The Lit Pickers

Welcome to a ‘slim pickings’ edition of Lit Pickers. In these short editions we answer some burning questions that have been asked by you, the reader, and joining us is the lovely Mae Thomas.

In this episode the trio discuss the importance of forewords. Are forewords too academic? Will Supriya hunt you down if you skip reading one? Listen in to find out more. You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair, Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana and Mae Thomas at @maemariyam on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in. 

Theme Music: Easy Wanderlings - Here’s to You

If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at [email protected]. 

For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books

There's something about famous women writers that ruffles feathers and raises hackles. In this episode, we raise a toast to some writers, across the ages, who've upset the establishment in different ways. From Andal to Shobhaa Dé and Arundhati Roy, we put the 'scan' in scandalous women. 

You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair and Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in. 

Theme Music: Easy Wanderlings - Here’s to You

If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at [email protected]. 

For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books

Welcome to a ‘slim pickings’ edition of Lit Pickers. In these short editions we answer some burning questions that have been asked by you, the reader, and joining us is the lovely Mae Thomas.

In this episode the trio discuss some easy and resourceful ways you can keep a journal, the pros and cons of some of the brands (there’s even talk of poo paper) and Deepanjana talks about how journaling helped her keep track and make sense of things during lockdown days. You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair, Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana and Mae Thomas at @maemariyam on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in. 

Theme Music: Easy Wanderlings - Here’s to You

If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at [email protected]. 

For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books

She’s everyone and their aunt’s favourite children’s author, but Enid Blyton’s books are a cultural minefield. We talk about “goblins”, Moonface, the naughtiest girls and more as we look back at Blyton’s writing to see what’s aged well and how her work has been tailored in recent years to be politically correct. You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair and Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in. 

Theme Music: Easy Wanderlings - Here’s to You

If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at [email protected]. 

For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books

Welcome to a ‘slim pickings’ edition of Lit Pickers. In these short editions we answer some burning questions that have been asked by you, the reader, and joining us is the lovely Mae Thomas.

This week the trio discuss what makes a decent bookmark. Things take a bit of a dark turn when they start discussing the grossest things they've used as bookmarks and then Supriya drops a bombshell that might be sacrilege for bibliophiles around the globe. You do not want to miss this. You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair, Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana and Mae Thomas at @maemariyam on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in. 

Theme Music: Easy Wanderlings - Here’s to You

If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at [email protected]. 

For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books

K-drama and K-pop have put South Korea on the cultural map, and there’s more to explore in Korean culture. In this episode, we give you a quick look at the literature that the Koreas — both South and North — have inspired. Grab your ramyeon and listen up as we talk about books with strong women protagonists, plastic surgeries, fever dreams, family sagas and more. 

You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair and Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in. 

Theme Music: Easy Wanderlings - Here’s to You

If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at [email protected]. 

For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books

Welcome to a ‘slim pickings’ edition of Lit Pickers. In these short editions we answer some burning questions that have been asked by you, the reader, and joining us is the lovely Mae Thomas.

In this episode, the trio discuss some of their favourite libraries and bookish nooks around the city and memories of reading places they treasured while growing up. They also discuss why libraries are important public spaces and list a few volunteer-run libraries which you can visit and spread the word about. The names of these can be found here: [spreadsheet link]You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair, Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana and Mae Thomas at @maemariyam on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in. 

Theme Music: Easy Wanderlings - Here’s to You

If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at [email protected]. 

For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books

Are romance novels your guilty pleasure? In this episode, we talk about why your lust for romance fiction is nothing to be ashamed of and why romance deserves a lot more respect than it gets. From progressive politics to racy Mills & Boons paperbacks, there’s much to love about happily-ever-afters.

You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair and Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in. 

Theme Music: Easy Wanderlings - Here’s to You

If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at [email protected]. 

For Supriya's contemporary regency romance novel recommendations and a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books

Welcome to a ‘slim pickings’ edition of Lit Pickers. In these short editions we answer some burning questions that have been asked by you, the reader, and joining us is the lovely Mae Thomas.

In this episode, we bring you a tasting menu of books, ranging from recipe collections, memoirs, novels about trippy meals, history of everyday ingredients and more. Whether you're looking for a gift for a home chef or a food nerd, there's something here to tickle pretty much every tastebud. 

You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair, Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana and Mae Thomas at @maemariyam on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in. 

Theme Music: Easy Wanderlings - Here’s to You

If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at [email protected]. 

For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books

In this episode, we discuss the literary man’s best friend — a male author. Join us as we examine the kinds of masculinity that authors past and present have idealised in novels. Grab a drink, because it’s frustrating just how flawed and difficult the manly heroes of literature are. You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair and Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in. 

Theme Music: Easy Wanderlings - Here’s to You

If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at [email protected]. 

For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books