Reading is a fantastic way to relax and enter a whole new, magical world.
There's many fantastic Australian authors. Whether it's Melina Marchetta's coming of age tale Looking for Alibrandi...
Or Markus Zusack's brilliant international best-seller The Book Thief.
Perhaps an old book from childhood still holds a special place in your heart.
So whether you're reminiscing or have just discovered an exciting new book, let us know in the comments below: What's your favourite book from an Australian author and why?