Your Aussie Author book recommendations

[Sally906]

I have Bittersweet by Colleen McCullough on my wish list to get from my local library - looks good doesn't it?

[Mish]

Kathryn wrote: "Dale wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "I've just finished The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough and I loved it! I'd like to give it 4.5 stars, but am undecided whether to round dow..."

Dale wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "I've just finished The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough and I loved it! I'd like to give it 4.5 stars, but am undecided whether to round down to 4 or up ..."

I read that book in my teens and loved it.

[Kathryn]

Thanks, Sally and Mish! I can't believe I've never read any Colleen McCullough before!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathryn wrote: "Thanks, Sally and Mish! I can't believe I've never read any Colleen McCullough before!"

She's a great Aussie author! I have Antony and Cleopatra at home, I've had it for simply ages (years!) and haven't got to it. She's going blind now, so we need to make the most of her work while she's still able to produce it:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kathryn wrote: "Thanks, Sally and Mish! I can't believe I've never read any Colleen McCullough before!"

I really liked her Masters of Rome series. There are six or seven of them, all big chunky books about the Roman Empire.

[Celia]

Brenda wrote: "All five of Katherine Howell's books are amazing...
Frantic
Violent Exposure
Cold Justice
The Darkest Hour
[book:Silent..."

These look really good and the genre I like too. Will check out this author asap!

[Dale]

Interview with Kaz Delaney on my blog today.
Write and Read with Dale
http://www.livejournal.com/users/oran...
Also a giveaway. Why not pop on over and leave a comment to win a copy of Kaz’s latest YA book. Almost Dead?

[Sally906]

Dale wrote: "Interview with Kaz Delaney on my blog today.
Write and Read with Dale
http://www.livejournal.com/users/oran...
Also a giveaway. Why not pop on over and leave a comment to win a copy of Kaz’s ..."

Nice Interview. I can thoroughly recommend Almost Dead was a 5 star read for me :)

[Dale]

I haven't read it yet Sally but have heard so many good things about it.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

The Broken Shore by Peter Temple
I haven't read the book but I just watched the movie and it was very good. Detective, Crime, Fiction.

[Angela]

It was amazing Julie. I read the book just before the film. Definitely worth it :-)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Angela wrote: "It was amazing Julie. I read the book just before the film. Definitely worth it :-)"
Good to know Angela, I will keep him in mind for Aussie author challenges ;) I thought the film was very well done with a fine cast of Aussie actors.

[Stephen]

Have just enjoyed The Pericles Commission by Australian author Gary Corby.

Seems there are now four in the series. A good light mystery with very good historical accuracy in the setting, which is Ancient Greece.

[Marion]

Hi All, I'm new here. Recently finished this AMAZING book by Aussie Icon Col Elliott. I just had to share this and hope you enjoy it as much as I did!! - http://www.amazon.com/Col-Elliott-Bet...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Col Elliott: In Between The Laughter by Col Elliott

Thanks Marion:) As you are new - welcome to the group! You might light to introduce yourself here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... so everyone else can say HI!!

[Marina]

If you like fantasy, Glenda Larke has a new one out -- The Lascar's Dagger. Just picked it up yesterday and am looking forward to it immensely. I'm a big fan! I can also recommend a smaller-scale fantasy by Brisbane author Ceinwen Langley called The Edge of the Woods which I just finished (and reviewed here).

In general fiction my favourite Aussie author is probably Liane Moriarty. All of hers are great, but my favourite is What Alice Forgot. I just wish she wrote faster!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marina wrote: "If you like fantasy, Glenda Larke has a new one out -- The Lascar's Dagger. Just picked it up yesterday and am looking forward to it immensely. I'm a big fan! I can also recommend a..."

Marina, we have a fantasy/sci fi thread - would you mind posting the above fantasy information there too as I know the fantasy lovers would enjoy your post...

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Cicada by Moira McKinnon

One of the best books I've read in awhile, and it's her debut:)

[David]

I don't really read a lot of Aussie content, but I recently finished Only the Animals by Ceridwen Dovey. It's beautifully written and the concept of short stories told by the souls of animals who die during different conflicts is very well done.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

David wrote: "I don't really read a lot of Aussie content, but I recently finished Only the Animals by Ceridwen Dovey. It's beautifully written and the concept of short stories to..."

I have this one on my TBR pile David and keep putting it off, it has been getting good reviews though.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

David wrote: "I don't really read a lot of Aussie content, but I recently finished Only the Animals by Ceridwen Dovey. It's beautifully written and the concept of short stories to..."

A lot of people are saying this one is good:)

[Shazza]

So many great suggestions! I also loved 'The Rosie Project' by Graeme Simsion and 'Burial Rites' by Hannah Kent. Both 'new' Aussie classics!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Shazza wrote: "So many great suggestions! I also loved 'The Rosie Project' by Graeme Simsion and 'Burial Rites' by Hannah Kent. Both 'new' Aussie classics!"

The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion was excellent as was Burial Rites by Hannah Kent Shazza!

[M.Luscinia]

Obernewton Chronicles by Isobelle Carmody

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

M.Luscinia wrote: "Obernewton Chronicles by Isobelle Carmody"

Isobelle Carmody

[Audiothing]

One of my favourites, Jon Cleary and his Scobie Malone series.
Also just love Tara Moss

[Billie]

Just been recommended The Snow Kimono as a great read. It's by Aus. author Mark Henshaw. Has anyone read it?

Thanks for directing me here Brenda.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Billie wrote: "Just been recommended The Snow Kimono as a great read. It's by Aus. author Mark Henshaw. Has anyone read it?

Thanks for directing me here Brenda."

You're welcome Billie :) I actually read a review from Marianne for it about half an hour ago - I'll link it for you when I'm back on the laptop unless Marianne herself spots this!

[Marianne]

Billie wrote: "Just been recommended The Snow Kimono as a great read. It's by Aus. author Mark Henshaw. Has anyone read it?

Thanks for directing me here Brenda."

Billie, I thought is was a great read. here's my review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and one from Dale too
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dale]

Thanks for putting mine up as well Marianne..

[Marianne]

you're welcome ;-)

[Shirley]

Compelling new thriller!!!First Night of Summer

Landon Parham plays by his own set of rules in this debut suspense novel, First Night of Summer. The sequences were intricately woven with captivating characters and full of rich detail. Sometimes graphic in nature---walking right up to that line but careful not to cross it. Ricky Doors is a new level of villian as that people like him actually exist in our toxic society. Humanity can be cruel and inhuman whether we choose to recognize it or not. Isaac Snow and his family are forced to recognize it when Ricky Doors attempts to kidnap one of their twin daughters, forever changing the course of their life. Don't shy away from subject matter of this book. The content is definitely uncomfortable, but within this story of torment is a hidden gem of uplifting emotion. Like many other books in this genre, I found adrenaline in the pages, but furthermore, the author led me into a plotline that digs deeply into the heart. This read is well worth it in my humble opinion. I hope everyone finds the depth as I did.

[Adrienne]

Zombie drama/thriller set in Perth/WA! It left me hanging out for the next installment so that's gotta say something...

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

[Marion]

My most loved Aussie books are:

Poor Man's Orange
Call me when the Cross turns Over
The Sound of one Hand Clapping
Anything by the Australian writer John Holland

[Mary]

I am awful at deciding on favourites
Poor Man's Orange and anything else by Ruth Park
I grew up loving the Billabong series by Mary Grant Bruce and just found one of the books I am missing in a second hand store yesterday - so exciting!
Gary Disher Challis series
Celia Dart-Thorton first series until the last three chapters was amazing (she just tied it up too quickly)
A Town Like Alice - Nevil Shute
Geraldine BrooksGeraldine Brookes Year of Wonders People of the Book
Schindler's List - Thomas Keneally
Kerry Greenwood - the Phryne Fisher books and the Corinna books

Once you start, how do you stop?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marion wrote: "My most loved Aussie books are:

Poor Man's Orange
Call me when the Cross turns Over
The Sound of one Hand Clapping
Anything by the Australian writer John Holland"

Poor Man's Orange by Ruth Park
Call Me When The Cross Turns Over by D'Arcy Niland
The Sound of One Hand Clapping by Richard Flanagan
Aussie author John Holland

[Rita]

Anything by Brisbane author, Kate Morton, but particularly her first book, The Shifting Fog, also known as The House at Riverton.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Rita wrote: "Anything by Brisbane author, Kate Morton, but particularly her first book, The Shifting Fog, also known as The House at Riverton.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...?..."

The Shifting Fog (also known as The House at Riverton) by Kate Morton

[Deb]

☼♄Jülie wrote: " The Broken Shore by Peter Temple
I haven't read the book but I just watched the movie and it was very good. Detective, Crime, Fic..."
Do yourself a favour and make sure you read the book, it's better than the movie.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Deb wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: " The Broken Shore by Peter Temple
I haven't read the book but I just watched the movie and it was very good. Detec..."

Thanks Deb I have marked as a candidate for my personal 2015 Aussie Author Challenge :)

[Steve]

Ratoon by Mark Morgan

Just finished this and highly recommend it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sounds really good Steve - thanks!

[[deleted user]]

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..."

I didn't know Markus Zusak was Australian.

I have the Book Thief on my shelf to read

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

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

Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
..."

Oh most definitely :) The Book Thief is one of my all time favourites:)

[[deleted user]]

Another Australian Book I have on my shelf to read is called Red Dog, I am told it is a very good book.
I do not think the Author is Australian however

[Carolyn]

Melissa wrote: "Another Australian Book I have on my shelf to read is called Red Dog, I am told it is a very good book.
I do not think the Author is Australian however"

No he's not Australian (English in fact!) but he did travel in WA, saw the statue of Red Dog in Dampier and wrote his story. It is a very good book and there was also an excellent film made of it you might want to look for when you've read the story :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

I watched the movie of Red Dog last year and loved it! It was a bit :) and ;(

[[deleted user]]

Carolyn wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Another Australian Book I have on my shelf to read is called Red Dog, I am told it is a very good book.
I do not think the Author is Australian however"

No he's not Au..."

I will check it out :)

[[deleted user]]

Kate Morton is a fabulous Australian author. I read The Secret Keeper awhile back and I couldn't put it down.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melissa wrote: "Kate Morton is a fabulous Australian author. I read The Secret Keeper awhile back and I couldn't put it down."

She's one of our favourites too Melissa! Great choice there:)