Mostly Lit

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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: MostlyLit@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It's Queenie! ft Candice Carty-Williams 15.04.2019 59:52

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: @ StuffDeejS...

Minisode: Not Just A Black, Muslim Woman by Raifa Rafiq for It's Not About The Burqa 08.04.2019 9:30

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 ti...

How Far Would You Go For Your Sibling? 01.04.2019 1:46:45

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 - Book...

Minisode: What's In A Name? By Alex Reads, for #SAFE 11.03.2019 8:42

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 Ow...

White Saviourism? Not My Situation. 04.03.2019 1:31:33

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 Oba...

God Stays Petty 25.02.2019 1:41:10

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 Materials - Philip Pullman The Magician's Nephew - C.S Lewis Elmer Harry Potter Series - J.K. Rowling - This...

OH MY GODS ft Alexandra Sheppard 18.02.2019 1:27:00

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 Backman Freshwater - Akwaeke Emezi What we're watching: Aladdin - an interview with the cast of the We...

Schoolin' Life: Ageing and Loving 11.02.2019 1:41:29

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! This week, we also ask: Why did Liam Neeson open his mouth? R.I.P Cadet Should we have a Black British Mus...

Happy New NEW Year! 04.02.2019 2:11:17

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! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Books:  Holidays on Ice - David Sedaris A Lit...

The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival: Podcast-In-Residence 2018 12.11.2018 57:34

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 R...

Mostly Lit Live @ BFI: Get Out 05.11.2018 1:14:28

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Did You March, though?: Washington Black, Zamunda and Revolution 29.10.2018 1:09:48

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!-------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Mostly Lit Live ft Lenny Henry at Cheltenham Lit Fest 15.10.2018 1:07:20

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 Writi...

Their Eyes Were Watching Who Now?: Massages, Rise Up and Tea Cake 08.10.2018 1:10:52

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 Nerv...

Oscar's Brief Life 01.10.2018 1:10:03

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...

Who's Got The Power? - Live From London Pod Fest 24.09.2018 56:29

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 tw...

No Man Is An Island 17.09.2018 59:53

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 sil...

The Many Faces of Jay Gatsby 10.09.2018 1:06:32

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 Ntsha...

Autumn Reads? No Problem, No Problem! 03.09.2018 1:06:30

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 Music by: @StuffDeejSays-----------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Kissing Palms? 20.08.2018 1:30:17

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 SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Books: Romeo and Juliet - William Shakespeare Film: Mean Girls Intro Music...

Can You Be Black And... 13.08.2018 1:24:07

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 AND SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Your Wealth Has Increased! 06.08.2018 1:25:46

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 SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Books: X and Why - Tom Whipple Children of Blood a...

Be True. Be Ravenclaw. 30.07.2018 1:30:53

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 SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Books: Born A Cr...

Glory Be To Gawd 23.07.2018 1:22:47

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 SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Books: Less - Andrew Sean GreerThe Stranger On The Bridge - Jonny B...

Mandela Forever ft Ndaba Mandela 15.07.2018 44:02

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 the film Black Panther. Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!---------------------------------...