Kristin's Next Chapter

A short episode in celebration of US booklovers’ favorite holiday, Independent Bookstore Day. It’s an inspiring day that I recommend to all booklovers.Currently reading books mentioned:White Nights by Fyodor DostoevskyHer Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria MachadoFind me on Instagram: @KristinsNextChapter

In honor of Earth day, here are some eco-friendly ways to enrich your reading life discussed in this episode:Library resources Borrow the traditional way Libby HooplaAmazon resources Prime Reading Kindle Unlimited Kindle First ReadsSecondhand Facebook marketplace Goodwill Library book sales Ebay and AmazonFriends and fun Book swap with friends Friends Scholastic book fair Swap books in little free librariesHappy Earth Day and happy reading! You can always find me on Instagram @Kristinsnextchapter

April new releases I am really looking forward to: American Fantasy - Emma Straub (April 7) The Girls Trip - Ally Condie (April 7) Yesteryear – by Caro Claire Burke (April 7) Mad Mabel - Sally Hepworth (April 21) The Island Club - Nicola Harrison (April 28)Thank you for listening. You can find me on Instagram @Kristinsnextchapter

Inspired by my recent visit to London, this episode contains my observations of London’s book culture. A bit more serious and multicultural like the city itself. 🫶London bookstores mentioned: Hatchards Daunt Books Lala Books Book Bar Foyles Goldsboro BooksBooks mentioned: Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis Departures by Julian Barnes The Homemade God by Rachel Joyce The Ex-Girlfriends Murder Club by Gloria Chao The Mortal Enemy Murder Club - Gloria Chao Anatomy of an Alibi - Ashley Elston Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers - Jesse Q SutantoFind me on Instagram @kristinsnextchapter

Here are some ideas of how to incorporate your love of books into your next trip: Read a book set in the place you are visiting Bring a book with you that matches the vibe of the location (i.e. a beach read to Cancun) Buy a book at a local attraction Visit (support) a local bookstore Visit a local library Check out a book bar Bring your book and read in a beautiful park or café Visit locations from booksThank you for listening. If you liked this episode, please tell a friend. In the meantime, you can find me on Instagram at @Kristinsnextchapter

Episode 4. Gushing about book clubsBookish Moments:· Blue House Books in Kenosha hosted an author event with Mary Kubica, moderated by Jeneva Rose.· Schaumburg library is hosting an afternoon with Kate Quinn on February 15Currently Reading: It’s Not Her by Mary KubicaDeep dive topic: Book clubs· New friends· Experiment· Where to find them· What might you get out of them?Reading intentions:· Book club at Read Between the Lynes on February 16: It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica· Book club at About Time Bookstore on February 18: Death of the Author by Nnedi OkoraforFind me on Instagram: @Kristinsnextchapter

In this episode, we cover why its important to support debut authors, where you can look to discover debut authors, some of my recent favorite debuts and some I'm looking forward to, and, finally, some ways you can support debut authors.

Ideas for bookish goals in 2026:1. Try reading a book from a new genre2. Try reading a new format3. Read a new-to-you author or a debut author4. Read a banned book5. Read a classic book6. Read a seasonal book7. Try an immersive read8. Do a buddy read or attend a book club9. Keep a reading journal10. Read the book before seeing the movie11. Support local libraries12. Buy books from indie booksellers13. Check out more bookish podcasts14. Attend an author event15. DNF a book if you don’t like itYou can find me on Instagram at @Kristinsnextchapter, all one word. I’d love to hear from you and know what your bookish goals are for 2026!

I thought what better way to introduce myself than with my favorite books of 2025? Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose Bunny by Mona Awad Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Sutanto The Correspondent by Virginia Evans First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston Tilt by Emma Pattee Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllisterCome say hello over on Instagram, @kristinsnextchapter.