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 recommendations, trend deep-dives, seasonal TBRs, wrap-ups, and fun reflections on the chaotic joy of being a book lover. 🎧 New episodes weekly. 📚 Join the virtual book club: https://discord.gg/7DJMC82g #bookpodcast #bookish #TBRchallenge #fantasybooks #horrorreads #bookcommunity #currentlyreading Best, Christina!
Episodes
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!
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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...
In this bonus episode, I recap everything I read in May — the good, the surprising, and the DNF-worthy — and share what’s on my June TBR. From thrillers and fantasy to horror reads, I’m diving into it all. Got recs for what I should read next? Let me know! 📚 Join the Book Club: https://discord.gg/7DJMC82g #readingwrapup #juneTBR #bookpodcast #bookish #TBRpile
These books have been staring at me from my shelf for years. In this episode, I finally tackle some of the oldest titles on my TBR and share what I thought — were they worth the wait, or should they have stayed dusty? If you’ve ever avoided a book for no good reason, this one’s for you. 📚 Join the Book Club: https://discord.gg/7DJMC82g #bookpodcast #tbrpile #bookish #readingjourney #longTBR
🎙️Welcome to Chapter One and Beyond—a cozy bookish podcast where I tackle my physical TBR one page at a time. In this intro episode, I share who I am, why I’m starting this show in 2025, & what to expect: reviews, reading updates, & bookish trends. If you love horror, fantasy, thrillers, or growing your TBR, you’re in the right place. 📚 Join the Book Club: https://discord.gg/7DJMC82g #bookish #TBRpodcast
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