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 #bookpodcast #bookish #TBRchallenge #fantasybooks #horrorreads #bookcommunity #currentlyreading Best, Christina!

  1. 1d ago

    New Mini Series EP 1 | Chapter One and Beyond Shiritori Book 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 series! If you missed where this journey began, be sure to check out Episode 39, where I introduce the challenge, explain all of the rules, and share how I built my very first title chain. This series follows my progress as I work through my physical TBR by letting the last letter of each book title determine the first letter of my next read. In each episode of this mini series, I'll be wrapping up four completed books from the challenge with non-spoiler reviews, sharing my overall thoughts, what worked (or didn't), and revealing where the book challenge leads me next. It's a fun way to stay accountable to my physical shelves while discovering books I may never have picked up otherwise. Whether you're trying to read your shelves, reduce an overflowing physical TBR, find your next fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, thriller, horror, or classic read, or you're simply looking for honest, spoiler-free book reviews, I hope you'll enjoy following this reading adventure. 📖 Start with Episode 39 to learn the rules of the Title Chain Reading Challenge, then join me here as we continue the journey four books at a time! I'd love to hear from you! Have you ever let a reading challenge decide what book you picked up next? Let me know in the comments! Happy reading, and I'll see you in the next chapter! #ChapterOneAndBeyond #BookPodcast #TitleChainChallenge #ReadingChallenge #ReadYourShelves #PhysicalTBR #BookReviews #SpoilerFreeReviews #ReadingWrapUp #BookRecommendations #FantasyBooks #ScienceFictionBooks #MysteryBooks #ThrillerBooks #ClassicBooks #BookCommunity #BookTube #Readers

  2. 5d ago

    EP 44 | Bookshelf Inventory 2026 | Every Book I Own (Read vs. Unread)

    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 sorting them into one simple question: Have I read it or is it still sitting on my TBR? Along the way, I also break down my collection by genre, sharing just how much fantasy, science fiction, thrillers, horror, historical fiction, literary fiction, classics, nonfiction, and more have taken over my shelves. If you've ever wondered: How many unread books are too many?What genres dominate a book collector's shelves?What someone's physical TBR really looks like......this episode is for you! Whether you're looking for new book recommendations, love bookshelf tours, enjoy talking about physical TBRs, or simply want to see how another reader organizes their home library, I hope you'll enjoy hanging out with me. ✨ Let me know: Which genre takes up the most space on your shelves?What's the oldest unread book on your TBR?Are you a mood reader or a strict TBR follower?Happy reading, and I'll see you in the next chapter! #BookTube #BookshelfTour #PhysicalTBR #BookCollection #BookPodcast #BookRecommendations #HomeLibrary #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #HorrorBooks #LiteraryBooks #NonFictionBooks #ThrillerBooks #ReadingCommunity

  3. Jul 21

    Mini Series EP 14 | 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 whether they were worth reading, and decide if I'd recommend them to other readers and whether i am keeping them or not for future reading. In this episode, I'm reviewing the books selected during Episode 13, sharing my thoughts, ratings, surprises, disappointments, and whether each title earned a "Try It" or a "Trash It." After that, I'll be choosing a brand-new group of books from my shelves to tackle next. If you love book recommendations, reducing your physical TBR, reading challenges, fantasy, science fiction, horror, thrillers, classics, and honest book discussions, this episode is for you. Join me as I continue working through my ever-growing bookshelf one book at a time and discover which books are worth your reading time. If you enjoy the episode, please follow, subscribe, rate, and share the podcast. Your support helps Chapter One and Beyond reach more readers and grow our book-loving community. Happy reading and thanks for listening! #BookPodcast #BookRecommendations #TBR #PhysicalTBR #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #HorrorBooks #BookTube #ReadingCommunity #BookReview

  4. Jul 17

    EP 43 | Chapter One And Beyond takes on the Midyear Book Tag

    🎙️ 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 annual traditions—the Mid-Year Book Tag! In this episode of Chapter One and Beyond, I'm answering all the classic Mid-Year Book Tag questions, including: ⭐ My favorite book of the year (so far) 💔 Biggest disappointment 😲 Biggest surprise 📖 Best sequel ❤️ Favorite new characters ✍️ Favorite authors 📚 New releases I still can't wait to read 🎯 My reading goals for the rest of 2026 Whether you're looking for book recommendations, adding to your TBR, or just love hearing readers reflect on the first half of the year, come join the conversation! If you've completed the Mid-Year Book Tag, I'd love to hear your answers in the comments. What has been your favorite read of the year so far? 📖 About the PodcastChapter One and Beyond is a book podcast where we talk about fantasy, science fiction, thrillers, literary fiction, nonfiction, hidden gems, massive TBRs, reading challenges, and everything in between. New episodes include book discussions, reading updates, book tags, Try It or Trash It episodes, and recommendations to help you discover your next great read. 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a new episode! #BookPodcast #BookTube #MidYearBookTag #Books #Reading #BookRecommendations #FantasyBooks #ScienceFiction #BookCommunity #Readers #TBR #ReadingGoals #2026Books

  5. Jul 14

    EP 42 | Another possibly successful attempt at the 24 hour reading challenge while working full time and taking care of 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 mom, and passionate reader, finding time to physically read can already be difficult. So what happens when you add a deadline and challenge yourself to complete a reading goal within a limited amount of time? I'll be sharing the details of the challenge, my strategy for fitting reading into an already packed schedule, the books I'm considering, and whether I think this ambitious goal is actually achievable. If you enjoy reading challenges, bookish goals, reading productivity, physical reading, TBR management, and honest discussions about balancing books with real life, this episode is for you. Join me as I step outside my comfort zone again and see whether determination, planning, and a love of books are enough to beat the clock. Thank you for listening, supporting, and sharing Chapter One and Beyond. Your support helps me continue building this amazing community of readers. Happy reading, and enjoy the episode! #ReadingChallenge #24HourReadingChallenge #BookPodcast #ReadingGoals #PhysicalReading #TBR #BookCommunity #BookRecommendations #ReadingProductivity #BookLovers

  6. Jul 10

    EP 41 | 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 3.0, giving you all the titles, authors and prompts that each will get fulfilled if i choose to do the normal version of HRCYED. I know this is a extremely length episode so be sure to sit back relax or maybe listen in and get some errands and chores done. I hope this episode gives you some inspiration on titles that might get added to your future TBR and you look to explore HRCYED and take on the challenge yourself! The link to qwordy's announcement video on youtube is here: https://youtu.be/nm--qS8neH8?si=TfvfQgFV7Mowg3RA Happy reading, and I'll see you in the next chapter! #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #ReadingChallenge #PhysicalTBR #BookPodcast #BookTube #HRCYED3 #BookRecommendations #TBRChallenge #ReadYourShelves #BookCommunity #BookLovers #ReadingJourney #Bookish #ReadingGoals #Shiritori #BookshelfChallenge #ReadingLife #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #Bookworm #ReadersOfYouTube

  7. Jul 7

    Mini Series EP 13 | 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 whether they were worth reading, and decide if I'd recommend them to other readers and whether i am keeping them or not for future reading. In this episode, I'm reviewing the books selected during Episode 12, sharing my thoughts, ratings, surprises, disappointments, and whether each title earned a "Try It" or a "Trash It." After that, I'll be choosing a brand-new group of books from my shelves to tackle next. If you love book recommendations, reducing your physical TBR, reading challenges, fantasy, science fiction, horror, thrillers, classics, and honest book discussions, this episode is for you. Join me as I continue working through my ever-growing bookshelf one book at a time and discover which books are worth your reading time. If you enjoy the episode, please follow, subscribe, rate, and share the podcast. Your support helps Chapter One and Beyond reach more readers and grow our book-loving community. Happy reading and thanks for listening! #BookPodcast #BookRecommendations #TBR #PhysicalTBR #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #HorrorBooks #BookTube #ReadingCommunity #BookReview

  8. Jul 3

    EP 40 | June Reading Wrap Up and Change of Plans for HRCYED 3.0!

    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 reading list from June 2026, giving you all the titles, authors ratings and vibes from my reading in June and then talking a little bit more on updates with my standings on HRCYED 3.0 I hope this episode gives you some inspiration on titles that might get added to your future TBR and overall what to expect in the coming week! Happy reading, and I'll see you in the next chapter! #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #ReadingChallenge #PhysicalTBR #BookPodcast #BookTube #BookRecommendations #TBRChallenge #ReadYourShelves #BookCommunity #BookLovers #ReadingJourney #Bookish #ReadingGoals #Shiritori #BookshelfChallenge #ReadingLife #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #Bookworm #ReadersOfYouTube

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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 #bookpodcast #bookish #TBRchallenge #fantasybooks #horrorreads #bookcommunity #currentlyreading Best, Christina!

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  • Creator
    Christina Emerson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Christina Emerson
  • Show Website
    Chapter One and Beyond