Try some Bryce Courtenay - a lot of his are set in Aus, though mainly historical.

Kate Grenville is a good one to look at, Tim Winton, Robert Drewe, and Richard Flanagan - his books on Tassie are stunning.

I am about to start the second book to Flowers in the Attic.

I've read a lot of Bryce Courtenay. Some of it's set in Australia and some in Africa. I can honestly say I've enjoyed all of his books.

My favourite is probably Brother Fish even though it is a gigantic book.

both good authors.

I will read anything by those two, and dean koontz, richard laymon, john saul and robin cook.

Am currently reading a book called Turbulence (bought it at the sallie store) by John J Nance and I am not sure if i like it or not yet but I am loathe to not finish a ook ive started even when its a tad boring

Also, I have read the whole Jean Auel series about Ayla.....great reading! Not my usual cup of tea but I have read all 5 books about 5 times each.

The twilight series is next on my list (only because I saw the movie though and edward is hot)

the persimmion tree and its follow up in search of stars are brilliant

Best book I've ever read is "As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me" by Josef Bauer.
True story about a German POW who escaped from a Siberian labour camp and his trek home across Europe - fantastic read.

Thanks, I'll be adding those to my list!

I read the Ayla series many years ago - except the last one: "The Shelters of Stone" published in 2002 (I didn't know it existed). You are right - they are great reading. It's tempting to read them all again.

Also, over the years I've read most of the Wilbur Smith collections. The most recent series from this author being the one starting with "The Burning Shore". I bought it at Heathrow departures a few years back and enjoyed it so much that I couldn't stop until I'd finished the whole series. I remember searching around Singapore for the each installment

Another old favourite of mine is James A Michener's "The Drifters".

Was very lucky yesterday to see the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra perform the musical adaptation of 'The Peasant Prince' the children's version of this book. It was a wonderful performance, I hadn't realised it was inspired by an adult book, will definitely seek it out.



Best book for me, 'The Kiterunner.'

Its a true story. X

I have read Virginia Andrews Heaven series they were really good.
At the moment I am reading My Life by Bill Clinton and it is really good so far.
I love Wilbur Smiths River God and Warlock and will read anything about Egypt fact or fiction.

Kerry

Yes, I believe he now lives in Melbourne and was in Adelaide today to see the orchestra perform.

Reading the Mathew Shardlake series second time around by CJ Samson - Dissolution, Dark Fire, Sovereign and Revelation.

Imperium by Robert Harris is another multiple read of mine.

I do like a bit of historical fiction

Azincourt by Bernard Cornwell is a good read too.

These'll keep you going for a few days.

i`ve read most of bernard cornwalls book and for me its a toss up between the sharpe series and the grail both are brilliant in there own right with teh sharpe series probably more popular due to sean beans input in the telivised series

http://www.bernardcornwell.net/index...e=1&seriesid=6