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Summary: Join Alex Reads and Raifa Rafiq in their journey to keep up with the millennial experience, while exploring the intersection between literature, wellness and pop-culture. Tune in weekly as they discuss everything that is ‘lit’ in a fun and insightful way! #ShowDemBooksManager and Executive Producer Clarissa PabiContact us MostlyLit@gmail.com

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 The Many Faces of Jay Gatsby | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:06:32

Welcome back to Mostly Lit! This week, we speak The Great Gatsby, brilliant writing, mortality, the afterlife and the respectability politics around the term 'boujie'. Not one to miss! Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Books: The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald The Reactive - Masande Ntshanga The Zanzibar Wife - Deborah Rodriguez Fuck You Very Much - Danny Wallace Film: Prometheus 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=stpr Twitter - @mostlylit Instagram - @mostlylitpod YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQ Email - mostlylit@gmail.com Website: www.mostly-lit.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Autumn Reads? No Problem, No Problem! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:06:30

Welcome back to Mostly Lit! Autumn Reads! Books: New Testament - Jerhico Brown Becoming - Michelle Obama How To Stop Time - Matt Haig How To Love A Jamaican - Alexia Arthurs Paris Echo - Sebastian Faulks Recovery - Russell Brand Born A Crime - Trevor Noah Scribble Me A Feminist - Chidera Eguere 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=stpr Twitter - @mostlylit Instagram - @mostlylitpod YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQ Email - mostlylit@gmail.com Website: www.mostly-lit.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Kissing Palms? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:30:17

Welcome back to Mostly Lit! This week, we speak Romeo and Juliet, whether Shakespeare is still necessary, the problematicness of Mean Girls and shout out to Stormzy! Not one to miss! Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Books: Romeo and Juliet - William Shakespeare Film: Mean Girls 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=stpr Twitter - @mostlylit Instagram - @mostlylitpod YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQ Email - mostlylit@gmail.com Website: www.mostly-lit.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Can You Be Black And... | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:24:07

Welcome back to Mostly Lit! This week we talk Black radicalism with academic Kehinde Andrews, and his book 'Back To Black'. We talk Black radical thought, Pan Africanism, Western economics, and being black in Academia. Also, we ask 'Can you be Black and...' Not one to miss! Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Books: Zero to One - Peter Thiel How To Stop Time - Matt Haig Last Speeches of Malcolm X Film: Don't Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood 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=stpr Twitter - @mostlylit Instagram - @mostlylitpod YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQ Email - mostlylit@gmail.com Website: www.mostly-lit.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Your Wealth Has Increased! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:25:46

Welcome back to Mostly Lit! This week we talk about Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi, the politics of gender, the power of names and why we need to look for the magic in all of us! Not one to miss! Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Books: X and Why - Tom Whipple Children of Blood and Bone - Tomi Adeyemi The Reactive - Masande Ntshanga How To Win Friends and Influence People - Dale Carnegie Film: About Time 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=stpr Twitter - @mostlylit Instagram - @mostlylitpod YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQ Email - mostlylit@gmail.com Website: www.mostly-lit.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Be True. Be Ravenclaw. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:30:53

Welcome back to Mostly Lit! This week we talk about Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, why we do relationships all wrong, Guy Gunaratne on the Man Booker Long List and why we shouldn't hide ourselves from the world. Not one to miss! Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Books: Born A Crime - Trevor Noah Harry Potter and Philosopher's Stone - J.K Rowling Mastery of Love - Don Miguel Ruiz Film: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Harry Potter them music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Htaj3o3JD8I 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=stpr Twitter - @mostlylit Instagram - @mostlylitpod YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQ Email - mostlylit@gmail.com Website: www.mostly-lit.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Glory Be To Gawd | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:22:47

Welcome back to Mostly Lit! This week we talk about What It Means When A Man Falls From The Sky, anxiety coping mechanisms, going back home and the state of Bridget Jones. Not one to miss! Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Books: Less - Andrew Sean Greer The Stranger On The Bridge - Jonny Benjamin What It Means When A Man Falls From The Sky - Lesley Nneka Armah Film: No Film This Week! 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=stpr Twitter - @mostlylit Instagram - @mostlylitpod YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQ Email - mostlylit@gmail.com Website: www.mostly-lit.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Mandela Forever ft Ndaba Mandela | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:44:02

To celebrate 100 years since the birth of Nelson Mandela, this week we were joined by the inspiring Ndaba Mandela to discuss his new book, Going To The Mountain: Life Lessons from my Grandfather. We talk about Nelson Mandela the leader and grandfather, service as true leadership, empowerment, and the film Black Panther. Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Books: Bryan Stevenson - Just Mercy Stuart Turton - The Seven Deaths Of Evelyn Hardcastle Franz Fanon - Black Skin, White Masks Wiley - Eskiboy Ndaba Mandela - Going To The Mountain Derek's Gem - The Gentlemen of the Jungle. By Jomo Kenyatta Film: Black Panther 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=stpr Twitter - @mostlylit Instagram - @mostlylitpod YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQ Email - mostlylit@gmail.com Website: www.mostly-lit.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Self Reliance. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:15:26

Welcome back to Mostly Lit! This week we talk about self-reliance, #Merky Books, Supernatural dramas and whether we are really non-conformists. Not one to miss! Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Books: Michael Donkor - Hold Fumio Sasaki - Goodbye, Things Film: Twilight: New Moon 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=stpr Twitter - @mostlylit Instagram - @mostlylitpod YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQ Email - mostlylit@gmail.com Website: www.mostly-lit.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 All About Love | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:47:53

Welcome back to Mostly Lit live at Last Word! at Roundhouse London! Not one to miss! Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Books: All About Love - bell hooks 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=stpr Twitter - @mostlylit Instagram - @mostlylitpod YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQ Email - mostlylit@gmail.com Newsletter - tinyletter.com/mostlylit Website: www.mostly-lit.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 The Multi-Hyphenates ft Emma Gannon | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:02:03

Welcome back to Mostly Lit! This week we speak to author, journalist, broadcaster, podcaster and multi-talented extraordinaire Emma Gannon, author of The Multi-Hyphen Method! We discuss burnout, generational differences, finances, Erin Brockovich and the audacity of Bey. Not one to miss! Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Books: Sing Unburied Sing - Jasmyn Ward Chicken Soup for the Soul Motherhood - Sheila Heti Selfish, Shallow and Self Absorbed - Megan Daum Nobody Cares - Anne T. Donahue Film: Erin Brockovich 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=stpr Twitter - @mostlylit Instagram - @mostlylitpod YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQ Email - mostlylit@gmail.com Newsletter - tinyletter.com/mostlylit Website: www.mostly-lit.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Oh My God, Becky?! ft Gabourey Sidibe | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:09:34

Welcome back to Mostly Lit! This week we speak to author and actress. Gabourey Sidibe (@GabbySidibe) about her new book, This Is Just My Face, Try Not To Stare while on her UK tour! We discuss spirituality, African parents, Mental Health and of course, Beyonce! Not one to miss! Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Books: Chicken Soup For The Soul - Jack Cranfield Children of Blood and Bone - Tomi Adeyemi Sula - Toni Morison Film: The Five Heartbeats 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=stpr Twitter - @mostlylit Instagram - @mostlylitpod YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQ Email - mostlylit@gmail.com Newsletter - tinyletter.com/mostlylit Website: www.mostly-lit.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Your Utmost Happiness ft Arundhati Roy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:59:03

This week we speak to author Arundhati Roy about her second book, Ministry of Utmost Happiness in a rare and first time ever conversation on a podcast! We discuss spirituality, geo-politics, culture and the Vietnam War. Not one to miss! Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Books: Emperor's Babe - Bernadine Evaristo Art of Living - Thich Nhat Hahn Baracoon - Zora Neale Hurston Perfume: A Century of Scents - Lizzy Ostrom Film: The Post 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=stpr Twitter - @mostlylit Instagram - @mostlylitpod YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQ Email - mostlylit@gmail.com Newsletter - tinyletter.com/mostlylit Website: www.mostly-lit.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 The Terrible ft Yrsa Daley-Ward | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:59:37

Welcome Back! This week we speak to writer, poet and performer Yrsa Daley-Ward, about her latest memoir 'The Terrible' released on Tuesday 6th June. We discuss religion, sexuality, grief and our roots. Not one to miss! Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Books: Waiting for Godot - Samuel Beckett Difficult Women Ayiti - Roxanne Gay Film: Fish Tank (2009) 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=stpr Twitter - @mostlylit Instagram - @mostlylitpod YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQ Email - mostlylit@gmail.com Newsletter - tinyletter.com/mostlylit Website: www.mostly-lit.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 We Are Home | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:43:53

We come to you live from Waterstones. Enjoy! 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=stpr Twitter - @mostlylit Instagram - @mostlylitpod YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQ Email - mostlylit@gmail.com Newsletter - tinyletter.com/mostlylit Website: www.mostly-lit.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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