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Oh My Lit!the three of usIn 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: The Three Of UsIf you have any questions about this episode or wish to recommend us some books, then drop us a line at...
2023-05-0248 min
Oh My Lit!S2E9: Andy AfricaIn 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 The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa 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.comTwitter: @OhMyLitPodInstagram: @OhMyLitPodMusic...
2023-04-0443 min
Oh My Lit!Publishing FriendsIn 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 RecommendationsWithin These Wicked Walls by Lauren BlackwoodRestore Me by J.L. Seegars (Series)An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir (Series)Babel by R.F. KuangThe Poppy War by R.F Kuang (Trilogy)Yellowface by...
2023-03-2948 min
Oh My Lit!The Travelling ReaderIn 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 RecommendationsKinky Gazpacho by Lori L. Tharps Gazpacho Agridulce by Quan Zhou WuAround the World in 80 Trains by Monisha RajeshAmericanah by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieThe Vanishing Half by Brit BennettHoney Girl by Morgan RogersClap When You Land by Elizabeth AcevedoMovie Recommendation:Zindagi Na Milegi DobaraSo My Grandma's a Lesbian!If you h...
2023-03-2138 min
Oh My Lit!ROOTLESSIn 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...
2023-03-2130 min
Oh My Lit!Bandit QueensIn 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: The Bandit QueensIf you have any questions about this episode or wish to recommend us some books, then drop us a line at: ohmylitpod@gmail.comTwitter: @OhMyLitPodInstagram: @OhMyLitPodDisclaimer:If you buy a book from our...
2023-03-0736 min
Oh My Lit!Miss Aldridge RegretsIn 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: Miss Aldridge Regrets.You can check out other books from Louise Hare here. If you have any questions about this episode or wish to recommend us some books, then drop us a line at: ohmylitpod@gmail.comTwitter: @OhMyLitPodInstagram: @OhMyLitPod
2023-02-2837 min
Oh My Lit!Queen of RomanceEnjoy 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 here!Book Recommendations:On the hustle by Adriana HerreraThe Singles Table by Sara DesaiDating dr Dil by Nisha SharmaOn Rotation by Shirlene ObuobiHoney and Spice by Bolu BabalolaThe View Was Exhausting by Onjuli Data and Mikaella ClementeCupid Calling by Viano OniomohJasmine the Unexpected by Sookh KaurGame of Courtship with the Earl by Paulia BelgadoIf you have any...
2023-02-2152 min
Oh My Lit!Valentine's Day SpecialIn 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 RecommendationsYou Had me at Hola - Alexis DarioThis is How you Lose the Time War - Amal El-Mohtar and Max GladstoneLast Night at the Telegraph Club - Malinda LoSorry, Bro - Taleen Voskuni An American Marriage - Tayari JonesLove Marriage - Monica AliOnce Ghosted, Twice Shy - Alyssa ColeIf you have any questions about this episode o...
2023-02-1445 min
Oh My Lit!Neighbours and MurderersWelcome back to Oh My Lit! Season 2. We've levelled up!In this episode, co hosts Tanuja and Rosa talk to the authors Nadine Matheson and Kia Abdullah about their incredible page-turning thrillers, their publishing journeys and their fantastic multi-layered characters.Order these books now from the link below,The Binding Room by Nadine MathesonThe People Next Door by Kia Abdullah.If you have any questions about this episode or wish to recommend us some books, then drop us a line at: ohmylitpod@gmail.com
2023-02-0755 min
Oh My Lit!Season Finale: Onwards and UpwardsIn this final episode of the season, Tanuja and Rosa look back on their best moments in 2022, share their goals and aspirations for the new year and recommend some fantastic books for 2023. Book RecommendationsYellowface by R.F. KuangFrizzy by Claribel A. Ortega and illustrated by Rose Bousamra The Three of Us by Ore Agbaje-Williams Last Sunrise in Eterna by Amparo Ortiz The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani ChokshiSacrificio by Ernesto Mestre-Reed Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon ChakrabortyVictory City by Salman RushdieThe Bandit Queens by...
2022-12-0646 minOh My Lit!How to Gift your Bookish FriendsIn this episode, Tanuja and Rosa share their favourite book recommendations to gift this festive season and their experience of receiving bookish gifts!Book RecommendationsI Remember Beirut by Zeina Abirached On Earth, We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong Attack on Titan Omnibus by Hajime Isayama Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez and translated by Megan McDowell The Women Could Fly by Megan GiddingsArsenic And Adobo by Mia P. ManansalaKlara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan BraithwaiteCemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas Babel by R.F...
2022-11-2930 minOh My Lit!The Young OnesIn this episode, Tanuja and Rosa chat about their childhood, growing up and its traumas. Enjoy their childhood related book recommendations and send your own!CONTENT WARNING: There is a BEAR in this one!Book RecommendationsAkbar and Birbal: Tales of Wit and Wisdom by Amita SarinJungle Tales by Horacio QuirogaPanchatantra by PegasusThis One Summer by Mariko Tamaki (Author) Jillian Tamaki (IllustratorThe Weight of Blood by Tiffany D Jackson Rapunzella, Or, Don't Touch My Hair by Ella McLeodChacha Chaudhary Digest-1 by ParanIf you have any q...
2022-11-2242 minOh My Lit!Food for BooksIn this episode, Tanuja and Rosa celebrate their love for food, taste and delicious recommendations that shape books and characters and discuss their most controversial recipes! CONTENT WARNING: You may feel hungry after and while listening to this episode! Book Recommendations Kitchen by Banana Yashimoto The Solitary Gourmet by Masayuki Kusumi and illustrated by Jiro Taniguchi Mistress of Spices by Chitra Divakaruni A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey Norwegian Wood by Karuki Murakami A Pho Love Story by Loan Le If you...
2022-11-1545 minOh My Lit!Oh My London!In this episode, Tanuja and Rosa dive into 'quintessential' parts of their London lives from spotting celebrities to complaining about tourists as well as recommendations of books set in London. Book Recommendations White Teeth by Zadie Smith Honour by Elif ShafakWahala by Nikki May Mr Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers by Xiaolu Guo The Buddha of Suburbia by Hanif Kureishi If you have any questions about this episode, wish to recommend us some books or feature authors then drop us a line at: ohm...
2022-11-0844 minOh My Lit!Tea time with TanuIn this episode, we focus on our co host Tanuja Shelar's journey into publishing from India, her reading recommendations and her take on 'moving on with life'.This episode's book recommendations:My Name is Leon by Kit De WaalCommon People by Kit De WaalBecoming by Michelle ObamaBorn a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor NoahKololo Hill by Neema ShahAt Night All Blood is Black by David DropHalf a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieThis is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar, Max Gladstone
2022-11-0147 minOh My Lit!Hey, Hi HorrorHALLOWEEN SPECIAL!In this episode, Rosa and Tanuja talk about their love for horror, share paranormal experiences IRL and give some horrifying book recommendations.CONTENT WARNING: Description of animal death between 17:23 and 20:22Contains books and discussions around the themes of death, murder, gore, cannibalism and other themes of horror genreThis episode's book recommendations:White is for Witching by Helen Oyeyemi The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana EnriquezRing Shout by P. Djeli ClarkShiver: Junji Ito Selected Stories by Junji ItoTender is the F...
2022-10-2543 minOh My Lit!Black History MonthIn this episode, Tanuja and Rosa speak to their first guests on the show, debut author of 'An Ocean Apart' Sarah Lee and Editorial Assistant at HarperFiction, Elizabeth Burrell about their journeys in publishing, their family history in Britain and their favourite black British authors. This episode's book recommendations:An Ocean Apart by Sarah LeeHomecoming: Voices of the Windrush Generation by Colin GrantBlack and British: A Forgotten History by David Olusoga Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging by Afua Hirsch The Lonely Londoners by Sam Selvon Get A Life, Chloe Brown...
2022-10-171h 09Oh My Lit!MILF in the MakingIn this episode, Rosa updates us about her role as a mother, her pregnancy journey and and how she plans to raise Leo as a feminist peppered with her fantastic book recommendations on motherhood and picture books! Little Leo wanted to voice his opinion on the issue.This episode's book recommendations:(M)otherhood: On the choices of being a woman by Pragya Agarwal Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie M is for Melanin: A Celebration of the Black Child by Tiffany RoseMy Ha...
2022-10-1132 minOh My Lit!IntroOur first episode! Introducing hosts, Tanuja and Rosa, what they are up to and their latest reads!Please excuse little Leo. He is still grasping the basics of podcasting :)This episode's book recommendations:Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur JaswalGods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-GarciaLike Water For Chocolate by Laura EsquivelHoney and Spice by Bolu Babalola Babel by by R.F Kuang The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila HarrisPeople Person by Candice Carty-WilliamsThe Trail of Four by Manjiri PrabhuRosewater by Tade Thompson...
2022-09-1036 min