Alitu<![CDATA[Chapter One, Scene One]]>en-uspodcastTulsa, OK47b036d0-5e4b-56b7-9788-75ece390a394weeklyhttps://chapteronesceneone.blogspot.com/episodicchapteronesceneone@gmail.comMichelle, Laura and KatyaMichelle, Laura and KatyaMichelle, Laura and KatyafalseYesf4822728-695f-4d4b-8fbc-6114cbd8d50b<![CDATA[Mini Episode - Genre Series: The One With Sunscreen and the Perfect Beach Read]]>Apparently, “beach read” is a genre. Except… it isn’t. So what actually makes a beach read a beach read?

Does genre matter? Does it need romance, or can there be a murder or two? Does the story actually have to take place at the beach? And if you read a decidedly un-beachy book while sitting under an umbrella with a frozen drink, does that count?

In this mini episode, we’re attempting to define the completely undefinable—from the genres and settings that give us beach-read vibes to the books we’d actually toss into our vacation bags.

And because apparently books aren’t enough, we’re also talking beach watches: the movies and shows that belong in your vacation lineup when you’ve had enough sun, sand, and reading for the day.

Grab the sunscreen. We’re about to have opinions.

Welcome to Chapter One, Scene One, where the SPF is high and the literary standards are… negotiable.

]]>Tulsa, OKTue, 11 Aug 2026 05:06:00 GMT00:32:43https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/f4822728-695f-4d4b-8fbc-6114cbd8d50bfull3333Michelle, Laura and Katya17f9003d-0be3-4c3a-85b9-e4ff10c4a850<![CDATA[The Perfect Couple: The One Where Imperfect is the Theme]]>A dead body. A Nantucket wedding. One unbelievably wealthy family with enough secrets to fill an entire beach house. But here's the question - The Perfect Couple is marketed as a mystery... so why does it sometimes feel more like two hundred pages of rich family drama? This week we're breaking down Elin Hilderbrand's bestselling novel and the Netflix adaptation starring Nicole Kidman. We'll debate whether this story is really about solving a murder, which character got the biggest glow-up on screen, and whether the show actually improved on the book.

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. Every week, we read it, watch it, and then bring our completely unbiased (and occasionally judgmental) opinions to the discussion.

⚠️ SPOILER ALERT ⚠️

Nothing is safe. We spoil the book, the movie, the ending, and probably someone's favorite character.

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]]>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:01:00 GMT00:58:17https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/17f9003d-0be3-4c3a-85b9-e4ff10c4a850full3232Michelle, Laura and Katyac5eb3009-e9f3-4ec0-85e1-baf0babdb8ee<![CDATA[Mini Episode - Genre Series: The One Where Classics Get Defined]]>This week we're continuing The Genre Series with Classics. What is a classic? Who defines when a book becomes a classic? Do we need a checklist? This week we discuss what we think defines whether a book falls into the Classic category. We also discuss old classics vs modern classics. Join is for the discussion!

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. Every week, we read it, watch it, and then bring our completely unbiased (and occasionally judgmental) opinions to the discussion.

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]]>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:02:01 GMT00:37:06https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/c5eb3009-e9f3-4ec0-85e1-baf0babdb8eefull3131Michelle, Laura and Katya68081336-72c8-4e64-adf5-b8173e38f21d<![CDATA[The Other Bennet Sister - The One Where Mary Shines]]>Let's be honest. If someone asked you to name all five Bennet sisters, would you remember Mary before Googling it? This week we're giving the forgotten Bennet sister her chance to shine as we dive into The Other Bennet Sister. We're talking books, adaptations, favorite moments, and whether this overlooked character deserved to become the heroine all along.

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. Every week, we read it, watch it, and then bring our completely unbiased (and occasionally judgmental) opinions to the discussion.

⚠️ SPOILER ALERT ⚠️

Nothing is safe. We spoil the book, the movie, the ending, and probably someone's favorite character.

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Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so new episodes land in your feed every Tuesday.

Check out Laura's latest blog post at chapteronesceneone.blogspot.com and find all of our links at linktr.ee/chapteronesceneone.

]]>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:05:00 GMT00:56:53https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/68081336-72c8-4e64-adf5-b8173e38f21d30309643f08d-05c5-4705-9979-19f8d2ee8b96<![CDATA[Mini Episode - Genre Series: The One With the Beautiful Sentences]]>This week we're continuing The Genre Series with literary fiction. Everyone seems to have an opinion about it, but ask ten readers to define it and you'll probably get ten different answers. This week we're exploring what literary fiction is, what it isn't, what readers expect from it, and why adapting these introspective, character-driven stories for film and television isn't always as straightforward as it seems.

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. Every week, we read it, watch it, and then bring our completely unbiased (and occasionally judgmental) opinions to the discussion.

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]]>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:05:00 GMT00:25:33https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/9643f08d-05c5-4705-9979-19f8d2ee8b96full2929Michelle, Laura and Katya60dd81af-087b-419e-96d5-a457d0937a11<![CDATA[Margo's Got Money Troubles - The One With Only Fans and a Sexy Alien]]>This week on Chapter One, Scene One, we're diving into one of the most talked-about adaptations of the year—Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe and its Apple TV+ series adaptation. What sounds like a story about OnlyFans quickly reveals itself to be something much bigger: a young single mother trying to survive, complicated family dynamics, impossible expectations, and the price of turning yourself into a product in the modern economy. But does the book earn all the praise it's received, and does the adaptation capture what made the novel resonate with readers? As it turns out... we don't all agree.

We'll start with our spoiler-light discussion of the novel before moving into full spoilers as we compare the book to the series, breaking down the biggest adaptation changes, the standout performances, and whether the story is really about OnlyFans—or if that's simply the hook for something much deeper. Along the way, we'll tackle our favorite segments, including Greenlight or Jail, The Internet Is Wrong About..., and our final verdicts on both the book and the show.

From the page to the screen—and every plot twist in between—Chapter One, Scene One is where books meet adaptations. If you enjoy thoughtful discussion, a little friendly debate, and plenty of bookish fun, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media so you never miss an episode.

]]>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:01:00 GMT01:12:56https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/60dd81af-087b-419e-96d5-a457d0937a11full2828Michelle, Laura and Katyad128fd36-5237-41f5-9eec-38a17f9d73d8<![CDATA[Mini Episode: Genres - The One Where Thrillers Get Domesticated]]>This week we're continuing The Genre Series with one of our favorite rabbit holes: domestic thrillers. Ever since Gone Girl, readers have been obsessed with stories full of secrets, lies, betrayals, and endings that make you question everything. But has the genre become predictable, or are we still happily turning pages to watch it all unravel?

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. Every week, we read it, watch it, and then bring our completely unbiased (and occasionally judgmental) opinions to the discussion.

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Check out Laura's latest blog post at chapteronesceneone.blogspot.com and find all of our links at linktr.ee/chapteronesceneone.

]]>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:01:00 GMT00:32:25https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/d128fd36-5237-41f5-9eec-38a17f9d73d8full2727Michelle, Laura and Katya17effa4b-0043-44e7-a90e-d0fd5c6bdf72<![CDATA[Three Bags Full/Sheep Detectives - The One That Is Not a Cozy Mystery]]>This week we're discussing Three Bags Full and its adaptation, The Sheep Detectives.

A dead shepherd. A flock of observant sheep. An Irish countryside full of secrets. On paper, it sounds like the book and movie should be telling the same story. In reality, they seem to have wandered into entirely different fields. One focuses on sheep philosophy and existential questions, while the other embraces mystery, adventure, and detective work. Which approach worked better? You'll have to listen to find out.

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. Every week, we read it, watch it, and then bring our completely unbiased (and occasionally judgmental) opinions to the discussion.

⚠️ SPOILER ALERT ⚠️

Nothing is safe. We spoil the book, the movie, the ending, and probably someone's favorite character.

Follow us @chapteronesceneone on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so new episodes land in your feed every Tuesday.

Check out Laura's latest blog post at chapteronesceneone.blogspot.com and find all of our links at linktr.ee/chapteronesceneone.

]]>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:01:00 GMT00:45:32https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/17effa4b-0043-44e7-a90e-d0fd5c6bdf72full2626Michelle, Laura and Katyaa79bd4ba-8350-4d36-bebd-3fb97373ed9c<![CDATA[Mini Episode - Genre Series: The One With All The Genres]]>This week we are starting a new mini-episode series - The Genre Series. We're kicking it off with a general discussion on genres and how convoluted it can get. Am I reader a thriller? What kind of thriller? Oh wait, there is romance too! But is it also Book Club fiction (Laura says that is not a thing)? Or Contemporary fiction? You see what we mean? Take a listen and let us know what you think!

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. Every week, we read it, watch it, and then bring our completely unbiased (and occasionally judgmental) opinions to the discussion.

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Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so new episodes land in your feed every Tuesday.

Check out Laura's latest blog post at chapteronesceneone.blogspot.com and find all of our links at linktr.ee/chapteronesceneone.

]]>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:40:51 GMT00:35:39https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/a79bd4ba-8350-4d36-bebd-3fb97373ed9cfull2525Michelle, Laura and Katya309d219b-e979-4bff-9fce-1395ed2e5974<![CDATA[Remarkably Bright Creatures - The One Where Marcellus is the Debate]]>This week we're discussing the bestselling novel Remarkably Bright Creatures and its Netflix adaptation starring Sally Field.

From a grieving widow and a missing son to an unexpectedly insightful octopus, we're diving into one of the most beloved books of the past few years. Did the adaptation capture the heart, humor, and emotional connections that made readers fall in love with the story? Or did something get lost between the page and the screen?

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. Every week, we read it, watch it, and then bring our completely unbiased (and occasionally judgmental) opinions to the discussion.

⚠️ SPOILER ALERT ⚠️

Nothing is safe. We spoil the book, the movie, the ending, and probably someone's favorite character.

Follow us @chapteronesceneone on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so new episodes land in your feed every Tuesday.

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]]>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:06:00 GMT00:48:20https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/309d219b-e979-4bff-9fce-1395ed2e5974full2424Michelle, Laura and Katyaafe961a4-c2b2-4dbb-a1bb-949d187c72bf<![CDATA[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..

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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:

]]>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:06:00 GMT00:49:46https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/afe961a4-c2b2-4dbb-a1bb-949d187c72bf23238a40f802-a5e0-46fb-9a2d-2741b44734b6<![CDATA[Devil Wears Prada - The One That is So 2006...that's all]]>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 the The Devil Wears Prada - the original book and movie from 2003/2006 BUT also the 2026 movie Devil Wears Prada 2! That's all...

SPOILER ALERT - We will spoil it all, you have been warned..

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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.

]]>Tue, 26 May 2026 05:06:00 GMT00:46:30https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/8a40f802-a5e0-46fb-9a2d-2741b44734b62222ac94bdaf-9e3a-4686-9fd8-358f22a5d25e<![CDATA[Mini Episode - Reader Habits: The One With Spoilers]]>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 for our last mini-episode in our Reader Habits series. In this shorter, conversational chat with the ladies, we talk about spoilers. Some of us are team spoilers and some of us think that is just wrong. And what makes it a spoiler for you? Listen in to join the conversation.

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!).

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]]>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:02 GMT00:20:32https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/ac94bdaf-9e3a-4686-9fd8-358f22a5d25efull2121Michelle, Laura and Katya76aed328-752b-4e00-87c9-34b54a07b7bc<![CDATA[The Better Sister - The One Where No One is Better]]>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 the The Better Sister, the 2019 book by Alafair Burke and the adaptation, a limited series on Amazon Prime. (Crossing our fingers for a second season).

The book is a domestic thriller about two estranged sisters, Chloe and Nicky, who must reunite after Chloe's husband, Adam (Nicky's ex-husband), is murdered, and Chloe's teenage stepson, Ethan, becomes the prime suspect. The novel follows the sisters as they work together to clear Ethan's name, forcing them to confront their complicated past and buried family secrets, all while navigating a media frenzy and a tense murder trial.

SPOILER ALERT - We do discuss deeply, so spoilers may occur (and likely will).

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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.

]]>Tue, 12 May 2026 05:06:00 GMT00:52:26https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/76aed328-752b-4e00-87c9-34b54a07b7bc2020d44a7f21-89f2-4bdd-b7cc-40ddc5b8b92e<![CDATA[Mini-Episode - Reader Habits: The One Where Bad Series Get Tossed]]>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 for another mini-episode in our Reader Habits series. In this shorter, conversational chat with the ladies, we dive into whether a series gets tossed if it starts to go bad. But also, what qualifies as a true series vs a character continuation? We have opinions (would you expect anything less?) and you don't want to miss the conversation!

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.

]]>Tue, 05 May 2026 05:06:00 GMT00:19:23https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/d44a7f21-89f2-4bdd-b7cc-40ddc5b8b92efull1919Michelle, Laura and Katya5437c0e4-87f4-441f-9dad-a840cb702497<![CDATA[His & Hers - The One With the Final Twist]]>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 the Alice Feeney book His & Hers and its Netflix adaptation. A lot of twists and a lot of lies = an interesting thriller with several surprises!

SPOILER ALERT - We will spoil it all, you have been warned..

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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.

]]>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:06:00 GMT00:58:42https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/5437c0e4-87f4-441f-9dad-a840cb702497full1818Michelle, Laura and Katya7ac5f485-25b7-40e5-b8d6-5ed119aab6f7<![CDATA[Mini Episode - Reader Habits: The One With Too Many Bookmarks]]>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 for another mini-episode in our Reader Habits series. In this shorter, conversational chat with the ladies, we dive into the topic of reading multiple books at a time. Are you a one book loyalist or neurodivergent and able to read four or five at the same time? Which category do the ladies fall into? Listen to learn more!

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.

]]>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:20:14 GMT00:15:33https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/7ac5f485-25b7-40e5-b8d6-5ed119aab6f7full1717Michelle, Laura and Katyabdfc3427-5661-47cd-8668-f7ee2d2af5c1<![CDATA[Project Hail Mary - The One That is Amaze, Amaze, Amaze!]]>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 in this week's episode we discuss the Andy Weir book Project Hail Mary and it's recent movie adaptation starring Ryan Gosling and well, Ryan Gosling. There are a few side characters but essentially it is Ryan as Ryland Grace and his space alien buddy Rocky. Amaze, amaze, amaze!!! Join us to hear our thoughts, including Katya's emotional rollercoaster and Laura's strong opinions. Michelle contains the chaos, well sort of.

SPOILER ALERT - We will spoil it all, you have been warned..

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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.

]]>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:06:01 GMT00:43:26https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/bdfc3427-5661-47cd-8668-f7ee2d2af5c1full1616Michelle, Laura and Katya3cf56ab1-8a39-45c2-b88f-673a85062011<![CDATA[Mini Episode - Reader Habits: The One Where We Dish on DNFing]]>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 we are bringing you our first mini episode! In this shorter, conversational chat with the ladies, we dive into the topic of DNFing. Do you DNF? Or are you like Katya and have too much FOMO to put the book down for good? Or are you like Laura who will hate read? Listen to learn more!

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!).

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]]>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:03:01 GMT00:14:58https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/3cf56ab1-8a39-45c2-b88f-673a85062011full1515Michelle, Laura and Katyad4882bcc-de81-4d79-bbdf-748953dc32f6<![CDATA[People We Meet on Vacation - The One Where They Stop Being Just Friends]]>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 with our NEW FORMAT!!! Yep, that's right, we realized one thing with an episode for the book and one for the adaptation - we were often saying the same thing. BORING. So we upped our game and now will discuss both in one FABULOUS episode. You're welcome. The full episodes will be every other Tuesday, but don't you fret! Because we will have mini-episodes in between!!! We hope you love the changes because Michelle isn't changing it again and honestly she loves the easier editing.

In this week's episode we discuss the Emily Henry book and movie adaptation of "People We Meet on Vacation". We join Alex and Poppy, their vacations and their many issues. Jump into the conversation with us and give us your thoughts. Are you Team Poppy, Team Alex or Team Go On Vacation?

SPOILER ALERT - We will spoil it all, you have been warned..

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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.

]]>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:44:28 GMT00:54:30https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/d4882bcc-de81-4d79-bbdf-748953dc32f6full1414Michelle, Laura and Katyad1e33f4c-682f-4b05-9eaf-424996d8f693<![CDATA[Spring Clean - The One Where We Summon Our Inner Marie Kondo]]>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 this week as we Spring Clean! We discuss our TBR's, who needs to organize and weed through their insane collection of books, apps to help us stay organized and on top of our goals, where to sell books we have read (and want/need to part with), and an update on our goals from January! Marie Kondo is on our minds and we decide whether our books spark joy or not. #sparkjoy

No Spoilers this episode - just soul crushing realities of the state of our bookshelves. Ok, maybe not that dramatic. :)

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]]>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:05:00 GMT00:56:14https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/d1e33f4c-682f-4b05-9eaf-424996d8f693full1313Michelle, Laura and Katyaabc011d0-8848-4f5a-a6c8-51eaf17b5f7a<![CDATA[The Woman in Cabin 10 (movie) - The One With the Second Guessing]]>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 the the movie adaptation of The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware.

SPOILER ALERT - We will spoil it all, you have been warned..

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]]>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:04:02 GMT00:54:56https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/abc011d0-8848-4f5a-a6c8-51eaf17b5f7afull1212Michelle, Laura and Katya47b263bc-caf5-47c9-bc19-727d7f155ddb<![CDATA[Woman in Cabin 10 (Book) - The One Where the Cruise was a Bad Idea]]>What if you were absolutely certain you witnessed a crime… and everyone around you insisted you were wrong?

In today’s episode of Chapter One, Scene One, we’re setting sail with The Woman in Cabin 10 written by Ruth Ware — a locked-room mystery on open water, where isolation, privilege, and perception collide. We’re diving into the book that asks whether the real danger is what happened… or whether anyone will believe you when it does.

Let’s open the book.

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]]>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:06:00 GMT00:55:36https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/47b263bc-caf5-47c9-bc19-727d7f155ddb1111815e43b1-4b5a-4a0e-91c0-10e9016b5580<![CDATA[The Hating Game (movie) - The One Where Hate Is Just Love in Disguise]]>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 the Netflix movie adaptation of The Hating Game book by Sally Thorne. Did it win us over or did Laura just think it was meh? Listen and find out!

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]]>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:03:01 GMT00:31:00https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/815e43b1-4b5a-4a0e-91c0-10e9016b5580full1010Michelle, Laura and Katya477b2123-2461-45d1-aa2b-9ff55e58af4a<![CDATA[The Hating Game (book) - The One With Nicknames]]>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 the enemies to lovers trope in The Hating Game by Sally Thorne.

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]]>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:02 GMT00:48:05https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/477b2123-2461-45d1-aa2b-9ff55e58af4a99cf352241-b207-47e4-8cbd-fcb38bf710f8<![CDATA[From Page to Screen: What's On Our Adaptation Radar]]>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 the upcoming adaptations. Laura, Michelle, and Katya share 3 (or 4) picks each that are upcoming or ones they never got to watch. Michelle might throw one in that she wants to be adapted....

SPOILER ALERT - Nope, no spoilers on this episode. Just a quick summary of the book and when it is expected to be adapted!

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]]>OklahomaTue, 17 Feb 2026 06:05:02 GMT00:39:22https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/cf352241-b207-47e4-8cbd-fcb38bf710f8full88Michelle, Laura and Katya9d7fe5ef-62c6-4d53-b3e4-238b4800b6fd<![CDATA[The Giver (movie) - The One Where They Changed Too Much]]>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 the adaptation of the YA Dystopian, The Giver, where in 2014 Hollywood greats and newbies came together. It may have bombed at the movie theater but did it crush our Giver dreams? Come find out!

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]]>Tulsa, OKTue, 10 Feb 2026 06:05:02 GMT00:47:40https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/9d7fe5ef-62c6-4d53-b3e4-238b4800b6fdfull77Michelle, Laura and Katya6670c7c2-251e-4c7e-b480-267386b16345<![CDATA[The Giver (book) - The One That Makes You Question Everything]]>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 the YA Dystopian, The Giver, because we have a lot to say about this one.

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]]>Tulsa, OKTue, 03 Feb 2026 06:02:00 GMT01:17:18https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/6670c7c2-251e-4c7e-b480-267386b16345full66Michelle, Laura and Katya59195085-d90b-47ef-9984-26a3c8d47f56<![CDATA[The Thursday Murder Club (Movie) - The One with Murder...but Make it Charming]]>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 explore the charming British village of Fairhaven and the residents of Cooper's Chase in the Richard Osman book The Thursday Murder Club.

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]]>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:02 GMT00:48:30https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/59195085-d90b-47ef-9984-26a3c8d47f5655372f51a9-6196-47b4-8e1c-1c50407b1304<![CDATA[The Thursday Murder Club (Book) - The One With Tea, Secrets, and Bodies]]>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.

This week we're diving into Richard Osman's delightful debut "The Thursday Murder Club" or as we like to call it, "Agatha Christie meets The Golden Girls (and guys)" Four septuagenarian sleuths, a retirement village with secrets, and a dead body that kicks off one seriously clever mystery. Trust us, you'll never look at retirement homes the same way again!

SPOILER ALERT - We will spoil it all, you have been warned..

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]]>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:02:02 GMT00:53:51https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/372f51a9-6196-47b4-8e1c-1c50407b130444138787ab-8e4c-41ca-addd-8d4f71085da7<![CDATA[The Hunting Wives (Netflix Show) - The One With All the New Twists]]>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, this week we explore the Netflix TV adaptation of The Hunting Wives. The plot twists are new, the chaos consistent and they still need therapy (like, for real). Come find out what we thought and whether we will be watching Season 2.

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]]>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:01:01 GMT01:24:28https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/138787ab-8e4c-41ca-addd-8d4f71085da7330935bfbc-b4b8-44bd-b4bf-69dadd596e50<![CDATA[The Hunting Wives Book - The One Where Everyone Needs Therapy]]>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. This week we discuss the May Cobb book "The Hunting Wives" or as they like to say "Desperate Housewives meets Duck Dynasty." We have a lot of opinions on this one!

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]]>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:00:07 GMT00:55:39https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/0935bfbc-b4b8-44bd-b4bf-69dadd596e50223c9f8c54-cf26-4497-ae77-de4bd4871d9f<![CDATA[Book Challenges - The One Where Some Goals Are Bigger Than Others]]>Welcome to Chapter One, Scene One - The Podcast.

Every year, readers everywhere set ambitious book challenges and reading goals… and every year, those plans somehow collide with real life. In this episode, we’re talking all about yearly reading challenges—why we set them, why we break them, and whether they actually make reading more enjoyable or just more stressful.

We dive into book count goals, genre challenges, mood reading, DNFs, and the pressure that can come from tracking every page. From Goodreads goals to book slumps, we’re sharing our honest experiences with what works, what doesn’t, and how our relationship with reading has evolved over time.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for not hitting a reading goal, abandoned a challenge halfway through the year, or questioned whether reading should even be measured at all, this episode is for you. Consider this your permission slip to read in a way that actually fits your life—no rules required.

Come join us as we discuss and we will reveal our first handful of books for the podcast in between our rabbit hole conversations.

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]]>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:03:03 GMT00:35:33https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/3c9f8c54-cf26-4497-ae77-de4bd4871d9f115d4602f5-baac-4358-8030-d0bbcdfada8e<![CDATA[Welcome to Chapter One Scene One - The One Where We Introduce Ourselves]]>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 us as we read it, watch it, and (of course) judge it. Welcome to Chapter One Scene One, let us introduce ourselves. Michelle, Laura and Katya - three friends who love books and their screen adaptation, giving our opinions and bantering with a lot of sarcasm. Come join us!

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]]>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:08:00 GMT00:07:30https://chapteronesceneone.alitu.com/episode/5d4602f5-baac-4358-8030-d0bbcdfada8e