Join longtime friends Marci and Ako for their bi-weekly podcast where they discuss fiction, fantasy, and magical realism written by writers from colorful and diverse backgrounds! Come for the honest discussions, stay for the complete and utter tomfoolery. Also, no worries if you haven't read the books, we've got you covered!
Episodes
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Hello literary adventurers! Welcome back to another episode of the Colored Pages Book Club. This week, if it suits you, join the dynamic labyrinth traveling duo, Marci and Ako, as they explore the fantasy mystery novella The Labyrinth's Archivist: A Broken Cities Novella by Day Al-Mohamed. That's right folks, we've got bureaucracy, mystery, lizard beings, and so much more in this CPBC Summer Short!
Intro/Question: 00:12 - 11:55
Summary: 12:15 - 46:36
Discussion: 46:49 - 1:08:49
Thanks for the shout-out, Luke from Ink to Film! Check them out here
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And check out more of the Perveen Mistry Series at Sujata Massey's website here:
Sujata Massey - Author of the Perveen Mistry and Rei Shimura Series
Wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes? You can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), Website (thesecoloredpages.com), and Reading List here: linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Hello lovebugs! We got new frenssss! This week, your favorite oatmeal cream pies are joined by Rhayne Coleman of Carefree Black Nerd Podcast to discuss T H E classic, all-Black, magical reimagination, The Wiz! In the spirit of honoring the Summer Short Series and doing whatever we want, we're apparently talking about movies now lol. Grab some tea and join us as we get to know more about Rhayne and his platform, talk about the beauty of this movie, and recoil in embarrassment that this is the first time we (Ako and Marci) have seen this classic. Truly where have they been?
Intro/Question w/ ~Rhayne~: 00:07 - 12:20
Plot Summary/Discussion: 12:53 - 1:19:40
Need more Rhayne in your life? Of course, you do! Catch him on Twitter @CarefreeBlerd and everywhere else @CarefreeBlackNerd. For simplicity, here's his linktree: https://linktr.ee/CarefreeBlackNerd
Wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes? You can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), Website (thesecoloredpages.com), and Reading List here: linktr.ee/thecoloredpages .You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com .Come say hi!!
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Hey Literary Listeners!! The dynamic duo is at it once again in another episode of the Colored Pages Book Club: Summer Short addition!! That’s right--Ako and Marci are taking a detour this summer through all sorts of literary works! And this week we are exploring the comic memoir Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi.
TRIGGER WARNING: This comic has elements of war, violence, and references to sexual assault. The beginning of the episode is silly and fun, but the discussion gets pretty serious starting around the summary. Please listen with care.
Tomfoolery: 0:00 - 1:30
Intro/Cultural Context: 1:40 - 26:02
Summary: 26:22 - 52:30
Discussion: 52:43 - 1:24:05
Wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes? You can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), Website (thesecoloredpages.com), and Reading List here: linktr.ee/thecoloredpages . You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com . Come say hi!!
Also, see below for books/poems referenced in the episode!
Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
THE TIME HAS COME! That's right, the 2021 Summer Short Series is among us!! We'll be kicking off our summer shorts with a steamy intro into the ~erotic~ with the amazing trans masc and non-binary comics anthology, Ambrosia! Within the pages lie 16 wonderful tales of pleasure, sexual exploration, self-actualization, and magic and we are beyond excited to discuss!
Intro/Icebreaker Question*: 1:59 - 24:06
Plot Summary/Discussion: 24:36 - 59:50
Wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes? You can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), Website (thesecoloredpages.com), and Reading List here: linktr.ee/thecoloredpages .You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com .Come say hi!!
*Lastly, for your reference, here are all of the sex-positive works referenced during the icebreaker question:
Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
Hello, colorful cast of literary listeners!! Welcome back to another episode of CPBC! This week, we are literally laughing our way through the second part of the afro-fantasy novel, Kingdom of Souls by Rena Barron. Yes, join Marci and Ako as they chat about their villainous motivations, the importance of staying together when saving the world, and much much more in this virtual romp through a very fun and creative fantasy novel.
Intro: 2:00 - 22:40
Summary: 23:00 – 59:46
Discussion: 1:00:00 – 1:31:30
Also, check out our guest appearances on Fuckbois of Literature!
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Wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes? You can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), Website (thesecoloredpages.com), and Reading List here: linktr.ee/thecoloredpages .You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com .Come say hi!!
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Hey frennnn! Your favorite tofu scrambles are back for another episode of this MESS lol. This week, we dive into the West African-inspired, YA fantasy novel Kingdom of Souls by Rena Barron! We talk about everything up until Chapter 20! Grab your favorite snacks while we discuss the cost of magic, Arti's poor timing, and, naturally, the THIRST between Arrah and Rudjek.
Intro/Icebreaker Question: 5:27 - 18:05
Plot Summary: 18:38 - 1:00:20
Discussion: 1:00:41 - 1:30:03
Wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes? You can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), Website (thesecoloredpages.com), and Reading List here: linktr.ee/thecoloredpages .You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com .Come say hi!!
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Welcome back, literary listeners, to another episode of the Colored Pages Book Club! Join us as we finish the second half of Marci’s wonderful, amazing, and tragic pick, The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi! Yes, tune in as we talk about the crown jewel of Crayola crayon packs, our Sesame Street/Netflix young adult television pitch, “Juxtaposition and Friends”, as well as the intersection of affection, attraction, expectations, and shame!
Intro: 00:20 – 17:15
Summary: 17:30 – 58:15
Discussion: 58:25 - 1:43:00
In the discussion section, we briefly mentioned "She of the Mountains" by Vivek Shraya and "He Mele A Hilo: A Hilo Song" by Ryka Aoki. Check out that collab and interview here:
She of the Mountains with Books and Boba
He Mele A Hilo - A Hilo Song Interview with Ryka Aoki
Also correction: Nigeria has over 100 million people--not 60 million, so even more than Ako estimated!
Wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes? You can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), Website (thesecoloredpages.com), and Reading List here: linktr.ee/thecoloredpages .You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com .Come say hi!!
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Hey cinnamon buns! Your favorite cheddar bay biscuits are back with another episode, this time talking about the deeply emotional and tragically beautiful story, "The Death of Vivek Oji" by Akwaeke Emezi! For those reading along, we read up to Chapter 13! Have a snack and kiki with us as we talk about Osita's not girlfriend, the spaces where we feel the most understood, and what gender liberation looks like!
Intro/Icebreaker Question: 2:03 - 13:22
Plot Summary: 13:47 - 41:10 (Content warning: mention of sexual violence and conversion therapy)
Discussion: 41:28 - 1:16:34
In the discussion section, we mentioned "She of the Mountains" quite a bit and briefly mentioned "Blacktop Wasteland". Check out those collabs here:
She of the Mountains with Books and Boba
Blacktop Wasteland with Shelf Addiction
Wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes? You can find the links to our Twitter (@TheColoredPages), Instagram (@TheseColoredPages), Website (thesecoloredpages.com), and Reading List here: linktr.ee/thecoloredpages .You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com .Come say hi!!
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Hello literary listeners, the CPBC crew is back and, this time, we brought friends! Yes, that’s right--join Ako, Marci, and their lovely and wonderful guests, Tamara and Classy, as they make their way through the GLOOOOM of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Mexican Gothic Part II.
Warning, as the title suggests, this book gets pretty dark with themes of sexual violence, cannibalism, and other not-so-savory topics, so please listen carefully and turn us off or skip if you start to feel a bit queasy or out of sorts.
Collab Shout Outs: 0:00 - 3:00
Intro: 3:12 -14:45
Summary: 15:15 - 52:15 (Trigger Warning)
Discussion: 52:30 - 1:42:32
Also check out Tamara and Classy from Shelf Addiction at their website http://www.shelfaddiction.com/ or on their twitter @shelfaddiction, or on Facebook @shelfaddiction.
And if you want to stay afloat of what we’re doing here at CPBC check out our twitter @TheColoredPages or are instagram @TheseColoredPages or send us an email at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com
And of course until we see you next time--- remember to stay colorful!
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Hello dearests! Halloween is so last year, but regardless, your favorite cauliflower wings are BACK this week to discuss the atmospheric, horror novel "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia! For those reading along, we read up until chapter 14! Sit back and enjoy a snack as we discuss Noemi's iconic outfits, the "not evil" Doyle family, Otis the Pigeon, and SO. MUCH. MORE!
Icebreaker Question: 8:58 - 22:11
Plot Summary (up to Chapter 14): 22:50 - 52:00
Discussion: 52:11 - 1:19:50
By the wayyyy, we wanna lift up some recent collaborations we did!
We were recently on Carefree Black Nerd to discuss the ICONIC HBO Series, We Are Who We Are, which tells the coming of age story of a lit ass group of American teens living on an Italian Army base. You can find that episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cbn-season-8-issue-89-we-are-who-we-are-w-thecoloredpages/id1169034304?i=1000508961175
We also got on Shelf Addiction's show to talk about the thriller PAGE-TURNUH Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby! Classy and Tamara are the bee's knees so send them some love and check out our discussion of a book that adds some interesting social commentary to the heist genre: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buddyreads-discussion-of-blacktop-wasteland-book-chat/id1124263232?i=1000510498450
Wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes? You can find the links to our Twitter, Instagram, Website, and Reading List here: linktr.ee/thecoloredpages .You can also reach us directly by emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com Come say hi!!
P.S. The horror visual novel that Marci talks about in the discussion section is called Lake of Voices! Here's the Steam link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/782340/Lake_of_Voices/