What better way to embrace a new lease on life this spring than with a fresh stack of Aussie reads? Whether you are planning on reading outside as spring takes over the landscape or indoor with some allergy relief medication and some refreshments, these books scream spring.
Here are some books to add to your spring reading list:
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The Life to Come by Michelle de Kretser
This novel is the winner of the Miles Franklin Literary Award, shortlisted for the Stella Prize and longlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award. Set in Australia, France and Sri Lanka this novel is all about the stories we tell and don’t tell and includes a rich cast of characters.
Read The Life to Come by Michelle de Kretser.
A Fool’s Errand by D.E. King
For those who love fantasy and epic adventures, dive into a world where assassins lurk, a secret society of jesters holds secrets and an amulet with a secret sealed behind a crumbling magic barrier. Follow Lani as she stumbles onto secrets and searches for answers across Dharatan.
Read A Fool’s Errand by D.E. King.
Brumby’s Run by Jennifer Scoullar
How do you choose between a long-lost sister and the man who’s stolen your heart? This novel is set among the beauty of the high country and filled with romance, family secrets, and envy. Step into rural Australia with this spring read.
Read Brumby’s Run by Jennifer Scoullar.
The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough
Set against the backdrop of a family saga with dreams, struggles, dark passions, and forbidden love, this novel is set in the Australian Outback. Embrace the coming warmth of spring with this mystery.
Read The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough.
All the Murmuring Bones by Angela Slatter
This gothic fairytale is perfect for those who are clinging onto the cooler months and holding out for the spooky season. Miren O’Malley’s family has prospered due to their deal with the mer, but the family has been unable to keep their side of the deal. This novel blends secrets, magic, witches and the sea for a captivating read.
Read All the Murmuring Bones by Angela Slatter.
An Accident of Stars by Foz Meadows
Saffron Coulter stumbles through a hole in reality and her fate becomes entwined with three women, Zech, Viya, and Gwen. This coming-of-age fantasy that combines sword and sorcery fantasy themes with LGBTQ+.
Read An Accident of Stars by Foz Meadows.
The Other Side of the Sky by Amie Kaufman
This magical tale of fate, choice and a deadly love is perfect spring reading material. The sky holds a gleaming city, Prince North’s home. Nimh is a goddess of her people on the Surface and is responsible for giving answers and hope. These two characters’ lives are entwined, even though their hearts can never be.
Read The Other Side of the Sky by Amie Kaufman.
Read More Spring Books by Australian Authors
Spring is the season of fresh starts, longer days, fresh air, and lighter moods, the perfect time to open the pages of something new. Just as the flowers bloom, your reading list can too, with stories that lift, inspire, and transport you with quirky characters and enthralling plots.
And what better place to start than with the vibrant voices of Aussie authors? These authors provide something for every reader from the Outback to lands far beyond our own.
After more cosy books? You can check out our other seasonal book blogs for more 2025 Autumn Books or 2025 Winter Books.