Mostly Lit

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.comIG and TikTok: MostlyLitPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/2024Let us know your thoughts!mostlylit@gmail.comTikTok and instagram: mostlylitpodcastTwitter: MostlyLit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.comTikTok and Instagram: @mostlylitpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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.comTwitter: @mostlylit TikTok: @mostlylitpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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.comTwitter: @mostlylitTikTok: @mostlylitpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: @MostlyLitTikTok: @MostlyLitPod Email: mostlylit@gmail.comWant to read our writing?Alex: readyourmind.substack.comDerek: https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/lifestyle/article/dating-with-borderline-personality-disorderRai: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/raifa-rafiq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode the trio have a chinwag on the various news within the book world, ranging from The British Book Award winners, criticising authors on social media and literary vs commercial fiction triggered by a poor review of James Baldwin. Make yourself a beverage and get stuck in. Twitter: @mostlylitTikTok: @mostlylitpodEmail: mostlylit@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, the trio discusses drugs, vices, and the inner pain of Clay in Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis. Rai discusses the difference between life-ache and heartache, Derek’s sleeping pattern is still in disarray and Alex is finally going through an existential crisis. BOOKS: The Road - Cormac McCarthyFor Such a Time as This - Shani Akilah Piranesi - Susanna ClarkeMiddlesex - Jeffrey EugenidesButchers Crossing - John WilliamsEmail: mostlylit@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is this thing still on? Books: Main Book Discussion: The Hours, Michael Cunningham Wool, Hugh Howey Goblet of Fire, by She Who Shall Not Be NamesBuild The Life You Want, Arthur BrooksClash of Kings, George R.R. Martin. The Crescent City Series, Sarah J MaasGet in touch.Twitter: MostlyLitTikTok: Mostly Lit PodEmail: MostlyLit@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Books:Main Discussion: An American Marriage, Tayari JonesHow To Stop Time, Matt HaigThe People In The Trees, Hanya Yannagihara Revolutionary Road, Richard Yates A Good School, Richard Yates Question for you, the Page Turners: 'Where do you read?' Let's go!Twitter: MostlyLitTikTok: MostlyLitPodEmail: mostlylit@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is this thing on? Are you ready for the new episodes? Have a listen to this preview for the next batch of episodes. Two episodes drop on May 2nd, 2024.Let's go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Mostly Lit!Part 2! A much lighter and more joyful episode to its more depressing sibling. Sit back, relax and listen to the end - thank you for listening and sticking with us through this journey. We love you!Books:A Little Life - Hanya YanagiharaThe Private Joys of Nnenna Maloney - Okechukwu NzeluThe 392 - Ashley Hickson-LovenceTuesdays with Morrie - Mitch AlbomDaughters of Nri - Reni K AmayoShaping Up Culture - Mark Marciver Its Not OK to Feel Blue and Other lie - Edited by Scarlet CurtisSpoiler Alerts:A Little LifeIntro Music by: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get involved!Rate and review us on iTunes, Acast, Spotify, Soundcloud and YouTube!Follow and message us on:Twitter - @mostlylitInstagram - @mostlylitpodYouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQEmail - mostlylit@gmail.comWebsite: www.mostly-lit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Mostly Lit!#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2019#BlackHistoryMonth2019On this two part episode, we delve into A Little Life giving you an equal balance of tears and laughter, joy and a lot of pain. Listen with a mug of beverage of your choice.Books:A Little Life - Hanya YanagiharaThe Private Joys of Nnenna Maloney - Okechukwu NzeluThe 392 - Ashley Hickson-LovenceTuesdays with Morrie - Mitch AlbomDaughters of Nri - Reni K AmayoShaping Up Culture - Mark Marciver Its Not OK to Feel Blue and Other lie - Edited by Scarlet CurtisSpoiler Alerts:A Little LifeIntro Music by: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get involved!Rate and review us on iTunes, Acast, Spotify, Soundcloud and YouTube!Follow and message us on:Twitter - @mostlylitInstagram - @mostlylitpodYouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQEmail - mostlylit@gmail.comWebsite: www.mostly-lit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mostly Live is back again with the live show, this time at London Podcast Festival featuring a long time friend of the show, JJ Bola. Alex is away this week, so listen to Rai and JJ talk about everything books, culture and of course - expect laughs!You can buy JJ's book 'Mask Off' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mask-Off-Masculinity-Redefined-Outspoken/dp/0745338747/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1P8BBTJ1F7DZQ&keywords=mask+off+jj+bola&qid=1569233102&sprefix=mask+off%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have a free flowing conversation about arts, culture, writing and life.We discuss everything from Toni Morrison's passing, to carnival prep.We also speak at length about Abe Adeyemi's sell out rehearsed reading of All The Shit I Couldn't Say To My Dad, and other things theatre!This is one to definitely listen to start your week with some joy.Books:Everything by Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou and James Baldwin.Barrel Fever by David SedarisA Little Life - Hanya YannagiharaAnd more.Announcements: We will be at the London Podcast Festival on 12th September  2019! Tickets: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/mostly-lit-2/Intro Music by: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode and send us an email for Culture Questions!Rate and review us on iTunes, Acast, Spotify, Soundcloud and YouTube!Follow and message us on:Twitter - @mostlylitInstagram - @mostlylitpodYouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQEmail - mostlylit@gmail.comWebsite: www.mostly-lit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Mostly Lit!This week we are both in quite the happy mood. Listen to us discussing the poems that make us happy and shine from within.This is one to definitely listen to. Start your week with some joy.Books:The Thing Around Your Neck- Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieSilence is my Mother Tongue - Sulaiman AddonaiA Little Life - Hanya YanagiharaThe Art of Not Falling ApartThe Crane Wife - CJ HauserPoemsLove after Love - Sir Derek WalcottCaged Bird - Maya AngelouSonnet 130 - William ShakespeareTides - Tapiwe MugabePablo NerudaOh The Places You'll Go - Dr SeussIn And Out of Time - Maya AngelouSpoiler Alerts:Stranger Things and Pursuit of HappinessAnnouncements: We will be at the London Podcast Festival on 12th September  2019! https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/mostly-lit-2/Intro Music by: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode and send us an email for Culture Questions!Rate and review us on iTunes, Acast, Spotify, Soundcloud and YouTube!Follow and message us on:Twitter - @mostlylitInstagram - @mostlylitpodYouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQEmail - mostlylit@gmail.comWebsite: www.mostly-lit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Mostly Lit!This week we are back from our hiatus to speak about Julie Cohen's Louis and Louise, and explore the question of gender, sexuality and how it can impact our world view.This is one to definitely listen to. Books:Sapiens - Yuval Noah HarariEverything I Know About Love - Dolly AldertonThat Thing Around Your Neck - Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieAnnouncements: We will be at the London Podcast Festival on 12th September 2019! https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/mostly-lit-2/Intro Music by: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode and send us an email for Culture Questions!Rate and review us on iTunes, Acast, Spotify, Soundcloud and YouTube!Follow and message us on:Twitter - @mostlylitInstagram - @mostlylitpodYouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQEmail - mostlylit@gmail.comWebsite: www.mostly-lit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Mostly Lit!This week we share our Summer Reads with you guys!Books:Louis and Louise - Julie CohenMy Dark Vanessa - Kate Elizabeth RussellThe Clapback - Elijah LawalThe Body Keeps The Score - Bessel van der KolkAn American Marriage - Tayari JonesHinch Yourself Happy - Mrs HinchMilkman - Anna BurnsA Monks Guide To A Clean House and Mind - Shoukeii MatsumotoLiving Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change - Pema ChodronAnnouncements: We will be at the London Podcast Festival on 12th September 2019! Tickets: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/mostly-lit-2/Intro Music by: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode and send us an email for Culture Questions!Rate and review us on iTunes, Acast, Spotify, Soundcloud and YouTube!Follow and message us on:Twitter - @mostlylitInstagram - @mostlylitpodYouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQEmail - mostlylit@gmail.comWebsite: www.mostly-lit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.