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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Self Reliance. 09.07.2018 1:15:26

Welcome back to Mostly Lit! This week we talk about self-reliance, #Merky Books, Supernatural dramas and whether we are really non-conformists. Not one to miss! Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Books: Michael Donkor - Hold Fumio Sasaki - Goodbye, ThingsFilm: Twilight: New MoonIntro Music...

All About Love 02.07.2018 47:53

Welcome back to Mostly Lit live at Last Word! at Roundhouse London! Not one to miss! Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Books: All About Love - bell hooksIntro Music by: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get involved!...

The Multi-Hyphenates ft Emma Gannon 25.06.2018 1:02:03

Welcome back to Mostly Lit! This week we speak to author, journalist, broadcaster, podcaster and multi-talented extraordinaire Emma Gannon, author of The Multi-Hyphen Method! We discuss burnout, generational differences, finances, Erin Brockovich and the audacity of Bey. Not one to miss! Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!------------------------------------------------------------------...

Oh My God, Becky?! ft Gabourey Sidibe 18.06.2018 1:09:34

Welcome back to Mostly Lit! This week we speak to author and actress. Gabourey Sidibe (@GabbySidibe) about her new book, This Is Just My Face, Try Not To Stare while on her UK tour! We discuss spirituality, African parents, Mental Health and of course, Beyonce! Not one to miss! Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!----------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Your Utmost Happiness ft Arundhati Roy 11.06.2018 59:03

This week we speak to author Arundhati Roy about her second book, Ministry of Utmost Happiness in a rare and first time ever conversation on a podcast! We discuss spirituality, geo-politics, culture and the Vietnam War. Not one to miss! Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Books: Emperor's Ba...

The Terrible ft Yrsa Daley-Ward 04.06.2018 59:37

Welcome Back! This week we speak to writer, poet and performer Yrsa Daley-Ward, about her latest memoir 'The Terrible' released on Tuesday 6th June. We discuss religion, sexuality, grief and our roots. Not one to miss! Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Books: Waiting for Godot - Samuel Be...

We Are Home 28.05.2018 1:43:53

We come to you live from Waterstones. Enjoy! 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 - @mostlylitp...

The Hidden Figure 14.05.2018 50:00

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit! This week we discuss the nuances of Black Britishness vs African Americaness with our guest Jamia Wilson (@jamiaw)the author of Young, Gifted and Black: Meet 52 Black Heroes from Past and Present. Make sure to comment, subscribe and share! Music by: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mo...

Dry Cries And Thanos 07.05.2018 1:13:04

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit! Books that made us cry. Happy cry. Ugly cry. Thug cry. *Spoilers throughout the episode. You were warned* Make sure to comment, subscribe and share!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Books:All My Sisters Wear Travelling Shoes - Maya Angelou The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini Persuasion - Jane Austen N...

Mostly Pirate! Ft Sam Conniff 30.04.2018 1:28:11

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit! We are being more pirate this week, joined by Captain and ex-CEO of Livity and Dubplate Drama @SamConniff who gives the Mostly Lit trio quite the pep talk! Let us know whether you're more pirate after this episode! Make sure to comment, subscribe and share!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Books:Ind...

Delete Tweets? I'd Prefer Not To. 23.04.2018 1:14:00

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit! This week we discuss Herman Melville's Bartleby the Scrivener, the phrase 'I'd prefer not to', resisting the status quo and celebrities deleting tweets! (With a slight bit of excitement leading up to Avenger's Infinity War - Who do you think will die?)We've also brought back an old segment! Make sure to comment, subscribe and share! Music by: @StuffDeejSays-...

Mad And Furious ft Guy Gunaratne 16.04.2018 1:15:30

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit! This week we’re joined by author of In Our Mad and Furious City, Guy Gunaratne, as we discuss the inner workings of young London, Meryl Streep and should we cancel our faves? Make sure to comment, subscribe and share! Music by: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mostly Flics: What Happe...

Learning From a Scholar ft Courttia Newland 09.04.2018 1:25:22

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit! This week we’re joined by the amazing author, Courttia Newland. He talks to us about how he came to write The Scholar, class wars, the working class narrative, the failings of the prison system and more! Music by: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mostly Flics: The Shawshank Redemption...

Spring Reads! 02.04.2018 1:18:23

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit! Derek is EeyoreRai is TiggerAlex is PoohWho are you? It's our reading list episode - Spring Reads! Let us know thoughts. Music by: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mostly Flics: BBC Searching for Grenfell's Lost Lives: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09xptp8BBXO Hard Road To Travel:...

Stay With Me ft Ayobami Adebayo 26.03.2018 1:02:14

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit! The trio are joined by author of 'Stay With Me' Ayobami Adebayo (@ayobamiadebayo)Let's get into it! ----------------Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode, the books and the film! Rate and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube! Follow us on:Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/mostly-lit-2?refid=stprTwitter - @mostlylitInstag...

In The Cut ft Inua Ellams 19.03.2018 1:30:11

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit! This week we have writer, playwright and poet @InuaEllams in our chair. We talk to him about his play The Barbershop Chronicles, his travels and what school was like for all of us. We also speak about Mostly Lit getting to do a Facebook Live Q&A with Oprah, Ava DuVernay and the cast of Wrinkle In Time! This is one not to miss! This week's book (play): The Ba...

Black Lives Matter ft Patrisse Khan-Cullors 12.03.2018 58:00

This week we had the pleasure of being joined by the remarkable activist and author, Patrisse Khan-Cullors, co-founder of Black Lives Matter and co-author of When They Call You A Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir. We discuss activism, Patrisse’s favourite reads growing up, coming out, Bruno Mars and so much more. This is definitely not one to miss. We also speak about aspects of love (again!)...

Women Are Mad, Men Are Crazy ft Azryah 04.03.2018 1:11:18

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit! This week, it's the beginnings of International Women's Month, and we have @_Azryah in the studio talking to us about women, relationships and the way that parents raise their sons. We also speak about aspects of love (again!) so this one is not one to miss! This week's book: Difficult Women - Roxanne GayThis week's 'flic' - (500) Days of Summer-------------...

The Pieces of Me ft Aimee Felone 26.02.2018 1:41:32

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit! This week, we're speaking about identity and what that means in all white spaces with @AimeeFelone, co-founder of children's publisher @_KnightsOfWe also speak about supporting creative projects, and drinking wine - not one to miss! This week's book: Piecing Me Together - Renee WatsonThis week's 'flic' - The Best ManBest Life Reads: We Going To Need More Win...

Are You Done? 19.02.2018 1:27:49

WAKANDA FOREVER! This week:Rai is triggered. Alex thinks it's important. Derek's lips are shut. This week we ask: Do you chase unrequited loves? Do you have patience with yourself? This week's book: South of the Border, West of the Sun - Haruki Murakami This week's 'flic' - Black Panther Best Life Reads: Self Compassion - Kristen Neff------Booklist:South of the Border, West of the Sun - Haruki Mur...

Mostly Lurrrveeee 12.02.2018 1:21:24

Welcome to a new Valentines Day episode of Mostly Lit! This week:Rai believes it's logical. Alex thinks it's spiritual. Derek says mind your business. This week we ask: Do you believe in soul mates? This week's book: Essays In Love - Alain De Botton. This week's 'flic' - Notting Hill Best Life Reads: #MostlyLitCovers ------Booklist:Essays In Love - Alain De Botton Lullaby - Laila Slimani Lincoln i...

Home Fire In The Booth! 05.02.2018 1:14:55

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit! This week's book: Home Fire - Kamila Shamsie. This week's 'flic' - Black Panther (Anticipating the Hype) Thoughts! This week:Rai is walking in the spirit. Alex has sibling questions. Derek says no to cliques.(PSA: Minor Audio Dips, soz) ------Booklist:Home Fire - Kamila Shamsie A Death In The Family - Karl Ove KnausgaardMy Struggle - Karl Ove KnausgaardHisto...

"Rooting For Everybody Black" 29.01.2018 1:09:59

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit! This week's book: Killology by Gary Owen's @RoyalCourt and @ShermanTheatre production. This week's 'flic' - Get Out and Oscar Nomination Thoughts! This week:Rai is eating Jackfruit .Alex wants a reason to live. Derek has some Black British Gems for us. ------Booklist:Killology - Gary OwensTo Sir, With Love - E.R. BraithwaiteReasons To Stay Alive - Matt Haig...

Don't Wanna Get This Baaabaay! An Ode to Seal. 22.01.2018 1:28:25

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit! This week's book: If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things by Jon McGregor (Twitter: @jon_mcgregor)This week's 'flic' - Black Mirror Season 1 - Fifteen Billion Merits This week:Rai has a new hobby. Alex is a Romeo. Derek praises Black Mirror------Booklist:If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things - Jon McGregor Oreo - Fran RossUnder the Udala Trees - Chinelo Okpara...

Hurtling All The Way Down 15.01.2018 1:11:31

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit! This week's book: Turtles All The Way Down by John Green (Twitter: @johngreen) This week's film: Bright This week the trio is a duo, but we're still lit! Rai's issue is a tear jerker as we say R.I.P to Harry Uzoka. Alex asks: are you ready to jump?------Booklist:Turtles All The Way Down - John Green Home Fire - Kamila ShamsieIn Our Mad And Furious City - Guy...