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Mostly Lit

by Mostly Lit

Three writers. Three readers. Three completely different opinions.

Join the book-ish Black British millennial trio Rai, Derek and Alex as they discuss all thing books, publishing and the future of reading.

Tune in fortnightly as they discuss everything that is ‘lit’ in a fun and insightful way! #ShowDemBooks

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Episodes

Happy New NEW Year!

2h 11m · Published 04 Feb 06:00

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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Books:

Holidays on Ice - David Sedaris

A Little Life - Hanya Hannagihara

Rosie Effect -

Feminism Is For Everybody - bell hooks

Intro Music by: @StuffDeejSays

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#Books#Literature#Culture#Reading

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The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival: Podcast-In-Residence 2018

57m · Published 12 Nov 03:00

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 moments and our brief author chats with Ayobami Adebayo, Matt Haig and more. Not one to miss!Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matt HaigAyobami AdebayoDiane EvansScarlett CurtisLaura Freeman Intro Music by: @StuffDeejSays ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode!Rate and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube!Follow us on:Stitcher:www.stitcher.com/podcast/mostly-lit-2?refid=stprTwitter - @mostlylitInstagram - @mostlylitpodYouTube -www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQEmail [email protected]:www.mostly-lit.com#Books #Literature #Culture #Reading #BlackHistoryMonth

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Mostly Lit Live @ BFI: Get Out

1h 14m · Published 05 Nov 03:00

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 by: @StuffDeejSays ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode!Rate and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube!Follow us on:Stitcher:www.stitcher.com/podcast/mostly-lit-2?refid=stprTwitter - @mostlylitInstagram - @mostlylitpodYouTube -www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQEmail [email protected]:www.mostly-lit.com#Books #Literature #Culture #Reading #BlackHistoryMonth

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Did You March, though?: Washington Black, Zamunda and Revolution

1h 9m · Published 29 Oct 19:20

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, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Books: Intimacy by OshoHow To Love A Jamaican - Alexia ArthursThe Book of Disquiet - Fernando Pessoa Live Show November 3rd, 2018: https://tinyurl.com/mostlylitbfiIntro Music by: @StuffDeejSays ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode!Rate and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube!Follow us on:Stitcher:www.stitcher.com/podcast/mostly-lit-2?refid=stprTwitter - @mostlylitInstagram - @mostlylitpodYouTube -www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQEmail [email protected]:www.mostly-lit.com

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Mostly Lit Live ft Lenny Henry at Cheltenham Lit Fest

1h 7m · Published 15 Oct 07:05

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 SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Books: On Writing - Stephen KingIntro Music by: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode!Rate and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube!Follow us on:Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/mostly-lit-2?refid=stprTwitter - @mostlylitInstagram - @mostlylitpodYouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQEmail - [email protected]: www.mostly-lit.com

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Their Eyes Were Watching Who Now?: Massages, Rise Up and Tea Cake

1h 10m · Published 08 Oct 02:00

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 SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Books: Notes On A Nervous Planet - Matt Haig Melmoth - Sarah PerryWhite Girls - Hilton AlsThe Fifteen Live of Harry August - Richard FlanniganA Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian - Marina LewyckaThe Sun Is Also A Star - Nicola YoonIntro Music by: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode!Rate and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube!Follow us on:Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/mostly-lit-2?refid=stprTwitter - @mostlylitInstagram - @mostlylitpodYouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQEmail - [email protected]: www.mostly-lit.com

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Oscar's Brief Life

1h 10m · Published 01 Oct 02:00

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 SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Books: The Art of Stillness - Pico IyerWhat's Your Type? - Merve EmreThe Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao - Junot DiazIntro Music by: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode!Rate and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube!Follow us on:Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/mostly-lit-2?refid=stprTwitter - @mostlylitInstagram - @mostlylitpodYouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQEmail - [email protected]: www.mostly-lit.com

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Who's Got The Power? - Live From London Pod Fest

56m · Published 24 Sep 02:00

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: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode!Rate and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube!Follow us on:Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/mostly-lit-2?refid=stprTwitter - @mostlylitInstagram - @mostlylitpodYouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQEmail - [email protected] - tinyletter.com/mostlylitWebsite: www.mostly-lit.com

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No Man Is An Island

59m · Published 17 Sep 02:00

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 Man Is An Island'. We also discuss personal responsibility, Coco and we urge you not to suffer in silence. Not one to miss!Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Books: Breakfast At Tiffany's - Truman CapoteThe Death of Noah Glass - Gail JonesWhat's Your Type? - Merve EmreFilm: Jerry MaguireIntro Music by: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode!Rate and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube!Follow us on:Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/mostly-lit-2?refid=stprTwitter - @mostlylitInstagram - @mostlylitpodYouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQEmail - [email protected]: www.mostly-lit.com

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The Many Faces of Jay Gatsby

1h 6m · Published 10 Sep 07:26

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 SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Books: The Great Gatsby - F. Scott FitzgeraldThe Reactive - Masande NtshangaThe Zanzibar Wife - Deborah RodriguezFuck You Very Much - Danny WallaceFilm: PrometheusIntro Music by: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode!Rate and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube!Follow us on:Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/mostly-lit-2?refid=stprTwitter - @mostlylitInstagram - @mostlylitpodYouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQEmail - [email protected]: www.mostly-lit.com

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Mostly Lit has 75 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 93:39:17. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 9th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on January 30th, 2024 01:45.