Chapter One and Beyond

It’s time for my August 2026 Reading Wrap-Up! 📚In this episode of Chapter One and Beyond, I’m breaking down everything I read in August — the books I loved, the ones that surprised me, the disappointments, and all of my thoughts along the way.August brought another month of working through my never-ending TBR, continuing some series, diving into new worlds, and trying to make progress toward my 2026 reading goals. From fantasy and science fiction to thrillers and everything in between, we’re talking about what worked, what didn’t, and which books I think are actually worth adding to your reading list.📖 IN THIS EPISODE:• Every book I read in August 2026• My ratings and spoiler-free book reviews• My favorite and least favorite reads of the month• Fantasy, sci-fi, thriller, and other book recommendations• Series updates and continuing reads• Progress toward my 2026 reading goals• What I’m planning to read nextIf you love monthly reading wrap-ups, honest book reviews, fantasy and science fiction recommendations, reading challenges, and watching someone attempt to conquer an absolutely unreasonable TBR, you’re in the right place.🎙️ ABOUT CHAPTER ONE AND BEYONDChapter One and Beyond is a book podcast for readers who love talking about books without pretending every book is a five-star read. Join me for reading wrap-ups, book reviews, reading challenges, TBRs, recommendations, reactions, and conversations about everything happening between chapter one and the final page.💬 What was the best book YOU read in August? And did you have any major disappointments this month? Let me know!Subscribe/follow Chapter One and Beyond for more book reviews, monthly reading wrap-ups, reading challenges, TBR updates, and bookish chaos.#AugustReadingWrapUp #ReadingWrapUp #BooksIRead #BookReviews #BookRecommendations #BookPodcast #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #MonthlyWrapUp #ReadingChallenge #TBR #BookTube #BookCommunity #Books2026

🎉 WE MADE IT TO EPISODE 50 OF CHAPTER ONE AND BEYOND! 🎉For this milestone episode, I’m looking ahead at my final reading push of 2026 — and apparently I’ve decided to make it a little unhinged. 😂I’ve narrowed down a massive 37-book TBR that comes directly from my bookshelf that judges me for not getting to it faster and this will become the foundation of my reading plans for the rest of the year. In this episode, I’m breaking down all 37 books, talking about why they made the list, and sharing how I plan to tackle this ambitious end-of-year reading challenge.Last year, I finished 132 books in 2025, and this year I’m determined to surpass that reading goal and see just how far I can push myself before December 31st. Between physical books, audiobooks, giant fantasy reads, backlist titles, and books that have been sitting on my shelves waiting for their turn, there is a LOT of reading ahead.Episode 50 also feels like the perfect time to say THANK YOU. ❤️ Chapter One and Beyond has grown because of everyone who has listened, watched, commented, subscribed, recommended a book, or joined me for one of my ridiculous reading challenges. I genuinely appreciate every bit of support.📚 In Episode 50:My 37-book TBR for the rest of 2026My plan to beat my 2025 reading goal of 132 booksPhysical books vs. audiobooksMy end-of-year reading strategyBooks I’m most excited (and slightly terrified 😂) to tackleCelebrating 50 episodes of Chapter One and Beyond!Can I actually read all 37 books before the end of 2026? There’s only one way to find out. 😬📚#ChapterOneAndBeyond #BookTube #BookPodcast #ReadingChallenge #2026ReadingGoals #TBR #EndOfYearTBR #BooksToRead #ReadingGoals #BookRecommendations #Bookish #BookLover #ReadingVlog #Audiobooks #FantasyBooks #50thEpisode

Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! 📚It's time to dive into my a Shiritori Chapter One And Beyond Style Challenge update, HRCYED 3.0 Progress, 26 to Read in 2026 and A-Z Challenge that i'm taking on all at once! In this episode, I'm sharing the books I'm making progress on and how these challenges continue progress and figured lets make this easier for my listeners and bundle this update into one episode!Whether you're looking for your next great read, love seeing other readers' monthly TBRs, or just enjoy chatting about books, grab your favorite drink and let's talk about some of these titles!Have you taken on the HRCYED 3.0 Challenge yet? Let me know in the comments—I love hearing what's on everyone's TBR!📚 Follow Chapter One and Beyond Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576591834223Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chapteroneandbeyondpod🎙️ If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow the podcast, leave a rating and review, and share it with another book lover!#BookPodcast #BookChallenges #BookRecommendations #ReadingGoals #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #BookLover #BookCommunity #Readers #Audiobooks #BooksToRead

Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond!It's time for update episode of this round of Try It or Trash It, the series where I revisit books from my physical TBR, discuss whether they were worth reading, and decide if I'd recommend them to other readers and whether i am keeping them or not for future reading.In this episode, I'm talking about my progress from episode 15, sharing my thoughts, ratings, surprises, disappointments, and whether each title earned a "Try It" or a "Trash It." After that, I'll be choosing a brand-new group of books from my shelves to tackle next.I also recently read the anxious generation by Jonathon Haidt and honestly wanted to splurge on talking about this book more than just my broad previous reviews i love or hated it. So I share some thoughts and perspective as a mom myself and a software engineer too. So I hope you enjoy that part as well of the episode!If you love book recommendations, reducing your physical TBR, reading challenges, fantasy, science fiction, horror, thrillers, classics, and honest book discussions, this episode is for you.Join me as I continue working through my ever-growing bookshelf one book at a time and discover which books are worth your reading time.If you enjoy the episode, please follow, subscribe, rate, and share the podcast. Your support helps Chapter One and Beyond reach more readers and grow our book-loving community.Happy reading and thanks for listening!#BookPodcast #BookRecommendations #TBR #PhysicalTBR #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #HorrorBooks #BookTube #ReadingCommunity #BookReview

In Episode 48 of Chapter One and Beyond, I’m going through a huge book unhaul and saying goodbye to books I’ve read, books I’ve lost interest in, and books I’m finally admitting I probably won’t pick up. But don’t worry—the shelves definitely didn’t stay empty for long. 😂I’m also sharing the books I picked up with my birthday money, some exciting new additions to my collection, upcoming book releases I can’t wait to get my hands on, and books currently sitting VERY high on my future book-buying wishlist.We’re talking:📚 A massive book unhaul🎂 Books I bought with my birthday money🛍️ New books joining my shelves✨ Upcoming and anticipated book releases❤️ Books I loved enough that I want my own physical copies👀 Books currently tempting me to completely ignore my book-buying budgetIf you love book hauls, bookshelf unhauls, anticipated releases, fantasy and sci-fi books, physical TBRs, and generally watching another reader attempt to make responsible bookshelf decisions before immediately acquiring more books...this episode is for you.Grab your current read, settle in, and let’s talk BOOKS!🎙️ Chapter One and Beyond — a bookish podcast about reading challenges, TBRs, book reviews, reading goals, fantasy, sci-fi, and everything that happens after chapter one.#BookPodcast #BookUnhaul #BookHaul #BirthdayBookHaul #BookWishlist #AnticipatedReleases #BookRecommendations #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #Bookish #TBR #ReadingPodcast #BooksToRead #ChapterOneAndBeyond

Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond!It's time for another round of Try It or Trash It, the series where I revisit books from my physical TBR, discuss whether they were worth reading, and decide if I'd recommend them to other readers and whether i am keeping them or not for future reading.In this episode, I'm reviewing the books selected during Episode 14, sharing my thoughts, ratings, surprises, disappointments, and whether each title earned a "Try It" or a "Trash It." After that, I'll be choosing a brand-new group of books from my shelves to tackle next.If you love book recommendations, reducing your physical TBR, reading challenges, fantasy, science fiction, horror, thrillers, classics, and honest book discussions, this episode is for you.Join me as I continue working through my ever-growing bookshelf one book at a time and discover which books are worth your reading time.If you enjoy the episode, please follow, subscribe, rate, and share the podcast. Your support helps Chapter One and Beyond reach more readers and grow our book-loving community.Happy reading and thanks for listening!#BookPodcast #BookRecommendations #TBR #PhysicalTBR #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #HorrorBooks #BookTube #ReadingCommunity #BookReview

Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond!In this month's reading wrap-up, I'm sharing all 15 books I finished during July, including my favorite reads, disappointing books, surprise hits, and overall reading statistics from the month.If you love book recommendations, reading challenges, monthly reading wrap-ups, fantasy, science fiction, horror, classics, and all things bookish, this episode is for you.If you enjoy the episode, please follow, subscribe, rate, and share the podcast. Your support helps Chapter One and Beyond reach more readers and grow this amazing book-loving community.Happy reading, and thanks for listening!#BookPodcast #BookRecommendations #JulyReadingWrapUp #BookTube #ReadingChallenge #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #HorrorBooks #BookCommunity

Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! 📚It's time to dive into my August TBR! In this episode, I'm sharing the books I'm hoping to read throughout August, the series I'm continuing, and the reading goals I'm setting for the month.From epic fantasy and science fiction to classics and hidden gems, I'll walk you through every title on my August reading list, why I'm excited to pick them up, and which books I'm hoping become my next ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reads. I'll also talk about how these choices fit into my ongoing reading challenges and my mission to make steady progress through my physical TBR.Whether you're looking for your next great read, love seeing other readers' monthly TBRs, or just enjoy chatting about books, grab your favorite drink and let's build our August reading stacks together!What are you planning to read this August? Let me know in the comments—I love hearing what's on everyone's TBR!📚 Follow Chapter One and BeyondFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576591834223Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chapteroneandbeyondpod🎙️ If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow the podcast, leave a rating and review, and share it with another book lover!#AugustTBR #BookPodcast #MonthlyTBR #BookRecommendations #ReadingGoals #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #BookLover #BookCommunity #Readers #Audiobooks #BooksToRead

Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond!🎉 It's my 40th birthday today, so I finally broke my book buying ban...just this once! In today's episode, I'm sharing my birthday book haul from Half Price Books in Northeast Ohio, showing everything I picked up, how much money I saved buying used books, and why these editions earned a spot on my shelves.Join me as I talk about classic novels, fantasy favorites, missing installments in beloved series, and why shopping secondhand is one of the best ways to build a personal library on a budget. If you love book hauls, used bookstores, affordable books, fantasy, classics, and reading, this episode is for you!Thanks for celebrating my milestone birthday with me, and I hope you enjoy the episode!📚 Bookstores & Secondhand Book Shops MentionedHalf Price Books (US):https://www.hpb.com/ThriftBooks (US, Canada & International)Earn a FREE book reward with a qualifying $30 purchase:https://www.thriftbooks.com/share/?code=j1%252fJB6zlbQwqpYviNZED6w%253d%253dBetter World Books (International)Save 20% using my referral link:https://refer.betterworldbooks.com/christinaemerson💙 Follow Chapter One and Beyond for more book reviews, reading challenges, book hauls, TBRs, wrap-ups, and all things books!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576591834223Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chapteroneandbeyondpod#BookHaul #HalfPriceBooks #BookBuyingBan #UsedBooks #BookPodcast #ReadingCommunity #BookTube #FantasyBooks #ClassicBooks #SecondhandBooks

Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! 📚Welcome to the official first episode Episode 1 of my new Chapter One and Beyond Shiritori Book Challenge mini series!If you missed where this journey began, be sure to check out Episode 39, where I introduce the challenge, explain all of the rules, and share how I built my very first title chain. This series follows my progress as I work through my physical TBR by letting the last letter of each book title determine the first letter of my next read.In each episode of this mini series, I'll be wrapping up four completed books from the challenge with non-spoiler reviews, sharing my overall thoughts, what worked (or didn't), and revealing where the book challenge leads me next. It's a fun way to stay accountable to my physical shelves while discovering books I may never have picked up otherwise.Whether you're trying to read your shelves, reduce an overflowing physical TBR, find your next fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, thriller, horror, or classic read, or you're simply looking for honest, spoiler-free book reviews, I hope you'll enjoy following this reading adventure.📖 Start with Episode 39 to learn the rules of the Title Chain Reading Challenge, then join me here as we continue the journey four books at a time!I'd love to hear from you! Have you ever let a reading challenge decide what book you picked up next? Let me know in the comments!Happy reading, and I'll see you in the next chapter!#ChapterOneAndBeyond #BookPodcast #TitleChainChallenge #ReadingChallenge #ReadYourShelves #PhysicalTBR #BookReviews #SpoilerFreeReviews #ReadingWrapUp #BookRecommendations #FantasyBooks #ScienceFictionBooks #MysteryBooks #ThrillerBooks #ClassicBooks #BookCommunity #BookTube #Readers

Welcome back to Chapter One & Beyond!It's time for a full look at my bookshelf! In this episode, I'm going through every physical book I currently own and sorting them into one simple question: Have I read it or is it still sitting on my TBR?Along the way, I also break down my collection by genre, sharing just how much fantasy, science fiction, thrillers, horror, historical fiction, literary fiction, classics, nonfiction, and more have taken over my shelves.If you've ever wondered:How many unread books are too many?What genres dominate a book collector's shelves?What someone's physical TBR really looks like......this episode is for you!Whether you're looking for new book recommendations, love bookshelf tours, enjoy talking about physical TBRs, or simply want to see how another reader organizes their home library, I hope you'll enjoy hanging out with me.✨ Let me know:Which genre takes up the most space on your shelves?What's the oldest unread book on your TBR?Are you a mood reader or a strict TBR follower?Happy reading, and I'll see you in the next chapter!#BookTube #BookshelfTour #PhysicalTBR #BookCollection #BookPodcast #BookRecommendations #HomeLibrary #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #HorrorBooks #LiteraryBooks #NonFictionBooks #ThrillerBooks #ReadingCommunity

Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond!It's time for another round of Try It or Trash It, the series where I revisit books from my physical TBR, discuss whether they were worth reading, and decide if I'd recommend them to other readers and whether i am keeping them or not for future reading.In this episode, I'm reviewing the books selected during Episode 13, sharing my thoughts, ratings, surprises, disappointments, and whether each title earned a "Try It" or a "Trash It." After that, I'll be choosing a brand-new group of books from my shelves to tackle next.If you love book recommendations, reducing your physical TBR, reading challenges, fantasy, science fiction, horror, thrillers, classics, and honest book discussions, this episode is for you.Join me as I continue working through my ever-growing bookshelf one book at a time and discover which books are worth your reading time.If you enjoy the episode, please follow, subscribe, rate, and share the podcast. Your support helps Chapter One and Beyond reach more readers and grow our book-loving community.Happy reading and thanks for listening!#BookPodcast #BookRecommendations #TBR #PhysicalTBR #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #HorrorBooks #BookTube #ReadingCommunity #BookReview

🎙️ Mid-Year Book Tag 2026 | My Best (and Worst) Books So Far! 📚It's somehow already halfway through the year, which means it's time for one of my favorite annual traditions—the Mid-Year Book Tag!In this episode of Chapter One and Beyond, I'm answering all the classic Mid-Year Book Tag questions, including:⭐ My favorite book of the year (so far)💔 Biggest disappointment😲 Biggest surprise📖 Best sequel❤️ Favorite new characters✍️ Favorite authors📚 New releases I still can't wait to read🎯 My reading goals for the rest of 2026Whether you're looking for book recommendations, adding to your TBR, or just love hearing readers reflect on the first half of the year, come join the conversation!If you've completed the Mid-Year Book Tag, I'd love to hear your answers in the comments. What has been your favorite read of the year so far?📖 About the PodcastChapter One and Beyond is a book podcast where we talk about fantasy, science fiction, thrillers, literary fiction, nonfiction, hidden gems, massive TBRs, reading challenges, and everything in between. New episodes include book discussions, reading updates, book tags, Try It or Trash It episodes, and recommendations to help you discover your next great read.🔔 Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a new episode!#BookPodcast #BookTube #MidYearBookTag #Books #Reading #BookRecommendations #FantasyBooks #ScienceFiction #BookCommunity #Readers #TBR #ReadingGoals #2026Books

Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond!In today's episode, I'm taking on the twenty four hour reading challenge again!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 within a limited amount of time?I'll be sharing the details of the challenge, my strategy for fitting reading into an already packed schedule, the books I'm considering, and whether I think this ambitious goal is actually achievable.If you enjoy reading challenges, bookish goals, reading productivity, physical reading, TBR management, and honest discussions about balancing books with real life, this episode is for you.Join me as I step outside my comfort zone again and see whether determination, planning, and a love of books are enough to beat the clock.Thank you for listening, supporting, and sharing Chapter One and Beyond. Your support helps me continue building this amazing community of readers.Happy reading, and enjoy the episode!#ReadingChallenge #24HourReadingChallenge #BookPodcast #ReadingGoals #PhysicalReading #TBR #BookCommunity #BookRecommendations #ReadingProductivity #BookLovers

Hello fellow readers! Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! In today's episode, I'm talking about my complete reading list for my changed plans of HRCYED 3.0, giving you all the titles, authors and prompts that each will get fulfilled if i choose to do the normal version of HRCYED. I know this is a extremely length episode so be sure to sit back relax or maybe listen in and get some errands and chores done.I hope this episode gives you some inspiration on titles that might get added to your future TBR and you look to explore HRCYED and take on the challenge yourself! The link to qwordy's announcement video on youtube is here: https://youtu.be/nm--qS8neH8?si=TfvfQgFV7Mowg3RAHappy reading, and I'll see you in the next chapter!#ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #ReadingChallenge #PhysicalTBR #BookPodcast #BookTube #HRCYED3 #BookRecommendations #TBRChallenge #ReadYourShelves #BookCommunity #BookLovers #ReadingJourney #Bookish #ReadingGoals #Shiritori #BookshelfChallenge #ReadingLife #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #Bookworm #ReadersOfYouTube

Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond!It's time for another round of Try It or Trash It, the series where I revisit books from my physical TBR, discuss whether they were worth reading, and decide if I'd recommend them to other readers and whether i am keeping them or not for future reading.In this episode, I'm reviewing the books selected during Episode 12, sharing my thoughts, ratings, surprises, disappointments, and whether each title earned a "Try It" or a "Trash It." After that, I'll be choosing a brand-new group of books from my shelves to tackle next.If you love book recommendations, reducing your physical TBR, reading challenges, fantasy, science fiction, horror, thrillers, classics, and honest book discussions, this episode is for you.Join me as I continue working through my ever-growing bookshelf one book at a time and discover which books are worth your reading time.If you enjoy the episode, please follow, subscribe, rate, and share the podcast. Your support helps Chapter One and Beyond reach more readers and grow our book-loving community.Happy reading and thanks for listening!#BookPodcast #BookRecommendations #TBR #PhysicalTBR #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #HorrorBooks #BookTube #ReadingCommunity #BookReview

Hello fellow readers! Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! With new audio quality *sound the trumpets!*In today's episode, I'm talking about my complete reading list from June 2026, giving you all the titles, authors ratings and vibes from my reading in June and then talking a little bit more on updates with my standings on HRCYED 3.0I hope this episode gives you some inspiration on titles that might get added to your future TBR and overall what to expect in the coming week!Happy reading, and I'll see you in the next chapter!#ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #ReadingChallenge #PhysicalTBR #BookPodcast #BookTube #BookRecommendations #TBRChallenge #ReadYourShelves #BookCommunity #BookLovers #ReadingJourney #Bookish #ReadingGoals #Shiritori #BookshelfChallenge #ReadingLife #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #Bookworm #ReadersOfYouTube

Hello fellow readers! Welcome or welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond!In today's episode, I'm introducing a brand-new reading challenge that completely changes how I choose my next book. Instead of reaching for another library hold or buying something new from my ever-growing Want to Read list, I'm challenging myself to shop my own shelves and read the physical books I already own.Inspired by the word game Shiritori and Qwordy from the HRCYED3.0 reading challenge, this challenge asks me to chain book titles together. The final letter of the current book's title determines the first letter of the next book I read. It sounds simple...until you start looking at your bookshelves!Throughout this episode, I explain how the challenge works, the rules and conditions I've created, why I wanted to start it, and my thoughts on whether this could become one of my favorite ways to tackle my physical TBR. I'll also share the first title chain I've put together and talk through where this reading adventure might take me.If you've ever struggled with buying more books than you can read, have an overflowing TBR, or simply want a fun new reading challenge to try, I hope this episode gives you some inspiration to create your own version!Happy reading, and I'll see you in the next chapter!#ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #ReadingChallenge #PhysicalTBR #BookPodcast #BookTube #BookRecommendations #TBRChallenge #ReadYourShelves #BookCommunity #BookLovers #ReadingJourney #Bookish #ReadingGoals #Shiritori #BookshelfChallenge #ReadingLife #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #Bookworm #ReadersOfYouTube

Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond!It's time for another round of Try It or Trash It, the series where I revisit books from my physical TBR, discuss whether they were worth reading, and decide if I'd recommend them to other readers and whether i am keeping them or not for future reading.In this episode, I'm reviewing the books selected during Episode 11, sharing my thoughts, ratings, surprises, disappointments, and whether each title earned a "Try It" or a "Trash It." After that, I'll be choosing a brand-new group of books from my shelves to tackle next.If you love book recommendations, reducing your physical TBR, reading challenges, fantasy, science fiction, horror, thrillers, classics, and honest book discussions, this episode is for you.Join me as I continue working through my ever-growing bookshelf one book at a time and discover which books are worth your reading time.If you enjoy the episode, please follow, subscribe, rate, and share the podcast. Your support helps Chapter One and Beyond reach more readers and grow our book-loving community.Happy reading and thanks for listening!#BookPodcast #BookRecommendations #TBR #PhysicalTBR #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #HorrorBooks #BookTube #ReadingCommunity #BookReview

Welcome or Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond!Today's episode is all about my progress of reading through my 26 to read in 2026 list. And if you've been with me through this podcast journey you know I have a lot of reading lists and plenty of books to fill them. So join me in todays episode to talk about the books i've read from this list, what I have left to read and my most anticipated reads along with the ones that intimidate me.If you enjoy the episode, please follow, subscribe, rate, and share the podcast. Your support helps Chapter One and Beyond reach more readers and grow this amazing book-loving community.Happy reading, and thanks for listening!#BookPodcast #BookRecommendations #ReadingWrapUp #BookTube #ReadingChallenge #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #HorrorBooks #BookCommunity

Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond, the podcast for readers who love discovering new books, growing their TBR, and connecting with the bookish community!In today's episode, I'm sharing some of my favorite BookTube channels and book content creators that help me find incredible reads across fantasy, science fiction, horror, classics, and more. If you're looking for new sources of book recommendations, this episode is packed with creators worth following.I also take a look at my own reading journey as I approach 60 podcast episodes, discussing my progress, reading habits, and the ongoing challenge of reducing my ever-growing physical TBR (To Be Read) pile.Whether you're a lifelong reader, a BookTube fan, or someone searching for your next favorite book, there's something here for you.If you enjoy the episode, please like, subscribe, rate, and share the podcast. Your support helps Chapter One and Beyond reach more readers and continue celebrating great books.Happy reading, and happy listening!:: LINKS to recommended BookTubers ::IanGubeli | https://www.youtube.com/@iangubeliAshlynnCalee | https://www.youtube.com/@AshlynnCaleeMegwithbooks | https://www.youtube.com/@megwithbooksQwordy | https://www.youtube.com/@QwordyFlorenceHarvey | https://www.youtube.com/@_floharveyAlexandra Roselyn | https://www.youtube.com/@alexandraroselynBySydSyd | https://www.youtube.com/@bysydsydMerphy Napier | https://www.youtube.com/@merphynapierreviewsGabbyReads | https://www.youtube.com/@gabbyreads#BookPodcast #BookRecommendations #BookTube #ReadingCommunity #FantasyBooks #ScienceFictionBooks #HorrorBooks #BookReviews #TBR #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD

Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond!In this month's reading wrap-up, I'm sharing all 19 books I finished during May, including my favorite reads, disappointing books, surprise hits, and overall reading statistics from the month.I also discuss my thoughts on HRCYED 3.0 (Hardest reading challenge you'll ever do), the upcoming reading challenge, and why I'm excited to participate in another year of reading outside my comfort zone.If you love book recommendations, reading challenges, monthly reading wrap-ups, fantasy, science fiction, horror, classics, and all things bookish, this episode is for you.Resources Mentioned:📚 Qwordy's HRCYED 3.0 Announcement:https://youtu.be/nm--qS8neH8?si=KA4Y5NI0cU3Yk7ff📚 Official HRCYED 3.0 Registration:https://hrcyed.my.canva.site/hrcyed-3-0If you enjoy the episode, please follow, subscribe, rate, and share the podcast. Your support helps Chapter One and Beyond reach more readers and grow this amazing book-loving community.Happy reading, and thanks for listening!#BookPodcast #BookRecommendations #ReadingWrapUp #BookTube #ReadingChallenge #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #HorrorBooks #BookCommunity

Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond!It's time for another round of Try It or Trash It, the series where I revisit books from my physical TBR, discuss whether they were worth reading, and decide if I'd recommend them to other readers.In this episode, I'm reviewing the books selected during Episode 10, sharing my thoughts, ratings, surprises, disappointments, and whether each title earned a "Try It" or a "Trash It." After that, I'll be choosing a brand-new group of books from my shelves to tackle next.If you love book recommendations, reducing your physical TBR, reading challenges, fantasy, science fiction, horror, thrillers, classics, and honest book discussions, this episode is for you.Join me as I continue working through my ever-growing bookshelf one book at a time and discover which books are worth your reading time.If you enjoy the episode, please follow, subscribe, rate, and share the podcast. Your support helps Chapter One and Beyond reach more readers and grow our book-loving community.Happy reading and thanks for listening!#BookPodcast #BookRecommendations #TBR #PhysicalTBR #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #HorrorBooks #BookTube #ReadingCommunity #BookReview

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 share some future plans for the podcast, reflect on recent podcast growth and analytics, and take a moment to thank all of you for your incredible support.Whether you're looking for book recommendations, planning your own monthly TBR, participating in reading challenges, or simply love chatting about books, I hope this episode gives you plenty of inspiration for your next read.Thank you for listening, following, subscribing, and sharing Chapter One and Beyond. Every listen, review, and recommendation helps this community continue to grow, and I appreciate every one of you.Happy reading, and enjoy the episode!#BookPodcast #JuneTBR #ReadingGoals #BookRecommendations #PrideMonthReads #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #HorrorBooks #ReadingCommunity #BookTube

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't quite land, and the types of readers who may want to add this book to their TBR.If you enjoy legal thrillers, mystery and suspense novels, courtroom dramas, indie authors, or honest book reviews, this episode is for you.As part of my journey through the book community, receiving and reviewing my first ARC was an exciting milestone, and I'm thrilled to share the experience with all of you.Thank you for listening to Chapter One and Beyond. If you enjoy the episode, please follow, subscribe, rate, and share the podcast. Your support helps me continue creating bookish content and connecting readers with new books and authors.Happy reading, and enjoy the episode!#BookReview #ARCReview #AdvancedReaderCopy #LegalThriller #CourtroomDrama #IndieAuthors #BookPodcast #BookRecommendations #ThrillerBooks #ReadingCommunity

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 #bookishpodcast #MillenialReaderPodcastingBookContent

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 participating in the challenge, discussing the books I'm considering for my summer reading list, and talking about why reading challenges can be such a fun way to discover new books and stay motivated throughout the year.I also provide an update on future plans for the podcast and what's coming next for Chapter One and Beyond.If you love libraries, reading challenges, book recommendations, reading goals, summer TBRs, fantasy, science fiction, horror, classics, and all things bookish, this episode is for you.Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing the podcast. Your support helps this community continue to grow and allows me to keep creating content for fellow readers.Happy reading, and enjoy the episode!#SummerReadingChallenge #AdultReadingChallenge #LibraryLife #BookIt #BookPodcast #ReadingGoals #BookRecommendations #ReadingCommunity #TBR #BookLovers

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. #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #HereWeGoAgainTryItOrTrashIt #bookishcontent #bookishpodcast #MillenialReaderPodcastingBookContent

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 within a limited amount of time?I'll be sharing the details of the challenge, my strategy for fitting reading into an already packed schedule, the books I'm considering, and whether I think this ambitious goal is actually achievable.If you enjoy reading challenges, bookish goals, reading productivity, physical reading, TBR management, and honest discussions about balancing books with real life, this episode is for you.Join me as I step outside my comfort zone and see whether determination, planning, and a love of books are enough to beat the clock.Thank you for listening, supporting, and sharing Chapter One and Beyond. Your support helps me continue building this amazing community of readers.Happy reading, and enjoy the episode!#ReadingChallenge #24HourReadingChallenge #BookPodcast #ReadingGoals #PhysicalReading #TBR #BookCommunity #BookRecommendations #ReadingProductivity #BookLovers

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 #bookishpodcast #MillenialReaderPodcastingBookContent

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 Chapter One and Beyond POD and share your favorite and least favorite reading prompts to help a girl out! Happy listening and Happy reading!!!#TryItOrTrashItSeries #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #HelpABookCasterOut #AllThePlanningToReadMore

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 next, my reading goals for the month, and the challenges I'm looking forward to taking on.If you enjoy book reviews, monthly reading wrap-ups, TBR planning, fantasy, science fiction, horror, classics, and honest discussions about reading life, this episode is for you.Whether you're searching for your next great read or simply enjoy hearing what fellow readers are picking up, I hope you'll find plenty of inspiration in this episode.Thank you for listening to Chapter One and Beyond. Your support, subscriptions, ratings, and shares help this podcast continue to grow and reach more readers.Happy reading, and enjoy the episode!#ReadingWrapUp #MayTBR #BookPodcast #BookRecommendations #BookReview #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #HorrorBooks #ReadingCommunity #TBR

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 support of this podcast and allowing me a creative outlet to share with each of you :). Happy Reading!#ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #TryItOrTrashItSeries #BookishEp #EliminationTBR

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 worth the investment? Did it live up to the hype? And most importantly, am I excited to continue with the rest of the Stormlight Archive?Whether you're already a Brandon Sanderson fan, currently reading The Way of Kings, or wondering if this epic fantasy series deserves a spot on your TBR, this episode is for you.Join me as I discuss one of the most popular modern fantasy novels and share my honest reader perspective on this unforgettable adventure.Thank you for listening, supporting the podcast, and helping Chapter One and Beyond continue to grow. Your recommendations, subscriptions, and shares mean the world to me.Happy reading, and enjoy the episode!#BrandonSanderson #TheWayOfKings #StormlightArchive #EpicFantasy #FantasyBooks #BookReview #BookPodcast #FantasyReaders #BookRecommendations #ReadingCommunity

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 #BookishChallenge #ChapterOneAndBeyond

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 listening!#marchReadingWrapUp #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #BookishReadingContent #AprilTBRList

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 #miniSeries #TBR #SciFi #Fantasy #Horror #AllTheBooks

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 mentioned in this episode! Like, Subscribe, and share to help this podcast and above all thank you! for all the support in this podcast!#ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #bookishstats #RecapJanuary26 #26toreadin2026 #SeriesTracking #PhysicalReads #Scifipicks #FantasyPicks #AllTheReads

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 of this podcast! You all are amazing and I appreciate you!#TBR #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #BookishContent #SciFiBooks #ToBeRead

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 havent already please like, subscribe and share this podcast cause it helps me out and I am thankful for all the love and support that this podcast is getting! so thank you! Please enjoy todays episode!#physicaltbr #chapteroneandbeyondpod #bookishlife #bookishcontent #booktracking.

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 like, subscribe and spread the word on my podcast! Thank you so much everyone! Enjoy todays episode!Want to give Book of The Month a try but wanted a reason to start? Well you can start today and get your first book for 5.00 when you join! Click the link below to get a introductory offer https://www.mybotm.com/tjgr8frh68q#TryItOrTrashItMiniSeries #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #BookishPodcast #BookishContent #PhysicalTBRPicks

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 please help spread the word of this podcast if you are enjoying the content please like, subscribe and share as it helps this podcast out a lot and helps me with creating future content! Let me know your thoughts as well on this episode! happy reading!#bookishpod #bookishtbrapproach #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #TBRsAndCreation #MoodReading #IntimidatingBooksStillIn2026

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 have read any of these books as well! Would love to know your thoughts :)! Happy Reading and Happy Listening!!!#26toreadin2026 #officialpriorityTBR #chapteroneandbeyondPOD #bookishvibes #TBREpisode #bookcontentlife #bookpodcaster #allthefantasyandscifireadsfor2026

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 #leastfavoritesof2025 #runnerupbooksof2025 #readsof2025

Hello fellow listeners and welcome to Chapter one and beyonds mini EP 5 of the try it or trash it series. Going to recap on the last 6 books I had in EP 4 and then pick out some new ones. Hoping the spinner wheel is kind to me but we shall see! Happy reading! Like, and Subscribe it helps this podcast out a lot. Thank you for your support and happy listening!#tryitortrashitseries #chapteroneandbeyondpod #bookishpodcast #spinnerwheelbookpick

Hey everyone! So incredibly sorry for that not so planned at all break but welcome to chapter one and beyond! Today's episode is all about letting you all know I am still alive, catching up from battling multiple illnesses and crazy busy life of november to december, end of the year 2025 stats, and all the goals for 2026 and the future of this podcast. So sit back relax and happy reading and listening!Thank you all for supporting this amazing podcast! please like subscribe and help support this podcast by spreading the word! #hello2026 #endofyear2025bookstats #2026goals #hrcyed2.0 #bookishvibes #bookishgoals #bookisheverything #chapteroneandbeyondpod