In conversation with Ore Agbaje-Williams

In this final episode of season 2, cohosts Tanuja and Rosa speak to debut author of 'The Three of US', Ore Agbaje-Williams about her shady, fun and petty characters in the book, her publishing journey as an editor and writer as well as her future projects! It's a celebration of female friendships, petty behaviour and lots and lots of wine... You can order Ore's book here: <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9781787334083" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Three Of Us</a> If you have any questions about this episode or wish to recommend us some books, then drop us a line at: ohmylitpod@gmail.com Twitter: @OhMyLitPodInstagram: @OhMyLitPod Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-lifeLicense code: G4VSTJI6PLYJMG3O

the three of us 

An interview with Stephen Buoro

In this episode, Tanuja and Rosa chat with the incredible Stephen Buoro, author of The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa about writing a book on his blackberry, Nigerian culture and slang, maths and poetry and his amazing journey to getting published. You can find <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9781526637994" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa</a> in your local bookshop. If you have any questions about this episode or wish to recommend us some books, then drop us a line at: ohmylitpod@gmail.com Twitter: @OhMyLitPodInstagram: @OhMyLitPod Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-lifeLicense code: 3TISLNSKOHJUYORP

S2E9: Andy Africa

In Conversation with Maleeha and Khadija 

In this episode, Tanuja speaks to her friends and publishing professionals, Maleeha Mir and Khadija Hassan about their roles in publishing, tips on networking and freelancing, diversity in publishing and of course, lots of book recommendations (mostly fantasy)! You can subscribe to Maleeha's SFF newsletter, The Other Worlds here - https://theotherworlds.substack.com/ Book Recommendations<ul><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9780349125305" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Within These Wicked Walls</a> by Lauren Blackwood</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Restore-Me-New-Haven-Book/dp/B09PHH9WL6/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1679926864&amp;sr=1-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Restore Me</a> by J.L. Seegars (Series)</li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9780008108427" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">An Ember in the Ashes</a> by Sabaa Tahir (Series)</li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9780008501815" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Babel </a>by R.F. Kuang</li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9780008239848" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Poppy War </a>by R.F Kuang (Trilogy)</li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9780008532772" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yellowface</a> by R.F. Kuang</li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9780356510514" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jade City</a> by Fonda Lee (Series)</li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9781787465015" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mismatch</a> by Sarah Jafari</li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9781803704500" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">You Think You Know Me</a> by Ayaan Muhamod</li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9780008450441" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Final Strife</a> by Saara El-Arifi</li></ul> If you have any questions about this episode or wish to recommend us some books, then drop us a line at: ohmylitpod@gmail.com Twitter: @OhMyLitPodInstagram: @OhMyLitPod Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-lifeLicense code: ECJLYJXAOW6VRYDT

Publishing Friends

Discussing books and stories of travels

In this episode, hosts Tanuja and Rosa talk about traveling near and far, future destinations and dream trips. All aboard! Tune in for their fantastic book recommendations and travel horror stories. Book Recommendations<ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kinky-Gazpacho-Life-Spain-Readers-ebook/dp/B00BORM768/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33HBQO9ENHAQ5&amp;keywords=kinky+gazpacho&amp;qid=1679351406&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=kinky+gazpacho%2Cstripbooks%2C93&amp;sr=1-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kinky Gazpacho by Lori L. Tharps</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gazpacho-agridulce-Quan-Zhou-Wu/dp/8416251010/ref=sr_1_1?crid=C5VHPBPBSIFN&amp;keywords=gazpacho+agridulce&amp;qid=1679351829&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=gazpacho+agridulce%2Cstripbooks%2C60&amp;sr=1-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gazpacho Agridulce by Quan Zhou Wu</a></li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9781408869772" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Around the World in 80 Trains by Monisha Rajesh</a></li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9780008485177" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie</a></li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9780349701479" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Honey-Girl-Morgan-Rogers/dp/0778311023/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BXXBHBW0RSK5&amp;keywords=honey+girl&amp;qid=1679352210&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=honey+girl%2Cstripbooks%2C65&amp;sr=1-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers</a></li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9781471409127" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo</a></li></ul> Movie Recommendation:<ul><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1562872/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara</a></li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9695258/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">So My Grandma's a Lesbian!</a></li></ul> If you have any questions about this episode or wish to recommend us some books, then drop us a line at: ohmylitpod@gmail.com Twitter: @OhMyLitPodInstagram: @OhMyLitPod Disclaimer:If you buy a book from our provided link, we may earn a commission from bookshop.org. All earned commission will be invested in our podcast to improve our audio quality. Thank you for supporting local bookshops! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-lifeLicense code: FC3X9KYCDHD3CK1Q

The Travelling Reader

Interviewing Krystle Zara Appiah 

In this episode, co hosts Tanuja and Rosa interview the Krystle Zara Appiah, the author of 'Rootless'. Krystle speaks to us about her childhood and inspiration for the book and we quiz her about her the various themes in 'Rootless'. Krystle Zara Appiah is a Ghanaian writer and screenwriter, born and raised in London. She has a degree in literature and creative writing from the University of Kent. In 2020, she was one of forty writers selected for the London Library's Emerging Writers Programme. She also works as a children's books editor. CW: Postnatal depression, mental health, childbirth. You can buy Krystle's debut novel here: <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9780008528836" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rootless</a>.You can check out Krystle's book recommendations <a href="https://bit.ly/3yCjG3G" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. If you have any questions about this episode or wish to recommend us some books, then drop us a line at: ohmylitpod@gmail.com Twitter: @OhMyLitPodInstagram: @OhMyLitPod Disclaimer:If you buy a book from our provided link, we may earn a commission from bookshop.org. All earned commission will be invested in our podcast to improve our audio quality. Thank you for supporting local bookshops! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-lifeLicense code: UUDKBSPAZLP66UQT

ROOTLESS

Parini Shroff

In this episode, cohosts Tanuja and Rosa chat with author of 'The Bandit Queens', Parini Shroff. Tune in to hear Parini talk to us about rural india, female friendship and how to bring your novel to life. You can buy Parini's debut novel here: <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9781838957148" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Bandit Queens</a> If you have any questions about this episode or wish to recommend us some books, then drop us a line at: ohmylitpod@gmail.com Twitter: @OhMyLitPodInstagram: @OhMyLitPod Disclaimer:If you buy a book from our provided link, we may earn a commission from bookshop.org. All earned commission will be invested in our podcast to improve our audio quality. Thank you for supporting local bookshops! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-lifeLicense code: RM6EAGGZQ2JJVAZS

Bandit Queens

In Conversation with Louise Hare

In this episode, cohosts Tanuja and Rosa chat with author of 'Miss Aldridge Regrets', Louise Hare. Tune in to hear Louise speak about writing a 1920s murder mystery, researching fashion and writing in first person. You can buy Louise's debut novel here: <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9780008332655" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Miss Aldridge Regrets</a>. You can check out other books from Louise Hare <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/s2e4-miss-aldridge-regrets" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. If you have any questions about this episode or wish to recommend us some books, then drop us a line at: ohmylitpod@gmail.com Twitter: @OhMyLitPodInstagram: @OhMyLitPod Disclaimer:If you buy a book from our provided link, we may earn a commission from bookshop.org. All earned commission will be invested in our podcast to improve our audio quality. Thank you for supporting local bookshops! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-lifeLicense code: 5HJRFXM4MLVILSCR

Miss Aldridge Regrets

Discussing love and romance with Soraya Bouazzaoui

Enjoy the love hangover with this very special episode of Oh My Lit, where we interview the incredible Soraya Bouazzaoui, queen of the romance recommendations. You can subscribe to her amazing romance newsletter <a href="https://pagesandpssy.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>! Book Recommendations:<ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1335600825/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">On the hustle by Adriana Herrera</a></li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9780349703091" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Singles Table by Sara Desai</a></li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9780063001107" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dating dr Dil by Nisha Sharma</a></li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9781529426830" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">On Rotation by Shirlene Obuobi</a></li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9781472286420" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola</a></li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9781472271716" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The View Was Exhausting by Onjuli Data and Mikaella Clemente</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0BKDK7MPS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1676968598&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cupid Calling by Viano Oniomoh</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jasmins-Billionaire-First-Romance-Friends-ebook/dp/B08BLSTVJ3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jasmine the Unexpected by Sookh Kaur</a></li><li><a href="https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/game-of-courtship-with-the-earl-mills-boon-historical-paulia-belgado?variant=40049479778382" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Game of Courtship with the Earl by Paulia Belgado</a></li></ul> If you have any questions about this episode or wish to recommend us some books, then drop us a line at: ohmylitpod@gmail.com Twitter: @OhMyLitPodInstagram: @OhMyLitPod Disclaimer:If you buy a book from our provided link, we may earn a commission from bookshop.org. All earned commission will be invested in our podcast to improve our audio quality. Thank you for supporting local bookshops! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-lifeLicense code: WZRD605KF6ZWHSAK

Queen of Romance

Romantic dates and romance books

In this episode, hosts Tanuja and Rosa speak about lurrrvvvee, valentine's dates, weddings and of course, romance books! Tune in for their fantastic book recommendations and not-so-good dating experiences. Book Recommendations<ul><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9780062959928" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">You Had me at Hola - Alexis Dario</a></li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9781529405231" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This is How you Lose the Time War - Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone</a></li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9781529366587" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Last Night at the Telegraph Club - Malinda Lo</a></li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9781035018000" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sorry, Bro - Taleen Voskuni&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9781786075192" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">An American Marriage - Tayari Jones</a></li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9780349015484" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Love Marriage - Monica Ali</a></li><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11183/9780062931870" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Once Ghosted, Twice Shy - Alyssa Cole</a></li></ul> If you have any questions about this episode or wish to recommend us some books, then drop us a line at: ohmylitpod@gmail.com Twitter: @OhMyLitPodInstagram: @OhMyLitPod Disclaimer:If you buy a book from our provided link, we may earn a commission from bookshop.org. All earned commission will be invested in our podcast to improve our audio quality. Thank you for supporting local bookshops! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-lifeLicense code: FC3X9KYCDHD3CK1Q

Valentine's Day Special

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