Happy Tuesday!! This week’s Top Ten Tuesday (hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl) is to share books set in another country; however, I’ve decided to mix it up a bit (when don’t I?). Instead, I’ll be sharing ten books that either take place in Australia or are written by Australian writers. Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta sparked me to make this list because it satisfies both of those qualities. Needless to say, I definitely need to read more Australian books!
What are some of your favorite books that take place in Australia or are written by Australian writers? Any recommendations? Let me know in the comments section below!
Yours,
HOLLY
The Book Thief made my list this week, but I slowly ran out of books set in other countries! I like your take on the list this week, and you’ve reminded me I should probably pick up Illuminae pretty soon as well! Great post, here’s mine: https://bookmuffin.wordpress.com/2018/03/27/in-a-land-far-far-away/
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I hope you enjoy Illuminae whenever you read it! It’s a whirlwind 🙂
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Great take on this theme!
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Thank you!! 🙂
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I love Australian writers. My best friend is an Aussie and she often recommends them. Melina Marchetta is a favorite of mine. Have you ever read Isobelle Carmody, Kate Morton, Kate Forsyth, Peter Carey, Liane Moriarty, or Colleen McCollough? If not I’d recommend them all. Here’s my TTT https://franlaniado.wordpress.com/2018/03/27/top-ten-tuesday-books-set-in-another-country/
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No, I haven’t read those authors– thanks for the recommendations! 🙂
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Of this list I’ve only read Illuminae and The Book Thief. Though I have read one of Melina Marchetta’s fantasy books as well. I do think when it comes to the english speaking countries, Australia is often glossed over compared to UK and USA. So it is good to share some. 🙂
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Definitely! I really want to read Melina Marchetta’s fantasy books sometime soon. If they’re anything like her other books, I know I’ll really enjoy them 🙂
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It has been cool to see how many blogs have mentioned “The Book Thief” this week. What a popular choice!
Here is our Top Ten Tuesday.
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Definitely! It deserves all the praise it gets ❤
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I still haven’t read the Book Thief and I feel like I am the last person in existence who hasn’t!!
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I feel that way with so many books! The Book Thief is definitely worth getting around to, though 🙂
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Oh Holly, thank you for the reminder, I need to read Jellicoe Road at some point, you keep recommending it to me and I can’t WAIT to read it 😀 x
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YES ❤ Let me know your thoughts whenever you do!
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I loved The Book Thief, but didn’t realize Zusak is Australian. Tomorrow, When The World Began looks interesting, but what’s it about?
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Tomorrow, When the War Began is about a group of teenagers trying to survive in a war zone. It’s really good!!
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Really really good
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I love The Book Thief! It’s one of my favorite books ever. I’m excited to read Obsidio. I need to find a cheap copy of it soon.
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Same! I’ve been on hold for an audiobook of Gemina for AGES… I really need to continue on with the series ASAP!
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I love The Book Thief!
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2018/03/27/top-ten-tuesday-152/
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Such a great book! I really need to reread it soon.
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Same!
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I’ve only read the book thief of all the ones on this list!! I’m certainly going to have to go take a look at the others though, so many of the covers look amazing
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I feel like The Book Thief is definitely the most popular one… can’t wait for his new book!
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I’ve been meaning to read Jellicoe Road for ages! I’m not sure I’ll ever get around to it at this point!
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It’s SO GOOD ❤ I hope you enjoy it if you ever do read it!
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Ahh, I’m such a typical American….I automatically assumed that Book Thief and Illuminae were written by American authors. *hides in shame* Awesome post! 😀
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No worries! I’ve definitely assumed the same thing about different authors in the past. 🙂 Thanks!!
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I really enjoyed Jane Harper’s book, The Dry.
Another really good one i read when i was in high school is called The Dreaming. It’s set in Australia, but written by an american author, Barbara Wood.
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Oooh I haven’t read those! Thanks for the recommendations 🙂
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Cool list- I really love Illuminae and Book Thief 🙂
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Thanks! Those are two great ones ❤
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You’re welcome! ❤
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I really love Illuminae, of course! But Tomorrow, When the War Began sounds good too! I didn’t actually know some of these were Australian authors and learning books that are set in Australia are cool! I’ll have to add a few to my TBR… thanks for such a great twist on the topic Holly ❤
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I didn’t know many of these authors were Australian either until I looked them up. So many great writers out there! 💜
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