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Apr 17
I'm beyond thrilled to be one of 5 on the shortlist for this year's Plutarch award for best biography of the year!
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Jun 11
The folks at Lit Hub were kind enough to publish an extract from LIKE A CAT LOVES A BIRD: THE NINE LIVES OF MURIEL SPARK, all about Spark's idea of the 'intellectual monster' (a woman who, horror of horrors, isn't all that fussed about men and marriage)
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I spoke with beloved, bestselling humorist @DavidSedaris about THE LAND AND ITS PEOPLE for @TorontoStar. @littlebrown
He was delightfully, entirely himself: thestar.com/entertainment/bo…
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May 20
Just stopping long enough to read a few lovely reviews before I head to St Andrews tonight for the last launch of this run. I'll be in Toppings at 7pm if anyone would like a last minute ticket to hear all about The Jewel Keepers.
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May 20
Hello, some book news!
On 15th July, I’ll be at Waterstones Liverpool, talking all about LIKE A CAT LOVES A BIRD: THE NINE LIVES OF MURIEL SPARK with the one and only @jessf_white - come along if you’re nearby!
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ALT Picture of Muriel Spark in a graveyard, accompanied by the text: Sometimes, I like to go to Waterstones Liverpool to plug my book
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Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs. Dalloway' was published on this day in 1925. The novel, which unfolds on a single summer’s day around two separate narratives, explores consciousness and life after the Great War.
Explore NYPL's extensive Virginia Woolf holdings: on.nypl.org/43eOXc9
ALT A cream-colored book jacket with black and yellow modernist illustration of a bouquet of flowers, with cream text reading "Mrs. Dalloway / Virginia Woolf." William Beekman Collection of Virginia Woolf and Her Circle, Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature. #NYPLDigitalCollections ID: 58480230.
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Glasgow University alumnus Graham Watson’s debut book places him among just two UK writers shortlisted for the 2026 Plutarch Award for Best Biography.
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This episode of A Curious Appetite wasn’t sponsored by Greggs… but it starts with a sausage roll.
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With Richard Crampton-Platt 🍽️
Chicken rolls, carbonara wars, takeaway culture.
It starts lighthearted, then takes a few unexpected turns.
🎧 Out now
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Apr 23
Had a lovely chat about LIKE A CAT LOVES A BIRD: THE NINE LIVES OF MURIEL SPARK on BBC Radio Scotland’s Arts Mix. Listen here! 🐈⬛
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002vb…
ALT Me, behind a microphone in the BBC Radio Scotland studio. I’m holding a copy of my book, Like a Cat Loves a Bird: The Nine Lives of Muriel Spark
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Apr 23
Fascinating talk last night by @GrahamWatson73 organised by @EGaskellsHouse and @BronteParsonage ❤️❤️❤️.
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Apr 16
Congratulations to @GrahamWatson73 and THE INVENTION OF CHARLOTTE BRONTË for being shortlisted for the @biographersintl Plutarch Award!
Such a great accomplishment. Check out the other incredible books shortlisted here: biographersinternational.org…
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Apr 16
For any history lovers, I'm going to be appearing at the British Library this coming Sunday at 3pm with @HistFestUK .
Join me, Dr Tara Puri, and public historian Greg Jenner, as we explore the Brontë sisters. Other events going on all day.
tickets.bl.uk/4750/4752
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Meanwhile, as if there hadn't been enough good news for one day, Benbecula also finds itself on the longlist for @The_CWA Historical Dagger award 🗡
Mind officially blown!
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Apr 10
I'll be talking about my book The Invention of Charlotte Brontë in partnership with the Brontë Parsonage Museum and the Elizabeth Gaskell House on April 22nd at 7:00pm UK time. Do join me online!
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Apr 10
Tickets are available from both the Brontë Parsonage and the Elizabeth Gaskell House:
bronte.org.uk/events/inventi…
or
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Mar 27
I'll be talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' at Halliwell Local History Society, Bolton, on Tues 28th April, 7.30pm, St Peter's Parish Centre, 347 Church Road. All welcome, £2.50.
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Apr 9
What a way to end publication day! For the Guardian, I’ve written a piece on navigating the weird and wonderful word of Muriel Spark.
Read it, and do give my book a read, too.
LIKE A CAT LOVES A BIRD: THE NINE LIVES OF MURIEL SPARK is out right now! 🐈⬛
theguardian.com/books/2026/a…
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Apr 4
If anyone’s even on here any more, I’m popping back to say that my book, Like a Cat Loves a Bird: The Nine Lives of Muriel Spark, is The Times’ Book of the Week!
Book’s out on 9th April. Go on, treat yourself 🐈⬛
ALT A photo of me, holding up a copy of The Times which features a review of my book, accompanied by the headline: ‘A genius with claws - the picaresque life of Muriel Spark’
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#OnThisDay in 1855, Charlotte Brontë, English author, oldest of the three Brontë sisters, known for her novel Jane Eyre, dies.🪶 Discover her legacy👉: buff.ly/Yn0L7vc @GrahamWatson73 #OTD #CharlotteBronte #BronteSisters
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Graham Watson retweeted
Mar 25
On this day 1857 The Life of Charlotte Brontë was published.
@EGaskellsHouse @BronteParsonage @GrahamWatson73
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