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ⓘ About Emily Critchley
Emily Critchley is a successful published author. She started her literary career with the publication of her debut novel, Notes on My Family. She attended Birkbeck, University of London where she graduated with an MA in the subject of creative writing. She also studied at London Metropolitan University where she was awarded the 2014 Sandra Ashman prize for Creative Writing. Her books have often garnered quite a bit of attention, nominations for awards, features in publications, and positive reviews. Her debut Young Adult/crossover novel Notes on My Family received quite a bit of attention. It was shortlisted for the Bristol Teen Book Award, longlisted for the Brandford Boase Award, nominated for the Carnegie medal, and was even featured as a book of the week by The Sunday Times.
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The Undoing of Violet Claybourne
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2025
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Emily Critchley?
Emily Critchley is a successful published author. She started her literary career with the publication of her debut novel, Notes on My Family. She attended Birkbeck, University of London where she graduated with an MA in the subject of creative writing.
Which Emily Critchley series should I start with?
Emily Critchley's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Notes on my Family (2017).
How many books has Emily Critchley written?
Emily Critchley has 5 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2017 and 2025. They all sit in a single category — Standalone Novels — rather than in numbered series.
In what order should Emily Critchley's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 5 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Emily Critchley's books organised into series?
This guide splits Emily Critchley's 5 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (5 books).