It’s Lord of the Rings, as named by voters in a national poll. “The book’s enduring popularity was confirmed last night when The Lord of the Rings was named Australia’s “favourite read” on ABC TV, its third victory in TV polls. It won in Britain and Germany. Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice was voted Australia’s second favourite, with the Bible third. The best-placed Australian book was Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet, which made fifth spot.”