Tim Winton's Cloudstreet wins Top 100 Australian Books countdown

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Sun, 18 October 2026peak 3 reports on Sun, 18 October 2026Wed, 21 October 2026

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18 Oct, 03:36over 15 hours18 Oct, 18:30

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Sun, 18 October 2026
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- ABC News (Australia)03:36first to report
  Tim Winton's Cloudstreet wins Top 100 Australian Books countdown
  Cloudstreet has taken out the Top 100 Australian books countdown with The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton rounding out the top three.
- The Guardian World07:15
  ‘Many family stories’: Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet takes out ABC radio poll of top 100 Australian books
  Markus Zusak’s novel The Book Thief secures second place, while Trent Dalton’s Boy Swallows Universe rounds out podium dominated by men Cloudstreet, Tim Winton’s sprawling Australian family epic, has been voted Australia’s favourite book in a poll run by ABC Radio National. The broadcaster announced over the weekend the results of a nationwide poll to determine a list of readers’ top 100 Australian books. Continue reading...
- ABC News (Australia)18:30
  Tim Winton reveals the story behind the nation's favourite Australian book
  The West Australian author reveals the story behind his beloved 1991 novel, crowned as the nation's favourite Australian book.
Wed, 21 October 2026
1 report
- ABC News (Australia)18:30
  Test your knowledge of Aussie books, from Possum Magic to Mad Mabel
  The celebration of homegrown literature continues — test your knowledge of Australian books in our 50/50 quiz.