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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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The Way We Read
Welcome to the reunion! After a wildly-delayed studio recording, Supriya and Deepanjana catch up to discuss their reading highlights from 2025. It was an unusually brilliant year for Indian fiction in English, diving into powerful examinati
A Lightning Round
We are back with a very special episode where a reviewer is being reviewed! Supriya interviews her co-host and friend, Deepanjana Pal, about her newly-published novel, “Lightning in a Shot Glass (https://www.amazon.in/Lightning-Shot-Glass-D
Inquiring Noses and Curious Questions
It’s that time of the year again where we answer all your pressing questions and give our hot (and sometimes curmudgeonly) takes. Mae takes the reins as she poses an array of audience questions to Deepanjana and Supriya, about the world of
In Pursuit Of Page Turners
This week Deepanjana and Supriya are in the studio trying to unpack solutions of how to find a good book to read. From childhood rituals to serendipitous discoveries, they explore the various ways in which readers can stumble upon their nex
Shogun, 3 Body Problem, and Adaptation
This week, Deepanjana and Supriya explore the world of adaptation and intellectual property. From discussing the portrayal of Japan in Western literature to analyzing the adaptation of "Shogun," they delve into the complexities of represent
Geeking Out On A Dune
Geek out on this episode of The Lit Pickers as we dive into the world of Dune, exploring both the beloved book and the recent film adaptations. From dissecting the intricate universe created by Frank Herbert to sharing their thoughts on Den
The Archival of @worldofgirishkarnad ft. Raghu Karnad
Tune in to The Lit Pickers as Supriya and Deepanjana engage in a delightful conversation with journalist and writer, Raghu Karnad. Join us as Raghu shares his journey of curating an Instagram archive for his father, the late and great Giris
Democracy and its Fictions
In this episode of The Lit Pickers, Deepanjana and Supriya explore the nuanced world of words and governance. They dissect the political landscapes of South Asian fiction and reflect on the power of literature to address serious issues and
Byronic Heroes
Tune in to this episode of The Lit Pickers where Deepanjana and Supriya set out to explore the allure of the literary bad boy, a.k.a Byronic heroes. From Bronte's brooding Heathcliff to the hero of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’ Love in the Time o
Women Translating Women ft. Daisy Rockwell
Join us on a special episode of The Lit Pickers as Supriya interviews Daisy Rockwell, a translator who focuses exclusively on women's writing from South Asia. They delve into the gendered nature of Hindi, discuss the shared experiences of w
Bookstores We Love ft. Trilogy
Deepanjana sits down with Ahalya and Meethil, the founders and owners of Trilogy, an indie bookstore and library in the heart of Mumbai where your cellphone gets no network and the shelves are full of treasures. They talk about the magic th
Guest Edition: Srinath Rao + Meow Meow
Get ready to paws everything you're doing. We’ve got an interview that's going to make you sit up and meow. Supriya chats with journalist and writer Srinath Rao, author of “Meow Meow: The Incredible Story of Baby Patankar,” an exploration o
Swoonworthy Characters
Love is in the air on The Lit Pickers. In the Valentine mood, Deepanjana and Supriya make a list of their literary crushes over the years. Beginning with Karna in Mahabharata to Zumurrud in the Arabian Nights, they delve into the characters
Confessions of a Reader
Get ready for a juicy, tell-all episode, and the tea is piping hot! Deepanjana and Supriya are dishing out all the bookish secrets they've kept locked away. From books that left them yawning to the novels they've pretended to read, no page
20-Minute Hate
Admittedly, this got a bit longer than 20 minutes. Sorry. Get ready for some venting as we unleash our inner literary haters. Serving up a platter of literary pet peeves, we’re adding the vinegar to our customary Turkish eggs. Join the disc
Guest Edition: Bijal Vachharajani + Children’s Books
We’re baaaack! Let’s go on a whimsical storytime adventure with The Lit Pickers as Deepanjana sits down to chat about kid lit, reading as grown-ups, and the power of the fantastical imagination with award-winning author and editor Bijal Vac
Comfort Reads
Snuggle up under your cosiest blanket because in this episode, we're diving under the covers of books that feel like a warm literary hug. Are comfort reads guilty pleasures, or is there something else about them? Are these books that offer
Guest Edition: BTS of BTS ft. Sharanya Subramaniyan
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, BTS. We’re in conversation with Sharanya, our
The Big Shorts
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 snacks but have all the complexity of a tastin
Dilli Dallying with Books
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 cities are constantly re-learning and re-memb
Near History
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 our nation's present and future, offering insi
Guest Edition: Anand Krishnamoorthi + Ponniyin Selvan
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, what challenges the film adaptation posed, and ho
Books And Blessings
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 them as gifts, and books they’ve gifted to others
Ghosties
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 about scares—it also involves the unexplained, t
Read Like a Girl Part Deux
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 retelling of Beowulf to a Marathi memoir, and a
Your Burning Questions Answered
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 commission to write our biographies? How can autho
Slim Pickings: Are there books you won’t go back to?
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. Admit it — there are some books that you absolut
Neighbourhood Watch
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 Santacruz (with a couple of detours here and there
Slim Pickings: Annotations: Evil or acceptable?
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
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, an
