Can you recommend a best selling 2012 Australian novel for me to read?

Sure. 'The Thorn Birds' by Colleen McCullough is a very well - known best - selling Australian novel. It tells a complex and passionate love story set against the Australian outback.

Jane Harper is a great one. Her books, like 'The Dry', have been extremely successful. The stories she weaves are full of suspense and her descriptions of the Australian landscape add an extra layer of authenticity to the crime tales.

How about 'Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe'? This novel is really special. It tells the story of two women, Evelyn Couch and Ninny Threadgoode. Evelyn is a middle - aged woman going through a bit of a life crisis, and Ninny is an elderly woman in a nursing home. Through Ninny's stories about the people in Whistle Stop, we are introduced to a world full of love, friendship, and the simple yet complex lives of small - town folks. It's a book that can make you laugh and cry.

Another one could be 'Quicksand' by Steve Toltz. This novel is known for its complex characters and darkly humorous take on family, fate, and the Australian landscape.

Often, they have a strong connection to the Australian landscape. For example, many novels use the unique Australian outback or coastal areas as a backdrop. This gives the stories a distinct Australian flavor.

Sure. 'The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith' is a great one. It's about an Aboriginal man's struggle in a racist society during the early 20th century in Australia. It's a very powerful and thought - provoking book.

Peter Temple's works are also among the best - selling Australian crime fiction. His books often feature tough, morally ambiguous characters and gritty, realistic settings in Australia. For example, his 'Truth' is highly regarded for its in - depth exploration of the seedy underbelly of Melbourne.

Another one is 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' by Joan Lindsay. This novel is known for its mysterious and dream - like atmosphere. It tells the story of a group of schoolgirls who disappear during a picnic at Hanging Rock, leaving readers with many unanswered questions.

Sure. 'The Thorn Birds' by Colleen McCullough is a great one. It tells a complex and passionate love story set against the backdrop of the Australian outback. Another is 'Cloudstreet' by Tim Winton. It weaves together the lives of two families in a Perth suburb in a very engaging way.

Sure. 'The Thorn Birds' by Colleen McCullough is a great one. It tells a complex and passionate love story set against the backdrop of the Australian outback. Another is 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' by Joan Lindsay, which is a mysterious and atmospheric novel that has intrigued readers for decades.