DrJuliannePigott
@drjuliannepigott.bsky.social
Erstwhile medievalist, voracious reader, political junkie, collector of life moments & culture enthusiast.
Extraordinary author. 2nd of 3 from him on my list this week.
October 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Extraordinary author. 2nd of 3 from him on my list this week.
Ralph Fiennes on stage @theatreroyalbath.bsky.social, incredible performances from all.
October 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Ralph Fiennes on stage @theatreroyalbath.bsky.social, incredible performances from all.
Beckett today. Challenging but interesting.
October 4, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Beckett today. Challenging but interesting.
Joyful London day and night.
September 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Joyful London day and night.
All candidates should have to get a passing grade on a theory test before they get a learner's permit for the campaign!
September 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
All candidates should have to get a passing grade on a theory test before they get a learner's permit for the campaign!
My favourite so far on the @thebookerprizes.com long list, alongside One Boat. I'm at 9 of 13, but the new Kiran Desai is not out until after the shortlist date... so I think I'll be finished at 10 of 13, unless of course the 3 I've skipped end up shortlisted! 😄
September 15, 2025 at 7:39 PM
My favourite so far on the @thebookerprizes.com long list, alongside One Boat. I'm at 9 of 13, but the new Kiran Desai is not out until after the shortlist date... so I think I'll be finished at 10 of 13, unless of course the 3 I've skipped end up shortlisted! 😄
This part of the world really does theatres very well! 'Tis the season for it, for me. Strong start to the run of 5 plays booked over the next 2 months.
September 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
This part of the world really does theatres very well! 'Tis the season for it, for me. Strong start to the run of 5 plays booked over the next 2 months.
Sublime as ever. Very few writers turn a phrase quite so memorably.
September 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Sublime as ever. Very few writers turn a phrase quite so memorably.
@bertsbooks.bsky.social's Book Club choice this month has left me in two minds. A page turner but I'm not sure I like what it has to say. Really looking forward to the discussion tomorrow night.
September 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
@bertsbooks.bsky.social's Book Club choice this month has left me in two minds. A page turner but I'm not sure I like what it has to say. Really looking forward to the discussion tomorrow night.
Starting #Booker 7 of longlist 13 now & I was determined to finish before the shortlist on 23rd, but just clocked Sonia & Sunny not out until 25th. 🤔 Need someone corrected to get me a proof copy @bertsbooks.bsky.social! Audition, finished tonight, is a cracking read.
September 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Starting #Booker 7 of longlist 13 now & I was determined to finish before the shortlist on 23rd, but just clocked Sonia & Sunny not out until 25th. 🤔 Need someone corrected to get me a proof copy @bertsbooks.bsky.social! Audition, finished tonight, is a cracking read.
Working my way through the longlist, courtesy of @bertsbooks.bsky.social but favourite so far, by a country mile, is Universality. Will make you think but also make you laugh out loud over & over again. Everyone working in research funding has met/been John!
August 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Working my way through the longlist, courtesy of @bertsbooks.bsky.social but favourite so far, by a country mile, is Universality. Will make you think but also make you laugh out loud over & over again. Everyone working in research funding has met/been John!
A week on home shores has been illuminating. Much still to miss, not least my new niece, but plus ça change is lingering impression. €16 to take a walk through the trees by Parnell's Avondale, left me asking if this is how home rule should be.
August 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A week on home shores has been illuminating. Much still to miss, not least my new niece, but plus ça change is lingering impression. €16 to take a walk through the trees by Parnell's Avondale, left me asking if this is how home rule should be.
Book of the year so far for me. Have staked my credibility on assuring @bertsbooks.bsky.social tonight that @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social's #TheBenefactors will be on multiple literary long lists this year. So many authentic voices & views captured; astonishing.
July 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Book of the year so far for me. Have staked my credibility on assuring @bertsbooks.bsky.social tonight that @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social's #TheBenefactors will be on multiple literary long lists this year. So many authentic voices & views captured; astonishing.
I needed a @bertsbooks.bsky.social stack to keep me company on the sun lounger for the weekend! Next up Open, Heaven
June 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM
I needed a @bertsbooks.bsky.social stack to keep me company on the sun lounger for the weekend! Next up Open, Heaven
Highlight of my gardening calendar is upon me. Three blooms on my passiflora arch overnight. With dozens of buds, this may be a glorious showing. #Complex #Passiflora #InLivingMemory
June 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Highlight of my gardening calendar is upon me. Three blooms on my passiflora arch overnight. With dozens of buds, this may be a glorious showing. #Complex #Passiflora #InLivingMemory
Another fabulous @bertsbooks.bsky.social event with v. gracious authors Emma Stonex & @fionacumminsauthor.bsky.social, whose thoughtfulness & insights about what fiction means to people can't go unremarked.
June 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Another fabulous @bertsbooks.bsky.social event with v. gracious authors Emma Stonex & @fionacumminsauthor.bsky.social, whose thoughtfulness & insights about what fiction means to people can't go unremarked.
Homework for @bertsbooks.bsky.social author event tomorrow evening. Lovely to have evenings warm enough to read outside. #Spredges
June 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Homework for @bertsbooks.bsky.social author event tomorrow evening. Lovely to have evenings warm enough to read outside. #Spredges
June 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
June 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Just finished this for best Book Club! Exquisite.
June 7, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Just finished this for best Book Club! Exquisite.
I have just braved repotting my giant monstera to a 70cm pot. 🤞for survival! Mammoth task.
May 31, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I have just braved repotting my giant monstera to a 70cm pot. 🤞for survival! Mammoth task.
Rhododendron already fading, since this was taken at the start of the week but still a blooming week.
May 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Rhododendron already fading, since this was taken at the start of the week but still a blooming week.
Final summer planting in or ready for the morning, after a productive work day. Almost perfect Friday involves new selection from tbr pile & a new gin.
May 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Final summer planting in or ready for the morning, after a productive work day. Almost perfect Friday involves new selection from tbr pile & a new gin.
Horror seems an odd choice in the sunshine but fabulous read, as ever. @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social always deliver
May 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Horror seems an odd choice in the sunshine but fabulous read, as ever. @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social always deliver
Planting paused, gin poured and book open, in the evening sun trap of my garden. Hard to beat.
May 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Planting paused, gin poured and book open, in the evening sun trap of my garden. Hard to beat.