Brannavan Gnanalingam
@brannavan.bsky.social
Novelist and occasional reviewer
this mf trying to tell you that calling someone “bombastic” in the 90s ended up with “Bomber” and not “Shaggy”
Jarrod Baker@jarrodbaker.bsky.social · yesterdayinterestingly enough this claim on Wikipedia does not cite a reference. sounds legit tho
This is not one of the two far-right linked NZ First members reported on recently, but a third individual
The Press@thepress.co.nz · 3d agoA senior figure in New Zealand First’s youth wing has links to neo-Nazi groups and online accounts praising Adolf Hitler, an investigation by The Press has found.
There are some shit things from the 1990s - Friends, nu-metal, frosted tips, Winston Peters - in which it’s a discredit to us all that they’re still inexplicably popular in the 2020s
Lawrence Xu-Nan, voted top-performing MP by the press gallery in 2025, catching strays from Winston - I'm trying to balance the despair at how far NZF has been allowed to pushed racism in the House, with the jealousy being actually very funny.
Me: I need to buy no books this year @pipadam.bsky.social and @brannavan.bsky.social: Hi we are releasing new books Me: I need to buy two books this year
Wow, it’s as if the FSU uses the language of free speech selectively to shield favoured speakers and ideas from scrutiny, who could have predicted this www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361...
Free Speech Union attacks reporter for asking minister questions
The Free Speech Union ‒ which exists to defend free speech ‒ has attacked a journalist for asking Health Minister Simeon Brown questions over email.
stuff.co.nz
Pōneke, tomorrow the Wellington Film Society’s screening of The Wind (1928) featuring a live musical performance from @thomasarbor.bsky.social and Hara, is open to the public. Both the film and music are electric. You’ll need to book a seat + entry is by donation events.humanitix.com/live-cinema-...
Live cinema: The Wind (1928) with live score - koha booking
Non-members can attend this screening with koha - must have a booking via Humanatix.
events.humanitix.com
Book friends, check it out. Don't think Bran has ever written a bad novel.
Brannavan Gnanalingam@brannavan.bsky.social · 2w agoFront cover reveal of U.X.O. - painting by Sahana Rahman. Also, pre-sales of U.X.O. are available through Lawrence & Gibson, and will be shipped out early September www.lawrenceandgibson.co.nz/product/uxo
Been a joy reading and editing this new novel from @brannavan.bsky.social over the last few months. And now... the cover! Presales online and looking forward to a launch on 25 September.
Brannavan Gnanalingam@brannavan.bsky.social · 2w agoFront cover reveal of U.X.O. - painting by Sahana Rahman. Also, pre-sales of U.X.O. are available through Lawrence & Gibson, and will be shipped out early September www.lawrenceandgibson.co.nz/product/uxo
Front cover reveal of U.X.O. - painting by Sahana Rahman. Also, pre-sales of U.X.O. are available through Lawrence & Gibson, and will be shipped out early September www.lawrenceandgibson.co.nz/product/uxo
WORD Up! The WORD Christchurch Festival 2026 programme launched last week - here are some of the lovely launch guests. Pick up a brochure at your local library or browse the programme online, make your picks, and book your tix pronto! wordchristchurch.co.nz/programme #WORDChch
Join us to launch kluge, a new novel from pip adam! The event will include readings from Kerry Donovan Brown, Always Becominging and Brannavan Gnanalingam. 👁️ Friday 14 August, 6pm 👁️ Aro Valley Community Centre, Wellington 👁️ Free event – all welcome! More info here: www.facebook.com/share/1QZcaW...
Were I an incredibly rich author I would simply live my life in a way that meant I did not have to send legal threats to Amnesty International.
It must suck to be a washed-up celebrity, whose only way of feeding their monstrous ego is to try to become deputy chair of something like the Standing Orders Committee
alright it's over the line, it is live. Still plenty of slots though, if you want to apply. go.bsky.app/PhVMreq
In 2002, Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujurat and stoked so much bloodshed and violence against Muslims in the infamous riots that year, that he was banned from entering the UK, Europe & US for a decade - as essentially, a genocidaire.
I’m glad I woke up to watch this completely stupid, pointlessly macho English approach to this fourth innings
Back to the usual: enjoying the World Cup as a neutral
The wind tonight and this unreal performance by the ‘Canes is almost - almost - making up for the Fog Final
Ah, El Niño in Wellington, when we get four consecutive seasons of spring in a row
undeniably good optics: signing a war treaty in Versailles
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2mo agoTrump: "It's signed. I signed it in Versailles. I just signed it."
I'm playing tonight at Pyramid Club with dear pals Big Sigh, who make gorgeous droney folk. Listen to their beautiful EP released recently through @sunreturn.bsky.social : bigsighnz.bandcamp.com/album/tether Doors 8pm. Tix here: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/102512/B...
It's a stellar Writers on Mondays programme this year, even if we do say so ourselves! Check out the programme now and find out who'll be appearing at Te Papa in this free events series from July to September.
Writers on Mondays | Te Pūtahi Tuhi Auaha o Te Ao / International Institute of Modern Letters | Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
A series of events highlighting the very latest work from Aotearoa New Zealand writers. A lively and stimulating way to begin the week—and it’s free!
wgtn.ac.nz