Books Alive

What is Books Alive?

Books Alive is an Australian Government initiative that aims to encourage all Australians to experience the joys of reading. Every year, Books Alive runs a nationwide campaign to ignite the country's passion for books and make it easier to choose a really great 'read'.

50 BOOKS SO GOOD...EVERYONE WILL WANT TO READ THEM

The 2006 Books Alive Great Read Guide is your personal guide to 50 remarkable books, compiled by an independent panel of book industry experts from all over Australia. This year's guide has something for everyone so whatever your interests, you can be assured of a failsafe and rewarding experience when choosing that great new book. Plus, since it's never too soon to discover a love of reading, this year they're also introducing a kid's version - the 2006 Books Alive Great Read Guide Children's Edition.

Look out for your free copy of The 2006 Books Alive Great Read Guide at participating booksellers during August.