Thank you – for ending my reading drought
Lauren writes…
Hi Michelle,
I was in the midst of a severe multi-year reading drought when I happened to pick up a copy of Dark Matter. I read it in less than two days – I couldn't put it down! I then read Thin Air within one day and it unlocked something in me – thanks to you and your amazing books I've now ready 7 books so far in the space of three months, more than I'd read in the last three years. You've introduced me to a whole new genre that I never even considered before, and while I'm exploring other novels and authors, Thin Air remains my top favourite. I just wanted to say thank you!
Lauren x
Dear Lauren, a multi-year reading drought sounds nasty; I do feel for you – and I’m delighted that Dark Matter ended it! It’s brilliant that you’re now back with books again, and that you’re exploring other authors – although of course I’m chuffed that your favourite remains Thin Air. All power to your reading – and thanks so much for getting in touch! With best wishes, Michelle
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Wimbledon Book Festival
Michelle will discuss her incredible career, from finding inspiration for Wolf Brother on Wimbledon Common to her latest novel Rainforest, which weaves Mayan culture with themes of obsession, gender and rebirth.
The Witching Hour with Bridget Collins, Michelle Paver and Laura Shepherd-Robinson – Waterstones Canterbury
Join Bridget Collins, Michelle Paver and Laura Sheperd-Robinson as they discuss their stories in a brand new collection of ghostly tales called The Witching Hour.
Yeovil Literary Festival
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Successfully published as an adult author, the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness (“Wolf Brother”) were her first books for younger readers, followed by her brilliant 5-part series set in the bronze age, Gods and Warriors. On the adult side, her first ghost story, Dark Matter, was a UK bestseller and won massive praise from reviewers and readers alike, as did her second ghost story, Thin Air.
Oxford Literary Festival 2026
The Oxford Literary Festival takes place in venues across central Oxford, such as Blackwell's bookshop, the Bodleian Library, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Weston Library, and Oxford colleges such as Christ Church and Worcester College. The festival includes international authors, journalists, intellectuals, historians, and poets.