Welcome to this week's edition of Top Ten Tuesday which is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week the topic is Books With Your Favorite Trope/Theme (Submitted by Raincheckandread.com and Sara Beth @ Life, Love, Writing). I was contemplating doing something around books with dual timelines, but in the end I have decided to go off theme this week. Instead, I am trying to make my holiday vibes stretch out as much as I can. A couple of weeks ago now we travelled all around Tasmania so my theme this week is books set in Tasmania!
The Last of the Apple Blossoms by Mary-Lou Stephens - I read this book last year and really liked it. This book is set in the Huon Valley and inspired us to visit during our trip. We had the best toasted sandwich in a cidery there!
The Exiles by Christina Baker-Kline - This book is something of an anomaly as it is the only one which wasn't written by an Australian author. (my review)
The Roving Party by Rohan Wilson - I saw Rohan Wilson on a panel at Melbourne Writers Festival more than 10 years ago. I have a signed copy of the book, but I still haven't read it.
A Trifle Dead by Livia Day - This is a foodie murder mystery set in Hobart. The review I did of this a few years ago is probably one of my favourite ever posts on the blog.
Wildflower Hill by Kimberly Freeman - I really enjoyed Kimberly Freeman's historical/dual timeline novels. I have mentioned her in a couple of posts recently which has inspired me to try and find the last books of hers that I haven't read yet.
The Living Sea of Waking Dreams by Richard Flanagan - In theory I am currently listening to this. In practice I keep on getting distracted by other audiobooks. I will get back to it.
The Potato Factory by Bryce Courtenay - We spent went to a few places which highlight the convict history of Tasmania. This book does the same.
Past the Shallows by Favel Parret - This is another book I have had on my TBR shelf for years!
Mawson and the Ice Men of the Heroic Age: Scott, Shackleton and Amundsent by Peter Fitzsimmons - This is a non fiction book. I don't read a lot of non fiction, but I do want to read something about Mawson as one we really enjoyed visiting the replica of Mawson's Hut. There is lots of Mawson/Antarctic related information in Hobart as it is often the starting point for boats travelling there.
The Survivors by Jane Harper - This is the only Harper book I haven't yet read. Better get on to that as I have heard there is a new book coming out soon.
I shared some photos of our trip here and here.
Hi Marg! This is so clever! I haven't read any of these, but a few I am bound to check out. The Survivors and The Exiles look good. Lovely diversity of books and all set in Tasmania. Love that.
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Elza Reads
Thanks! I was really just trying to keep my holiday vibes going as long as I could!
DeleteBTW did you see that I posted about Milk Tart last week.
Great choice. I doubt I have ever read a book about Tasmania so I can choose one from your list. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteMy TTT this week is about epistolary novels.
I love epistolary novels Marianne!
DeleteSo do I, obviously.
DeleteGreat list! You've just made me Google images of Tasmania, and now I want to travel there too. :)
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We still want to go back again! lol
DeleteWow!! That's really great!🌏
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo!
DeleteWhat a neat way to take this topic. I had no idea so many books are set in Tasmania. Thanks for sharing.
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There are plenty more I could have chosen from too I am sure!
DeleteI love this! I had no idea so many books are set in Tasmania...choosing a location for a post is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI might do some more when we have freebies Cindy!
DeleteGreat list! I need more ideas for books by Australian authors, so this is super helpful. Who's your favorite Aussie writer?
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I am not sure I can answer that Susan! Depends on genre etc.
DeleteHa ha. Okay, how about writers of historical fiction (similar to Tea Cooper, maybe?) and mysteries that aren't too graphic...
Deletei have had a copy of that Mawson book for some time but i haven't read it yet. well i tried but his writing is just so damn awful!!
ReplyDeleteI've never read him Sherry. He does, however, choose interesting subjects to write about!
DeleteTasmania is a fascinating place. I'd love to see it someday.
ReplyDeleteIt was such a good holiday!
DeleteI've not read any of these, but the cover for Wildflower Hill is really pretty! Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteIt is isn't it Poinsettia!
DeleteThere are some good ones in amongst them Stephanie Lynn.
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