Mostly Lit

Mostly Lit

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.

  1. 09/08/2024

    #12 Harper Lee Was Racist, Though.

    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. Mostlylit@gmail.com IG and TikTok: MostlyLitPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 22m

  2. 02/08/2024

    #11 Are Book Prizes Necessary?

    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! mostlylit@gmail.com TikTok and instagram: mostlylitpodcast Twitter: MostlyLit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  3. 26/07/2024

    #10 Supa Dupa Cell & 100 Best Books of 21st Century?

    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. Email: mostlylit@gmail.com TikTok and Instagram: @mostlylitpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min

  4. 19/07/2024

    #9 Do You Believe In Aliens?

    This weeks book: Sea of Tranquility by Emily St John Mandel. Let the shenanigans begin. Email: mostlylit@gmail.com TikTok: @mostlylitpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m

  5. 11/07/2024

    #8 Desert Island Books

    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. Email us: mostlylit@gmail.com Twitter: @mostlylit TikTok: @mostlylitpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  6. 04/07/2024

    #7 Do First Impressions Count?

    This week we're discussing Pride and Prejudice and the importance of first impressions. What do you think? Connect with us: TikTok: @mostlylitpodcast Twitter: @mostlylit Email.mostlylit@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  7. 27/06/2024

    #6 Are Black Authors Being Held Back?

    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. Email us: mostlylit@gmail.com Twitter: @mostlylit TikTok: @mostlylitpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  8. 20/06/2024

    #5 No Plot, Just Vibes!

    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: Kei Miller - Things I Have WithheldKei Miller - August Town Hazel Hayes - Out of Love Rachel Cusk - Parade Hit us up: Twitter: @MostlyLit TikTok: @MostlyLitPod Email: mostlylit@gmail.com 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 19m
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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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  • Creator
    Mostly Lit
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    88
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Mostly Lit
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