Lauren 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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This 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.

Join us as we have a casual conversation about this thought-provoking memoir, coping with personal tragedies, dating narcissists, and much more!

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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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The 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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Hello! 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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Welcome 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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