10 Aussie books to read before you die

Here are the top 10 Aussie books as voted by viewers of the ABC’s First Tuesday book club.

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

Check out the other books in the top 50 list on the First Tuesday book club website.  There are also reviews of and excerpts from books you might be interested in.