Monisha Rajesh
@monisharajesh.bsky.social
Author of Around the World in 80 Trains, Around India in 80 Trains and Epic Journeys
Moonlight Express: Around the World by Night Train published in August
Moonlight Express: Around the World by Night Train published in August
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🎉🎉 Thrilled to be shortlisted for the @stanfordstravel.bsky.social Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year Award. And in such fine company. Thank you to Stanfords for being such a champion of travel writing. 🎉🎉🎉
Sleigh rides, sleeper trains and reindeer stew. Here’s my final piece for the year on Finland’s Santa Claus Express!
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
I took my kids to Lapland on the Santa Claus Express – but would the big man deliver?
If meeting Santa Claus is on your children’s wishlist, this trip on a festive sleeper train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, with reindeer and huskies thrown in, is Christmas with jingle bells on
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Sleigh rides, sleeper trains and reindeer stew. Here’s my final piece for the year on Finland’s Santa Claus Express!
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
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Every time there's a breaking story about a celeb's treatment of women, everyone in the book world asks, "Is it finally Walliams?" Well, it finally is.
Exclusive: David Walliams dropped by publisher over inappropriate behaviour towards women
Telegraph investigation into best-selling children’s author uncovers claims that he ‘harassed’ junior female employees at Harper Collins
www.telegraph.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Every time there's a breaking story about a celeb's treatment of women, everyone in the book world asks, "Is it finally Walliams?" Well, it finally is.
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Having appeared on it three times, I can 100% confirm that @robinince.bsky.social *IS* the #InfiniteMonkeyCage.
Without him, it doesn’t even exist as a concept 🤷🏾♂️
Without him, it doesn’t even exist as a concept 🤷🏾♂️
I just want to say @robinince.bsky.social is the very best of humans. How the BBC could have a problem with him is beyond me. The IMC will wither on the vine without the rich, nutritious value of Robin's brain. Go see him perform, and buy all his books. Your soul will feel like it has been hugged.
December 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Having appeared on it three times, I can 100% confirm that @robinince.bsky.social *IS* the #InfiniteMonkeyCage.
Without him, it doesn’t even exist as a concept 🤷🏾♂️
Without him, it doesn’t even exist as a concept 🤷🏾♂️
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America 250 is going to be unbearable, unless it is celebrated in the only sincere and meaningful way: by a revolution overthrowing tyranny
December 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
America 250 is going to be unbearable, unless it is celebrated in the only sincere and meaningful way: by a revolution overthrowing tyranny
🎉🎉 Thrilled to be shortlisted for the @stanfordstravel.bsky.social Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year Award. And in such fine company. Thank you to Stanfords for being such a champion of travel writing. 🎉🎉🎉
December 11, 2025 at 9:29 AM
🎉🎉 Thrilled to be shortlisted for the @stanfordstravel.bsky.social Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year Award. And in such fine company. Thank you to Stanfords for being such a champion of travel writing. 🎉🎉🎉
I had so much fun writing this piece on sleeper trains and winter night trains in particular. Ever heard of the Doğu Express in Türkiye? If not, then read on.
www.outsideonline.com/adventure-tr...
www.outsideonline.com/adventure-tr...
These Dreamy New Night Trains Take You Straight to the Ski Slopes
From the Alps to the Arctic Circle, these new and revived sleeper trains are making it easier than ever to chase powder, adventure, and even the northern lights this winter
www.outsideonline.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:21 AM
I had so much fun writing this piece on sleeper trains and winter night trains in particular. Ever heard of the Doğu Express in Türkiye? If not, then read on.
www.outsideonline.com/adventure-tr...
www.outsideonline.com/adventure-tr...
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I haven't been on a sleeper train since I was about 19 but after reading Monisha's book it's time to get back to it.
Five-minute timeline cleanse: I wrote about falling in love with sleeper trains in India in 1991.
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...?
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...?
I’ve Traveled on Hundreds of Sleeper Trains. But I’ll Never Forget My First.
A writer reflects on how, as a child, a sleeper train crossing South India awakened a passion for life on the rails. More than 30 years later, trains remain her favorite way to see the world.
www.wsj.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:15 AM
I haven't been on a sleeper train since I was about 19 but after reading Monisha's book it's time to get back to it.
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I thought I could not be shocked by what prominent transphobes feel able to say about me. Turns out I was wrong.
Here is Richard Dunstan, a prominent commentator closely associated with the Sex Matters charity, speculating that I enjoyed being sexually assaulted as a child.
Here is Richard Dunstan, a prominent commentator closely associated with the Sex Matters charity, speculating that I enjoyed being sexually assaulted as a child.
December 1, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I thought I could not be shocked by what prominent transphobes feel able to say about me. Turns out I was wrong.
Here is Richard Dunstan, a prominent commentator closely associated with the Sex Matters charity, speculating that I enjoyed being sexually assaulted as a child.
Here is Richard Dunstan, a prominent commentator closely associated with the Sex Matters charity, speculating that I enjoyed being sexually assaulted as a child.
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It's the time of year when people are putting out lists of best books of the year. So why not tell an author you've loved their book this year? Because not being on those lists makes many authors sad. You can make them happy!
December 1, 2025 at 8:19 AM
It's the time of year when people are putting out lists of best books of the year. So why not tell an author you've loved their book this year? Because not being on those lists makes many authors sad. You can make them happy!
Five-minute timeline cleanse: I wrote about falling in love with sleeper trains in India in 1991.
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...?
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...?
I’ve Traveled on Hundreds of Sleeper Trains. But I’ll Never Forget My First.
A writer reflects on how, as a child, a sleeper train crossing South India awakened a passion for life on the rails. More than 30 years later, trains remain her favorite way to see the world.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Five-minute timeline cleanse: I wrote about falling in love with sleeper trains in India in 1991.
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...?
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...?
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My travel books of the year, including work from @monisharajesh.bsky.social, Lyse Doucet, Norman Lewis, @joannapocock.bsky.social, @adamweymouth.bsky.social & @peteralanross.bsky.social:
deskboundtraveller.com/my-books-of-....
deskboundtraveller.com/my-books-of-....
November 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
My travel books of the year, including work from @monisharajesh.bsky.social, Lyse Doucet, Norman Lewis, @joannapocock.bsky.social, @adamweymouth.bsky.social & @peteralanross.bsky.social:
deskboundtraveller.com/my-books-of-....
deskboundtraveller.com/my-books-of-....
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
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My friend Soad has her account back! Can you share it widely, and her fundraiser? Rebuilding in a fragile peace is such an uphill struggle. There's so much she needs to get hold of and work out. #MutualAid
November 26, 2025 at 8:02 AM
My friend Soad has her account back! Can you share it widely, and her fundraiser? Rebuilding in a fragile peace is such an uphill struggle. There's so much she needs to get hold of and work out. #MutualAid
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Fellow train nerds! Book collectors! Fans of @monisharajesh.bsky.social! Any of the above! Bid on this signed edition of the brilliant Moonlight Express in the #Creatives4Sudan auction. Over £6k raised now, but let's shoot for £10k!
app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
(Art below by @raafaye on insta.)
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(Art below by @raafaye on insta.)
November 26, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Fellow train nerds! Book collectors! Fans of @monisharajesh.bsky.social! Any of the above! Bid on this signed edition of the brilliant Moonlight Express in the #Creatives4Sudan auction. Over £6k raised now, but let's shoot for £10k!
app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
(Art below by @raafaye on insta.)
app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
(Art below by @raafaye on insta.)
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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If someone thinks you can have racist behaviour that is not in a hurtful or insulting way, they're 100% massively racist.
“I would never ever do it in a hurtful or insulting way”
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 6:58 AM
If someone thinks you can have racist behaviour that is not in a hurtful or insulting way, they're 100% massively racist.
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A book I’m looking forward to #BlueBrewBooks
November 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
A book I’m looking forward to #BlueBrewBooks
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ICYMI: Submissions for the 10th year of the Jhalak Prize are open 👇 #BookSky
Jhalak Prize submissions open for 10th year
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November 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
ICYMI: Submissions for the 10th year of the Jhalak Prize are open 👇 #BookSky
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The horror of Russia’s war against Ukraine’s children was brought home once again when I visited the Save Ukraine Centre, which rescues the stolen children & those under occupation
www.opendemocracy.net/en/ukraine-r...
www.opendemocracy.net/en/ukraine-r...
One in 10 rescued Ukrainian children sexually abused
Russia is abusing and raping children in the occupied territories, warns centre dedicated to rescuing families
www.opendemocracy.net
November 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The horror of Russia’s war against Ukraine’s children was brought home once again when I visited the Save Ukraine Centre, which rescues the stolen children & those under occupation
www.opendemocracy.net/en/ukraine-r...
www.opendemocracy.net/en/ukraine-r...
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It’s time to stop claiming people are ‘cancelled’ on.ft.com/4r6sBEy | opinion
It’s time to stop claiming people are ‘cancelled’
The phrase is permission not to think too closely
on.ft.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:35 AM
It’s time to stop claiming people are ‘cancelled’ on.ft.com/4r6sBEy | opinion
LONDON FRIENDS! Tomorrow I will be at the WriteIdea Festival in Tower Hamlets, talking about Moonlight Express at 1pm with the brilliant @profsunnysingh.bsky.social - tickets are free! So come along! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/monisha-ra...
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
LONDON FRIENDS! Tomorrow I will be at the WriteIdea Festival in Tower Hamlets, talking about Moonlight Express at 1pm with the brilliant @profsunnysingh.bsky.social - tickets are free! So come along! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/monisha-ra...
My lovely local indie @qpbooks.bsky.social has 20% off today and they have a nice healthy stock of Moonlight Express if you have any train and travel enthusiast friends and family who might like to find it under the Christmas tree!
November 20, 2025 at 9:52 AM
My lovely local indie @qpbooks.bsky.social has 20% off today and they have a nice healthy stock of Moonlight Express if you have any train and travel enthusiast friends and family who might like to find it under the Christmas tree!
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Writers including David Nicholls, Katherine Rundell, Katherine Webber and Monisha Rajesh are among those donating pledges for the Creatives4Sudan auction, co-organised by Louie Stowell 👇 #BookSky
David Nicholls and Katherine Rundell offer prizes for Creatives4Sudan auction
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November 19, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Writers including David Nicholls, Katherine Rundell, Katherine Webber and Monisha Rajesh are among those donating pledges for the Creatives4Sudan auction, co-organised by Louie Stowell 👇 #BookSky
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I was delighted to write about the Alishan Forest Railway in #Taiwan for Lonely Planet's latest book. I've been on it the mountain many times to get to my aunt's tea farm.
There are also fantastic pieces by @olismithtravel.bsky.social, @shafikmeghji.bsky.social , @monisharajesh.bsky.social.
There are also fantastic pieces by @olismithtravel.bsky.social, @shafikmeghji.bsky.social , @monisharajesh.bsky.social.
November 19, 2025 at 10:25 AM
I was delighted to write about the Alishan Forest Railway in #Taiwan for Lonely Planet's latest book. I've been on it the mountain many times to get to my aunt's tea farm.
There are also fantastic pieces by @olismithtravel.bsky.social, @shafikmeghji.bsky.social , @monisharajesh.bsky.social.
There are also fantastic pieces by @olismithtravel.bsky.social, @shafikmeghji.bsky.social , @monisharajesh.bsky.social.