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Chapter One and Beyond
Welcome to Chapter One and Beyond – a cozy, bookish podcast for readers tackling their towering TBRs one book at a time. Hosted by Christina, a lifelong reader and self-proclaimed book hoarder, this podcast dives into honest book reviews, reading updates, and casual chats about genres like horror, fantasy, sci-fi, thrillers, classics, and dystopian fiction. Whether you’re in a reading slump or just love the smell of a new book, this show is your reading buddy on the go. Expect spoiler-free…
Episodes
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Cheers to fifty episodes on COAB lets talk final push of 2026 reading list
🎉 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…
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I'm Doing 4 Reading Challenges at Once… This Was a Terrible Idea 😂
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…
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Is The Anxious Generation Worth Reading? + Books I'm Keeping or Unhauling
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…
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I Own WAY Too Many Books… Massive Bookshelf Unhaul & Haul
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…
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I Gave These Books a Chance… Which Ones Survived My TBR?
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…
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I Read 15 Books in July — My Best, Worst & Most Surprising Reads
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…
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What I'm Reading in August 📚 Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Classics & My Physical TBR
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…
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I Broke My Book-Buying Ban for My 40th Birthday 📚 Massive Book Haul
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…
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I Let the LAST LETTER of a Book Choose My Next Read 📚 Shiritori Reading Challenge
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…
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How Many Books Do I Actually Own? 😳 My 2026 Bookshelf & Physical TBR Inventory
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…
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Should I Keep These Books or Unhaul Them? 📚 Try It or Trash It
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…
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The BEST & WORST Books I've Read in 2026 So Far 📚 Mid-Year Book Freakout
🎙️ 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…
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I Tried a 24-Hour Reading Challenge While Working Full Time & Raising Kids
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…
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Every Single Book I have planned for HRCYED 3.0
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…
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Lets Spin a wheel and find out the books. Should I Keep These Books or Unhaul Them? 📚 Try It or Trash It
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…
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Everything I Read in June 📚 Best, Worst & My Reading Challenge Plans
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…
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I Let My Bookshelf Choose What I Read Next 📚 The Shiritori Reading Challenge
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…
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I Read Books From My Physical TBR… Which Ones Are Getting Unhauled?
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…
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I Challenged Myself to Read 26 Books in 2026 — Here's How It's Going
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…
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My Favorite BookTubers for Finding Amazing Books 📚 + Physical TBR Update
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…
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I Read 19 Books in May 😳 My Best, Worst & Most Surprising Reads
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…
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Are These Books Actually Worth Reading? 📚 Try It or Trash It
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…
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My June TBR 📚 Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Horror, Classics & Pride Month Reads
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…
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I Read My FIRST ARC! 📚 Is Against All Odds by Richard A. Danzig Worth Reading?
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…
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Try It or Trash It Update 📚 More Books Survived… and Some Had to Go
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!…
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I Tried an Adult Summer Reading Challenge 📚 + Remembering the BOOK IT! Reading Program
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…
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I Put My TBR to the Test… Which Books Will I Keep or Unhaul? 📚 | Try It or Trash It
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…
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I Tried a 24-Hour Reading Challenge as a Busy Working Mom 📚 Here’s What Happened
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…
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I Put More Books to the Test… Which Ones Deserve a Spot on My Shelf? 📚 | Try It or Trash It
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…
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Try It or Trash It Update 📚 Which Books Survived + My Reading Plans for the Rest of 2026
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…
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Everything I Read in April + What's on My May TBR 📚
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…
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I Gave These Books One Last Chance… Keep Them or Unhaul Them? 📚
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…
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Try It or Trash It Update 📚 Which Books Made the Cut & Which Ones Are Getting Unhauled?
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…
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The Way of Kings Review 📚 My First Stormlight Archive Experience — Was It Worth the Hype?
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…
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These Books Have Been Sitting On My Shelf Way Too Long..do i keep them?
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…
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Everything I Read in March + My Official April TBR 📚
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…
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How My Taste in Fantasy & Sci-Fi Completely Changed as a Reader
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…
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Everything I've Read in 2026 So Far 📚 Best, Worst & Surprise Reads
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…
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My Reading Challenge Took a VERY Unexpected Turn 😳 | HRCYED 2.0
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…
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A spinner wheel tests whether i keep my books or get rid of them...
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…
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Everything I Read in January 2026 📚 Reading Stats, Ratings & More
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…
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My February TBR 📚 What I’m Planning to Read + Monthly Reading Goals
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…
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How I Track My Reading + My Physical Book Collection 📚
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…
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Try It or Trash It Update 📚 Which Books Are Surviving My TBR?
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…
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My New TBR Strategy for 2026 📚 + Books I’m Still Intimidated to Read
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…
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26 Books I HAVE to Read in 2026 📚 My Priority TBR
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…
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The Best & Worst Books I Read in 2025 📚 My Favorites, Least Favorites & Runner-Ups
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…
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I Gave More Books From My TBR a Chance… Keep or Unhaul? 📚 | Try It or Trash It
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…
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My 2025 Reading Stats 📚 What I Read + My Biggest Reading Goals for 2026
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…
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My 2025 Reading Stats 📚 HRCYED 2.0 Progress + Can I Still Hit My Reading Goals?
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…
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Goodreads Choice Awards 2025 📚 Nominees, Predictions & Books I Want to Read
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…
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Everything I Read in October 🎃📚 Halloween Reading Wrap-Up + Best & Worst Reads
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…
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10 Childhood Books & Series I’ll Never Forget 📚 My Favorite Nostalgic Reads
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…
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I Gave These Books a Second Chance… Did They Survive My TBR? 📚 | Try It or Trash It
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…
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Best Historical Fiction Books to Read 📚 My Top Picks + ChatGPT Recommendations
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…
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These Books Have Been on My TBR WAY Too Long… Should I Keep Them? 📚 | Try It or Trash It
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…
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Age-Appropriate Book Recommendations for Kids 📚 A Parent’s Guide to Finding Great Reads
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…
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I Read the Books I’ve Been Avoiding… Which Ones Survived? 📚 | Try It or Trash It
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…
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I Gave These Books One Last Chance… Keep Them or Unhaul Them? 📚 | Try It or Trash It
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…
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Everything I Read in September 📚 + A Surprising Nonfiction Pick & Big Announcement!
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…