Chapter One and Beyond

Christina Emerson
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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!

  1. FEB 10

    Mini Series EP 6 | Try It Or Trash It

    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

    38 min

  2. FEB 6

    EP 26 | All the reads stats etc for January 2026!

    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

    42 min

  3. FEB 3

    EP 25.5 | February TBR Plans

    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

    23 min

  4. JAN 30

    EP 25 | Tracking and Physical shelf 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 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.

    42 min

  5. JAN 27

    Mini EP 5.5 | Try It or Trash It Progress Episode

    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

    12 min

  6. JAN 23

    EP 24 | New Approach to TBRs in 2026 and Books that Still Intimidate me

    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

    30 min

  7. JAN 16

    EP 23 | My Official list of 26 to read in 2026

    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

    36 min

  8. JAN 9

    EP 22 | My Top Favorites, my Least Favorites and my runner ups of 2025

    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

    52 min
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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!

Information

  • Creator
    Christina Emerson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Christina Emerson
  • Show Website
    Chapter One and Beyond