Chapter One, Scene One

Michelle, Laura and Katya

From the page to the screen, and every plot twist in between—Chapter One, Scene One is where books meet their movie and TV adaptations. Join hosts Michelle, Laura, and Katya as they read it, watch it, and (of course) judge it. In Part One, they dive into the book—exploring its characters, themes, and the story on the page. In Part Two, they break down the screen adaptation—analyzing casting, changes, and whether Hollywood got it right… or missed the mark. Expect witty banter, sharp opinions, and a little drama (the fun kind) as three friends bring their love of stories to life. Whether you’re a dedicated reader, a movie buff, or just someone who loves a good book-to-screen debate, this is your seat at the table. ✨ New FULL episodes every other Tuesday with new MINI episodes in the off weeks. Subscribe now and join the story!

  1. Mini Episode - Reader Habits:  The One About Book Recommendations

    Jun 2

    Mini Episode - Reader Habits: The One About Book Recommendations

    From the page to the screen, and every plot twist in between—Chapter One, Scene One is where books meet their movie and TV adaptations. Join hosts Michelle, Laura, and Katya as they read it, watch it, and (of course) judge it. Welcome back and join us as we discuss our last mini episode in our Reader Habits series: Book Recommendations. Where do you get them from, who do you trust, and what happens when the book rec goes south? Hint: you should probably not send hate texts to that person...I'm looking at you Laura. SPOILER ALERT - We will spoil it all, you have been warned.. Follow us on our socials @chapteronesceneone (Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, Youtube) and make sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening app so you new episodes drop into your feed every Tuesday. You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Player and all major podcast apps. Check out our blog at https://chapteronesceneone.blogspot.com/ for the latest blog post written by Laura (she's amazing ya'll!). All links on our LinkTree at https://linktr.ee/chapteronesceneone. Websites discussed in the episode: Goodreads: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/⁠Fable: ⁠https://fable.co/⁠Storygraph: ⁠https://thestorygraph.com/⁠Book Riot: ⁠https://bookriot.com/⁠Bookbrowse: ⁠https://www.bookbrowse.com/⁠Bookpage: ⁠https://www.bookpage.com/⁠NextReads: is offered by many public libraries, this service sends topical newsletters (like Mystery, Historical Fiction, Page to Screen, or Teen Scene). Check with your local library to subscribe. Examples: ⁠https://www.pgcmls.info/next-reads-newsletters⁠ and ⁠https://www.ssfca.gov/News/Introducing-Next-Reads-Newsletters-designed-around-your-interests⁠LibraryReads: ⁠https://libraryreads.org/⁠NYT Lists: ⁠https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/⁠Netgalley: ⁠https://www.netgalley.com/⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/⁠ - search book recommendations for several substack optionsHoopla: Connect through your library card(s) at ⁠https://www.hoopladigital.com/my/hoopla⁠Libby: Connect through your library card(s) at ⁠https://libbyapp.com/⁠

    50 min

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From the page to the screen, and every plot twist in between—Chapter One, Scene One is where books meet their movie and TV adaptations. Join hosts Michelle, Laura, and Katya as they read it, watch it, and (of course) judge it. In Part One, they dive into the book—exploring its characters, themes, and the story on the page. In Part Two, they break down the screen adaptation—analyzing casting, changes, and whether Hollywood got it right… or missed the mark. Expect witty banter, sharp opinions, and a little drama (the fun kind) as three friends bring their love of stories to life. Whether you’re a dedicated reader, a movie buff, or just someone who loves a good book-to-screen debate, this is your seat at the table. ✨ New FULL episodes every other Tuesday with new MINI episodes in the off weeks. Subscribe now and join the story!