Kate Grenville Books in Order

Kate Grenville is a celebrated Australian author, renowned for her captivating works of fiction and insightful writing guides. Her portfolio comprises eight novels and four non-fiction books on the craft of writing. Notable among her works are The Secret River, The Idea of Perfection, The Lieutenant, and Lilian's Story, which have garnered international acclaim and secured her position as a leading literary voice. Grenville's novels have been honored with numerous awards in both Australia and the UK, while several have been adapted into major feature films. Her writing has transcended linguistic and cultural boundaries, with translations into European and Asian languages, cementing her status as a global literary icon.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Kate Grenville

  • #1
    Making Stories(1993)
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  • #2
    The Writing Book: A Workbook for Fiction Writers(1993)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Writing from Start to Finish: A Six-Step Guide(2001)
    Amazon
  • #4
    Searching for the Secret River(2006)
    Amazon
  • #5
    One Life: My Mother's Story(2015)
    Amazon
  • #6
    The Case Against Fragrance(2017)
    Amazon
  • #7
    Always Greener(2021)
    Amazon
  • #8
    Something Special, Something Rare(2015)
    Amazon
  • #1
    Lilian's Story(1984)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Joan Makes History(1988)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Dark Places / Albion's Story(1994)
    Amazon
  • #1
    Dreamhouse(1987)
    Amazon
  • #2
    The Idea of Perfection(1999)
    Amazon
  • #3
    A Room Made of Leaves(2020)
    Amazon
  • #4
    Restless Dolly Maunder(2023)
    Amazon
  • #5
    Bearded Ladies(1984)
    Amazon

About Kate Grenville

Kate Grenville is a celebrated Australian author, renowned for her captivating works of fiction and insightful writing guides. Her portfolio comprises eight novels and four non-fiction books on the craft of writing. Notable among her works are The Secret River, The Idea of Perfection, The Lieutenant, and Lilian's Story, which have garnered international acclaim and secured her position as a leading literary voice. Grenville's novels have been honored with numerous awards in both Australia and the UK, while several have been adapted into major feature films. Her writing has transcended linguistic and cultural boundaries, with translations into European and Asian languages, cementing her status as a global literary icon.

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