Colored Pages Book Club

Hello colorful cast of powdered sugar donuts, CPBC is back with the final episode of the summer short series. What?!? I know we're ending a little early this year and taking a bit of a hiatus, but never fear, this episode is a super sweet treat and it most certainly will not be the curtain call for the dynamic duo. So if you have the time during or between your summer shenanigans, join the Marci and Ako as they read the famous essay "Uses of the Erotic" by the queer black radical feminist Audre Lorde and compare it to...love songs!!! We're switching it up as we discuss rhythm and connection, the transmutation between the physical and ethereal, salvation being here and ever present, and the transformative power of you guessed it....love Intro/Question - 00:00-30:55 Marci's Song Choice 1 - Dance (Disco Heat ) by Sylvester 30:55 - 41:15 Ako's Song Choice 1 - I'll be there by the Jackson 5 41:16 - 49:09 Marci's Song Choice 2 - My Love is Free by Double Exposure 49:10 - 55:55- Ako's Song Choice 2 - Lift-Up by Milo and Otis ft Chance the Rapper and Thinkin' bout you - Frank Ocean - 55:56 -1:02:09 Outro/Hiatus Announcement -1:02:09 -1:06:08 And, of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), and Website (thesecoloredpages.com) here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!

Hello, sporty folks! First of all, SO sorry for the delay with the episode! Marci's computer is old enough to pay taxes and it decided to stir up drama by NOT working! Thankfully everything is fixed now so we should be good to go

Hello Colorful Cast of Characters, welcome back to another week of CPBC, that's right ya'll after a quick hiatus, we are back with the first episode of our Summer Short Series! For those who may or may not know our Summer Shorts is where CPBC diverges from its typical novels and we read truly whatever we want, typically stories of a shorter variety or different medium. And this week we will be reading the short story anthology Falling in Love with Hominids by Nalo Hopkinson. So join Marci and Ako as they discuss connecting and disconnecting with human, a tea and/or ice cream shop that may or may not be in Brookyln, the magical realism inherent in existence and so much more Blacked Own NY Business Mentioned in Episode Whipped Urban Dessert Lab - https://urbandessertlab.com/ Brooklyn Tea - https://brooklyntea.com/ Intro - 00:00 - 00:23:59 The Smile on the Face - 00:24:18 - 1:00:35 Sexual Assault Content Warning: 44:28 -49:10 Marci's Pick - Herbal 1:00:47 -1:13:36 Ako's Pick - Delicious Monster - 1:13:36- 1:24:39 Outro 1:24:39 - 1:27:35 And, of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), and Website (thesecoloredpages.com) here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!

Hello, eyeshadow palettes! This week marks our last episode before this year's summer short series! Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens is exactly the light-hearted and heartwarming read we needed and we're so excited to get into the nitty gritty of part 2! So ease into your lawn chairs and grab an ice pop as we talk about Nema's unrelenting awkwardness, Gordon's unexpected redemption arc, and the queen diva herself, Dedra! Intro/Question: 00:07 – 23:11 Plot Summary: 23:29 – 57:49 Discussion: 57:59 – 1:12:44 And, of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), and Website (thesecoloredpages.com) here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!

Hello, Hello, Hello In-betweens, Queens, and Kings, welcome back to CPBC, that bi-weekly podcast that keeps showing up late to class, but still has perfect attendance. Speaking of which, this week we start our last book before our summer session, and to close out the year we'll be reading Marci's pick, the queer young adult novel "Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens by Tanya Boteju. So, if you have the tim and capacity, feel free to join the duo as we laugh our way through coming of age. Intro/Question: 0:09 -14:29 Summary: 14:49 -47:16 Discussion: 47:29 - 1.09.29 And, of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), and Website (thesecoloredpages.com) here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!

Hello, strawberry-banana smoothies! This week, we're back to finish up our discussion of How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue! This book touches on some beautiful themes and we're excited to get into it. However, there is a heavyyyyy trigger warning for the entire episode--touching on themes such as sexual assault, massacre, loss of family, government violence, rape, and general apathy towards the human condition. So please do take care of yourselves! Intro/Question: 00:07 – 23:42 Plot Summary: 24:03 – 1:03:30 Discussion: 1:03:42 – 1:52:19 And, of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), and Website (thesecoloredpages.com) here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!

Hello Colorful Cast of Characters, Marci and Ako are back for another bi-weekly book chat and this week we're reading Imbolo Mbue's "How Beautiful We Were" an environmental novel set in a fictional west African inspired village in the modern global context. As a note, this episode is more serious in tone and the dynamic duo express deep feelings of anger and despair, but if you're up for it, its a very worthwhile episode. CW: death, environmental despair, violence and murder of children, state violence, colonization. Intro/Discussion -0:00:00 -00:30:01 Book Summary -30:18 - 1:05:40 Discussion - 1:05:55 -1:32:50 And, of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Website (thesecoloredpages.com) here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi.

Hello, sunflowers! This week, your favorite telescopes are back to finish their discussion on this 90's, vampiric, period piece...WITH FRIENDS! Yet again, they have been blessed by the presence of one Veronica, Monte, and Melissa--the illustrious hosts of the SJW Comic Book Club Podcast! CPBC and SJW go WAY back, so for those that have listened to our collaborations with them (you can find them on our website hehe), y'all already know what time it is!! Sit back and enjoy some frosted-covered popcorn as we talk about if we'd turn into vampires, found family, immortal legacies, and cute-ass Julius! Intro/Question: 00:07 – 13:45 Plot Summary: 14:04 – 54:07 Discussion: 54:19 – 1:47:26 Please show our friends over at SJW some love! They are some of our favorite people! Check them out wherever you listen to podcasts and follow them on social media using @sjwcomicscast on all platforms! You can also email them at sjwcomicspodcast@gmail.com. In fact, here's their linktree: https://linktr.ee/sjwcomicspodcast And, of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), and Website (thesecoloredpages.com) here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!

Hello, Colorful Cookie Monsters! Welcome back to another episode of that Colored Pages Book Club Podcast! That's right y'all--for this season of love, we've gone a bit vampiric, as we read this 90's Black, Queer classic, The Gilda Stories. So join Marci and Ako as they discuss which power seems good on paper, but is inconvenient in practice, vampires in the south, and the trials and tribulations of living forever. Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:00:10 Summary: 0:23:50 - 0:47:24 TW: Sexual Assualt 25:05 -25:35 Discussion: 0:47:38 - 01:18:55 And of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), and Website (thesecoloredpages.com) here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!

Hello cuties! Your favorite cinnamon sticks are back to finish up their first book of 2023! This week, after a...considerable tonal shift lmao, we're going to be finishing the witty and poignant tale, Post-Traumatic by Chantal V. Johnson! This episode comes with less trigger warnings than the previous, but certainly triggers for body dysmorphia and disordered eating. But, if you are up to it, try to relax and enjoy some gluten-free pizza while we discuss overcoming Nihilistic despair, dry ass Matthew, and Vivian's turn for the messy! Intro/Question: 00:07 – 23:29 Plot Summary: 23:51 – 52:28 Discussion: 52:38 – 1:08:46 And of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), and Website (thesecoloredpages.com) here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!

Hello kittens! Your favorite parallelograms are back for their first book entry of 2023! This week, we're getting into the compelling, humorous, and (almost uncomfortably) relatable tale, Post-Traumatic by Chantal V. Johnson! As the title might suggest, this episode comes with a heavy trigger warning for rape, childhood sexual abuse, family manipulation, and disordered eating, so please take care of yourselves. Though, if you are up to it, this book offers some wonderful insights and commentary on personal ideological alignment, the state of dating for Black millennial women, healing from trauma, the mess of family life, and much more! Intro/Question: 00:07 – 26:58 Plot Summary: 27:17 – 57:06 (Remixed) Discussion: 57:18 – 1:36:20 And of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), and Website (thesecoloredpages.com) here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!

Hello colorful cast of characters, cheers to the changing calendar. We’re glad you’re here for another year with the dynamic duo. This episode we’re not reading just reflecting, like that book club meeting that goes off topic and stays there. So join Marci and Ako for a round of thoughtful, insightful, and as per usual hilarious questions and discussions. Thank you for all the time you've spent with us so far, here's to the future. Introduction: 00:00 – 16:59 More Questions : 17:18 -1:14:18 And of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), and Website (thesecoloredpages.com) here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!

Hello Literary Listeners, we know it's so cold its frozen over here in the U.S., BUT Marci and Ako are here with a virtual cup of hot chocolate and a delightful episode. So, join your favorite dynamic duo as they discuss what sexuality means to them, caveat their way through discussing infidelity, and finish reading Neotenica by Joon Oluchi Lee. Intro/Question : 00.00 – 26.19 Summary: 26:21 – 26:41 Discussion: 48.07 – 1:04:36 Trigger Warning: There is a brief mention of suicide – 35:20 -35:47 In the U.S. the suicide prevention hotline is 988, its free to call if you or someone you know needs someone to talk to. And of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), and Website (thesecoloredpages.com) here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!

Wow, so not sure how to even say this, but...WELCOME to the 100th episode of the Colored Pages Book Club!!!! It's truly wild that we've made it to this milestone and that you all have supported us so much along the way. To everyone who's ever given our podcast a chance, thank you! It means more than you can ever know :) To celebrate, we're keeping it lowkey and continuing on with our fall season! This week, your fave hosts, Ako & Marci, will be diving into a novella filled with sexual intrigue. Joon Oluchi Lee's Neotenica will be taking us on that journey today. So feel free to sit back, maybe grab 100 potato chips, and listen in while we talk about Young Ae's husband's blase-ass attitude, heteronormativity's chokehold on society, and the spiritual case for looking at people on trains! Intro/Icebreaker: 00:07 - 15:02 Plot Summary: 15:20 - 34:55 Discussion: 35:05 - 1:04:52 Of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), and Website (thesecoloredpages.com) here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!

Hello, Colorful Cast of Characters! It's that dynamic duo bringing you your bi-weekly dose of fiction, fantasy, and magical realism! And what could be more magical than an honest understanding and reimagining of our relationship with each other, nature, and history? So join Ako and Marci as they finish and discuss the second half of Jessica Hernandez's non-fiction, indigenous-centered, environmental science novel Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Indigenous Landscape Through Indigenous Science. Shout-Out: 0:00 - 2:15 Introduction: 2:21 - 20:46 Summary: 21:06 - 42:24 Discussion: 42:39 - 1:06:23 Correction: In her cultural context, Ako incorrectly calls the 7 Years War the 100 Years War. I know that's 93 years too many. The 100 Years War is a different war in European history! Check out our podcasting friends The SJW Comic Book Club Podcast here or on their social media! Twitter: @sjwcomicscast Instagram: sjwcomicscast Email: sjwcomicspodcast@gmail.com Also if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), and Website (thesecoloredpages.com) here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!

Hello, darlings! Your favorite gluten-free crumble cookies are back with another episode of the world's littiest book club. And we're back with a TWIST! Atypical to our usual format, we're reading a non-fiction book this time that also blends with the environmental sciences! And thank the Universe we did something different because this book was just what we needed. Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Indigenous Landscapes Through Indigenous Science is mandatory reading, PERIODT. So sit back and enjoy some raspberries while we discuss our dreams of a Renaissance, indigenous spiritual modalities, ecological grief, and seeds of hope

Hello, cast of colorful characters! Welcome back to another episode of CPBC. That’s right, ya’ll, Marci and Ako are back for the dynamic, hilarious, creative, and fantastical second half of Reaper of Souls by Rena Barron. So join the duo as we open time gates between worlds, search for a demon box, use magic, anti-magic, and all the magic to explore this original afro-fantasy novel. Intro: 00:00 - 11:29 Summary: 11:48 - 1:01:23 Discussion: 1:01:38 - 1:27:00 Of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), and Website (thesecoloredpages.com) here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!

Hi hi, beautiful people! Immaculate people! Wonderful people! First of all, if no one told you you were incredible today, then let us be the first to say it! You. Are. Incredible. Secondly, we are BACK. Like BACK BACK! A new season is upon us and now that our skin is fully moisturized and our shoes are perfectly shined, we can get into the next season of this shit lmao! Kicking off this season will be a return to literally one of the most endearing, chaotic, and fun stories we've ever read on the show. That's right, y'all, it's a return to Rena Barron's Kingdom of Souls with the iconic sequel, Reaper of Souls! So lean back and enjoy some frosted-covered potato chips while we discuss Arrah's inability to catch a break, Rudjek's surprisingly insightful POV, Efiya's unforgettable reign of destruction and SO. MUCH. MORE! Introduction: 1:38 - 13:56 Plot Summary: 14:14 - 59:24 Discussion: 59:35 - 1:28:00 Of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), and Website (thesecoloredpages.com) here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!

Hello, Colorful Cast of Characters! Marci and Ako are back from sabbatical-- just not this week! That's right, y'all, your favorite dynamic duo ...needs an extension, but never fear, the new season of CPBC is near. So, dig out your library cards and bookmarks and maybe catch up on a couple of past episodes (*cough* Kingdom of Souls *cough*) as we start once again on another scholastic adventure! If you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), and Website (thesecoloredpages.com) here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!

Hello, afternoon delights with the sauce on the side! Your favorite tag team is back with the LAST episode of our Summer Short Series! And to round out the summer we brought a lil’ friend to the kickback! That's right y'all, Rhayne from Carefree Black Nerd Podcast joins Marci and Ako this episode to discuss the wonderful, heartfelt, hilarious, Pakistani- Canadian, queer, and non-binary sitcom, “Sort Of” created by and starring Bilal Baig! So, join this dynamic trio for their typical shenanigans with a little heart on the side! Intro: 0:00 - 19:23 Summary: 19:46 - 56:44 Discussion: 57:00 - 1:50:00 Check out Rhayne’s podcast here or see him on Twitter or Instagram! ALSO, interested in Rhayne's writing journey? Check out his writing channel Reading, Writing & Rhayne! And, of course, if you wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes, you can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), and Website (thesecoloredpages.com) here: https://linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!