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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The New Odyssey 08.01.2018 1:36:13

Happy New Year and Welcome to the first episode of the year! This week's book: Homer's OdysseyThis week the trio are back with a brand new episode for the year. Rai explores her obsession with Circe, Alex is doesn't really like Odysseus and Derek explains what it means to be among Sirens.------Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the books and film! Rate and review us on iTunes,...

Mostly Litmas! Christmas Reads, Resolutions and 2018 Goals! 25.12.2017 51:23

Merry Christmas!! This week the trio are bringing you a Christmas message filled with love, laughter and books! What are you reading this Christmas? Which books remind you of winter? And find out what the trio got each other for Secret Santa! Rai isn’t Gucci. Alex is Versace. Derek is Ethical. Get involved! We will return Monday January 8th 2018! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the books...

Are You Free? 11.12.2017 1:08:29

This week, the trio discuss Existentialism. Are you free? What does freedom look like to you? Also, we ask about Black 'mediocrity', is it valid? Rai is certain. Alex is unsure. Derek's thinks it's simple. Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the books and film! Rate and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube! Follow us on:Twitter - @mostlylit Instagram - @mostlylitpod YouT...

When Will You Grow Up?! 04.12.2017 1:08:10

This week, the trio discusses Junot Diaz's 'Drown', the new 'Black' Queen, Jay-Z's confession and books to find your inner calm, and inner child! Adolescence...Rai wanted money. Alex wanted to escape. Derek wanted strength. Join them for their weekly does books and film chat! Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the books! Rate and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube! Fo...

Getting Published ft. #WriteNowLive (London) 30.11.2017 1:20:45

BONUS EPISODE: What a better way to end National Novel Writing Month, than to collaborate with Penguin Random House UK and WriteNow! Today we have an exciting episode in collaboration with Penguin Random House UK and #WriteNowLive. WriteNow aims to find, mentor and publish new writers from under-represented communities. WriteNow was created by Penguin Random House in 2016 to help ensure books and...

Black To The Future! 27.11.2017 1:09:11

This week, the trio discuss Nnedi Orkafor's 'Binti' and look at the 'Africa of the Future, Stormzy's apology and productivity hacks! Rai's the star. Alex is kickstarting. Derek's gassed. Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the books and film! Rate and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube! Follow us on:Twitter - @mostlylit Instagram - @mostlylitpod YouTube - www.youtube.c...

No More Mr. English ft Nikesh Shukla 20.11.2017 1:09:43

This week it’s all about language and books that remind us of childhood stories and childhood voices. This week the trio are joined by author and editor Nikesh Shukla, as he discusses his books as well as writing habits and films! Alex is paying those bills. Rai like the second person. Derek thinks the world of the Matrix is nigh. Join them for their new segment, stay tuned to find out what it is!...

This Is Love, I Guess? 13.11.2017 1:21:09

This week, the trio discuss Kahlil Gibran's 'The Prophet' and question theories of life. Rai's being humble. Alex is doing it. Derek's not on job. Join them for their new segment, stay tuned to find out what it is! Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the books! Rate and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube! Follow us on:Twitter - @mostlylit Instagram - @mostlylitpod YouT...

What Kind of Reader Are You? 06.11.2017 1:19:27

This week, the trio discuss what it takes to be a 'good reader'. Rai says she's impatient with it. Alex says he's slower. Derek says he does it twice. Join them for their new segment, stay tuned to find out what it is! Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the books! Rate and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube! Follow us on:Twitter - @mostlylit Instagram - @mostlylitpod...

Don't Play With Demons! 30.10.2017 55:16

Hello, and welcome to another episode of Ghostly Lit mwahahahah"What's Your Favourite Scary Story!?!This week, we are discussing scary and thrilling storiesDerek hears the Last TrumpRai cannot jump on the second wave And Alex asks ‘why are people scared of ghosts?’Ghosts, Ghouls and Alien encountersMiss this one at your peril Get involvedDon't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the books! Rate an...

Mostly Lit Live @ The Roundhouse 23.10.2017 1:06:39

Mostly Lit Live @ The RoundhouseWelcome back to a new episode of Mostly Lit! This week's episode is a special one. It's a recording of our live show at The Roundhouse's 'And Now What?' Festival. Featuring an introduction from our faves 'Two Fools Talking' (a.k.a Keira and Soulay), we talk about gamechaging books, films and albums, and what making a difference means in society today in front of a l...

Finding A Name For Myself 16.10.2017 1:22:34

Finding A Name For Myself Welcome back to a new episode of Mostly Lit! This week we have an ACTUAL episode on feminism with Rai in the studio! Rai questions what role language and sexuality has. Derek doesn't believe there are masculine or feminine energies. Alex asks about your #WorldMentalHealthDay literature, music and film care package. Not one to miss! Too good to miss! Get ready for this new...

Mama Can’t Find No Man! 09.10.2017 1:12:52

And we’re back for a brand new season of Mostly Lit! This week, we are discussing literature from the ‘hood’ with a focus on Mama Can’t Raise No Man and The Good Immigrant. Derek found a new love in Afro-FuturismRai has a great book for her women And Alex talks about books on productivity. And do snakes really sympathise with snakes? Not one to miss! Too good to miss! Get ready for this new and re...