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Page 50 PodcastBooks We LoveJoin Halcyon and Lauren as they discuss a few books they love.
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2025-11-241h 11Page 50 PodcastDon't Be SelfishJoin Halcyon and Lauren as they discuss themes from Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray.
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2025-11-1036 minPage 50 PodcastVictoria Christopher Murray-Harlem RhapsodyJoin us as we speak with Victoria Christopher Murray, the author of Harlem Rhapsody.
Victoria Christopher Murray is the New York Times and USA Today best selling author of more than 30 novels, including the New York Times Instant Best Sellers, The Personal Librarian and The First Ladies. Both novels, Victoria co-wrote with Marie Benedict. A native New Yorker, Victoria Christopher Murray attended Hampton University where she majored in Communication Disorders. After graduating, Victoria attended New York University’s Stern Business School where she received her MBA in Marketing. Victoria spent ten years in Corporate America before she tes...
2025-10-271h 19Page 50 PodcastThe Rambling Therapy Session Part 2Join Halcyon and Lauren as they discuss themes from The Dry Season by Melissa Febos.
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2025-10-1340 minPage 50 PodcastMelissa Febos-The Dry SeasonMelissa Febos joins us to discuss her new book, The Dry Season. In the wake of a catastrophic two-year relationship, Melissa decided to take a break: For three months she would abstain from dating, relationships, and sex. By abstaining from all forms of romantic entanglement, Febos began to see her life and her self-worth in a radical, new way. Her year of divestment transformed her relationships with friends and peers, her spirituality, her creative practice, and, most of all, her relationship to herself.
Join us for this candid and deep conversation with Melissa about her book and t...
2025-09-2955 minPage 50 PodcastReading MythsIn this episode, Lauren and Halcyon share their opinions on common reading myths.
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2025-09-151h 03Page 50 PodcastMarsha Massiah & The Brooklyn Caribbean Literary FestivalMarsha Massiah joins us on this episode of The Page 50 Podcast to discuss her origin story, emigration to the United States, and the creation of the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival (BCLF). The BCLF was founded in 2019 and showcases and promotes Caribbean writers.
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BCLF Website: https://www.bklyncbeanlitfest.org/ September 5-7, 2025
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2025-09-011h 21Page 50 PodcastThe Rambling Therapy SessionLauren and Halcyon talk about a few social themes from Bernice L. McFadden's book, Firstborn Girls. They share their experiences from being Black girls attending all White schools, classism, and other themes from the book. Join us as we chat further about this novel.
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2025-08-1829 minPage 50 PodcastBernice L. McFadden-Firstborn GirlsThis conversation was such a delight! Join us as we speak with Bernice L. McFadden, the author of Firstborn Girls.
Bernice is a national bestselling, award-winning author celebrated for her richly layered novels that center ancestry, memory, and the enduring strength of Black women. Her writing has earned numerous honors, including the American Book Award and an NAACP Image Award. Her most recent publication, Firstborn Girls: A Memoir, is a deeply personal exploration of generational trauma, maternal legacy, and spiritual reckoning that traces her own story alongside the lives of the women who came before her.
2025-08-041h 16Page 50 PodcastThe Breakdown?Lauren and Halcyon talk about a few social themes in Cleyvis Natera's upcoming book, The Grand Paloma Resort. They discuss how they feel when visiting luxury resorts, the tension between the Dominican Republic and Haiti, men in the DR, and a list of other topics. Join us as we chat further about this novel.
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2025-07-2123 minPage 50 PodcastCleyvis Natera-The Grand Paloma ResortThe Page 50 Podcast is so happy to present our first author: Cleyvis Natera!
Cleyvis is the author of The Grand Paloma Resort which will be released on August 12, 2025 by Penguin Random House. The Grand Paloma Resort is a lush paradise in the Dominican Republic where the guests enjoy incredible luxury, and the staff is always eager to please—that is, until they are pushed to the brink.
Join us as we talk about this gripping novel, the richness of the Dominican Republic and it's people, immigration, colorism, and much more!
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2025-07-0741 minPage 50 PodcastThe BasicsHello! In this episode Halcyon and Lauren offer you the basics:
-Our backgrounds
-Why books are important to us
-What our plans are for the podcast
We also talk about book clubs and we talk a little trash about our mother.
Our first episode featuring an author will be dropping on July 7th! Please subscribe to our podcast and pass it along to your friends.
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2025-06-2411 minPage 50 PodcastIntroduction to the Page 50 PodcastWelcome to the Page 50 Podcast! Please join us as we launch our first official episode on July 7, 2025. Listen and subscribe to discover more and what to expect!
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