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Mostly Lit
by Mostly Lit
Join your favourite Black British (book-ish) Millennials Rai, Derek, and Alex as they try to make sense of the world through the books we read (and other assorted things) that keep us going. Tune in fortnightly as they discuss everything that is ‘lit’ in a fun and insightful way! #ShowDemBooks Contact us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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#12 Harper Lee Was Racist, Though.
This week we are reading Death of the Author by Roland Barthes. It's not for everyone. We also ask, whether Harper Lee was racist - for some, it is not that clean cut. [email protected] IG and TikTok: MostlyLitPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#11 Are Book Prizes Necessary?
This week Rai, Alex and Derek are talking everything from writers prizes to TikTok Awards and we ask: do these prizes make a difference? We also discuss The Booker Prize Longlist: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/prize-years/2024 Let us know your thoughts! [email protected] TikTok...
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#10 Supa Dupa Cell & 100 Best Books of 21st Century?
Was Rapman's Supacell really that good? Is the New York Times' list of 100 Best Books of 21st Century correct? We talk about it. Email: [email protected] TikTok and Instagram: @mostlylitpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#9 Do You Believe In Aliens?
This weeks book: Sea of Tranquility by Emily St John Mandel. Let the shenanigans begin. Email: [email protected] TikTok: @mostlylitpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#8 Desert Island Books
In this episode, Rai asks 'What 5 books would we have with us if we landed on a desert island?' Listen for the five books that will get us through the loneliness, craziness, and chaos of being on a desert island. Email us: [email protected] Twitter: @mostlylit TikTok: @mostlylitpodcast Hosted…
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#7 Do First Impressions Count?
This week we're discussing Pride and Prejudice and the importance of first impressions. What do you think? Connect with us: TikTok: @mostlylitpodcast Twitter: @mostlylit [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#6 Are Black Authors Being Held Back?
This week, we're asking whether Black authors are being held back in the UK through marketing. Also, we're questioning why debut authors are struggling with their book. Email us: [email protected] Twitter: @mostlylit TikTok: @mostlylitpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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#5 No Plot, Just Vibes!
This week, the trio discusses James Baldwin's Giovanni's Room discussing the different ways that the book made them feel and whether the book was his best work, or whether it's the book to start with when reading Baldwin. Also: What is the culture of Black British fiction nowadays? Do all books...
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#4 Pull Up To The Bookshop And Say It!
In this episode the trio have a chinwag on the various news within the book world, ranging from The British Book Award winners, criticising authors on social media and literary vs commercial fiction triggered by a poor review of James Baldwin. Make yourself a beverage and get stuck in. Twitter:...
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#3: The One With...Sunglasses, Drugs and an Existential Crises
In this week’s episode, the trio discusses drugs, vices, and the inner pain of Clay in Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis. Rai discusses the difference between life-ache and heartache, Derek’s sleeping pattern is still in disarray and Alex is finally going through an existential crisis. BOOKS…
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#1: Is This Thing Still On?
Is this thing still on? Books: Main Book Discussion: The Hours, Michael Cunningham Wool, Hugh Howey Goblet of Fire, by She Who Shall Not Be Names Build The Life You Want, Arthur Brooks Clash of Kings, George R.R. Martin. The Crescent City Series, Sarah J Maas Get in touch. Twitter: MostlyLit...
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#2: Whose Man Is This?
Books: Main Discussion: An American Marriage, Tayari Jones How To Stop Time, Matt Haig The People In The Trees, Hanya Yannagihara Revolutionary Road, Richard Yates A Good School, Richard Yates Question for you, the Page Turners: 'Where do you read?' Let's go! Twitter: MostlyLit TikTok…
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Is This Thing On?
Is this thing on? Are you ready for the new episodes? Have a listen to this preview for the next batch of episodes. Two episodes drop on May 2nd, 2024. Let's go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ugh, Those Tears Again: A Little Life, Final Chapter and Moving On (Part 2)
Welcome to Mostly Lit! Part 2! A much lighter and more joyful episode to its more depressing sibling. Sit back, relax and listen to the end - thank you for listening and sticking with us through this journey. We love you! Books: A Little Life - Hanya Yanagihara The Private Joys of Nnenna Maloney…
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Tears: A Little Life, Mental Health Awareness Week and Trauma (Part 1)
Welcome to Mostly Lit! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2019 #BlackHistoryMonth2019 On this two part episode, we delve into A Little Life giving you an equal balance of tears and laughter, joy and a lot of pain. Listen with a mug of beverage of your choice. Books: A Little Life - Hanya Yanagihara The...
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London Podcast Festival: Mostly Lit Live ft JJ Bola
Mostly Live is back again with the live show, this time at London Podcast Festival featuring a long time friend of the show, JJ Bola. Alex is away this week, so listen to Rai and JJ talk about everything books, culture and of course - expect laughs! You can buy JJ's book 'Mask Off' here:...
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Catching A Free Flow
This week we have a free flowing conversation about arts, culture, writing and life. We discuss everything from Toni Morrison's passing, to carnival prep. We also speak at length about Abe Adeyemi's sell out rehearsed reading of All The Shit I Couldn't Say To My Dad, and other things theatre!…
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Hot Poetry Sh*t
Welcome to Mostly Lit! This week we are both in quite the happy mood. Listen to us discussing the poems that make us happy and shine from within. This is one to definitely listen to. Start your week with some joy. Books: The Thing Around Your Neck- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Silence is my Mother...
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The Gender Line
Welcome to Mostly Lit! This week we are back from our hiatus to speak about Julie Cohen's Louis and Louise, and explore the question of gender, sexuality and how it can impact our world view. This is one to definitely listen to. Books: Sapiens - Yuval Noah Harari Everything I Know About Love -...
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Clapback 2k19
Welcome to Mostly Lit! This week we share our Summer Reads with you guys! Books: Louis and Louise - Julie Cohen My Dark Vanessa - Kate Elizabeth Russell The Clapback - Elijah Lawal The Body Keeps The Score - Bessel van der Kolk An American Marriage - Tayari Jones Hinch Yourself Happy - Mrs Hinch...
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It's Above Me Now
Welcome to Mostly Lit! This week we are back from our hiatus to speak about Chigozie Obioma's 'An Orchestra of Minorities' We discuss men in love, spirituality and announce a special show. This is one to definitely listen to! Books: An Orchestra of Minorities - Chigozie Obioma The Fishermen -...
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Notes on a Nervous Planet
Welcome to Mostly Lit! - This week we speak about Matt Haig's Notes on a Nervous Planet, Game of Thrones and why we need to pay attention to anxiety. - Not one to miss! - Books: Known and Strange Things - Teju Cole Sula - Toni Morisson Spoiler Alert: Game of Thrones episode 4 and End Game…
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The Other Side of Freedom ft Deray McKesson
Welcome to Mostly Lit! - This week we speak to Deray McKesson about his book, On The Otherside of Freedom. This week, we ask: Would you want an all black university in the UK? How do you present your activism? We also speak about activism, Black Lives Matter, US politics and the importance of…
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You Got Served!: Spring Reads, London Buses and Dracrys
Welcome to Mostly Lit! - This week we discuss our Spring Reads, ask whether corporations can support writers and artists new publishing companies like De Montfort Literature, and we dissect the first two episodes of Game of \thrones. We also challenge Rai to some pop culture quizzes in the...
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#WorldBookNight ft Tomi Adeyemi
Welcome to Mostly Lit! - In celebration of World Book Night, we spent time with our fave Tomi Adeyemi! We speak about Children of Blood and Bone, inspirations and what we have to look forward to with the film, and Children of Virtue and Vengeance! Not one to miss! - Book: Children of Blood and…
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It's Queenie! ft Candice Carty-Williams
Welcome to Mostly Lit! - This week we are joined by Candice Carty-Williams to discuss her debut novel 'Queenie' and all the themes surrounding it! We also then look at 'If Beale Street Could Talk' as well as figure out what it all means to create, work, and love as a black millennial in London. -...
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Minisode: Not Just A Black, Muslim Woman by Raifa Rafiq for It's Not About The Burqa
Welcome to Mostly Lit! - This minisode is in dedication of It's Not About The Burqa: Muslim Women on Faith, Feminism, Sexuality and Race, edited by Miriam Khan with an exclusive listen to the essay Not Just A Black Muslim Woman, by Mostly Lit co-host - Raifa Rafiq. - Buy It's Not About The Burqa...
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How Far Would You Go For Your Sibling?
Welcome to Mostly Lit! - Based on Oyinkan Braithwaite's book: 'My Sister The Serial Killer' we ask: How far would you go for you siblings? For Mostly Flix, we discuss Jordan Peele's 'US' (Spoiler Alert!) as we try to find the layers beneath the surface of the film. - Book: My Sister The Serial...
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Minisode: What's In A Name? By Alex Reads, for #SAFE
Welcome to Mostly Lit! - This minisode is in dedication of SAFE: On Black British Men Reclaiming Space by Derek Owusu with an exclusive listen to the essay What's In A Name, by Mostly Lit co-host - Alex Reads. - Buy SAFE here. Use #UsManAreSafe and #SAFE on Instagram and Twitter with your…
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White Saviourism? Not My Situation.
Welcome to Mostly Lit! - Where did the white saviour complex come from? This week, we discuss Andrea Levy's novel, The Long Song, and how it is still pertinent today in the light of white saviour talks today. - Book: The Long Song - Andrea Levy The Secret Commonwealth - Philip Pullman - This…
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God Stays Petty
Welcome to Mostly Lit! - This week we ask: Are you reading the one per cent? Which books did you read when you were younger that had ONE person of colour as a main character? - Book: The Long Song - Andrea Levy Captain Underpants - Dav Pilkey Midnight for Charlie Bone - Jenny Nimmo His Dark...
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OH MY GODS ft Alexandra Sheppard
Welcome to Mostly Lit! We're joined by Alexandra Sheppard, author of Oh My Gods! She shares her tips on writing, getting started and why she loves the Greek Gods. Book: Oh My Gods! - By Alexandra Sheppard What we're reading: An Orchestra of Minorities - Chigozie Obioma A Man Called Ove - Fredrik...
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Schoolin' Life: Ageing and Loving
Welcome to Mostly Lit! Book: Less by Arthur Sean Greer Are you schoolin' life? How do we experience age, youth and love? What we're reading: White Fragility by Robin Diangelo Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Super Power by Brittney C. Cooper Stay tuned in for What We're Watching!…
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Happy New NEW Year!
Welcome back to Mostly Lit! Happy New Year! We're back AGAIN for a brand new series of Mostly Lit and we have new segments for you this year! Not one to miss! This week's book: Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy!...
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The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival: Podcast-In-Residence 2018
Welcome back to a SPECIAL Mostly Lit episode!In October, Mostly Lit took up its position as Podcast-In-Residence at The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival! Have a listen to this special episode of Mostly Lit where we share our behind the scenes snippets, our favourite…
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Mostly Lit Live @ BFI: Get Out
Welcome back to Mostly Lit Live @ BFIWe discuss Zadie Smith's Short Story 'Crazy They Call Me'And film 'Get Out' at the BFI. Not one to miss!Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music…
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Did You March, though?: Washington Black, Zamunda and Revolution
Welcome back to Mostly Lit!This week we talk about Esi Edugyan’s Man Booker Shortlisted book, Washington Black. We also talk about intimacy, Halloween and the cultural relevance of Coming To America! Another elements of Black achievement this Black History Month.Not one to miss!Remember to RATE,...
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Mostly Lit Live ft Lenny Henry at Cheltenham Lit Fest
Welcome back to Mostly Lit LIVE. This week, we speak to Black British icon, Lenny Henry, as we discuss Stephen King's 'On Writing', diversity in publishing and industry, writing memoir and the importance in 'finishing' tasks. Not one to miss!Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND...
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Their Eyes Were Watching Who Now?: Massages, Rise Up and Tea Cake
Welcome back to Mostly Lit!This week we talk about Their Eyes Were Watching God, @JudeBlay's book on Stormzy 'Rise Up, Arinze Kene's Misty play and other elements of Black British achievement this Black History Month. Not one to miss!Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND...
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Oscar's Brief Life
Welcome back to Mostly Lit!This week we talk about The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, the Junot Diaz controversy, Merky Books' first publication, how to be STILL and more. Not one to miss!Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND...
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Who's Got The Power? - Live From London Pod Fest
Welcome back to Mostly Lit Live at King's Place!Not one to miss!Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Books: The Power - Naomi Alderman Intro Music by:...
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No Man Is An Island
Welcome back to Mostly Lit!Trigger Warning!: Mental health discussion at the beginning of the show that may be disturbing for some listeners. SKIP 10mins if you wish to not hear. This week, we speak about two famous poems. Percy Bysshe Shelley's Ozymandias and John Donne's Meditation 17 A.K.A 'No...
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The Many Faces of Jay Gatsby
Welcome back to Mostly Lit!This week, we speak The Great Gatsby, brilliant writing, mortality, the afterlife and the respectability politics around the term 'boujie'. Not one to miss!Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND...
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Autumn Reads? No Problem, No Problem!
Welcome back to Mostly Lit!Autumn Reads!Books:New Testament - Jerhico BrownBecoming - Michelle ObamaHow To Stop Time - Matt Haig How To Love A Jamaican - Alexia Arthurs Paris Echo - Sebastian Faulks Recovery - Russell Brand Born A Crime - Trevor Noah Scribble Me A Feminist - Chidera Eguere Intro...
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Kissing Palms?
Welcome back to Mostly Lit!This week, we speak Romeo and Juliet, whether Shakespeare is still necessary, the problematicness of Mean Girls and shout out to Stormzy! Not one to miss!Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND...
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Can You Be Black And...
Welcome back to Mostly Lit!This week we talk Black radicalism with academic Kehinde Andrews, and his book 'Back To Black'.We talk Black radical thought, Pan Africanism, Western economics, and being black in Academia. Also, we ask 'Can you be Black and...' Not one to miss!Remember to RATE, REVIEW...
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Your Wealth Has Increased!
Welcome back to Mostly Lit!This week we talk about Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi, the politics of gender, the power of names and why we need to look for the magic in all of us! Not one to miss!Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND...
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Be True. Be Ravenclaw.
Welcome back to Mostly Lit!This week we talk about Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, why we do relationships all wrong, Guy Gunaratne on the Man Booker Long List and why we shouldn't hide ourselves from the world. Not one to miss!Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND...
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Glory Be To Gawd
Welcome back to Mostly Lit!This week we talk about What It Means When A Man Falls From The Sky, anxiety coping mechanisms, going back home and the state of Bridget Jones.Not one to miss!Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND...
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Mandela Forever ft Ndaba Mandela
To celebrate 100 years since the birth of Nelson Mandela, this week we were joined by the inspiring Ndaba Mandela to discuss his new book, Going To The Mountain: Life Lessons from my Grandfather. We talk about Nelson Mandela the leader and grandfather, service as true leadership, empowerment, and...
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Join your favourite Black British (book-ish) Millennials Rai, Derek, and Alex as they try to make sense of the world through the books we read (and other assorted things) that keep us going.
Tune in fortnightly as they discuss everything that is ‘lit’ in a fun and insightful way! #ShowDemBooks
Contact us: [email protected]
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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