ABC Radio National has introduced a new annual vote inviting listeners to identify their favourite books. The 2025 theme will identify our “Top 100 Books of the 21st Century” (to date). If you struggle to find a book to read then this list might prove a useful tool and it certainly provides a wonderful boost to celebrate books and reading.
The poll commenced on the 1st September and closes on the 2nd October so there is still plenty of time to have your say and add your ‘best reads’ to the list. Books need to be published in English this century and can be local or international, fiction or nonfiction. A voting list is provided and you can search for titles in several ways. If your favs aren’t there, then you can add them in. Choose between 1 and 10 books – that’s the hardest bit – and have a go. You might even win a prize!
You can stay tuned for the Top 100 Books countdown on Radio National over two days – the 18th and 19th October. Participants must be 18 or over, but do consider some of those absolutely magic children’s books that readers of this blog are sure to have. If they have a place in your heart, your family or your classroom then it is a chance to add some breadth to the list and celebrate some exceptional reads for younger audiences.
Tune in to the initial launch on The Book Show and find out more and cast your votes on the Radio National website. You might like to hear the top pick from some ABC presenters – but don’t let their choices influence you!
Cast a vote or ten and be counted! Make sure you check the final results – they might help solve some of the Christmas stocking dilemmas.
Jennie Bales
CBCA Committee Member & Social Media Coordinator
Retired teacher librarian, academic and avid reader
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