Life of Pi, by Yann Martel
A novel which seems normal, but it becomes more surreal the further into the text you go.
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The Dry, by Jane Harper
An intriguing Aussie murder mystery set against the backdrop of a severe heart-breaking drought.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North
A mostly well told story of Dorrigo Evans, from prewar to the aftermath and recovery.
Alex Cross’s Trial
A story about events long ago that cannot be forgotten and lessons unlearned.
Silver Wattle, by Belinda Alexandra
Silver Wattle by Belinda Alexandra is a sweeping historical novel about two sisters, Adela and Klara, who flee Prague after their mother’s death and rebuild their lives in Australia’s burgeoning film industry of the 1920s.
Last Train to Freedom, by Deborah Swift
Deborah Swift’s Last Train to Freedom is a gripping historical novel set in 1940, following a perilous journey across Siberia as two siblings flee Soviet-occupied Lithuania with explosive intelligence that could change the course of World War II.
Where the Crawdads Sing
This was one of the first audiobooks I tried out when buses replaced the train for four weeks. The darkness and vibration made reading difficult, so why not an audiobook.
The Thorn Birds, by Colleen McCulloch
A thoroughly entertaining and engaging read. The novel showcases Australia’s outback and how pioneers struggled to survive.
The Catcher in the Rye
I got interested to read Catcher in the Rye after watching Coming Through the Rye and learning about the elusive J.D. Salinger. Also, worth a look was My Salinger Year.
The Potato Factory, by Bryce Courtney
What looks liked to be an historical novel turned to quite fictitious in places, but where?, asks the reader.