Reading Down Under on Australia Day 2011

Australia day is the time to celebrate being Australian and everything Australian. What better way to celebrate than to get patriotic and read a book by an Australian author. We have some fantastic authors in our midst, writing fiction across a wide range of genres, from murder and mystery to romance and adventure. So whether you are relaxing under a beach umbrella, or home recovering from the festivities being held throughout the shire, go for gold (or download a book from Overdrive if you want to go green), with one of the listed Australian authors. In the best aussie tradition, the definition of an Australian author includes those who are born, raised, have emigrated to, or resided in Australia, as well as our ex- pats. There are stacks of Australian
authors out there, so this is just a selection to get you started. Feel free to share your favourites with us.

Literary Legends

Peter Carey
Bryce Courtenay
Tom Keneally
Colleen Mc Cullough
David Malouf
Tim Winton

Authors of classics

Thea Astley
Nancy Cato
Marcus Clarke
Miles Franklin
Henry Lawson
Nevil Shute
Patrick White
Ruth Park

Some other Aussie Authors to try

Murray Bail