Chapter One and Beyond

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 or Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! Todays episode comes with new challenges to conquer and if you have been with me through the journey of 30+ episodes with me so far you know how tight my schedule can be at times. Todays episode is the exciting thrill of conquering through a time limit based reading challenge and its not audiobook listening time its conquering through physically reading. As a working mom you know how impossible that can be for us working moms so I hope you enjoy this brand new thing to my podcast and you like subscribe and share this amazing podcast as it helps me out with spreading the word on my creative project here.#ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #NewReadingChallenge #WorkingMillenialBookNerdTakesOnTimeLimit24HourChallenge #Bookishpodcast #bookishvibes #allTheBooks

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

Hello fellow listeners! Welcome or Welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! I am excited to bring you in todays episode a monthly reading wrap up of April's reading and then my plans for May reading! Sit back relax and enjoy! Happy listening and happy reading! #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #ReadingWrapUp #ReadingTBR #FantasyOverkill #FutureLifePlans #PodcastingAboutBooks

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

Happy Friday!! Welcome or welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! Welcome to episode 31 where I am trying something new and ONLY talking about The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson because I finally conquered and leveled up on tackling this beast of a book. So lets go! Thank you everyone for your continued support to my podcast and thank you for spreading the word! So many exciting things to come! Happy reading!#ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #SandersonTakeOver #StormLightArchiveSeriesTalk #TheWayOfKings #IlikebigbooksandIcannotlie #FantasyAdventures #BookishContent

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

Hey everyone! Welcome back or welcome to Chapter One and Beyond! Excited to talk all about my reading stats and reading goals and all the things where my leading has lead me to currently since starting this podcast and comparing to last year! So lets get cozy and lets chat! Appreciate each of you that support my podcast, it would help a great deal if you can like subscribe all the things! Thank you! and lets go!#AllTheStats #ReadingStats #Hrcyed2point0 #2025ReadingGoals #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #BookishVibes

Hello! and welcome back or welcome to Chapter One and beyond and its official the GoodReads Choice Award 2025 Nominees for every category are officially announced and opening round voting is underway! I am covering all the categories of who was nominated, my thoughts on my favorites and trying my best to pronounce authors and titles the best i can lol. Get cozy cause this episode is a LONG ONE. Thanks for your support and help my podcast/channel out by liking, subscribing and giving me some feedback ;-). Happy Reading!#GoodReadsChoice2025 #Nominees #Bookishawards #HappyReading #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #NewTBRItems

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Chapter one and Beyond! Todays episode is a monthly wrap up of all the books I read in October! Lets go!#ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #BookishRecommendations #WhatWouldYouRead #BookishPOD #MonthlyWrapUp #ReadingRecommendations

Hello! and welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! In todays bonus EP is all about the childhood Top 10 Picks and Series that are iconic to my childhood reads and memories. Going to be mentioning some iconic childhood/teenage years books that still remain with me till this day.#NostalgiaBookPicks #ChildhoodTopPickList #bookishpod #ChapterOneandBeyondPOD

Welcome back to chapter one and beyond! Todays new epsiode is a continuation of the new mini series Try It or Trash It! lets recap the books from the previous episode and spin for more!#BookishPOD #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #TryItOrTrashItMiniSeries #BookishPicks #TBRWipeOut

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Chapter one and Beyond! Todays episode is switching it up on top Historical Fiction Picks and realizing something about my historical fiction picks as well lol. Going to be a ton of titles mentioned in this episode so lets get our drink of choice and buckle up for the ride lets go!#ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #HistoricalFictionPicksAndLists #BookishRecommendations #WhatWouldYouRead #BookishPOD #ReadingRecommendations

Welcome back to chapter one and beyond! Todays new epsiode is a continuation of the new mini series Try It or Trash It! lets recap the books from the previous episode and spin for more!#BookishPOD #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #TryItOrTrashItMiniSeries #BookishPicks #TBRWipeOut

Hey Everyone! Welcome back to chapter one and beyond! Today's episode is helping my fellow parent listeners because as a parent myself its hard to motivate and find kid appropriate books for your kids age group so they can full fill that 20 minutes of reading every single day. So here is a lengthy list of book recommendations that I would recommend to the littlest of little readers to 8th graders. If you would like the pdf list of books recommended in this episode I will link it in this description!PDF for download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mN0Ytd1ajOpzXNLicJntQt1WNtK9UoHS/view?usp=sharing#chapteroneandbeyondPOD #bookishrecommendations #parentstruggle #readmorebookskiddos

Hello fellow book friends! This episode is coming to you early because I have in some capacity completed the 3 books from Episode 1! So I am here to give you my full report from the 3 picks from episode 1 and then pick the next 3 books for this round of Try It or Trash It. So lets go!!!#tryitortrashit #chapteroneandbeyondpod #miniseries #eliminationofTBR

Hello fellow book friends! Welcome to the official launch of my new mini series on the new schedule called Try it or Trash It! Todays episode kicks off a mini weekly TBR challenge where I have looked at all remaining physical TBR picks and of course my ever growing Hardcover app Want To Read list and I have to either read the blurb or the first chapter to determine if I am going to try it or trash it and if i try it I must consume the entire book before the following week to share my thoughts. So join me and lets find out what my first picks are for this series!#ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #NewMiniSeries #FunTBRChallenge #TBRElimination

Hey fellow book friends! Welcome back to Chapter one and beyond! I am excited about this episode as i hit a new personal record AGAIN for 2025. I'm truly on a roll. Come join me as I dive into my September wrap up may even have a nonfiction book mentioned and then a announcement at the end for this podcast! Lets go!!!! Happy Friyay!!!!#ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #bookish #SeptemberWrapUp #NewPersonalBest #AnnouncementTime

Welcome book lovers! Welcome or welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! I'm Christina and I'm so excited for this episode because I'm back to my roots of talking about SciFi Books that need to be consumed ASAP and need to be talked about more along with all the Anticipated Releases in 2026 in the SciFi genre. Get cozy and get excited because you may find your next out of this world favorite book for your shelf!#chapteroneandbeyondpod #bookishlife #anticipatedreleases2026 #scifibookpicks #recommendations

Hey everyone! Exciting day! I have officially planned out every single book i needed to fullfill all the prompts on my HRCYED 2.0 Bingo Board. Thank goodness for ChatGPT for helping with my research because it still took 2 months to fully figure out the full amount of books I want to read and needed to fullfill the blackout of my bingo card. Lets talk about HRCYED I want to hear from you too! So if you are participating or are interested in participating check out Qwerdy's hrcyed website. https://hrcyed.my.canva.site/#home#chapteroneandbeyond #hrcyedplanningisexhausting #feelingnotsoconfidentbutgladthatplanningisdone #bookish

Hey everyone! welcome to another episode of chapter one and beyond. I a apologize for the mishap on this episode but this is a rerecorded reedited goodness for my August reading wrap up, talking about the titles that I'm hoping to complete before 2026 rolls around and then talking about my HRCYED 2.0 progress. This is just a cozy chat on the books I'm hoping to read, books I have read and then hopefully introducing you to some titles that spark your interest in a future read!.#bookishpod #chapteroneandbeyondpod #tbrwrapup #hrcyed2point0 #readinggoals

Welcome to episode 13! and Welcome to Chapter one and Beyond. In todays recorded episode that took more than 12 times to finish I'm going to be talking about my new latest mood reading obsession and my latest HRCYED 2.0 updates. Lets goooo!!Lets Connect on Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/join?referrer_id=21731#HRCYED2 #CHAPTERONEANDBEYONDPOD #Bookish #CozyUpdate

Sorry I messed up on this schedule AGAIN!?! gahhh but here is episode 12! *trumpets blare* If you want a semi chaotic episode buckle up and lets dive in! Lets Connect on Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/join?referrer_id=21731 #recentreads #chapteroneandbeyondPOD #wtfdidijustread #litrpg

Changing this up so I am not talking about HRCYED 2.0. Very relax and chill episode of talking about what I've been up to and the books I've read in July cause we are already in august?!?! What the heck...Enjoy this different episode styleLets Connect on Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/join?referrer_id=21731#ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #BookishPodcast #JulyWrapUp #BookishWrapUp #DayInTheLifeOfABookworm

🎙️ In Ep 9 & 10, I'm doing a combo episode because I'm forgetful. Sorry for the delay on this one but I discussed further my HRCYED2.0 planning and then my recent reads and ones I would recommend to infinity and beyond!! 🔖 Join My Discord Server: https://discord.gg/7DJMC82gLets Connect on Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/join?referrer_id=21731#ChatGPT #OnwardToEp10#ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #AIBookRecs #TipsNTricks #HRCYED2

🎙️ In Ep 8, I use ChatGPT to map out my HRCYED 2.0 reading challenge, pick new books, and get tailored recommendations. Join me as I plan my next reads and explore how AI shapes my TBR and helps me tackle this reading challenge beast! 📚🔖 Join My Discord Server: https://discord.gg/7DJMC82gLets Connect on Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/join?referrer_id=21731#ChatGPT #BookRecs #ReadingTools #AIRecommendations #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #AIBookRecs #TipsNTricks #HRCYED2

Alright so i went off the deep end and I'm done with my own bingo cards, and tbr jar etc. I just discovered this new reading challenge and I'm here for it. theres even a prompt to do a reading challenge within this reading challenge AHHH lol. But this episode is diving into Qwerty's Hardest Reading Challenge You'll Ever Do 2.0 and i'm beyond excited with the series for this to come ahead. as promised I'm going to give you the link to her website and all that jazz ;-). Happy reading everyone!Lets Connect on Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/join?referrer_id=21731🔖 Join My Discord Server: https://discord.gg/7DJMC82g#ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #BookishPodcast #HRCYED2.0 #ReadingIsLife #ReadingChallenge #NewAndImproved #12MonthChallengeLetsGo

In this episode of Chapter One and Beyond, I dive into how I use AI Assistants to get custom book recommendations. I'm sick and tired of the same old recommendations so I'm putting a spin on it! Whether you’re craving thrillers, horror, sci fi, fantasy, or something weirdly specific, this AI tool has not only helped me but I hope it will help you with some new favorite ways to build a TBR. I’ll share prompts, tips, and books I found through ChatGPT, Gemini and DeepSeek!Lets Connect on Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/join?referrer_id=21731🔖 Join My Discord Server: https://discord.gg/7DJMC82g#ChatGPT #DeepSeek #Gemini #BookRecs #ReadingTools #AIRecommendations #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #AIBookRecs #TipsNTricks

In this bonus episode of Chapter One and Beyond, I share my July TBR picks, June Wrap up and check in on my Reading Bingo Card progress. From thrillers to fantasy, I’m tackling prompts, chasing rows, and setting fun mid-year reading goals. Grab your card and join me!Lets Connect on Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/join?referrer_id=21731🔖 Join My Discord Server: https://discord.gg/7DJMC82g#JulyTBR #JuneWrapUp #ReadingBingo #BookishPodcast #ReadingChallenge #BookCommunity #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD

In this episode of Chapter One and Beyond, I share my favorite thrillers and mystery reads—from Truly Devious to Riley Sager's twisty tales. I talk suspense, plot twists, unreliable narrators, and books that kept me on edge. If you love dark secrets, mind games, or fast-paced mysteries, this one’s for you!Lets Connect on Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/join?referrer_id=21731🔖 Join My Discord Server: https://discord.gg/7DJMC82g#thrillerbooks #mysteryreads #bookpodcast #rileysager #trulydevious #hiddenpictures

In this episode of Chapter One and Beyond, I dive into the classics that once intimidated me, the ones I was forced to read in school, and the timeless stories I now appreciate. From dusty required reading to novels I can’t wait to revisit, I’m sharing personal reflections, reading revelations, and why classics aren’t just for classrooms. 🔖 Join My Discord Server: https://discord.gg/7DJMC82gLets Connect on Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/join?referrer_id=21731#classicbooks #bookpodcast #readingjourney #literaturelovers 

In this bonus episode, I’m diving into Watermoon by Samantha Sotto Yambao—exploring its haunting beauty, emotional layers, and mythological threads. There is some spoilers in this episode just to warn you! so if you haven’t finished it yet, consider this your warning! Let’s talk fate, love, and what lingers in the rain-soaked streets of Manila.🔖 Join My Discord Server: https://discord.gg/7DJMC82gLets Connect on Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/join?referrer_id=21731#watermoon #samanthasottoyambao #watermoonreview #filipinoculture #bookishpod #spoilerscontained #magicalrealism #lyricalwriting #bonusep

It's time for a TBR check-in and midyear reading goal check-in! I’m sharing what I’ve read recently, what’s still haunting my shelves, and unfortunately confession time to all my fellow listeners. If you’re overwhelmed by your TBR or curious what’s worth keeping, tune in for honest takes and bookish vibes. Thank you all so much for the support! 🔖 Join the Book Club & share your own TBR picks:https://discord.gg/7DJMC82gLets Connect on Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/join?referrer_id=21731#TBRCheckin #BookishPodcast #TBRProblems #MidyearReadingGoalCheckIn #OopsIdiditagain #ChapterOneAndBeyond

Why do some fantasy books sit unread on our shelves for years—even when everyone swears they’re must-reads? In this episode of Chapter One and Beyond, I dive into the fantasy novels that have haunted my TBR the longest and the ones I picked up (or avoided) due to major BookTok and BookTube hype.From long-forgotten series starters to overhyped bestsellers, I’m unpacking the guilt, peer pressure, and endless promise of “someday.” If you’ve ever stared down your fantasy backlog and whispered “maybe next month,” this one’s for you.🔖 Join My Discord Server: https://discord.gg/7DJMC82gLets Connect on Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/join?referrer_id=21731#FantasyBooks #BookishPodcast #TBRProblems #FantasyReads #BookTokMadeMeDoIt #ChapterOneAndBeyond