The Open Books
Amber and Colby are two New Orleans besties serving up hot takes on juicy reads, pop culture, and their crazy fun mom lives. 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 🍷
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Episodes
83 episodes
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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Season 2
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Episode 5
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34:57
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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Season 2
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Episode 4
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32:41
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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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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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34:48
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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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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51:30
Breaking Down The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
HEY YALL- we back baby! In this episode of The Open Books Podcast, we're diving deep into Mel Robbins’ empowering and transformative book, The Let Them Theory. This book is all about letting go of what you can’t control and fi...
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Opening Up About: our January recap, the superbowl in new orleans, early bedtimes, red wine & pizza, currently watching, and much more
New year, same monthly report! In this episode, we’re sharing everything we’ve been reading, watching, obsessing over, and treating ourselves to in January. This month, we’ve been deep in The Let Them Theory—so we’re chatting ab...
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28:59
Opening Up About: ins & outs for 2025 – what we’re loving & leaving behind
New year, new vibes! In this episode of The Open Books Podcast, we’re breaking down our official Ins & Outs for 2025—the trends, habits, and mindsets we’re bringing into the year, and the ones we’re happily leaving in the pa...
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Opening Up About: books we ALL need to read
📚 Our TBR List: Must-Read Books & Fun Chats 🎙️✨In this episode, we're diving into our ever-growing To Be Read list! From heart-pounding thrillers to swoon-worthy romances and everything in between, we’re sharing our m...
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SQUID GAME SEASON 2- RECAP
🎧 Squid Game Season 2: Breaking Down the Chaos 🎮💥In this episode, we dive into the highly anticipated Squid Game Season 2! Join us as we break down the plot twists, new characters, and jaw-dropping moments that had us on ...
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Opening Up About: quitting our jobs, life after having a baby, tv & movie recommendations, manifesting your dream life, and more
In this episode, we’re catching you up on everything we’ve been up to over the past few months! From holiday highlights and major life updates to what we’re reading, watching, and treating ourselves to lately—it’s all here. We dive deep into li...
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Opening Up About: AMBER'S BIRTH STORY
We’re back! This week, Amber shares the touching, thrilling, and absolutely unforgettable story of her journey into motherhood. From unexpected twists to heartfelt moments, we’re diving into every detail of her wild ride. Plus, we catch you up ...
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Opening Up About: our fall must haves
HEY YALL! Amber and Colby are here again. In this episode of The Open Books Podcast, we're diving headfirst into everything fall! From our ultimate seasonal must-haves and favorite cozy routines to the latest life updates, we’re sh...
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The Last One by Will Dean (when you wake up on a cruise ship alone)
Hey yall! We are BACK this week for a book analysis! You do not want to miss this one. Even if you did not read this book, tune in for a wild ride! This week, we’re unraveling the twists and turns of The Last One by Will Dean. Join...
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THE GOLDEN BACHELORETTE & DANCING WITH THE STARS
HEY YALL! Amber and Colby are here again. This week on The Open Books Podcast, we dive into the latest seasons of two reality TV faves—The Golden Bachelorette and Dancing with the Stars, both streaming on ABC! We ...
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Opening Up About: our September recap, third trimester struggles, tv recaps/recommendations, lip injections, and more
It’s time for another monthly report! In this episode of The Open Books Podcast, Amber and Colby catch up on all the life updates from September. From pregnancy struggles and the rollercoaster of emotions that come with it, to trying o...
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