Book To Love: Favourite Guests of ABC TV's First Tuesday Book Club Sha re Their Most Loved Books.

The first publication from FIRST TUESDAY BOOK CLUB, this book is a collection of specially commissioned writing from selected guests on a book they have loved and treasured. first tuesday book club has been blessed with entertaining, inspiring and provocative guests.

Now, a selection of wonderful authors and booklovers featured on the show comes together to reveal the books closest to their hearts.

Some love classics-Jane Eyre anyone? A Moveable Feast? Anna Karenina? Some champion neglected gems: Ask the Dust, New Grub Street and Excellent Women may soon top your must-read-next list. And some make choices that will surprise you-which author's books are beloved by both Augusten Burroughs and Christos Tsiolkas?

Who adores the cultish whimsy of Mervyn Peake's Gormenghast ?

Who puts up their hand for The Hobbit? One thing remains common to all the contributors: a deep and genuine love of books and reading.

That's what first tuesday book club is all about. So find yourself a comfortable spot, tune out your daily distractions, and enjoy!