Colored Pages Book Club

Sujata Massey's "Widows of Malabar Hill" Part 2

It’s been a minute literary listeners, but welcome back to CPBC, yes that bi-weekly bookclub masquerading as a podcast, where Ako and Marci talk about fiction, fantasy, and magical realism by all sorts of writers from all sort of backgrounds. And this week we are back with the second half of Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey. So, tune in as we discuss what type of detective agency we’d run, our inevitable time-traveling cross-over, and all the twists and turns of this very fun, highly recommended South Asian mystery novel!

Intro/Question: 0:00 - 15:50

Summary: 16:10 - 1:04:05

Discussion: 1:04:15 - 1:31:30

Also @SujataMassey @’ed us back on twitter – we are exceptionally excited!!! Anyway, if you want to @ us too or just stay afloat on all our latest episodes join the book club and see a list of the books we're reading next by following us on Twitter @TheColoredPages, emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com, checking out our website at thesecoloredpages.com, AND checking out our Instagram @TheseColoredPages! And of course folks--stay colorful!

Sujata Massey's "Widows of Malabar Hill" Part 1

What it isssss?! Your favorite vegan mozzarella sticks are BACK, this time to discuss the page-turning, iconic, 1920's Bombay detective mystery story, The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey! For part 1, we read up until Chapter 17! Grab a snack and find your detective magnifying glass as we talk about Perveen's AMAZING character, the socio-political context of this time, smooth-talkin' Cyrus Sodawalla,  and SO MUCH MORE. 

Icebreaker Question: 2:19 - 15:13

Plot Summary (up to Chapter 17): 15:34 - 59:07

Discussion: 59:18 - 1:19:17

Wanna stay afloat on all our latest episodes? Join the book club and see a list of the books we're reading next by following us on Twitter @TheColoredPages, emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com, checking out our website at thesecoloredpages.com, AND checking out our Instagram @TheseColoredPages!

Ken Liu's "Grace of Kings" Part 2

Hello colorful cast of characters! Welcome to another episode of the Colored Pages Book Club. Maybe it's January 14, 2021 or maybe it's December 58, 2020, who can say? BUT what we can say is that Marci and Ako are back to discuss part two of Ken Liu's silkpunk fantasy novel, Grace of Kings. So join us as we discuss idealisms, annoying multiple choice questions, and the complexities of the cycles of empire! 

Intro/Question: 0:00 - 23:40 

Summary: 24:00 - 1:07:40

Discussion: 1:07:58 - 1:42:30

Wanna keep afloat with all our latest episodes? Join the book club and see a list of the books we're reading next by following us on Twitter @TheColoredPages, emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com, checking out our website at thesecoloredpages.com, AND checking out our Instagram @TheseColoredPages!

Ken Liu's "Grace of Kings" Part 1

What better way to end 2020 than with a power fantasy of kingdoms, betrayal, and...war? Yeah, we know it's not usually our thing, but let's give it a shot! This week, your favorite Sour Patch kids will be discussing Part 1 (up to Chapter 27) of Ako's pick, "The Grace of Kings" by Ken Liu, the first of the Dandelion Dynasty trilogy! In the episode, we talk about rotational models of leadership, Mata Zyndu's desperate need to calm tf down, the criminally overlooked and brilliant, Jia and so MUCH MORE!

Icebreaker Question: 3:42 - 16:36

Plot Summary: 16:56 - 54:43

Discussion: 54:54 - 1:22:38

Wanna keep afloat with all our latest episodes? Join the book club and see a list of the books we're reading next by following us on Twitter @TheColoredPages, emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com, checking out our website at thesecoloredpages.com, AND checking out our Instagram @TheseColoredPages!

Anna-Marie McLemore's "When the Moon Was Ours" Part 2

*Brief dip in audio quality for the first 2 minutes, but the rest of the episode sounds great*

Hello listeners, accomplices, and literary adventurers! Welcome back to another episode of that CPBC podcast, you know that one with those two friends chatting and laughing their way through the most colorful of books (yes, that one). AND today we are finishing the wonderful, poetic and inspiring YA magical realism novel "When the Moon Was Ours" by Anna-Marie McLemore! So join us as we discuss coming of age, transgender stories, love, and life! 

00:00 - 2:00: Announcement (collab episode with SSR Podcast!)

2:00 - 25:23: Intro 

25:43 - 56:36: Plot Summary

56:51 - 1:28:15: Discussion 

Check out the author on their website and Twitter! 

Also check out SSR Podcast and our Esperanza Rising Episode! Shout out to Alli on Twitter and Instagram!

So many episodes, so little time. Wanna keep afloat with all our latest episodes? Join the book club and see a list of the books we're reading next by following us on Twitter @TheColoredPages, emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com, checking out our website at thesecoloredpages.com, AND checking out our Instagram @TheseColoredPages!

Anna-Marie McLemore's "When the Moon Was Ours" Part 1

Dearest friends! So after writing off romance forever after a certain *cough* book we read in the spring, we decided to give it another shot and oh are we glad we did! This week, your favorite ice cream sandwiches are going to be discussing the YA, magical realism, B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L love story, When the Moon was Ours by Anna-Marie McLemore! Buckle up as your hosts talk about lovesickness cures, the hatin' ass Bonner sisters, and literally getting lost in fantasies we love to see.

Promo of Recent Collabs: 0:00 - 2:27

Icebreaker Question: 4:19 - 12:58

Plot Summary: 13:15 - 42:01

Discussion: 42:12 - 1:14:11

If you want to hear us chat on other podcasts, check out the links below;

We appeared on the Bookstore Podcast and chatted with the wonderful hosts, Becca and Corinne, about all things Colored Pages. We talk about our process, how we got started, our philosophy in-depth, and the ins and outs of what brings this show to you all every two weeks. Check out the episode and ALSO check out The Bookstore Podcast as they have wonderful book cub discussions as well; https://www.thebookstorepodcast.com/home/2020/11/24/865-we-meet-the-colored-pages-podcast 

We also appeared on the SJW Comic Book Club Podcast and talked about the amazing "Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur" Marvel Series. Melissa, Monte, and Veronica are absolutely wonderful and we had so much fun drankin, kikiing, and, somehow in the middle, having some interesting convo about the ethics of child superheroes, hatin' ass Dr. Doom, and so much more! Check out our episode and their lovely and hilarious podcast as well here; https://open.spotify.com/episode/4c60FEUKPbZuVFA9r7QY8q AND https://open.spotify.com/episode/5POlvTjpWlcnL8SbplMvYy 

So many episodes, so little time. Wanna keep afloat with all our latest episodes? Join the book club and see a list of the books we're reading next by following us on Twitter @TheColoredPages, emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com, checking out our website at thesecoloredpages.com, AND checking out our Instagram @TheseColoredPages! 

Wallace Thurman's "Blacker the Berry" Part 2

Hello colorful folks and friends! CPBC is back for another episode! Marci and Ako are still strolling through the past with part 2 of Wallace Thurman’s "The Blacker the Berry"!

So join us as we talk about whether or not feeling superior is innate, Alva being part of the problem, and the complexities of colorism/becoming all in a little over an hour’s time!

Promo: 0:00 - 3:45

Intro/Question: 3:57 - 17:00

Plot Summary: 17:13 - 43:50

Discussion: 44:05 - 1:09:55

Also if you want to hear us chat on other podcasts, check out the links below;

We did a very fun and insightful guest appearance on the lovely Ink to Film podcast with Luke and James where we discussed the diverse and ahead of its time 1997 movie, Brandy’s Cinderella!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Isxgc8OfppSUNqaNLjbDN

Also Marci soared solo and made a hilarious guest appearance on the podcast, Book Retorts, where they discussed the queer sci-fi novel "The Disasters" by M.K England, which you can check out here.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2m55Um5TwjkStxWW51tlZe 

Not to mention some older collabs we did can still be checked out below 

Our discussion of "The Six Gilded-Bits" by Zora Neale Hurston on I Found This Great Book here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-found-this-great-book/id1169308364?l=es&i=1000496289539 

AND our discussion of Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron on Black Chick Lit here: http://blackchicklit.com/podcast/episode-40-cinderella-is-dead-ft-colored-pages-book-club-podcast/ 

So many episodes, so little time. Wanna keep afloat with all our latest episodes? Join the book club and see a list of the books we're reading next by following us on Twitter @TheColoredPages, emailing us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com, checking out our website at thesecoloredpages.com, AND checking out our Instagram @TheseColoredPages! 

Lastly, as you know, remember to stay colorful!

*Exhales*

Wallace Thurman's "Blacker the Berry" Part 1

Girl, we over here STRESST about the U.S. election, but that doesn't mean we can't foster some joy as well! This week, we'll be talking about the first half (Parts 1 & 2) of Wallace Thurman's Harlem Renaissance classic, The Blacker the Berry! Category is self love with a dash of spice as we talk about the features we love most about ourselves, Emma Lou's horrendous family, and the act of becoming despite the haters. 

Intro/Discussion: 1:36 - 18:46

Plot Summary: 19:05 - 35:13

Discussion: 35:25 - 57:49 

Also, we did some fun recent podcast collaborations with I Found This Great Book and Black Chick Lit!

Check out our discussion of The Six Gilded-Bits by Zora Neale Hurston on I Found This Great Book here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-found-this-great-book/id1169308364?l=es&i=1000496289539 

AND check out our discussion of Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron on Black Chick Lit here: http://blackchicklit.com/series/the-black-chick-lit-podcast/ 

Wanna join the club? Wanna see a list of the books we're reading next? Follow us on Twitter @TheColoredPages, email us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com, check out our website at thesecoloredpages.com, AND check out our Instagram @TheseColoredPages! 

Stephen Graham Jones' "Mapping the Interior" Part 2

C-P-B-C Crew , the dynamic duo is coming back at you with part II of Stephen Graham Jones' horror-inspired novella, "Mapping the Interior". Join Ako and Marci as they discuss the uncertainty of coming of age and adulthood, the post-ironic, and the selves we leave behind. Category is less so horror and more so an eerie reflection on adulthood, but I guess...you can wear a costume while you listen if you want. 

00:00 -18:30 - Intro/Question

18:45-31:36 - Summary 

31:45 - 51:26 - Discussion

Also check out these dope podcasts:

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine

Toasted Sister

Indigenous Urbanism

AND---Wanna join the book club? Follow us on Twitter @TheColoredPages, email us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com, check out our website at thesecoloredpages.com, AND check out our Instagram @TheseColoredPages! 

Stephen Graham Jones' "Mapping the Interior" Part 1

It's the month of Halloween and we got some SPOOKY (okay, not that spooky) tales for you all! This month, we'll be checking out the eerie, horror-inspired novella, Mapping the Interior! But in doing so, of course we kiki and get on tangents and talk about all TYPES of mess from paranormal experiences, Toaster Strudel, the ICONIC TV show "Sheep in the Big City" and SO MUCH MORE!

Intro/Icebreaker: 3:15 - 20:14

Plot Summary: 20:34 - 34:33

Discussion: 34:47 - 1:11:45 

Check out Stephen Graham Jones and all his magic on his website!

Wanna join the book club? Follow us on Twitter @TheColoredPages, email us at thesecoloredpages@gmail.com, check out our website at thesecoloredpages.com, AND check out our Instagram @TheseColoredPages!