Best books by Aussie blokes!

A Listmania! list by Darren Pavely
 
Scars
1.  Scars by Damon Maher
The list author says:
  "I know this guy is originally from the UK and that this book is set in London but hey, he lives over here and we're claiming him! Recently described as Australia's answer to Nick Hornby."
£13.50   Used & New from: £5.40
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

The Riders
2.  The Riders by Tim Winton
The list author says:
  "Before Damon Maher burst onto the scene, Winton was the king of Aussie Lit. This is the best of an incredible bunch."
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

Ice Station
3.  Ice Station by Matthew Reilly
The list author says:
  "Reilly's best so far. Super-charged and action-packed."
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (163 customer reviews)

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Cloudstreet
4.  Cloudstreet by Tim Winton
The list author says:
  "Winton has a way of describing the vast beauty of our country like no other."
£5.21   Used & New from: £0.29
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

Dirt Music
5.  Dirt Music by Tim Winton
The list author says:
  "Another classic from an incredibly consistent Aussie writer."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Four Fires
6.  Four Fires by Bryce Courtenay
The list author says:
  "Australia's best selling author. Unbelievably consistent."
Used & New from: £2.16
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Weapons of Choice: 1 (Axis of Time Trilogy)
7.  Weapons of Choice: 1 (Axis of Time Trilogy) by John Birmingham
The list author says:
  "Birmingham's work is underrated. Great blend of history and humour."
Used & New from: £0.64
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

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April Fool's Day
8.  April Fool's Day by Bryce Courtenay
The list author says:
  "Another Aussie author who reflects the country and its people so well. Incredibly moving."
Used & New from: £0.84
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Temple
9.  Temple by Matthew Reilly
The list author says:
  "Reilly's a prolific Aussie legend."
Used & New from: £0.01
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (112 customer reviews)

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The White Earth
10.  The White Earth by Andrew McGahan
The list author says:
  "A wonderful piece of work."
Used & New from: £1.53
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Zigzag Street
11.  Zigzag Street by Nick Earls
The list author says:
  "Great fun."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Qualifications: Primary school teacher
Last updated: 30/11/2005
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