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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
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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 - 00:23:59The 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
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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
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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
 
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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!!