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
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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This weeks book: Sea of Tranquility by Emily St John Mandel.
Let the shenanigans begin.
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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.
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This week we're discussing Pride and Prejudice and the importance of first impressions.
What do you think?
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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.
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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:
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Want to read our writing?
Alex: readyourmind.substack.com
Derek: https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/lifestyle/article/dating-with-borderline-personality-disorder
Rai: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/raifa-rafiq
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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.
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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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Is this thing still on?
Books:
Get in touch.
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Books:
Question for you, the Page Turners: 'Where do you read?'
Let's go!
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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.
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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 Scarlet Curtis
Spoiler Alerts:
A Little Life
Intro Music by: @StuffDeejSays
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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 Blue and Other lie - Edited by Scarlet Curtis
Spoiler Alerts:
A Little Life
Intro Music by: @StuffDeejSays
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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 the show!
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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 more.
Announcements: We will be at the London Podcast Festival on 12th September
2019!
Tickets: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/mostly-lit-2/
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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 Shakespeare
Tides - Tapiwe Mugabe
Pablo Neruda
Oh The Places You'll Go - Dr Seuss
In And Out of Time - Maya Angelou
Spoiler Alerts:
Stranger Things and Pursuit of Happiness
Announcements: We will be at the London Podcast Festival on 12th September
2019! https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/mostly-lit-2/
Intro Music by: @StuffDeejSays
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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-lit-2/
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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 on 12th September 2019!
Tickets: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/mostly-lit-2/
Intro Music by: @StuffDeejSays
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