Nikesh Shukla

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Bradford Literature Festival – July 2017

Posted by Isabel Costello ⋅ July 2, 2017 ⋅ 5 Comments

This is a daunting task. I was only at the Bradford Literature Festival for a day and a half and attended just two sessions in addition to the panel I was on, but I can only hope to share a few fleeting personal impressions of this vibrant and ambitious 10 day event. It’s making a … Continue reading →

Guest Post – True Diversity in Fiction – a Provocation from Nikesh Shukla

Posted by Isabel Costello ⋅ June 18, 2015 ⋅ 46 Comments

Many posts have sparked lively debate on the Literary Sofa, but today is the first time I have knowingly provided a platform for a ‘provocation’ ! Although it’s not our topic, Nikesh Shukla’s second novel Meatspace is out in paperback today: it too is provocative, thoughtful and very funny; an entertaining but uncomfortable read for … Continue reading →