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Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit!This week we discuss Herman Melville's Bartleby the Scrivener, the phrase 'I'd prefer not to', resisting the status quo and celebrities deleting tweets! (With a slight bit of excitement leading up to Avenger's Infinity War - Who do you think will die?)We've also brought back an old segment! Make sure to comment, subscribe and share!Music by: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Books:Bartleby The ScrivenerReal Artists Don't StarveWhat They Didn't Teach You In Harvard Business SchoolMostly Flics: Midnight Special/Marvel Cinematic Universe----------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode, the books and the film!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.comNewsletter - tinyletter.com/mostlylitWebsite: www.mostly-lit.com
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Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit!This week we’re joined by author of In Our Mad and Furious City, Guy Gunaratne, as we discuss the inner workings of young London, Meryl Streep and should we cancel our faves? Make sure to comment, subscribe and share! Music by: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mostly Flics: What Happened To Monday? ----------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode, the books and the film!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.comNewsletter - tinyletter.com/mostlylitWebsite: www.mostly-lit.com
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Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit! This week we’re joined by the amazing author, Courttia Newland.He talks to us about how he came to write The Scholar, class wars, the working class narrative, the failings of the prison system and more!Music by: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mostly Flics: The Shawshank Redemption----------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode, the books and the film!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.comNewsletter - tinyletter.com/mostlylitWebsite: www.mostly-lit.com
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Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit! Derek is EeyoreRai is TiggerAlex is PoohWho are you? It's our reading list episode - Spring Reads! Let us know thoughts. Music by: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mostly Flics: BBC Searching for Grenfell's Lost Lives: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09xptp8BBXO Hard Road To Travel: https://soundcloud.com/bbxoofficial/hard-road-to-travel-private-preview----------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode, the books and the film!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.comNewsletter - tinyletter.com/mostlylitWebsite: www.mostly-lit.com
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Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit!The trio are joined by author of 'Stay With Me' Ayobami Adebayo (@ayobamiadebayo)Let's get into it! ----------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode, the books and the film!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.comNewsletter - tinyletter.com/mostlylitWebsite: www.mostly-lit.com
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Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit!This week we have writer, playwright and poet @InuaEllams in our chair. We talk to him about his play The Barbershop Chronicles, his travels and what school was like for all of us.We also speak about Mostly Lit getting to do a Facebook Live Q&A with Oprah, Ava DuVernay and the cast of Wrinkle In Time! This is one not to miss!This week's book (play): The Barbershop ChroniclesThis week's 'flic' - Being Blacker https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b09w3wjg/being-blackerWrinkle In Time Facebook Live with Ava DuVernay, Oprah, Mindy Kailing, Storm Reid and Reese Witherspoon https://www.mostly-lit.com/news ----------------Booklist: Understanding Comics by Scott McCloudInner City Pressure by Dan HancockChildren of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi----------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode, the books and the film!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.comNewsletter - tinyletter.com/mostlylitWebsite: www.mostly-lit.com
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This week we had the pleasure of being joined by the remarkable activist and author, Patrisse Khan-Cullors, co-founder of Black Lives Matter and co-author of When They Call You A Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir.We discuss activism, Patrisse’s favourite reads growing up, coming out, Bruno Mars and so much more. This is definitely not one to miss.We also speak about aspects of love (again!) so this one is not one to miss!This week's book: When They Call You A Terrorist – Patrisse Khan-Cullors and Asha Bandele----------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the books and discussions!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.comNewsletter - tinyletter.com/mostlylitWebsite: mostly-lit.com
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Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit!This week, it's the beginnings of International Women's Month, and we have @_Azryah in the studio talking to us about women, relationships and the way that parents raise their sons. We also speak about aspects of love (again!) so this one is not one to miss!This week's book: Difficult Women - Roxanne GayThis week's 'flic' - (500) Days of Summer----------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the books and film!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.comNewsletter - tinyletter.com/mostlylitWebsite: mostly-lit.com
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Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit!This week, we're speaking about identity and what that means in all white spaces with @AimeeFelone, co-founder of children's publisher @_KnightsOfWe also speak about supporting creative projects, and drinking wine - not one to miss!This week's book: Piecing Me Together - Renee WatsonThis week's 'flic' - The Best ManBest Life Reads: We Going To Need More Wine - Gabrielle Union ------Booklist:We're Going to Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True - Gabrielle Union----------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the books and film!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.comNewsletter - tinyletter.com/mostlylitWebsite: mostly-lit.com
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WAKANDA FOREVER! This week:Rai is triggered.Alex thinks it's important.Derek's lips are shut.This week we ask: Do you chase unrequited loves? Do you have patience with yourself? This week's book: South of the Border, West of the Sun - Haruki Murakami This week's 'flic' - Black Panther Best Life Reads: Self Compassion - Kristen Neff------Booklist:South of the Border, West of the Sun - Haruki Murakami The Adulterants - Joe Dunthorne Children of Blood and Bone - Tomi Adeyemi----------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the books and film!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.comNewsletter - tinyletter.com/mostlylitWebsite: mostly-lit.com
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