Welcome!

A photo of Amelia - a young white woman smiling at you, wearing a frilly dress and quirky earrings

I’m Australian author Amelia Mellor, best known for my historical fantasy novel The Grandest Bookshop in the World.

I was born in 1993 and I grew up in regional Victoria, writing stories all the way through school. I worked as a teacher out in the country for two years before becoming a full-time author. Now I live in Melbourne with lots of books and a big fish tank — a little like the Cole family! When I’m not writing, I like to work on craft projects, walk on the beach or in the bush, play indie puzzle games, and read dazzling new Aussie literature.

I love hearing from readers so if you enjoy my books, don’t be shy! I also have upcoming events where you can meet me, discover the joy of writing and get your books signed in person.

COMING SOON - OCEANFORGED 2: The Silent Island

Cover image of Oceanforged 2: The Silent Island shows an illustration of a child in her early teens rappelling down a cave shaft with a lamp. Her expression is wary.

Guided by a mysterious message, Cori, Tarn and Jem sail north to meet the secretive Loyalists, who will help them on their quest for the Oceanforged Armour.

Instead, the Loyalists warn of a looming disaster. Unless Cori can master all the powers of the Champions before it strikes, Aquinta will be doomed.

The Loyalists believe that a piece of armour may be hidden in Mutemount. But sea monsters once lurked in those waters, and no one who has travelled near the silent island in the last century has ever returned …

Preorder The Silent Island now — and dive in with Cori and her friends on the 31st of March, 2026.

MELBOURNE: School holiday activities for young adventurers await on my events page!

New to the Oceanforged Series? Looking for Book 3? Check out the series’ page!

The Grandest Bookshop in the World and sequels

Click the books below to learn more about the true Australian history that inspired my award-winning Grandest Bookshop Trilogy!

Already read them? Looking for the real-life Book Arcade, or E.W. Cole’s picture books? Try the Further Reading page!

An illustrated cover of The Grandest Bookshop in the World by Amelia Mellor, showing a 19th-century building with a rainbow on it. In its front windows are a curious girl and a worried boy, looking at a dashing gent in a top hat and a small bird..

The illustrated cover of The Bookseller's Apprentice by Amelia Mellor, showing two children in a busy Victorian-era market looking suspiciously at a dashing gent in a top hat.