


Why I Read
I read because stories remind me that hope survives storms.
The books that stay with me are the ones that point toward grace, love, compassion, and empathy. My hope is that every visitor to Topher Channel discovers a story that speaks to them and reminds them that even after the darkest chapters, there is still another page to turn.
Happy Reading -Chris
Welcome to Topher Channel
Thereโs always something new to discover here. Explore the books Iโm reading, the movies and television shows I love, my original stories and special projects, and the people and entertainment that have inspired me along the way.
๐ Bookshelf โ See what Iโm reading now and whatโs coming next.
๐ฌ Movies & Reviews โ Follow what Iโm watching and discover my thoughts on films old and new.
๐ Chicago One โ Celebrate Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med.
โ๏ธ Writings โ Step into my original stories, characters and works in progress.
๐บ Pages โ Explore special pages devoted to some of my favorite people, music, movies and entertainment.
๐ญ Chrisโs Corner โ Thoughts, reflections and updates from me.






Back to School Can Be Cool


New pages, stories and features are on the way. Check back often to see whatโs new.โ
Get Ready for Back to School

Chrisโs Corner
We are already in the month of August. Pretty soon weโll be getting out the Halloween & Christmas decorations. I just want to say how important this time of year is. Itโs important because our children, the future generation, is going back to school. Let us do everything we can to make this the best year for our children.
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