baines

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "computers are sooo particular about spelling, aren't they!

Gerald Murnane"

Is there a particular book by this author that you love Marianne?

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: "Marianne wrote: "computers are sooo particular about spelling, aren't they!

Gerald Murnane"

Is there a particular book by this author that you love Marianne?"

Oh, no, I was just looking at an earlier post a page back and didn't realise someone had already linked it, didn't read the next page of posts, don't mind me, just a month behind is all, LOL!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL!!! Haha!

[Rachael]

Hi all, I used to live in Australia and I've now moved back to Britain but I miss Aussie books. Have you guys got any recommendations for Aussie authors so I can feel like I'm back there again?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

If you browse this thread and any of the various others Rachael you'll find lots of ideas :) Enjoy and happy reading!

[Carol - Reading Writing and Riesling]

The Light on the WaterOlga Lorenzo is a poignant read.

[Rachael]

Thank you :)

[M.R.]

I recently read The Beast's Garden by Kate Forsyth.

I also read Pamela Hart The Solider's Wife last year and thought it was such a great story, and with so much detail.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mike wrote: "I recently read The Beast's Garden by Kate Forsyth.

I also read Pamela Hart The Solider's Wife last year and thought it was such a great story, and ..."

I recently read The Soldier's Wife Mike and absolutely loved it! I have her next one lined up to go;) The War Bride which will be released 29/3/16 :D

[Sandy]

Hello,
I'm hoping some of you will help me with some recommendations. All suggestions will be greatly appreciated! I'm going for a two week visit to Tasmania in September, and would love some ideas for books by Tassie authors, books set in Tassie or great bookshops to visit in Devonport, Launceston or Hobart. Thanks in anticipation.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

We have some lovely Tassie members Sandy, as well as Elaine who went to Tassie recently and loved it. There are a number of books written by and about so you'll be spoiled for choice :)

Good luck and have a fabulous holiday when you go :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Here's a couple of lists I've taken from Listopia

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...

Second covers Australia completely:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I can recommend When the Night Comes and Past the Shallows by Favel Parrett

Poppy Gee is a Tassie author of Bay of Fires

[Ryan]

Recent Booker winner The Narrow Road to the Deep North starts and finishes in Tasmania, Sandy.

[Sandy]

Ryan wrote: "Recent Booker winner The Narrow Road to the Deep North starts and finishes in Tasmania, Sandy."

Thanks, Ryan. This sounds like a 'must read'!

[Sandy]

Brenda wrote: "We have some lovely Tassie members Sandy, as well as Elaine who went to Tassie recently and loved it. There are a number of books written by and about so you'll be spoiled for choice :)

Good luck ..."
Thanks, Brenda! I've written down your suggestions and shall set about finding them. Can't wait to read them.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Happy reading Sandy!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Hi Sandy, here's a few from my own tbr:


The Lightkeeper's Wife by Karen Viggers *4

Wildlight by Robyn Mundy

A Dreadful Daughter's Spells by Leah Broadby

The House on Hill Street by Judy Nunn excellent short story *4

Tiger Men by Judy Nunn Tasmanian Historical fiction.

Infamy by Lenny Bartulin Tasmanian Historical fiction, I loved this story *4

Never to Return by Marjorie Mcardell Davey

The Chocolate Promise Josephine Moon

A nice eclectic mix ;)

[Sandy]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Hi Sandy, here's a few from my own tbr:


The Lightkeeper's Wife by Karen Viggers *4

Wildlight by Robyn Mundy

[book:A Dreadful Da..."

Oh Julie, thankyou so much. Now, if I have some rainy weather I'll have a lovely time looking out at the ocean from time to time as I glance up from my book. I so appreciate your suggestions.

[marlin1]

I loved A Single Breath by Lucy Clarke

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sandy wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Hi Sandy, here's a few from my own tbr:


The Lightkeeper's Wife by Karen Viggers *4

Wildlight by Robyn Mundy

[bo..."

Your'e welcome :)

[Sandy]

marlin1 wrote: "I loved A Single Breath by Lucy Clarke"

Thanks, Marlin. I had a look, and it sounds very interesting. I've added it to my list. Can't wait to read it.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

G.J. Walker-Smith's Wishes series are set in Tasmania (as well as other places) The first is Saving Wishes - where she has set it is by the ocean in Tassy and really authentic :)

[Sandy]

Brenda wrote: "G.J. Walker-Smith's Wishes series are set in Tasmania (as well as other places) The first is Saving Wishes - where she has set it is by the ocean in Tassy and reall..."

Thanks, Brenda. This one certainly has mixed reviews! It might be fun to read it to see which side I come down on. Thanks for the recommendation. I made a point of finishing the last of my June Juggling books today so that I can get started on the Tasmania recommendations. What a great group Aussie Readers is.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I hope you enjoy your varied Tassy reading Sandy :) This one I just recommended is YA; I've enjoyed every single one in the series I've read so far!

[Sandy]

Brenda wrote: "I hope you enjoy your varied Tassy reading Sandy :) This one I just recommended is YA; I've enjoyed every single one in the series I've read so far!"

I've read and enjoyed a lot of YA over the years. I was in the habit of having my students choose books for me, and always found much to love in the YA novels. I'll certainly read Saving Wishes.

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "G.J. Walker-Smith's Wishes series are set in Tasmania (as well as other places) The first is Saving Wishes - where she has set it is by the ocean in Tassy and reall..."

Yes - I was trying to remember which book I'd read recently had been set in Tasmania and that was it! Others I've read, but not recently, are Family Secrets by Liz Byrski and Poet's Cottage by Josephine Pennicott.

[Kathryn]

Also Wildflower Hill, but I haven't read it. It sounds good, though.

[Sandy]

Kathryn wrote: "Also Wildflower Hill, but I haven't read it. It sounds good, though."

Do you know what? With all of these fantastic recommendations, I'd better cancel my Tassie trip so I'll have more time to read. :^)
Thanks, Kathryn. Incidentally, I clicked on your profile, and we have the same birthday - Aug 13. I'll try to remember to wish you a happy birthday.

[Kathryn]

Sandy wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Also Wildflower Hill, but I haven't read it. It sounds good, though."

Do you know what? With all of these fantastic recommendations, I'd better cancel my Tassie tri..."

Ooh, no, don't cancel - that's the best part!! And if you see the things you've been reading about, then that's even better!

And it's nice to get a weekend day for our birthday this year and next, Sandy! Hope you have a great day in a couple of months!

[Sandy]

Brenda wrote: "I can recommend When the Night Comes and Past the Shallows by Favel Parrett

Poppy Gee is a Tassie author of Bay of Fires and enjoyed it very much. Thanks for the heads up, Brenda!

[Sandy]

Brenda wrote: "I can recommend When the Night Comes and Past the Shallows by Favel Parrett

Poppy Gee is a Tassie author of [book:Bay of Fires|162..."

My comment got a bit burbled somehow. I was trying to thank you, Brenda, for the recommendation of Past the Shallows. I finished it last night and enjoyed it a lot. Sad but lovely book.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's fantastic Sandy! So glad you enjoyed it...I loved it!

[Li'l Owl]

Brenda wrote: "Post all your Aussie recommendations for our members here...

Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

are two that i..."

Brenda wrote: "Post all your Aussie recommendations for our members here...

Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

are two that i..."

Hey! I already have The Book Theif. I didn't know he was an Aussie author!
Yes! Now I've got another book I can include in the next challenge, perhaps. =o)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You should check out the Aussie authors on the group's bookshelf Owl (top right hand side of any page) - it is literally filled with only AAs :)

[Lea]

Here are some of my favourite Aussie books!


Worse Things Happen at Sea
Jackson's Track
The Rosie Project
Fatal Storm: The Inside Story of the Tragic Sydney-Hobart Race
Over My Tracks
My Place
Four Fires

Happy Reading - Lea Davey

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My Place would fit into the Classics challenge in the Australian Women Writers group as well Lea thanks!

[Lea]

My absolute favourite classics -

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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Lea :) I've read all bar one :) The Cattle King

[Lea]

I was fixated by this story for years - the story of Sid Kidman who ran away on a one eyed horse when he was thirteen and went on to become the largest private land-owner in Australia. I made my family visit Kapunda in SA (where Kidman lived) when we travelled there and used to always search out historical sites Kidman was associated with. A true pioneer of Australia and the book takes you back to what life was like in Australia for our early cattlemen. Love to know what you think of it.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh that sounds interesting Lea! I might have to check it out :) thanks!

[Merv]

Just finished Between a Wolf and a Dog, amazing book, loved it, drew me in and made me cry, could not put it down, would recommend it to anyone. It is so tragic what happened to Georgia Blain, a fantastic Australian writer taken to soon, my thoughts go out to her family.

[PattyMacDotComma]

Merv wrote: "Just finished Between a Wolf and a Dog, amazing book, loved it, drew me in and made me cry, could not put it down, would recommend it to anyone. It is so tragic what happened to Georgia Blain, a fantastic Australian writer taken to soon, my thoughts go out to her family. ..."

I have that on my list but had no idea she was the daughter of Anne Deveson, who apparently died three days after Georgia Blain. Anne was a very public figure and fought hard for more understanding for schizophrenia after losing her son Jonathon (overdose).

That poor family.

[Merv]

Patty, great book to have on your list, yes Anne was her Mother, such a sad story, Georgia Blain also wrote a very good column for The Saturday Paper called "The Unwelcome Guest" when she was very sick, inspirational lady. It is worth checking out on Google.

[Ruth]

Bryce courtenay is my all
Time favourite author. Pure genius!

[PattyMacDotComma]

Merv wrote: "Patty, great book to have on your list, yes Anne was her Mother, such a sad story, Georgia Blain also wrote a very good column for The Saturday Paper called "The Unwelcome Guest" when she was very ..."

I think I may even have read that column, Merv - had no idea of the family connection (or the illness, obviously). I look forward to the book even more now.

[Stella]

I'm another Tim Winton fan, but for some strange reason I've never read Cloudstreet. The Book Thief is a great read, and so is Burial Rites by Hannah Kent.