Kristin's Next Chapter

Kristin Paulin

A podcast to help you find your next read.  You can find book reviews and more from the host on Instagram: @kristinsnextchapter.

Episodes

  1. May 10 ·  Video

    10. Celebrity book club

    Big three: Reese’s Book Club Read with Jenna GMA7 other celebrity book clubs I found interesting: Belletrist by Emma Roberts and Karah Preiss Tea Time Book Club by Dakota Johnson Service95 Book Club by Dua Lipa Nat’s Book Club by Natalie Portman The Katie Couric Book Club by Katie Couric The Queen’s Reading Room by Queen Camilla The Fallon Book Club by Jimmy FallenYou can find me on Instagram @kristinsnextchapter

    12 min
  2. 9. Independent Bookstore Day

    Apr 26 ·  Video

    9. Independent Bookstore Day

    A short episode in celebration of US booklovers’ favorite holiday, Independent Bookstore Day. It’s an inspiring day that I recommend to all booklovers. Currently reading books mentioned:White Nights by Fyodor DostoevskyHer Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado Find me on Instagram: @KristinsNextChapter

    7 min
  3. Earth-friendly reading

    Apr 17 ·  Video

    Earth-friendly reading

    In honor of Earth day, here are some eco-friendly ways to enrich your reading life discussed in this episode: Library resources Borrow the traditional way Libby HooplaAmazon resources Prime Reading Kindle Unlimited Kindle First ReadsSecondhand Facebook marketplace Goodwill Library book sales Ebay and AmazonFriends and fun Book swap with friends Friends Scholastic book fair Swap books in little free librariesHappy Earth Day and happy reading! You can always find me on Instagram @Kristinsnextchapter

    11 min
  4. 7. Highly-anticipated April new releases

    Apr 3 ·  Video

    7. Highly-anticipated April new releases

    April new releases I am really looking forward to: American Fantasy - Emma Straub (April 7) The Girls Trip - Ally Condie (April 7) Yesteryear – by Caro Claire Burke (April 7) Mad Mabel - Sally Hepworth (April 21) The Island Club - Nicola Harrison (April 28)Thank you for listening. You can find me on Instagram @Kristinsnextchapter

    17 min
  5. 6. London's book culture

    Mar 16 ·  Video

    6. London's book culture

    Inspired by my recent visit to London, this episode contains my observations of London’s book culture. A bit more serious and multicultural like the city itself. 🫶 London bookstores mentioned: Hatchards Daunt Books Lala Books Book Bar Foyles Goldsboro BooksBooks mentioned: Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis Departures by Julian Barnes The Homemade God by Rachel Joyce The Ex-Girlfriends Murder Club by Gloria Chao The Mortal Enemy Murder Club - Gloria Chao Anatomy of an Alibi - Ashley Elston Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers - Jesse Q SutantoFind me on Instagram @kristinsnextchapter

    13 min
  6. 5. Travel planning for book lovers

    Mar 1 ·  Video

    5. Travel planning for book lovers

    Here are some ideas of how to incorporate your love of books into your next trip: Read a book set in the place you are visiting Bring a book with you that matches the vibe of the location (i.e. a beach read to Cancun) Buy a book at a local attraction Visit (support) a local bookstore Visit a local library Check out a book bar Bring your book and read in a beautiful park or café Visit locations from booksThank you for listening. If you liked this episode, please tell a friend. In the meantime, you can find me on Instagram at @Kristinsnextchapter

    9 min
  7. 4. Gushing about book clubs

    Feb 8 ·  Video

    4. Gushing about book clubs

    Episode 4. Gushing about book clubs Bookish Moments: · Blue House Books in Kenosha hosted an author event with Mary Kubica, moderated by Jeneva Rose. · Schaumburg library is hosting an afternoon with Kate Quinn on February 15 Currently Reading: It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica Deep dive topic: Book clubs · New friends · Experiment · Where to find them · What might you get out of them? Reading intentions: · Book club at Read Between the Lynes on February 16: It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica · Book club at About Time Bookstore on February 18: Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor Find me on Instagram: @Kristinsnextchapter

    10 min
  8. 3. Supporting Debut Authors

    Jan 25 ·  Video

    3. Supporting Debut Authors

    In this episode, we cover why its important to support debut authors, where you can look to discover debut authors, some of my recent favorite debuts and some I'm looking forward to, and, finally, some ways you can support debut authors.

    8 min

  9. Jan 11 ·  Video

    2_2026 Bookish Goals

    Ideas for bookish goals in 2026: 1. Try reading a book from a new genre 2. Try reading a new format 3. Read a new-to-you author or a debut author 4. Read a banned book 5. Read a classic book 6. Read a seasonal book 7. Try an immersive read 8. Do a buddy read or attend a book club 9. Keep a reading journal 10. Read the book before seeing the movie 11. Support local libraries 12. Buy books from indie booksellers 13. Check out more bookish podcasts 14. Attend an author event 15. DNF a book if you don’t like it You can find me on Instagram at @Kristinsnextchapter, all one word. I’d love to hear from you and know what your bookish goals are for 2026!

    9 min
  10. 1_Top 10 Favorite Books of 2025

    12/31/2025 ·  Video

    1_Top 10 Favorite Books of 2025

    I thought what better way to introduce myself than with my favorite books of 2025? Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose Bunny by Mona Awad Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Sutanto The Correspondent by Virginia Evans First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston Tilt by Emma Pattee Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllisterCome say hello over on Instagram, @kristinsnextchapter.

    11 min
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A podcast to help you find your next read.  You can find book reviews and more from the host on Instagram: @kristinsnextchapter.

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