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A book by an Australian, Canadian or New Zealand author

Please add books by only authors that were born in these countries, are citizens of the country, or have spent most of their lives there and describe themselves an author of that country. Add your recommended books by these authors!

*NOTE: This is about the author's country of origin, NOT about setting!

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message 1: by Avery (new)

Avery Why do they have to be born there? Jane Harper who wrote the Dry was born in the UK, and moved to Australia with her family at age eight, gained Australian citizenship, and now lives in Australia. I would consider her an Australian author.


message 2: by Emily (new)

Emily Bourque That's a valid point, Avery. I guess I was going off of what the mods put in place for the summer reading challenge, but I think if they are a citizen, or have spent most of their adult life there, they can be considered from that country. I'll edit the description.


message 3: by Avery (new)

Avery Emily wrote: "That's a valid point, Avery. I guess I was going off of what the mods put in place for the summer reading challenge, but I think if they are a citizen, or have spent most of their adult life there,..."

Thanks! I'll add notes to my votes if there's anything interesting like that!


message 4: by Tricia (new)

Tricia I agree. Bryce Courtenay was born in South Africa but spent most of his adult life in Australia and is known as one of Australia's best story tellers and most of his books are set here. We claim him anyway :-) I would call him an Australian author.


BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023...) Such a pity I can ony vote for 100 books...


message 6: by Jodi (new)

Jodi Booklovinglady wrote: "Such a pity I can ony vote for 100 books..."

I completely agree!


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