Chapter One and Beyond

Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond ! In this episode, I'm sharing my complete June 2026 TBR (To Be Read) stack, discussing my reading goals for the month, and highlighting the books I'm planning to read for Pride Month. Join me as I talk through upcoming fantasy, science fiction, horror, classics, and other bookish adventures that I'm hoping to tackle throughout June. I'll also...

Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! In this episode, I'm sharing my very first Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) review and discussing my thoughts on Against All Odds by Richard A. Danzig. This spoiler-free review covers the novel's legal thriller elements, courtroom drama, international intrigue, personal loss, and social commentary. I'll be breaking down what worked for me, what didn&#3...

Welcome or Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! Todays Mini series episode 10.5 is another installment in the Try it or Trash it series. Sit back relax! like, subscribe, and share because you don't want to miss the update to this book list pick for this episode!!! Thank you everyone that continues to support my podcast! #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #HereWeGoAgainTryItOrTrashIt #bookishcontent #booki...

Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! In today's episode, I'm talking about something I never expected to see—an adult summer reading challenge at my local library! As someone who grew up with programs like Book It!, this challenge brings back all kinds of reading nostalgia, and the fact that there's a pizza party involved makes it even better. I'll be sharing my plans for partic...

Welcome or Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! Todays Mini series episode 10 is another installment in the Try it or Trash it series. Sit back relax! like, subscribe, and share because you don't want to miss the update to this book list pick for this episode!!! Thank you everyone that continues to support my podcast! Warning I was very upset over one particular book from EP 9. #ChapterOneAndBe...

Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! In today's episode, I'm taking on a brand-new reading challenge that comes with something many readers fear: a strict time limit. As a full-time working professional, busy mom, and passionate reader, finding time to physically read can already be difficult. So what happens when you add a deadline and challenge yourself to complete a reading goal with...

Welcome or Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! Todays Mini series episode 9 is another installment in the Try it or Trash it series. Sit back relax! like, subscribe, and share because you don't want to miss the update to this book list pick for this episode!!! Thank you everyone that continues to support my podcast! #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #HereWeGoAgainTryItOrTrashIt #bookishcontent #bookishp...

Hello everyone! Welcome or Welcome back to Chapter one and beyond! I'm excited you are here because I am here today to provide an update on Episode 8 of the Try It or Trash it Mini series here. I am also sharing my Second Half of 2026 reading plans and strategy for continuing to conquer through this massive physical TBR. Sit back and relax and enjoy todays episode! Please head over to the Youtube...

Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! It's time for another monthly reading wrap-up! In today's episode, I'm discussing everything I read during April, sharing my thoughts on the books I finished, highlighting standout reads, and reflecting on how my reading month went overall. I'll also be diving into my May TBR (To Be Read) plans, discussing the books I'm hoping to tackle n...

Welcome or Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! Todays episode is all about the continuation of the Try It or Trash It series! Letting you know my thoughts of the previous book picks and now drawing from the random wheel the new book picks for this episode. If you have read any of the books listed in this episode let me know your thoughts spoiler free of course. Thank you for your continued sup...

Hey Listeners! Welcome or Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! Todays episode is a update episode of my Try it Or Trash it mini series. Please enjoy the updates on the list from episode 7 and let me know your thoughts too on the books mentioned on here. Happy listening! #TryItOrTrashItMiniSeries #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #bookishTBR #TriggerWarningBooks

Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! In today's episode, I'm diving deep into The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson, the first book in the acclaimed Stormlight Archive fantasy series. After finally conquering this massive epic fantasy novel, I'm sharing my thoughts on the story, characters, worldbuilding, pacing, favorite moments, and overall reading experience. Was the journey wort...

Well hello fellow listeners welcome or welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond and welcome to the much anticipated episode of recapping EP 6's picks and then picking some new ones in this mini series of Try It or Trash It. I'm excited to update you on all the books that were selected and what my thoughts were and then my upcoming picks here in EP 7. So lets dive in! #TryItOrTrashItSeries #BookishCh...

Hello and Welcome! or Welcome back to my podcast Chapter One and Beyond! I am excited to give you my March Reading Wrap up and my official April TBR. I had some major hits and books i'm really looking forward to so please enjoy this episode and maybe you might find a new read for your TBR. As always like and subscribe as it helps a ton for this podcast and see you guys in this episode! Happy l...

Hello Everyone! Happy friday! Welcome or Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! Todays episode is about updates and being inspired by a Youtube short lol. So sit back and relax and let me know what kind of reads have embarked you on a reading journey within fantasy and scifi genres! #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #BookishJourney #StagesOfReadingSciFiandFantasyEdition

Hello everyone! Welcome or Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! Today's episode comes at a much later date than the previous but lets catchup and recap on my reading so far for 2026! Lets get cozy and talk about some amazing books! Happy reading everyone! #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #bookishlife #ReadingWrapUp2026 #SoManyBooksSoLittleTime

Hello fellow listeners! Welcome to Chapter One and Beyond! Welcome back or welcome and I'm excited you are here. Today's episode is the shocking twisting update to my journey with HRCYED 2.0 and I'm excited to tell you all about it. Sit back relax hit that like button, subscribe, share and all the things and Lets go! #ChapterOneandBeyondPOD #BookishLife #HRCYED2Challenge

Hello and welcome or welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond!!! Todays episode is the next installment of the mini series Try It or Trash It. Lets fully recap all the books from EP 5 and select some new ones! Enjoy! Thank you to everyone that supports this podcast! Please like subscribe and share to help spread the word :) It means a lot! #bookishcontent #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #TryItorTrashItEP #m...

Hello fellow readers and listeners! Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! Today's episode is recapping on all the books I picked up, finished, started reviewed etc in January. Updating now how my A to Z challenge for 2026 is going, and all the tracking of my series, physical reads and my TBR list 26 to read in 2026 progress! I hope everyone enjoys this one there are a lot of amazing reads me...

Hey Everyone! Welcome or Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! Todays episode I apologize still does not bring an update to the try it or trash it mini series BUT get excited because I'm talking about my priority reads for February reading! If you are looking for scifi books this would be the episode for you! Happy listening and a huge thank you to everyone supporting on spreading the word o...

Hello fellow readers and listeners! Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! Todays episode of this podcast is going to be a casual lets talk more in depth on my shelves, my tracking and all the things. I feel like I mention a lot of how many i still have to read but I haven't really given you a virtual/audio look into my physical shelves and how i'm tracking it all. So lets go! If you have...

Hello fellow listeners and book lovers! Welcome back to chapter one and beyond! Todays episode is a progress episode to let you know how i'm doing since its been a hot minute since mini ep 5. Here is the progress and my thoughts and just a little update to let you know this hasn't dropped off the face of the earth! If you are liking what I'm doing I am going to shamelessly plug and ask that you li...

Hello listeners! Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond. I'm excited for this new episode as a I break down and sorry for the rant but how I approach my TBR lists and reading for 2026 and how it has differed in the past! I also touch on books that continue to stalk me from my physical shelves and intimidate me to get started even after some have been watching me for 4 years or greater. So plea...

Hello fellow listeners! Welcome back to another episode of Chapter One and Beyond! Today I have officially locked in what I want to prioritize and officially make it public of my 26 books to read in 2026. If you are loving my podcast please like subscribe and spread the word cause it means a lot of all the love and support each of you are showing for my little creative project. Let me know if you...

Hey fellow listeners! Welcome to chapter one and beyond! I am recaping all my top favorites my least favorites and my runner up mentions of 2025. There are a ton of books mentioned in this podcast so get cozy and lets go! I hope to help expand your next favorites or maybe help you avoid some worst ones. Happy Reading! #chapteroneandbeyondpod #bookishrecommendations #favoritesof2025 #leastfavorites...