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The live stream of this event will begin 1.00pm, Thursday 25 June.
Which stories endure, provoke and define us? Come weigh the contenders and explore what really belongs among Australia’s greatest books.
Join ABC Radio National’s Sarah L’Estrange (The Book Show), alongside acclaimed Australian authors Kate Grenville and Andy Griffiths, for a lively, all-Australian book club at the ABC’s Southbank TV studios for this live-stream event.
The authors will champion the books they think define us – across time and across genres – but we want your help remembering the many titles that deserve to make the ultimate all-Australian reading list.
In fiction, will you stand by My Brilliant Career or the ultimate coming of age book Looking for Alibrandi? Should For the Term of His Natural Life take its rightful place, or do more contemporary voices like Eggshell Skull deserve the spotlight? Is Australia’s favourite history book still The Fatal Shore?
What about picture books? Does Who Sank the Boat? make your list? Does Robyn Davidson’s memoir Tracks still hold a place in your heart or has it been usurped by newer titles?
From classic and contemporary fiction to iconic cookbooks and children’s stories, sweeping histories to sharp political nonfiction, there are no limits. If it’s Australian and it matters to you, we want to hear about it.
Come ready to argue, celebrate and leave with your own Top 10 - ready for ABC Radio National’s upcoming Top 100 Australian Books vote ahead of the live broadcast countdown on 17 and 18 October.
Presented in partnership with ABC Radio National
Event and Ticketing Details
Dates & Times
Thursday 25 June
1.00 - 2.00pm
Location
wheelercentre.com
Featuring
Sarah L’Estrange
Sarah L'Estrange is a producer and broadcaster at ABC Radio National and has been steeped in books and writing for almost 20 years. As producer of The Book Show she has interviewed many Australian and international ...
Kate Grenville
Kate Grenville is one of Australia’s most celebrated writers. Her international bestseller The Secret River was awarded local and overseas prizes, has been adapted for the stage and as an acclaimed television ...
Andy Griffiths
Andy has written 43 books to date and sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. His books include the internationally bestselling Treehouse series (illustrated by Terry Denton), along with the Just! series, the BUM ...