As one of the most contested biographies in history, Elizabeth Gaskell's 1857 biography of Charlotte Brontë remains divisive and is considered biased and unreliable. A new look at the evidence suggests otherwise... https://t.co/yyR3gTIKQ7

We are thrilled that THE INVENTION OF CHARLOTTE BRONTË by @GrahamWatson73 has been named one of @washingtonpost's notable works of non-fiction from 2025! https://t.co/WAdpX4lJOT

Could not happen to a nicer man. @GrahamWatson73 deserves every plaudit for his book on Charlotte...

Looking for another gift for your loved ones this holiday season? @WSJBooks has named AGENT ZO by @claremulley and THE INVENTION OF CHARLOTTE BRONTË by @GrahamWatson73 as their Holiday Gift recs! https://t.co/6jv2yPW4Qt

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Thrilled and honoured that The Washington Post has selected The Invention of Charlotte Brontë as one of its Books of The Year!

The obituary on Elspeth King by our Custodian @GraySorcha will be in tomorrow’s @guardian paper if anyone would like to read a physical version…

'Powell’s ability to bring Emily to life and give us Emily’s voice, so authentic and visceral, makes this novel extraordinary.' (@histnovsoc) @karenlpowell1 comes to Houghton on Thur 27 Nov to talk about Fifteen Wild Decembers, a creative re-imagining of the life of Emily Brontë

Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow... @GrahamWatson73

I'm delighted my review of Ann Dinsdale and Sharon Wright's new book Let Me In: The Brontës in Bricks and Mortar has now been published in Brontë Studies! https://t.co/ff3oAjZ7Hf

Reserve a ticket here: https://t.co/XOfwu355E9

I'm so looking forward to joining historian and biographer Sharon Wright at Manchester's @ThePortico this Saturday, Nov 1st. We'll be talking about the radical talents of the Brontës and Elizabeth Gaskell. Join us!

The paperback of SHAKESPEARE'S BORROWED FEATHERS is now on Google Books. I love what @ManchesterUP have done with the cover! https://t.co/CzkFQAOQFE

Really looking forward to an evening with @karenlpowell1 - love this book (and her previous one!), and love listening to Karen talk about her writing. If you're anywhere near (or can travel to) Houghton-le-Spring on 27 Nov, come along to Houghton Library!

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@JaneDunnAuthor Hi Jane Thank you for supporting @BBCCiN again this year. Below is a link to your lot on Children in Read 2025 Can you share it across all your socials to your friends, fans, and followers? ♥️ https://t.co/k43BlMrjQe

Not only a best book of 2025, but also my longest and most in-depth author interview! Thanks so much to @GrahamWatson73 for coming on The History Shelf to talk about his book and all things Charlotte. :) @Pegasus_Books https://t.co/3sEeOEJAiU

This was my BEST reading experience of 2025. Graham Watson (@GrahamWatson73) pens a stunning new biography of Charlotte Brontë in her later years you won't soon forget. Read my review of The Invention of Charlotte Brontë (@pegasus_books) at @bookbrowse: https://t.co/Q89CJV69ed

On Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary, a new book reveals the turbulent world behind her novels. 👀 Discover The Worlds of Jane Austen and don’t miss our interview with Helena Kelly today! https://t.co/hOrjA3vIwH #JaneAusten #Austen250 #BookRelease @MsAshtonDennis

It's US publication day for The Worlds of Jane Austen! Ranging from Jane's racy granny all the way down to the most recent adaptations and Austen-adjacent shows like Bridgerton, it's been hailed as 'a gem', 'a treasure-trove', 'a true delight' and 'a treat for fans'.

Feeling very honoured the NYRB devotes 4 pages to my book The Invention of Charlotte Brontë!