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.
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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.
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 and instagram: mostlylitpodcast Twitter: MostlyLit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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.
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.
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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
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 information.
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 need a plot? Books this week: Kei Miller - Things I Have Withheld Kei Miller - August Town Hazel Hayes - Out of Love Rachel Cusk - Parade Hit us up: Twitter: @MostlyLit TikTok: @MostlyLitPod Email: mostly...
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: @mostlylit TikTok: @mostlylitpod Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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 : The Road - Cormac McCarthy For Such a Time as This - Shani Akilah Piranesi - Susanna Clarke Middlesex - Jeffrey Eugenides Butchers Crossing - John Williams Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See...
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 TikTok: Mostly Lit Pod Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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: MostlyLitPod Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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.
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 - Okechukwu Nzelu The 392 - Ashley Hickson-Lovence Tuesdays with Morrie - Mitch Albom Daughters of Nri - Reni K Amayo Shaping Up Culture - Mark Marciver Its Not OK to Feel Blue and Other lie - Edited by ...
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 Private Joys of Nnenna Maloney - Okechukwu Nzelu The 392 - Ashley Hickson-Lovence Tuesdays with Morrie - Mitch Albom Daughters of Nri - Reni K Amayo Shaping Up Culture - Mark Marciver Its Not OK to Feel Bl...
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: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mask-Off-Masculinity-Redefined-Outspoken/dp/0745338747/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1P8BBTJ1F7DZQ&keywords=mask+off+jj+bola&qid=1569233102&sprefix=mask+off%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1 Enjoy th...
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! This is one to definitely listen to start your week with some joy. Books : Everything by Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou and James Baldwin. Barrel Fever by David Sedaris A Little Life - Hanya Yannagihara And mo...
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 Tongue - Sulaiman Addonai A Little Life - Hanya Yanagihara The Art of Not Falling Apart The Crane Wife - CJ Hauser Poems Love after Love - Sir Derek Walcott Caged Bird - Maya Angelou Sonnet 130 - William ...
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 - Dolly Alderton That Thing Around Your Neck - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Announcements: We will be at the London Podcast Festival on 12th September 2019! https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/mostly-li...
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 Milkman - Anna Burns A Monks Guide To A Clean House and Mind - Shoukeii Matsumoto Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change - Pema Chodron Announcements: We will be at the London Podcast Festival o...
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 - Chigozie Obioma Kingdom of Souls - Rena Barron My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell. 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari Look Up - Nathan Bryon and illustrated by Dapo Adeola Spoiler ...
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 Spoilers throughout. - Intro Music by: @StuffDeejSays ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! - Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the...
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 HBCUs for African Americans. Not one to miss! - Books: On The Otherside of Freedom Film: Homecoming Spoiler Alert: Game of Thrones episode 3 spoiler at 15minutes. - Intro Music by: @ StuffDeejSays ---------...
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 Re-Education of Ms Raifa Rafiq. - Books: The 392 - Ashley Hickson-Lovence Think Like A White Man - Nels Abbey The Art of Not Falling Apart - Christina Patterson Don't Touch My Hair - Emma Dibiri Children of V...
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 Bone - Intro Music by: @ StuffDeejSays ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! - Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode a...
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. - Book: Queenie - Candice Carty-Williams Film: If Beale Street Could Talk - Intro Music by: @ StuffDeejSays ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- G...
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 here . Use Instagram and Twitter with your thoughts on the essays and the book! - When was the last time you heard a Muslim woman speak for herself without a filter? In 2016, Mariam Khan read that David...
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 Killer - Oyinkan Braithwaite Film: 'Us' - Dir. Jordan Peele Starring: Lupita N'yongo, Winston Duke - Booklist: A Little Life - Hanna Yannagihara Bad Feminist - Roxanne Gay Intro Music by: @ StuffDeejSays -...
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 thoughts on the essays and the book! - Book: SAFE: On Black British Men Reclaiming Space, Edited by Derek Owusu. What is the experience of Black men in Britain? With continued conversation around British iden...
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 week, we also discuss: Oscar winners (Rooting for everyone Black) Billy Porter's Tuexedo-Dress Michelle Obama's BookTube BritBox? What we're watchng Intro Music by: @ StuffDeejSays --------------------------...
