Over 12 months (1 April 2021 - 31 March 2022) more than 30 million library book loans across Australia were reviewed to find... Australia's Most Popular Books!
This data has shown that Australian authors have been the most popular amongst library users- with more than half of these loans having been penned by Australian authors!
"It is wonderful to see that Australian authors have once again proved so popular with borrowers. This is a testament to the quality of our writers and creators and to the Australian publishing industry’s commitment to fostering local talent."
- Cathie Warburton, CEO of ALIA (Australian Library and Information Association)
Wow! Since there is such support and interest for local Australian authors, this provides an excellent opportunity to urge any local authors to get in contact with us about the ways you can get involved with your community through your writing!
Whether it be an author talk, book launch, participating in a Storytime reading, or workshops to connect and learn with other writers – we would be thrilled to hear from you. There is a lot of information, contact details, and frequently asked questions all covered on the Local Authors page.
Want to know more? Explore more insights and data like most borrowed eBooks, Biographies, Fiction across different age groups and more.
Here is the Top Ten Australian Authors List:
#1 The Survivors by Jane Harper
Also available in: Large Print, Audiobook (CD), Audiobook MP3, eAudio (Borrow Box), eBook (Borrow Box)
#2 All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent Dalton
Also available as: eAudio (Borrow Box), eBook (Libby), Audiobook (MP3)
#3 Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
Also available in: Large Print, eBook (Borrow Box), eAudio (Borrow Box), Audiobook (MP3), Audiobook (CD)
#4 Honeybee by Craig Silvey
Also available as an Audiobook (MP3), eBook (Borrow Box)
#5 The Godmothers by Monica McInerny
Also available as an eBook (Libby), eAudio (Borrow Box), Audiobook (CD), Audiobook (MP3)
#6 Before the Storm by Di Morrissey
Also available in Large Print, Audiobook (MP3), eAudio Borrow Box
#7 Planet Weird! by Anh Do
Also available Dyslexia friendly font
#8 The Lost Man by Jane Harper
Also available in Large Print, Audiobook (CD)
#9 Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
Also available in Large Print, eAudio (Borrow Box), Audiobook (MP3), Audiobook (CD), and as a Book Club Kit if you would like to read it with your group.
#10 Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton
Also available in Large Print, eBook (Libby), eAudio (Borrow Box), Audiobook (CD), Audiobook (MP3)
