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: The Three Of Us

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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 The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa in your local bookshop.

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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

• Within These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood
• Restore Me by J.L. Seegars (Series)
• An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir (Series)
• Babel by R.F. Kuang
• The Poppy War by R.F Kuang (Trilogy)
• Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
• Jade City by Fonda Lee (Series)
• Mismatch by Sarah Jafari
• You Think You Know Me by Ayaan Muhamod
• The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi

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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

• Kinky Gazpacho by Lori L. Tharps
• Gazpacho Agridulce by Quan Zhou Wu
• Around the World in 80 Trains by Monisha Rajesh
• Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
• The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
• Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers
• Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

Movie Recommendation:

• Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
• So My Grandma's a Lesbian!

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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: Rootless.

You can check out Krystle's book recommendations here.

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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: The Bandit Queens

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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: Miss Aldridge Regrets.

You can check out other books from Louise Hare here.

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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 here!

Book Recommendations:

• On the hustle by Adriana Herrera
• The Singles Table by Sara Desai
• Dating dr Dil by Nisha Sharma
• On Rotation by Shirlene Obuobi
• Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola
• The View Was Exhausting by Onjuli Data and Mikaella Clemente
• Cupid Calling by Viano Oniomoh
• Jasmine the Unexpected by Sookh Kaur
• Game of Courtship with the Earl by Paulia Belgado

If you have any questions about this episode or wish to recommend us some books, then drop us a line at: ohmylitpod@gmail.com

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