In this episode of Caffeinated Chapter, I reintroduce the podcast, sharing my excitement about returning to the mic after a hiatus.

I discuss my goals for the podcast, including cutting out filler words and creating a cozy space for book lovers.

I reflect on my recent reading journey, mentioning the books I have completed and my intention to read more consistently.

I emphasized the importance of enjoying the reading process without pressure, and I shared my love for coffee, a recurring theme in the upcoming episodes.

Throughout the conversation, I also express gratitude for listener engagement and the emotional connection I feel with my audience, highlighting the impact of a supportive community on my creative endeavors.

Some of the books mentioned in this episode:

• The Bone River by Nkereuwem Albert
• Rebel Folklore: Empowering Tales of Spirits, Witches, and Other Misfits from Anansi to Baba Yaga Audiobook edition by Icy Sedgwick with Maite Jáuregui (Narrator)
• Things We Do Not Tell The People We Love by Huma Qureshi
• Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi
• The Samurai's Garden by Gail Tsukiyama
• Gate to Kagoshima by Poppy Kuroki

The 2026 reading challenges mentioned:

• Fun With Titles Reading Challenge 2026
• January in Japan
• The StoryGraph Reads the World 2026
• The StoryGraph's Genre Challenge 2026
• The 2026 #SomethingBookishReadingChallenge

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Hey there, welcome back to the podcast. It has been so long and I'm glad to be back.

In today's episode, I'll be reintroducing the podcast while addressing and sharing with you some plans that I have and I'll also be sharing my current goals for the rest of 2023.

Here's a look at some of the top episodes we've had in past seasons:

1. Reading A Broken People's Playlist
2. Recommending Reading Challenges for 2022
3. Recommending Smutty books

• I mentioned listening to more audiobooks and if you want to get into it as well, you can do that by signing up to Scribd. With this link, you get 60 days free to listen and read so many books.

• Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and Storygraph.
• Subscribe to my YouTube Channel and Newsletter.
• Join the Something Bookish Reading Challenge and The Storygraph Reads The World 2023 Challenge.

Enjoy! ✨