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Mostly Lit

Millennial Book Talk

Join your favourite Black British (book-ish) Millennials Rai, Derek, and Alex as they try to make sense of the world through the books we read (and other assorted things) that keep us going.Tune in fortnightly as they di

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  • 12. #12 Harper Lee Was Racist, Though.

    01:22:07||Season 1, Ep. 12
    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

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  • 11. #11 Are Book Prizes Necessary?

    45:07||Season 1, Ep. 11
    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

  • 10. #10 Supa Dupa Cell & 100 Best Books of 21st Century?

    24:40||Season 1, Ep. 10
    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

  • 9. #9 Do You Believe In Aliens?

    01:11:44||Season 1, Ep. 9
    This weeks book: Sea of Tranquility by Emily St John Mandel. Let the shenanigans begin. Email: mostlylit@gmail.comTikTok: @mostlylitpodcast

  • 8. #8 Desert Island Books

    31:11||Season 1, Ep. 8
    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

  • 7. #7 Do First Impressions Count?

    48:23||Season 1, Ep. 7
    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

  • 6. #6 Are Black Authors Being Held Back?

    56:00||Season 1, Ep. 6
    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