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Chapter One, Scene One

Chapter One, Scene One

By: Michelle Laura and Katya
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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 you’re a dedicated reader, a movie buff, or just someone who loves a good book-to-screen debate, this is your seat at the table. ✨ New FULL episodes every other Tuesday with new MINI episodes in the off weeks. Subscribe now and join the story! Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • Remarkably Bright Creatures - The One Where Marcellus is the Debate

    Remarkably Bright Creatures - The One Where Marcellus is the Debate
    Jun 9 2026

    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.

    Check out Laura's latest blog post at chapteronesceneone.blogspot.com and find all of our links at linktr.ee/chapteronesceneone.
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    48 mins
  • Mini Episode - Reader Habits: The One About Book Recommendations

    Mini Episode - Reader Habits: The One About Book Recommendations
    Jun 2 2026
    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..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.Websites discussed in the episode: Goodreads: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/⁠Fable: ⁠https://fable.co/⁠Storygraph: ⁠https://thestorygraph.com/⁠Book Riot: ⁠https://bookriot.com/⁠Bookbrowse: ⁠https://www.bookbrowse.com/⁠Bookpage: ⁠https://www.bookpage.com/⁠NextReads: is offered by many public libraries, this service sends topical newsletters (like Mystery, Historical Fiction, Page to Screen, or Teen Scene). Check with your local library to subscribe. Examples: ⁠https://www.pgcmls.info/next-reads-newsletters⁠ and ⁠https://www.ssfca.gov/News/Introducing-Next-Reads-Newsletters-designed-around-your-interests⁠LibraryReads: ⁠https://libraryreads.org/⁠NYT Lists: ⁠https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/⁠Netgalley: ⁠https://www.netgalley.com/⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/⁠ - search book recommendations for several substack optionsHoopla: Connect through your library card(s) at ⁠https://www.hoopladigital.com/my/hoopla⁠Libby: Connect through your library card(s) at ⁠https://libbyapp.com/⁠
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    50 mins
  • Devil Wears Prada - The One That is So 2006...that's all

    Devil Wears Prada - The One That is So 2006...that's all
    May 26 2026

    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..

    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.
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    47 mins
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