Podcasts by The Lit Pickers

Guest Edition: BTS of BTS ft. Sharanya Subramaniyan from 2023-12-11T20:30

Retrieve your cuppa. We are spilling the tea on the good, the bad, and the ugly of “Beyond the Story,” a book that promises the behind-the-scenes story of the K-pop group and global phenomenon, ...

The Big Shorts from 2023-12-04T20:30

Despite the thick books that win awards and hearts, bigger isn’t always better. In this episode, Supriya and Deepanjana discuss the significance of slim volumes, books that look like bite-sized ...

Dilli Dallying with Books from 2023-11-27T20:30

This week on The Lit Pickers, we’re exploring a capital idea. Let us take you on a time-slipping tour of Delhi, home to scholars and poets, Sufis and crazy rich Indians. It’s a place where seven...

Near History from 2023-11-20T20:30

We turn to books written in recent or ‘Near History’ that offer a glimpse into the political landscape of India in 2023. Tune in as Supriya and Deepanjana dissect three books that slice through ...

Guest Edition: Anand Krishnamoorthi + Ponniyin Selvan from 2023-11-13T20:30

In this special episode, we journey through history with Kalki’s legendary 'Ponniyin Selvan' novels. We uncover how the reputation of the books has evolved with generations of Tamil readers, wha...

Books And Blessings from 2023-11-06T20:30

Have you ever wished there was a gifting registry just for books? The Lit Pickers are here with precisely that. In this heartwarming episode, they tell stories about books that were given to the...

Ghosties from 2023-10-30T20:30

Gather 'round, listeners, for a Halloween treat that's more than just a bag of candy. On this spine-tingling literary journey, we delve into the world of spooky books. But 'spooky' isn't just ab...

Read Like a Girl Part Deux from 2023-10-23T20:30

We're back with a third season, and our first episode is Read Like a Girl redux! Dive into books about gender, feminism, sexuality and love in this relay race of recommendations. From a modern r...

Your Burning Questions Answered from 2022-03-31T21:30:37

For April Fools, The Lit Pickers - Supriya & Deepanjana, are taking on YOUR burning questions. No jokes! They’re answering questions like, Which genre needs to retire? Which writer would we commiss...

Lit Pickers AMA : Episode Description from 2022-03-31T21:30:37

For April Fools, The Lit Pickers - Supriya & Deepanjana, are taking on YOUR burning questions. No jokes! They’re answering questions like,

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Slim Pickings: Are there books you won’t go back to? from 2021-11-18T22:30:31

Welcome to a ‘slim pickings’ edition of Lit Pickers. In these short editions we answer some burning questions that have been asked by you, the reader, and joining us is the lovely Mae Thomas. Listen

Neighbourhood Watch from 2021-11-11T22:30:47

If there's one thing lockdowns have made us appreciate, it's our neighbourhood. In this episode, we look at some of our favourite books set in Mumbai's western neighbourhoods, from Mahim to Santacr...

Slim Pickings: Annotations: Evil or acceptable? from 2021-11-04T22:40:39

Welcome to a ‘slim pickings’ edition of Lit Pickers. In these short editions we answer some burning questions that have been asked by you, the reader, and joining us is the lovely Mae Thomas. Listen

If Wishes Were Books from 2021-10-28T22:30

Turning our backs to our TBR pile, we draw up a wish list of the fiction we wish would come out of the Indian literary scene. A novel about friendship in today's India? What about ditching the f...

Slim Pickings: Can I skip the forewords in books? from 2021-10-21T22:30

Welcome to a ‘slim pickings’ edition of Lit Pickers. In these short editions we answer some burning questions that have been asked by you, the reader, and joining us is the lovely Mae Thomas. Listen

They Came, They Wrote, They Scandalized from 2021-10-14T22:30

There's something about famous women writers that ruffles feathers and raises hackles. In this episode, we raise a toast to some writers, across the ages, who've upset the establishment in diffe...

Slim Pickings: Where can I get a decent diary or journal? from 2021-10-08T04:03:21

Welcome to a ‘slim pickings’ edition of Lit Pickers. In these short editions we answer some burning questions that have been asked by you, the reader, and joining us is the lovely Mae Thomas. Listen

What's Up with Enid Blyton? from 2021-09-30T22:00

She’s everyone and their aunt’s favourite children’s author, but Enid Blyton’s books are a cultural minefield. We talk about “goblins”, Moonface, the naughtiest girls and more as we look back at...

Slim Pickings: What makes a good bookmark? from 2021-09-23T23:00

Welcome to a ‘slim pickings’ edition of Lit Pickers. In these short editions we answer some burning questions that have been asked by you, the reader, and joining us is the lovely Mae Thomas. Listen

K-Lit Marks the Spot from 2021-09-16T22:00:13

K-drama and K-pop have put South Korea on the cultural map, and there’s more to explore in Korean culture. In this episode, we give you a quick look at the literature that the Koreas — both Sout...

Slim Pickings: What are the nicest libraries you have visited? from 2021-09-09T23:00:05

Welcome to a ‘slim pickings’ edition of Lit Pickers. In these short editions we answer some burning questions that have been asked by you, the reader, and joining us is the lovely Mae Thomas. Listen

In the Name of Love from 2021-09-02T22:30

Are romance novels your guilty pleasure? In this episode, we talk about why your lust for romance fiction is nothing to be ashamed of and why romance deserves a lot more respect than it gets. Fr...

Slim Pickings: Need to gift a food book. Help! from 2021-08-26T22:00

Welcome to a ‘slim pickings’ edition of Lit Pickers. In these short editions we answer some burning questions that have been asked by you, the reader, and joining us is the lovely Mae Thomas. Listen

The (Literary) Bro Code from 2021-08-19T22:00:51

In this episode, we discuss the literary man’s best friend — a male author. Join us as we examine the kinds of masculinity that authors past and present have idealised in novels. Grab a drink, b...

Slim Pickings: What's a Good Bedtime Read For an 8 Year Old? from 2021-08-12T22:00:35

Welcome to Slim Pickings, a quickie session in which Lit Pickers Supriya Nair and Deepanjana Pal sit down with one of their favourite podcasters Mae Thomas to answer your burning questions about...

Escape Routes from 2021-08-05T22:00:36

Ah, escapism! Everyone craves it, but what exactly constitutes a good 'escapist' novel? Dragons? Wuxia warriors? The bygone eras of historic cities? Join us as we explore in this episode.
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The Lit Pickers: AMA from 2020-04-06T22:31