Mostly Lit

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

This weeks book: Sea of Tranquility by Emily St John Mandel. Let the shenanigans begin. Email: mostlylit@gmail.comTikTok: @mostlylitpodcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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