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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:
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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:
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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:
Stay tuned in for What We're Watching!
This week, we also ask:
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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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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 - mostlylit@gmail.comWebsite: www.mostly-lit.com#Books #Literature #Culture #Reading #BlackHistoryMonth
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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 - mostlylit@gmail.comWebsite: www.mostly-lit.com#Books #Literature #Culture #Reading #BlackHistoryMonth
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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 - mostlylit@gmail.comWebsite: www.mostly-lit.com
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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 - mostlylit@gmail.comWebsite: www.mostly-lit.com
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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 - mostlylit@gmail.comWebsite: www.mostly-lit.com
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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 - mostlylit@gmail.comWebsite: www.mostly-lit.com
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