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‘Why can’t more people write like this?’ – The Age
‘colourful, evocative and energetic’ – Sydney Morning Herald

Kim Kelly is author thirteen novels. Among them are the bestselling, The Blue Mile, and critically acclaimed, Wild Chicory. Her novella, The Rat Catcher, was longlisted for the ARA Historical Novel Prize, and her latest, Ladies' Rest and Writing Room, was awarded the Finlay Lloyd 20/40 Prize.

Also a well-known book editor, Kim has a Master of Creative Writing from Macquarie University, for which she earned the Fred Rush Convocation Prize for writing. She is currently undertaking a PhD in literature at Macquarie.
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How have you escaped my attention? I don't usually check out who 'likes' my reviews but I am ever so glad I did so this morning as I have just booked two of your books from the library to read. I think I am keeping abreast of OZ literature - especially women authors but I had not come across your work and I love historical fiction. Will keep my eyes open for the new one coming.

Kim Kelly Hi Jennifer. It's lovely to hear from you. I do hope you enjoy whichever of my stories you have borrowed, and I'd love to know your thoughts on them. …moreHi Jennifer. It's lovely to hear from you. I do hope you enjoy whichever of my stories you have borrowed, and I'd love to know your thoughts on them. Happy reading! Kim x(less)

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Aaaaaaah! kim! I’m so excited to see you have Lady Bird and the Fox published! I gobbled up everything else you have written in an uninterrupted binge and have been impatiently awaiting your next novel! What pi$$es me off is that I only stumbled across this new title because I saw you ‘Meh’ blog post here on Goodreads. Where’s the publicity? Your work is amazing, please keep finding inspiration for more.

Kim Kelly Hi Amie. You binged my books? How fabulous! Thank you so much for your lovely words. Lady Bird & The Fox is out April 18 - or April 11 if you're after…moreHi Amie. You binged my books? How fabulous! Thank you so much for your lovely words. Lady Bird & The Fox is out April 18 - or April 11 if you're after the ebook. Can't wait to hear what you think of her. All my stories are pieces of my heart but Lady Bird & The Fox is extra special. Cheers! And happy reading - Kim x(less)

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Average rating: 3.96 · 2,183 ratings · 534 reviews · 14 distinct works • Similar authors

	Her Last Words 4.02 avg rating — 326 ratings — published 2020 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Blue Mile 3.92 avg rating — 319 ratings — published 2014 — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Paper Daisies 3.67 avg rating — 240 ratings — published 2015 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Rat Catcher: A Love Story 3.94 avg rating — 212 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sunshine 4.12 avg rating — 190 ratings — published 2019 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wild Chicory 4.17 avg rating — 174 ratings — published 2015 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Truth & Addy Loest 3.75 avg rating — 130 ratings — published 2021 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Black Diamonds 3.98 avg rating — 118 ratings — published 2007 — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	This Red Earth 4.11 avg rating — 110 ratings — published 2013 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lady Bird & The Fox 4.18 avg rating — 104 ratings — published 2018 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Last week, mostly to somehow productively distract myself from the pain unleashed within my circle of Jewish friends and Lebanese friends by the terrorist attack in Bondi, I read Kate Grenville’s Unsettled: A Journey Through Time and Place (2025).

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“No such distinction as black or white but yes sir and nor sir, get on with the friggen job. Why did it have to take the insanity of war to make things so equal and reasonable at that?”
― Kim Kelly, Sunshine

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October 2020 Group Read - an ORANGE cover..

A Scone to Die For by H.Y. Hanna

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Sunshine by Kim Kelly

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Stone Country by Nicole Alexander

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Khaki Town by Judy Nunn

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