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. This week the three discuss whether making notes on the books you read is a mark of a keen reader or sacrilege.  You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair, Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana and Mae Thomas at @maemariyam on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in.  Theme Music: Easy Wanderlings - Here’s to You If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at contact@maed.in.  For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books

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Slim Pickings: Annotations: Evil or acceptable?

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 fixation with mother-daughter relationships, and instead writing about aunties? And isn't it about time we had fantasy fiction that wasn't rooted in religious mythology? You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair, Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana and Mae Thomas at @maemariyam on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in.  Theme Music: Easy Wanderlings - Here’s to You If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at contact@maed.in.  For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books

If Wishes Were Books

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 fixation with mother-daughter relationships, and instead writing about aunties? And isn't it about time we had fantasy fiction that wasn't rooted in religious mythology? You can find Supriya Nair at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/supriyanair/">@supriyanair</a>, Deepanjana Pal at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dpanjana/">@dpanjana</a> and Mae Thomas at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/">@maemariyam</a> on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at <a href= "http://www.maedinindia.in/">www.maedinindia.in</a>.  Theme Music: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/easywanderlings/">Easy Wanderlings</a> - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/51JjvILdVpKgukwc8xaav7?si=54abcd02ffda43f7">Here’s to You</a> If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at contact@maed.in.  For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: <a href= "https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books">https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books</a>

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. In this episode the trio discuss the importance of forewords. Are forewords too academic? Will Supriya hunt you down if you skip reading one? Listen in to find out more. You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair, Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana and Mae Thomas at @maemariyam on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in.  Theme Music: Easy Wanderlings - Here’s to You If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at contact@maed.in.  For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books

Slim Pickings: Can I skip the forewords in books?

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. In this episode the trio discuss the importance of forewords. Are forewords too academic? Will Supriya hunt you down if you skip reading one? Listen in to find out more. You can find Supriya Nair at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/supriyanair/">@supriyanair</a>, Deepanjana Pal at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dpanjana/">@dpanjana</a> and Mae Thomas at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/">@maemariyam</a> on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at <a href= "http://www.maedinindia.in/">www.maedinindia.in</a>.  Theme Music: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/easywanderlings/">Easy Wanderlings</a> - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/51JjvILdVpKgukwc8xaav7?si=54abcd02ffda43f7">Here’s to You</a> If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at contact@maed.in.  For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: <a href= "https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books">https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books</a>

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 different ways. From Andal to Shobhaa Dé and Arundhati Roy, we put the 'scan' in scandalous women.  You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair and Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in.  Theme Music: Easy Wanderlings - Here’s to You If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at contact@maed.in.  For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books

They Came, They Wrote, They Scandalized

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 different ways. From Andal to Shobhaa Dé and Arundhati Roy, we put the 'scan' in scandalous women.  You can find Supriya Nair at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/supriyanair/">@supriyanair</a> and Deepanjana Pal at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dpanjana/">@dpanjana</a> on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at <a href= "http://www.maedinindia.in/">www.maedinindia.in</a>.  Theme Music: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/easywanderlings/">Easy Wanderlings</a> - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/51JjvILdVpKgukwc8xaav7?si=54abcd02ffda43f7">Here’s to You</a> If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at contact@maed.in.  For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: <a href= "https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books">https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books</a>

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. In this episode the trio discuss some easy and resourceful ways you can keep a journal, the pros and cons of some of the brands (there’s even talk of poo paper) and Deepanjana talks about how journaling helped her keep track and make sense of things during lockdown days. You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair, Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana and Mae Thomas at @maemariyam on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in.  Theme Music: Easy Wanderlings - Here’s to You If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at contact@maed.in.  For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books

Slim Pickings: Where can I get a decent diary or journal?

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. In this episode the trio discuss some easy and resourceful ways you can keep a journal, the pros and cons of some of the brands (there’s even talk of poo paper) and Deepanjana talks about how journaling helped her keep track and make sense of things during lockdown days. You can find Supriya Nair at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/supriyanair/">@supriyanair</a>, Deepanjana Pal at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dpanjana/">@dpanjana</a> and Mae Thomas at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/">@maemariyam</a> on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at <a href= "http://www.maedinindia.in/">www.maedinindia.in</a>.  Theme Music: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/easywanderlings/">Easy Wanderlings</a> - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/51JjvILdVpKgukwc8xaav7?si=54abcd02ffda43f7">Here’s to You</a> If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at contact@maed.in.  For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: <a href= "https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books">https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books</a>

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 Blyton’s writing to see what’s aged well and how her work has been tailored in recent years to be politically correct. You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair and Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in.  Theme Music: Easy Wanderlings - Here’s to You If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at contact@maed.in.  For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books

What's Up with Enid Blyton?

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 Blyton’s writing to see what’s aged well and how her work has been tailored in recent years to be politically correct. You can find Supriya Nair at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/supriyanair/">@supriyanair</a> and Deepanjana Pal at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dpanjana/">@dpanjana</a> on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at <a href= "http://www.maedinindia.in/">www.maedinindia.in</a>.  Theme Music: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/easywanderlings/">Easy Wanderlings</a> - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/51JjvILdVpKgukwc8xaav7?si=54abcd02ffda43f7"> Here’s to You</a> If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at contact@maed.in.  For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: <a href= "https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books">https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books</a>

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. This week the trio discuss what makes a decent bookmark. Things take a bit of a dark turn when they start discussing the grossest things they've used as bookmarks and then Supriya drops a bombshell that might be sacrilege for bibliophiles around the globe. You do not want to miss this. You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair, Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana and Mae Thomas at @maemariyam on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in.  Theme Music: Easy Wanderlings - Here’s to You If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at contact@maed.in.  For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books

Slim Pickings: What makes a good bookmark?

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. This week the trio discuss what makes a decent bookmark. Things take a bit of a dark turn when they start discussing the grossest things they've used as bookmarks and then Supriya drops a bombshell that might be sacrilege for bibliophiles around the globe. You do not want to miss this. You can find Supriya Nair at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/supriyanair/">@supriyanair</a>, Deepanjana Pal at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dpanjana/">@dpanjana</a> and Mae Thomas at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/">@maemariyam</a> on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at <a href= "http://www.maedinindia.in/">www.maedinindia.in</a>.  Theme Music: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/easywanderlings/">Easy Wanderlings</a> - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/51JjvILdVpKgukwc8xaav7?si=54abcd02ffda43f7">Here’s to You</a> If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at contact@maed.in.  For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: <a href= "https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books">https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books</a>

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 South and North — have inspired. Grab your ramyeon and listen up as we talk about books with strong women protagonists, plastic surgeries, fever dreams, family sagas and more.  You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair and Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in.  Theme Music: Easy Wanderlings - Here’s to You If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at contact@maed.in.  For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books

K-Lit Marks the Spot

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 South and North — have inspired. Grab your ramyeon and listen up as we talk about books with strong women protagonists, plastic surgeries, fever dreams, family sagas and more.  You can find Supriya Nair at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/supriyanair/">@supriyanair</a> and Deepanjana Pal at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dpanjana/">@dpanjana</a> on Instagram. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at <a href= "http://www.maedinindia.in/">www.maedinindia.in</a>.  Theme Music: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/easywanderlings/">Easy Wanderlings</a> - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/51JjvILdVpKgukwc8xaav7?si=54abcd02ffda43f7">Here’s to You</a> If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at contact@maed.in.  For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: <a href= "https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books">https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books</a>

The Lit Pickers is a podcast that celebrates books and bold opinions. Hosted by writers Supriya Nair and Deepanjana Pal, each episode explores literature, authors and reading. The show champions the written word, as well as the biggest ideas, tiniest thoughts, silliest questions, and confounding conundrums. Nair and Pal invite you to their Sunday breakfast table banter, that makes for truly lively commentary for readers and thinkers, and awaken the bookworm in you. So, pop the kettle on, grab a biscuit and listen, as your reading list gets longer and longer.

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