Aussie Readers discussion

Hi everyone,
I've been asked to write a piece (with Aussie slant) for a German book blog that is reaching out to English-speaking readers. I would appreciate your recommendations on lesser-known Aussie authors, with novels set in Australia. I know the biggies, and will mention them, of course. Also, can you please let me know if it's ok to quote you (using only your GR name) with your recommendation? Thanks a lot. Cheers, Liza

Liza wrote: "Hi everyone,
I've been asked to write a piece (with Aussie slant) for a German book blog that is reaching out to English-speaking readers. I would appreciate your recommendations on lesser-known Au..."

Oh, if you could also just write a few words, one sentence would die, as to why you liked it. Thx.

Liza, without knowing what you consider the biggies...it's hard to know what else to recommend.
Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher series, clever, funny. local feel
Kerry Greenwood's Corinna Chapman series, ditto
Gabrielle Lord, excellent crime fiction in a local setting
Dianne Blacklock, Ber Carroll, Liane Moriarty, Liz Byrski, Lisa Heidke all what I call thinking chicklit in a local setting
I'm sure you've thought of Peter Corris & Garry Disher, both excellent crime fiction in a local setting (it's always nice to recognise places in a novel, which is what made Ashley Hay's The Railwayman's Wife so appealing)
Marele Day's Claudia Valentine series, Sydney-based with a great female lead
Richard Flanagan, Kate Grenville, Derek Hansen,
Toni Jordan, quirky, funny, local
Inga Simpson's Mr Wigg a lovely snapshot of 1970's country NSW

Marianne wrote: "Liza, without knowing what you consider the biggies...it's hard to know what else to recommend.
Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher series, clever, funny. local feel
Kerry Greenwood's Corinna Chapman s..."
Thanks so much, Marianne, all wonderful recommendations. I was thinking of the likes of Kate Grenville and Peter Carey as "biggies". Oh yes, how could I not include The Railwayman's Daughter, since Thirroul was one of my childhood stamping grounds! Thanks again.

Helene Young
Bronwyn Parry
Karly Lane
Loretta Hill
Honey Brown
Jennifer Scoullar
Jaye Ford
Wendy James
Kim Kelly

There are lots and lots of them Liza:) And I would have missed some of my favourites (it's late!)

Brenda wrote: "Helene Young
Bronwyn Parry
Karly Lane
Loretta Hill
Honey Brown
Jennifer Scoullar
[author:Jaye Fo..."
Thanks so much, Brenda... I will check out their books.

Vicki Tyley
Cathryn Hein
Joanne van Os
Sharon Robards
Jenn J. McLeod
Candice Fox
G.J. Walker-Smith (one of the best YA authors around!)
Dale Harcombe
Katherine Howell
Clare Havens
Lily Malone
Karen Viggers
Fiona McCallum
Kylie Kaden
Fleur McDonald
Kerry McGinnis
Jennie Jones
Anya Allyn
Courtney Collins
Jill Paterson
Leonie Rogers
Téa Cooper
Alissa Callen
Margareta Osborn
Karen M Davis

I told you I would have forgotten some;) And there would be still more!

All these authors write in Australian settings, and I have read and enjoyed them all!

Thanks for thinking of me Brenda - that's quite something!

Brenda wrote: "Vicki Tyley
Cathryn Hein
Joanne van Os
Sharon Robards
Jenn J. McLeod
Candice Fox
[author:G.J. W..."
Certainly some good Aussie writers there Brenda. Some I haven't caught up with yet.

Lily wrote: "Thanks for thinking of me Brenda - that's quite something!"

Now why wouldn't I Lily:)

I wanted to put in Katie W. Stewart as well but her books aren't AU based:(

Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Vicki Tyley
Cathryn Hein
Joanne van Os
Sharon Robards
Jenn J. McLeod
Candice Fox..."

There certainly are Dale!

Brenda wrote: "Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Vicki Tyley
Cathryn Hein
Joanne van Os
Sharon Robards
Jenn J. McLeod
[author:Candice..."
Thanks a lot, Brenda, more to add to my growing list!

Go and have a look at our list of Australian Authors here:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

A huge resource.

I wouldn't be game to name names as I am sure someone I love and am friends with may slip my mind and I'd be in deep strife :)

Then again they may get upset if I named them as little known :)

Go look at the list much easier on my mental stress :)

Sally906 wrote: "Go and have a look at our list of Australian Authors here:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

A huge resource.

I wouldn't be game to..."
Thanks, Sally, that's a great list. I would prefer books that I know have been read by readers in this group though, and subsequently recommended.

As a mystery writer I can't go past Aussie paramedic-turned-author Katherine HowellKatherine Howell. Always a thrill ride from start to finish.

Agreed CA...she's awesome!

I agree with Marianne that Mr Wigg by Inga Simpson, set in farming country NSW is a must and, if you don't already have them on your list, you should have a look at the wonderful The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion, set in Melbourne and the beautiful The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman set in south west WA.

The World Beneath by Cate Kennedy-takes place in Tasmania

Candy Takes place in Sydney. About heroin addiction

Sorry Takes place in Western Australia.

Claire McNab writes lesbian mysterious. I think they take place in Sydney.

Janette Turner Hospital is a great Aussie author, but I can't remember which of her books take place in Australia.

A Fraction of the Whole Love this book, though can't remember it enough to remember how much of it takes place in Australia. But Aussie author.

The Faraday Girls and other books by Monica McInerney. She writes chick-lit type stuff.

The Slap A modern classic.

My favorites: The Moriarty sisters...Jaclyn and Liane