Discover 15 Australian books for beginner readers, from illustrated children’s stories and teen adventures to accessible adult fiction and non-fiction. Find the right genre, explore different reading styles and use the three-book rule to build a lasting reading habit.

Discover the best Halloween books by Australian authors in 2026, from Gothic mysteries and supernatural horror to ghost stories, crime thrillers, dark fantasy and chilling reads for adults and teens.

​Walk into almost any bookshop in New Zealand, and you’ll spot some familiar Australian names on the shelf. There are Jane Harper’s thrillers, Liane Moriarty’s family dramas, and Andy Griffith’s Treehouse novels tucked in amongst the colourful kids’ books. While these are often undeniably Australian stories, they’ve also found a loyal audience across the Tasman,…

Australian children’s books have delighted, inspired, and taught young readers for generations. With mischievous koalas, magical possums, and adventurous kids exploring the bush, these stories are loved by families in Australia and beyond. ​These Australian children’s books stand out because of their local flavour. Native animals, wide landscapes, coastal adventures, and Australian humour make them…

Rachel Amphlett is a USA Today best selling crime writer with over 50 books including series, short stories and standalone novels.  Detective Kay Hunter books in order There are 15 books in the Detective Kay Hunter series, and while the later books in the series could be read as standalone novels, it is highly recommended…