Aussie stars reveal: 'The best book I've read this year'

For many Aussies, a lot of 2020 and 2021 was spent in lockdown, searching for ways to cure the boredom — and books seemed to do the job.

As the new year rolls around, we ask some of Nine's stars what their favourite reads were this year.

Neale Whitaker, The Block judge

"So many, but Stanley Tucci's Taste: My Life Through Food has reignited my passion for food and the people who write about it. It's a beautiful memoir."

Darren Palmer, The Block judge

"Yikes. I don't think I've read a book this year."

Livinia Nixon, 9News Melbourne presenter

"The Midnight Library, The Toy Maker, Bel Canto, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo….aggh, I can't choose just one!"

Lauren Phillips, Channel 9 host

"It's embarrassing but I haven't had much time to read books. It's been more of a binge TV year for me. If I tried to read, I'd be asleep without finishing a page so I threw the towel in on books sadly. I'll get back into reading next year."

Allison Langdon, Today presenter

"Once Upon A River by Diane Setterfield."

Sarah Abo, 60 Minutes reporter

"Ooh.. close tie between Girl, Woman, Other and Pachinko. I could hardly put either of them down. I think maybe Pachinko wins. Perhaps reading more books can be my 2022 new year's resolution."

Tracy Vo, 9News Perth presenter

"The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku."

Shelly Horton, 9Honey presenter

"I don't read books anymore I have them read to me on Audible! Hands down the best book was Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Apparently, Reece Witherspoon has optioned it to turn it into a movie and I can't wait to watch it!"

Scotty Cam, The Block host

"Human Kind by Rutger Bergman."