Cloudstreet Voted Greatest Australian Book In Radio Poll

Tim Winton's celebrated novel Cloudstreet has been voted the top Australian book in a national radio poll.

Tim Winton's novel Cloudstreet has claimed the top spot in a listener poll to find Australia's favorite book. Markus Zusak took second place with The Book Thief, followed by Trent Dalton in third. The nationwide survey celebrated homegrown literature across the country.

• The runner-upMarkus Zusak's novel The Book Thief secured second place in the public countdown.
• Third positionTrent Dalton's novel Boy Swallows Universe rounded out the top three entries.
• The organizerRadio National ran the extensive poll to determine the nation's favorite literary works.