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Kind to Crows
A funny, sad and heartfelt story of found family, watchful crows, and a dog who does what he wants.
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Maggie Pye is concerned that her ex might want her dead. She’s probably worrying over nothing. But, then again, he did just stab her in broad daylight.
Luckily for Maggie, she is saved by her neighbourhood crows. But that’s not the end of the story.
Because, for some reason, Maggie can’t make herself leave the house anymore. Stuck inside with only her mischievous beagle, Edgar, for company, her life begins to unravel.
That is, until she is invited to join a strange but well-meaning group of crow enthusiasts led by Jackie Doors. They make themselves at home, drinking tea, fattening Edgar up on biscuits, and talking over each other like it’s a competitive sport.
How did this odd little group come together? Will Maggie ever leave the house again? How many cups of tea is too many?
The Society for People who are Kind to Crows invite you to join their meetings, where all of these questions will be answered.
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Maggie Pye is concerned that her ex might want her dead. She’s probably worrying over nothing. But, then again, he did just stab her in broad daylight.
Luckily for Maggie, she is saved by her neighbourhood crows. But that’s not the end of the story.
Because, for some reason, Maggie can’t make herself leave the house anymore. Stuck inside with only her mischievous beagle, Edgar, for company, her life begins to unravel.
That is, until she is invited to join a strange but well-meaning group of crow enthusiasts led by Jackie Doors. They make themselves at home, drinking tea, fattening Edgar up on biscuits, and talking over each other like it’s a competitive sport.
How did this odd little group come together? Will Maggie ever leave the house again? How many cups of tea is too many?
The Society for People who are Kind to Crows invite you to join their meetings, where all of these questions will be answered.
325 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 30, 2024
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About the author
K. H. Walters
6 books6 followersK. H. Walters is a Yorkshire-born author, currently based in the North-East of England. She lives with her dog, Sam, who is definitely not a serial killer, and her Norwegian fiancé, Einar, who she picked up in the arctic. She writes British humour novels with heart, that will make you laugh and cry.
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November 30, 2024
Enjoyment level: 5 ⭐
Plot: 5 ⭐
Characters: 5 ⭐
I have been waiting for this with eager anticipation after reading Jo Who Died earlier in the year, then Julie's in a Coma (sign up for Kathy's newsletter if you want that one but it's totally worth it!) and it did not disappoint.
Kathy has a way of creating very funny, easy to read stories that have a deep well of emotion. I spent most of this laughing, in spite of an attempted murder and a life altering mental health condition. Then suddenly I was bawling.
This is found family at its best. Weird, quirky and yet somehow still relatable. I have decided I would love to know someone who has a beagle just for the stories, but I don't want a beagle. I do however want my own murder of crows.
This is a super quick read but honestly, it's beautiful, joyful and just simply spectacular.
Plot: 5 ⭐
Characters: 5 ⭐
I have been waiting for this with eager anticipation after reading Jo Who Died earlier in the year, then Julie's in a Coma (sign up for Kathy's newsletter if you want that one but it's totally worth it!) and it did not disappoint.
Kathy has a way of creating very funny, easy to read stories that have a deep well of emotion. I spent most of this laughing, in spite of an attempted murder and a life altering mental health condition. Then suddenly I was bawling.
This is found family at its best. Weird, quirky and yet somehow still relatable. I have decided I would love to know someone who has a beagle just for the stories, but I don't want a beagle. I do however want my own murder of crows.
This is a super quick read but honestly, it's beautiful, joyful and just simply spectacular.
December 3, 2024
The most brilliant book you'll read this year
I have one complaint about this author and that is that her books are so brilliant, heartwarming, funny and sad that you don't want to put them down. So you don't and you end up binge reading them then feel sad it's finished! If she could publish a book a month I'd be extremely grateful
This book, like her other one will stay with you for a very very long time I loved it.
I have one complaint about this author and that is that her books are so brilliant, heartwarming, funny and sad that you don't want to put them down. So you don't and you end up binge reading them then feel sad it's finished! If she could publish a book a month I'd be extremely grateful
This book, like her other one will stay with you for a very very long time I loved it.
November 30, 2024
I loved this book, and now want to join a society for crows myself!
Great characters as always, and it handles some difficult life events with heartfelt emotion, and with underlying humour.
Great characters as always, and it handles some difficult life events with heartfelt emotion, and with underlying humour.
August 13, 2025
I’m not someone who usually leaves reviews, but my goodness - what a gloriously lovely book. I couldn’t not!
The author tackles difficult topics with such warmth and humour, without ever losing the emotional weight of what’s happened or is happening. It’s a rare balance, and it’s done so beautifully here.
And the characters, they’re all fabulous… I’m genuinely going to miss them now I’ve finished. This is one of those books that will stay with me in the best possible way, I’m so glad I found it ❤️
The author tackles difficult topics with such warmth and humour, without ever losing the emotional weight of what’s happened or is happening. It’s a rare balance, and it’s done so beautifully here.
And the characters, they’re all fabulous… I’m genuinely going to miss them now I’ve finished. This is one of those books that will stay with me in the best possible way, I’m so glad I found it ❤️
February 2, 2025
Another gloriously original, but utterly immersive, storyline from this relatively new author. An array of diverse and endearing characters (each with their own history & particular quirks)delivers a heartfelt British (specifically Yorkshire) style of humour well (as in ‘Jo Who Died’), but with an added hint at Norwegian & Japanese insight this time. I found the book thoroughly entertaining and couldn’t put it down.
January 1, 2026
this book was a balm for my tired soul
This book was brilliant. A series of hard topics handled with grace and hope. I love how each character came to accept themself, messy bits included. I love the found family aspect and how they added to each character’s authenticity journey
This book was brilliant. A series of hard topics handled with grace and hope. I love how each character came to accept themself, messy bits included. I love the found family aspect and how they added to each character’s authenticity journey
September 4, 2025
4.5. Really good storyline. Very funny
September 24, 2025
kind to crows
This is a lovely book with great characters. I definitely recommend it. As I also love crows, I wish there was a club I could join.
This is a lovely book with great characters. I definitely recommend it. As I also love crows, I wish there was a club I could join.
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