Reading Order
5 series · 22 booksThe Power of One Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Power of One | 1989 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Tandia | 1992 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
The Potato Factory Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Potato Factory | 1995 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Tommo and Hawk | 1998 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | Solomon's Song | 1999 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
The Persimmon Tree Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Persimmon Tree | 2007 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Fishing for Stars | 2008 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Bryce Courtenay Other Novels
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Night Country (Short Story) | 1998 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Jessica | 1998 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | Smoky Joe's Cafe | 2001 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | Four Fires | 2001 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 5 | The Family Frying Pan | 2002 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 6 | Matthew Flinders' Cat | 2002 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 7 | Brother Fish | 2004 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 8 | Whitethorn | 2005 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 9 | Sylvia | 2006 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 10 | The Story Of Danny Dunn | 2009 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 11 | Fortune Cookie | 2010 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 12 | Jack of Diamonds | 2012 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Bryce Courtenay Non-Fiction
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April Fool's Day | 1993 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | A Recipe for Dreaming | 1998 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | The Silver Moon | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Bryce Courtenay (1933-2015) was an Australian author known for his epic historical novels. Born in South Africa, Courtenay moved to Australia in the 1950s and worked as an advertising executive before turning to writing in his late 40s. His debut novel, "The Power of One," became an international bestseller in 1989 and spawned several sequels. Other notable works include "The Country" (1998), "Jessica" (2006), and "The Persimmon Tree" (2009). Courtenay received numerous awards, including the Australian Literary Society Gold Medal for "The Power of One" and the Miles Franklin Award for "The Potato Factory" (2000). His novels have been translated into over 20 languages and have sold over 20 million copies worldwide. Courtenay's writing is characterized by its sweeping historical narratives, complex characters, and exploration of themes of love, loss, and redemption.