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February 25, 2019God Stays Petty
Welcome to Mostly Lit!
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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?
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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
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This week, we also ask:
Oscar predictions
Would you be Karl Lagerfeld's cat?
How do you pronounce Job?
If you could go back in time what would you change?
Who would you be casted as in Children of Blood and Bone?
And of course, what you watching?

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#Books #Literature #Culture #Reading

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1 hr 42 min
February 18, 2019OH MY GODS ft Alexandra Sheppard
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 West End production.

This week, we were also asked:
Sci Fi shows
Ideal adaptations from book to stage
What makes art art?

Intro Music by: @StuffDeejSays

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#Books #Literature #Culture #Reading

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1 hr 27 min
February 11, 2019Schoolin' Life: Ageing and Loving
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 Museum?
WHO is Dan Mallory?

Intro Music by: @StuffDeejSays
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#Books #Literature #Culture #Reading

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1 hr 42 min
February 04, 2019 Happy New NEW Year!
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

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#Books #Literature #Culture #Reading

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2 hr 12 min
November 12, 2018 The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival: Podcast-In-Residence 2018
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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58 min
November 05, 2018 Mostly Lit Live @ BFI: Get Out
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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1 hr 15 min
October 29, 2018 Did You March, though?: Washington Black, Zamunda and Revolution
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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1 hr 10 min
October 15, 2018 Mostly Lit Live ft Lenny Henry at Cheltenham Lit Fest
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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1 hr 8 min
October 08, 2018 Their Eyes Were Watching Who Now?: Massages, Rise Up and Tea Cake
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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1 hr 11 min
October 01, 2018 Oscar's Brief Life
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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1 hr 11 min

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