Bestselling author and screenwriter Nikesh Shukla writes a monthly culture column, following his curiosity to get to know Bristol and its people better. From race and inequality to climate, community, arts, and culture, he explores what being a Bristolian really means through a warm, funny, and sometimes spicy lens.
- We are the champions
In the wake of the World Cup, Nikesh reflects on the beauty of the game and what he’s learned from coaching his daughters’ football team - Being vulnerable is a strengthOn a cab ride home, Nikesh learns of a secret dessert club for taxi drivers, a space where men can bond, support each other, laugh, and eat ice cream
- How to celebrate in times of horrorA chat with a mentee over biryani becomes a crash course in how to be real on the page
- What now, Bristol?As spring finally appears, bringing a sense of hope and renewal, what are the narratives that can unite and motivate those of us pushing for a better world?
- Bristol Patriots ‘unity march’ is a sham. We need to come out to oppose itThe far-right group’s latest demo claims to be about ‘religious unity’ but excludes Muslims. Bristol won’t fall for that
About the Author
Nikesh Shukla is a novelist and screenwriter, currently working on a Spider-Man India comic book miniseries for Marvel as well as numerous television projects. Most recently, he released his first children’s book, called The Council Of Good Friends.He is the author of Coconut Unlimited (shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award), Meatspace and the critically acclaimed The One Who Wrote Destiny.
Nikesh is the editor of the bestselling essay collection,The Good Immigrant, which won the reader’s choice at the Books Are My Bag Awards. He co-edited The Good Immigrant USA with Chimene Suleyman. He is the author of three YA novels, Run, Riot (shortlisted for a National Book Award), The Boxer (long-listed for the Carnegie Medal) and Stand Up.
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