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There had come a point sometime after March 15, 2020, where I had found myself full. Full of the shit that this brand of civilization has been feeding me. I needed to purge. So, at some point after March 15, 2020, in the stairwell of my backyard, beneath the patio, on random days & nights I did…until I didn’t.BTDUBS...I have not personally listened to these recordings. I have placed all trust in my co-conspirators'.

This is Chapter One, where we read you the first chapter of the greatest books of all time to help you pick some to pick up yourself! Our goal is to help more people get into reading and reading more. Enjoy it every morning with your cup of coffee or on your daily run.Available on your go-to platform or streaming service. New episode daily.It's easy to support with just a like on this episode or subscribing to the show. So consider doing that now, and thank you for listening.Want to support even more? You can donate or purchase supporting merch at hellochapterone.com.To sponsor any episodes, ...

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...

St Aidan: a cosy Cornish village where friendships are made for life and it’s always cocktail hour somewhere… ‘A pure delight…fabulous, fun and unforgettable’ – Debbie Johnson, bestselling author of Summer at the Comfort Food Cafe 'Just like the perfect wedding cake, Cupcakes and...

Pre-order Evie Woods’ new book The Violin Maker’s Secret now, out in February 2026! The Echo of Old Books meets The Lost Apothecary in this evocative and charming novel full of mystery and secrets. ‘The thing about books,’ she said ‘is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and...

Heated Rivalry meets Formula 1! ‘This was freaking phenomenal. [The] chemistry and banter was off the charts!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Featured in Us Weekly's 'Hottest New LGBTQIA+ Romances to Read during Pride Month 2024' ‘I flew through this book… I am literally rereading just because it is...

‘That ending had me GASPING.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is the perfect conclusion to a perfect series.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Daggers drawn. It’s time for war. I wouldn’t be done until I held the heart of a god in my hand. Chiara is a captive of Vitus, the god of life. He plans to kill her and in...

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...

Two book-loving moms, one chaotic life at a time. Join us each week as we dive into our latest reads, share unfiltered thoughts, and talk all things motherhood-from garden hauls to Kindle downloads. It’s part book club, part mom therapy, always real. Bring your coffee (or wine) and come hang out.

From the million-copy Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop! In a quiet village in Ireland, a mysterious local myth is about to change everything… One hundred years ago, Anna, a young farm girl, volunteers to help an intriguing American visitor translate fairy stories from Irish...

Dr Olivia Winter is a forensic psychologist whose job is to understand the minds of serial killers. There’s only one monster she can’t understand, her father.

Join Mads and Bri for their movie & book review podcast, recorded all the way from middle-earth (that's New Zealand for people who aren't LOTR fans). Each month we chat (debate) how well, or not so well, a movie was made from the book it was based off e.g. Twilight. If you love movies, books, or funny lesbians talking about movies and books, then this is the podcast for you.

Harry's head was in the toilet. Natty had run in to brush her teeth. Her mother, Rose, found her there, transfixed by what looked like coffee grounds splattered all over the bathroom tile. Rose rushed Natty and her other daughter, Abby, out of the house to school. Rose knew she had to try to save Harry's life, despite their troubled marriage.

'Full of warmth' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde Can a cake change your life? Clemmie Rose’s great-great-grandmother’s beloved clementine torte is her ticket to the prestigious Royal Baking Competition. A win could put Puffin Island’s charming Café on the Coast on the map, land...

A hallucinatory novel of conspiracy, recursion, and memory, set in a Cold War desert town where time runs sideways and language is a weapon. When a nameless Stranger arrives in Bisbee, Arizona—wearing a suit that doesn’t fit and holding secrets that don’t belong to him—he crosses paths with Anne, a civilian systems programmer on a military mainframe that thinks like a god. What follows is a paranoid descent into machine consciousness, occult logic, and the erasure of identity at scale. The Antinomian blends noir, metaphysical SF, and postmodern thriller.

'Heartfelt and beautifully written, this is the author's best book to date' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Caroline James, bestselling author of The Cruise Where books are borrowed, friendships are forged and secrets uncovered… As a beautiful summer unfolds in the Croatian islands, Ana Meštrović embarks on...

Today I will read you the first chapter of 'The Cursed Necklace'

My name is Amber Ryan. I’m in prison, but I’m innocent. And I’ve been jailed not just for a crime I didn’t commit, but for a crime that never even happened. Now, my friend is going to try to prove it. But to do that, she has to go back. Back to the dark.

Christmas is over. And so is my marriage… Twenty years of marriage. Twenty years of ignored red flags. And one very smug ex-girlfriend. He seemed perfect at first. Don’t they always? I fell fast, and I fell hard. So when I discovered his secret double life, suddenly all those years of...

The perfect summer holiday read for fans of Cathy Bramley and Phillipa Ashley Return to Love Heart Lane for friendship, romance and a community who will be be there for you no matter what… Isla and Drew Allaway appear to have the perfect life – a strong marriage, two beautiful children and...