The Open Books
Amber and Colby are two New Orleans best friends who share a passion for chatting about books, pop culture, and real life. They are serving up hot takes on juicy reads, tv, movies, music and their cozy lives as hot moms. Think book club meets girls' night. Dive in for thrillers, laughs, and stories that hit home.
Pull up a seat and join the club. Wine optional, opinions guaranteed 🍷
🎧 New episodes every Wednesday
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Episodes
94 episodes
THINGS ONLY GIRLS UNDERSTAND
Welcome back to The Open Books Podcast! Amber and Colby are back with another fabulous episode for you. In this episode, we dive into the relatable and often unspoken experiences that many girls share. From everyday challenge...
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TV RECAPS: Love Thy Nader, The Summer I Turned Pretty Finale, Netflix’s Unknown Number Catfish, and MORE
Welcome back to The Open Books Podcast! Amber and Colby are back with another fabulous episode for you. From Love Thy Nader’s wild drama to The Summer I Turned Pretty’s emotional finale, and Netflix’s new catfish...
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Spooky Season Q&A
In this episode, Amber & Colby get into the holiday spirit and talk all things spooky season heading into fall. 🎧 New episodes every Wednesday @ 6amConnect with us on socials to stay in touch!Website: https:/...
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Episode 14
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Coachella 2026, Love Island Games, & VMAs
In this episode, Amber & Colby chat about Coachella 2026, Justin and Hailey Bieber's big news (Swag II & Rhode is Sephora), Love Island Games 2025, and VMA 2025 winners and losers.🎧 New episodes every Wednesday @ 6amC...
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Episode 13
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DANCING WITH THE STARS 2025
In this episode, Amber & Colby break down the Dancing with the Stars Season 34 premiere. They discuss the celebrity cast, standout dances, and judge drama. Tune in for their hot takes.🎧 New episodes every Wednesday @ 6am
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Episode 12
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Taylor Swift, Bachelor in Paradise, Billion Dollar Deals
In this episode, Amber & Colby dive into another Off the Shelf covering Taylor Swift's first podcast appearance, the newest season of Bachelor in Paradise, Hailey Bieber's $1 billion dollar sale of Rhode Skincare, and more!🎧 New epi...
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Episode 11
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34:08
We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter
In this episode, Amber & Colby discuss We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter. An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! The first thrilling mystery in the new North Falls series from Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author of ...
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Episode 10
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Hunting Wives & The Summer I Turned Pretty
In this episode, Amber & Colby recap their thoughts on these two popular shows going around social media.🎧 New episodes every Wednesday @ 6amConnect with us on socials to stay in touch!Website: https://www.qnanetwork.com...
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Episode 9
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42:35
Hurricane Katrina Stories
In this episode, Amber & Colby reflect on an incredible life changing natural disaster, Hurricane Katrina. Tune in to hear their stories and experience as kids when the Category 5 storm hit their hometown.🎧 New episodes every Wednes...
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Episode 8
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Love island Post Villa Updates
In this episode, Amber & Colby catch up on Love Island with some post villa updates. They discuss what the reality stars have been up to following the shows end and even some notable appearances.🎧 New episodes every Wednesday @ 6am<...
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Episode 7
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30:54
Smash or Pass: August 2025
In this episode, Amber & Colby play a fun game of Smash or Pass - but it's all things book related.🎧 New episodes every Wednesday @ 6amConnect with us on socials to stay in touch!Website: https://www.qnanetwork.com/open-...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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17:31
Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell
In this episode, Amber & Colby give their thoughts and honest feedback on "Don't Let Him In" - a novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell, where three women are connected by one man in this kaleidoscopic thriller....
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Episode 5
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35:07
Love Island, Swag, Cruise Nightmare, Mormon Wives
In this episode, Amber & Colby discuss Justin Bieber's new album, Swag, Love Island Finale, Netflix's Poop Cruise, and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.🎧 New episodes every Wednesday @ 6amConnect with us on socials to stay in to...
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Episode 4
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32:51
Justin Bieber, Manchild, AI, & Astroworld
In this episode, Amber & Colby clock the recent Justin Bieber escapades, Sabrina Carpenter's newest album, AI, and react to the Astroworld documentary. 🎧 New episodes every Wednesday @ 6amConnect with us on socials to s...
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Episode 3
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The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark
In this episode, Amber & Colby dive into The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark. This book is a gripping thriller filled with secrets, deception, and unexpected twists. Tune in as they unpack the story’s complex characters, shocking re...
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Episode 2
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Love Island USA
On this episode of The Open Books Podcast, we're diving into all the latest Love Island USA drama. From Huda's unexpected moves to the viral milk challenge that had us yelling at the screen, we’re serving hot takes, laughs, an...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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32:52
GOODBYE......
HEY YALL. We are back today with something short and maybe bittersweet?This one wasn’t easy to record…We’ve got something big happening behind the scenes, and it’s going to change everything. It’s not a decision we made ligh...
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THE TENANT by FREIDA MCFADDEN (when your house tenant is trying to kill you)
HEY YEALL! Amber and Colby are back with a new book club episode all about The Tenant by Frieda McFadden. This book is officially on the shelf, so of course, we had to dive in.Before we do anything, we announce our KINDLE GIVEAW...
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Emily Henry's Great Big Beautiful Life – PLOT TWIST & ROMANCE, IS IT WORTH THE HYPE?
HEY YALL! Amber and Colby are back! In this week’s Book Club episode, we’re diving into Emily Henry’s newest release, Great Big Beautiful Life—and let’s just say, we have thoughts. From the tense writer rivalry t...
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34:58
SECRET LIVES OF MORMON WIVES SEASON 2, THE ACE FAMILY DRAMA, OVERCOMPENSATING, JUSTIN BIEBER ALLEGATION, THE DIDDY TRIAL (Hot off the Shelf)
HEY YALL! Amber and Colby are back with another installment of Hot Off the Shelf: Secret Wives, Scandals & Streaming Surprises This week, we’re yapping about all of the hot topics that are burning up our feeds. From the wild worl...
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KAREN READ GUILTY OR INNOCENT, JUSTIN BIBER IS NOT OKAY, JAMES CHARLES SCANDAL, BOOK TO MOVIE ADAPTATIONS (Hot off the Shelf)
HEY YALL! Amber and Colby are back with this week's hottest headlines. We’re kicking off our new series, Hot Off the Shelf, where we chat on the most jaw-dropping stories making waves right now. This is a new weekly episode where we wi...
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100 MEN VS ONE GORILLA/ GOD FORBID GIRLS HAVE OPINIONS
This week, we’re diving into the wild and the downright bizarre, from the viral 100 men vs. 1 gorilla debate to the unsettling world of creepy TikTok commenters. Plus, we’re breaking down the latest Justin and Hailey Bieber drama, dissecting Ka...
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DARLING GIRLS by Sally Hepworth (a dead body and a lying foster parent)
HEY YALL! Amber and Colby are back for a FULL BOOK REVIEW and interesting conversation about 3 foster girls who re-live their past when a dead body pops up in their childhood home. In this week’s episode, we’re diving deep into ...
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26:39
Opening Up About: our March report, binge-worthy shows, crawfish + reese eggs, and much more
HEY YALL. Amber and Colby are here with the March Monthly Report — and this one is packed! We're recapping everything we’ve been loving this month: from the books we’ve read (or DNF’d 👀), to the shows that kept us up way too late, incl...
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WHEN SHE RETURNED by Lucinda Berry (when your wife goes missing and shows up a decade later with a new baby)
HEY YALL! NEXT ON THE SHELF IS HERE! In this week’s book club episode, we dive deep into Lucinda Berry’s gripping psychological thriller, When She Returned. Amber and Colby break down the entire plot twists, turns and all, while answer...
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