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Oh My Lit!
by Tanuja and Rosa
OhMyLit is a podcast about BIPOC authors and their books. Two best friends from the publishing industry, Tanuja Shelar and Rosa Gomez talk about their latest reads, discuss their publishing careers and update each other on their latest life drama. Each episode explores a broader theme relating to their life experiences and their reading lists. @OhMyLitPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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the three of us
In this final episode of season 2, cohosts Tanuja and Rosa speak to debut author of 'The Three of US', Ore Agbaje-Williams about her shady, fun and petty characters in the book, her publishing journey as an editor and writer as well as her future projects! It's a celebration of female…
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S2E9: Andy Africa
In this episode, Tanuja and Rosa chat with the incredible Stephen Buoro, author of The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa about writing a book on his blackberry, Nigerian culture and slang, maths and poetry and his amazing journey to getting published. You can find The Five Sorrowful…
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Publishing Friends
In this episode, Tanuja speaks to her friends and publishing professionals, Maleeha Mir and Khadija Hassan about their roles in publishing, tips on networking and freelancing, diversity in publishing and of course, lots of book recommendations (mostly fantasy)! You can subscribe to Maleeha's SFF...
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The Travelling Reader
In this episode, hosts Tanuja and Rosa talk about traveling near and far, future destinations and dream trips. All aboard! Tune in for their fantastic book recommendations and travel horror stories. Book Recommendations Kinky Gazpacho by Lori L. Tharps Gazpacho Agridulce by Quan Zhou Wu Around…
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ROOTLESS
In this episode, co hosts Tanuja and Rosa interview the Krystle Zara Appiah, the author of 'Rootless'. Krystle speaks to us about her childhood and inspiration for the book and we quiz her about her the various themes in 'Rootless'. Krystle Zara Appiah is a Ghanaian writer and screenwriter, born...
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Bandit Queens
In this episode, cohosts Tanuja and Rosa chat with author of 'The Bandit Queens', Parini Shroff. Tune in to hear Parini talk to us about rural india, female friendship and how to bring your novel to life. You can buy Parini's debut novel here: The Bandit Queens If you have any questions about…
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Miss Aldridge Regrets
In this episode, cohosts Tanuja and Rosa chat with author of 'Miss Aldridge Regrets', Louise Hare. Tune in to hear Louise speak about writing a 1920s murder mystery, researching fashion and writing in first person. You can buy Louise's debut novel here: Miss Aldridge Regrets. You can check out...
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Queen of Romance
Enjoy the love hangover with this very special episode of Oh My Lit, where we interview the incredible Soraya Bouazzaoui, queen of the romance recommendations. You can subscribe to her amazing romance newsletter here! Book Recommendations: On the hustle by Adriana Herrera The Singles Table by…
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Valentine's Day Special
In this episode, hosts Tanuja and Rosa speak about lurrrvvvee, valentine's dates, weddings and of course, romance books! Tune in for their fantastic book recommendations and not-so-good dating experiences. Book Recommendations You Had me at Hola - Alexis Dario This is How you Lose the Time War -...
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Neighbours and Murderers
Welcome back to Oh My Lit! Season 2. We've levelled up! In this episode, co hosts Tanuja and Rosa talk to the authors Nadine Matheson and Kia Abdullah about their incredible page-turning thrillers, their publishing journeys and their fantastic multi-layered characters. Order these books now from...
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Season Finale: Onwards and Upwards
In this final episode of the season, Tanuja and Rosa look back on their best moments in 2022, share their goals and aspirations for the new year and recommend some fantastic books for 2023. Book Recommendations Yellowface by R.F. Kuang Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega and illustrated by Rose Bousamra...
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How to Gift your Bookish Friends
In this episode, Tanuja and Rosa share their favourite book recommendations to gift this festive season and their experience of receiving bookish gifts! Book Recommendations I Remember Beirut by Zeina Abirached On Earth, We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong Attack on Titan Omnibus by Hajime...
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The Young Ones
In this episode, Tanuja and Rosa chat about their childhood, growing up and its traumas. Enjoy their childhood related book recommendations and send your own! CONTENT WARNING: There is a BEAR in this one! Book Recommendations Akbar and Birbal: Tales of Wit and Wisdom by Amita Sarin Jungle Tales…
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Food for Books
In this episode, Tanuja and Rosa celebrate their love for food, taste and delicious recommendations that shape books and characters and discuss their most controversial recipes! CONTENT WARNING: You may feel hungry after and while listening to this episode! Book Recommendations Kitchen by Banana...
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Oh My London!
In this episode, Tanuja and Rosa dive into 'quintessential' parts of their London lives from spotting celebrities to complaining about tourists as well as recommendations of books set in London. Book Recommendations White Teeth by Zadie Smith Honour by Elif Shafak Wahala by Nikki May Mr Loverman…
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Tea time with Tanu
In this episode, we focus on our co host Tanuja Shelar's journey into publishing from India, her reading recommendations and her take on 'moving on with life'. This episode's book recommendations: My Name is Leon by Kit De Waal Common People by Kit De Waal Becoming by Michelle Obama Born a Crime:...
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Hey, Hi Horror
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! In this episode, Rosa and Tanuja talk about their love for horror, share paranormal experiences IRL and give some horrifying book recommendations. CONTENT WARNING: Description of animal death between 17:23 and 20:22 Contains books and discussions around the themes of death,...
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Black History Month
In this episode, Tanuja and Rosa speak to their first guests on the show, debut author of 'An Ocean Apart' Sarah Lee and Editorial Assistant at HarperFiction, Elizabeth Burrell about their journeys in publishing, their family history in Britain and their favourite black British authors. This...
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MILF in the Making
In this episode, Rosa updates us about her role as a mother, her pregnancy journey and and how she plans to raise Leo as a feminist peppered with her fantastic book recommendations on motherhood and picture books! Little Leo wanted to voice his opinion on the issue. This episode's book...
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Intro
Our first episode! Introducing hosts, Tanuja and Rosa, what they are up to and their latest reads! Please excuse little Leo. He is still grasping the basics of podcasting :) This episode's book recommendations: Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal Gods of Jade and Shadow by…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
OhMyLit is a podcast about BIPOC authors and their books. Two best friends from the publishing industry, Tanuja Shelar and Rosa Gomez talk about their latest reads, discuss their publishing careers and update each other on their latest life drama.
Each episode explores a broader theme relating to their life experiences and their reading lists.
@OhMyLitPod
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOSTED BY
Tanuja and Rosa
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