Michelle Pilkington
@michellepilkington.bsky.social
Mum to three incredible young men plus one adorable Labrador.
Wife, daughter, sister, auntie, cousin, friend.
Previously a lawyer & recruiter. Currently a reader & writer.
MFA with Distinction in Creative Writing from @mcrwritingschl
@faberacademy alumni
Wife, daughter, sister, auntie, cousin, friend.
Previously a lawyer & recruiter. Currently a reader & writer.
MFA with Distinction in Creative Writing from @mcrwritingschl
@faberacademy alumni
Book 12 @maggieofarrellofficial #themarriageportrait A detailed & evocative re-telling of the life & death of 13-year-old Duchess of Ferrara, Lucrezia. Inspired by Robert Browning's poem, My Last Duchess, the novel opens with the Duchess suspecting her husband has poisoned her. A beautiful readCov.
March 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Book 12 @maggieofarrellofficial #themarriageportrait A detailed & evocative re-telling of the life & death of 13-year-old Duchess of Ferrara, Lucrezia. Inspired by Robert Browning's poem, My Last Duchess, the novel opens with the Duchess suspecting her husband has poisoned her. A beautiful readCov.
Book 11 #lizziedamilolablackburn #therewrite A gorgeous 2nd chance love story between aspiring author Temi and her ex Wale, who becomes a celebrity after appearing on the reality show The Villa. Tasked with writing Wale's memoir, the two begin to form a real connection, but will it lead to romance?
March 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Book 11 #lizziedamilolablackburn #therewrite A gorgeous 2nd chance love story between aspiring author Temi and her ex Wale, who becomes a celebrity after appearing on the reality show The Villa. Tasked with writing Wale's memoir, the two begin to form a real connection, but will it lead to romance?
Book 10 #ElifSafak #theislandofmissingtrees A forbidden romance between Turkish Cypriot Defne & Greek Cypriot Kostas during the civil war in Cyprus leads to a tale of displacement & trauma. Partly narrated by a fig tree, this is a story of discovering one's roots. Beautiful & heartbrThecovereaking.
February 26, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Book 10 #ElifSafak #theislandofmissingtrees A forbidden romance between Turkish Cypriot Defne & Greek Cypriot Kostas during the civil war in Cyprus leads to a tale of displacement & trauma. Partly narrated by a fig tree, this is a story of discovering one's roots. Beautiful & heartbrThecovereaking.
Book 9 @laurapauthor.bsky.social #thedayshelleywoodhousewokeup Shelley Woodhouse wakes up from a coma, convinced her husband tried to kill her, only to learn that the assault happened 7 years earlier. As Shelley regains her memories, a poignant story of domestic abuse and survival unfolds. #books
February 26, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Book 9 @laurapauthor.bsky.social #thedayshelleywoodhousewokeup Shelley Woodhouse wakes up from a coma, convinced her husband tried to kill her, only to learn that the assault happened 7 years earlier. As Shelley regains her memories, a poignant story of domestic abuse and survival unfolds. #books
Book 8 #asakoyuzuki #butter translated by #pollybarton Based on the real-life case of the Konkatsu Killer, journalist Rika is determined to crack the story of Manako Kajii, accused of poisoning 3 lovers. An exploration of misogyny, fatphobia & the transgressive pleasures of food. #bookrecommendation
February 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Book 8 #asakoyuzuki #butter translated by #pollybarton Based on the real-life case of the Konkatsu Killer, journalist Rika is determined to crack the story of Manako Kajii, accused of poisoning 3 lovers. An exploration of misogyny, fatphobia & the transgressive pleasures of food. #bookrecommendation
Book 7 @laurapauthor #thebeforelifeofelizavalentine I loved the concept of this book - four potential siblings watch over their future mother in the 'Beforelife', waiting to see which, if any of them, will be born. A gorgeous story of love, family and fate. I inhaled this.
February 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Book 7 @laurapauthor #thebeforelifeofelizavalentine I loved the concept of this book - four potential siblings watch over their future mother in the 'Beforelife', waiting to see which, if any of them, will be born. A gorgeous story of love, family and fate. I inhaled this.
Book 6 @cocomellors.bsky.social #cleopatraandfrankenstein When the artistic, British 20-something Cleo meets 40-something ad-exec Frank at an NYE's party in NYC, a passionate love affair leads them to marry on a wim. But the passion & fun soon fade away as demons resurface for them both. Adored
February 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Book 6 @cocomellors.bsky.social #cleopatraandfrankenstein When the artistic, British 20-something Cleo meets 40-something ad-exec Frank at an NYE's party in NYC, a passionate love affair leads them to marry on a wim. But the passion & fun soon fade away as demons resurface for them both. Adored
Book 5 #hattiecrisell #inwriting A bible for those interested in writing in all its forms. Extracts of advice from authors/poets/journalists/screenwriters from Hattie's podcast. It's fascinating, insightful, witty and inspiring. Loved it. Also - what a gorgeous book cover! #bookrecommendation
February 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Book 5 #hattiecrisell #inwriting A bible for those interested in writing in all its forms. Extracts of advice from authors/poets/journalists/screenwriters from Hattie's podcast. It's fascinating, insightful, witty and inspiring. Loved it. Also - what a gorgeous book cover! #bookrecommendation
Book 4 #caledonianroad #andrewohagan An incredible State of the Nation novel detailing the downfall of celebrity writer Campbell Flynn and the effects on those around him, from the aristocracy and oligarchs to street gangs and human traffickers. Superb. #BookRecommendations
February 9, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Book 4 #caledonianroad #andrewohagan An incredible State of the Nation novel detailing the downfall of celebrity writer Campbell Flynn and the effects on those around him, from the aristocracy and oligarchs to street gangs and human traffickers. Superb. #BookRecommendations
Book 3 @radiomukhers #hunted A bomb kills 65 people & a jihadist group claims responsibility. FBI agent Shreya Mistry investigates & things become much more complicated. Meanwhile, the parents of 2 of the group team up to find their children & stop further atrocities. A fast action packed thriller.
February 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Book 3 @radiomukhers #hunted A bomb kills 65 people & a jihadist group claims responsibility. FBI agent Shreya Mistry investigates & things become much more complicated. Meanwhile, the parents of 2 of the group team up to find their children & stop further atrocities. A fast action packed thriller.
Book 2 #georgesaunders #lincolninthebardo Following the death of his 11yo son, Willie, President Lincoln visits the crypt to hold & mourn his son. Told via historical sources & the conversations of the many spirits present, trapped in the bardo, Lincoln's grief is explored. #bookrecommendation
January 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Book 2 #georgesaunders #lincolninthebardo Following the death of his 11yo son, Willie, President Lincoln visits the crypt to hold & mourn his son. Told via historical sources & the conversations of the many spirits present, trapped in the bardo, Lincoln's grief is explored. #bookrecommendation
I read 56 books in 2024. It's time to start again! Book 1 #paulmurray #skippydies 14 yo Skippy dies during a doughnut-eating race with his BF, Ruprecht. The book then goes back in time to explore the events leading up to his death & forward to explore its effect on those around him. Genius
January 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I read 56 books in 2024. It's time to start again! Book 1 #paulmurray #skippydies 14 yo Skippy dies during a doughnut-eating race with his BF, Ruprecht. The book then goes back in time to explore the events leading up to his death & forward to explore its effect on those around him. Genius
Book 56 #samanthaharvey #orbital A beautiful, magical novel about six astronauts orbiting Earth on the International Space Station. With breathtaking prose, this stunning novel explores the lives of each of the six astronauts whilst offering a birdseye view of our planet. Adored
December 19, 2024 at 9:07 AM
Book 56 #samanthaharvey #orbital A beautiful, magical novel about six astronauts orbiting Earth on the International Space Station. With breathtaking prose, this stunning novel explores the lives of each of the six astronauts whilst offering a birdseye view of our planet. Adored
Book 55 #emilylphillips #trying A hugely funny yet heartbreaking story of Olivia & Felix's attempts to get pregnant. As their lives become a military operation to conceive, distraction (a handsome boss) tempts Olivia away. Will they ever get pregnant & will their marriage survive?#bookrecommendation
December 2, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Book 55 #emilylphillips #trying A hugely funny yet heartbreaking story of Olivia & Felix's attempts to get pregnant. As their lives become a military operation to conceive, distraction (a handsome boss) tempts Olivia away. Will they ever get pregnant & will their marriage survive?#bookrecommendation
Book 54 #clairelombardo #sameasiteverwas 57yo Julia's son is about to get married; her daughter to leave for college. Bumping into an old friend prompts memories of an affair she had 20 years ago that almost ended her marriage. A 🌟 story about the often fraught dynamics between mother & child.
November 25, 2024 at 7:47 AM
Book 54 #clairelombardo #sameasiteverwas 57yo Julia's son is about to get married; her daughter to leave for college. Bumping into an old friend prompts memories of an affair she had 20 years ago that almost ended her marriage. A 🌟 story about the often fraught dynamics between mother & child.
Book 53 @katekemp.bsky.social #thegrapevine Fans of
@joannacannon #goatsandsheep will adore this novel set in 1979, Australia. As 12yo Tammy sets out to investigate neighbour Antonio's death, secrets bubble to the surface, exposing more mysteries to solve. Out March '25. Pre-order now!
@joannacannon #goatsandsheep will adore this novel set in 1979, Australia. As 12yo Tammy sets out to investigate neighbour Antonio's death, secrets bubble to the surface, exposing more mysteries to solve. Out March '25. Pre-order now!
November 17, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Book 53 @katekemp.bsky.social #thegrapevine Fans of
@joannacannon #goatsandsheep will adore this novel set in 1979, Australia. As 12yo Tammy sets out to investigate neighbour Antonio's death, secrets bubble to the surface, exposing more mysteries to solve. Out March '25. Pre-order now!
@joannacannon #goatsandsheep will adore this novel set in 1979, Australia. As 12yo Tammy sets out to investigate neighbour Antonio's death, secrets bubble to the surface, exposing more mysteries to solve. Out March '25. Pre-order now!