Amber and Colby are here to discuss their lives, books, pop culture, and everything in between! These two New Orleans friends are ready to hang out with yall. Their friendship and passion for reading and talking sh!t has brought them to sharing their perspectives and experiences here on The Open Books Podcast! Tune in to get involved in deep dives of interesting books and so many other fun topics. Interact with the girls on social media to have your own thoughts and perspectives shared on th ...
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Our shocking spiritual experiences (monthly report)
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HI YALL! Amber & Colby are here again this week to talk to you about our MONTHLY report! We go over books we are reading, such as the thriller book Middle of the Night and Off the Deep End! We talk about our recent spiritual experiences, one of them being super scary! We also go over things we are currently eating, watching, and obsessing over! Suc…
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LOVE ISLAND USA SEASON 6 RECAP AND ANALYSIS
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HEY YALL! Amber & Colby are finally ready for a full love island usa season 6 analysis! We have watched the viral show along with the rest of the world and we have so many thoughts to share. It has been so much fun chatting about the show and the cast with you all on our instagram, and we enjoyed our time talking about it all on this episode! We br…
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Love Island UK, sunburns, baby names we love, and a hero from Applebees
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HEY YALL. Join us for another fun mini episode, where Amber and Colby catch up on some recent life updates. We talk about Love Island UK (love island USA recap coming soon), a touching story about an Applebees employee, funny baby names, getting severe sunburn, and so much more! Remember to read our next on the shelf: Middle of the Night by Riley S…
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The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden
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HEY YALL! We are back this week with a full recap and analysis of Freida McFadden's new novel, The Housemaid is Watching. You know we LOVE our thriller novels, and we were so excited to read the new installment of The Housemaid series. We have loved all of her previous thriller novels, so our thoughts on this one may be considered a little controve…
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weird facts you need to know/ help us pick our next book
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WASSUUPP YALL. Amber & Colby are back this week with a fun mini episode! We chat about the concept of cell phone addictions and what we can do to combat it. But dont get it twisted, we will never leave the iphone behind. We each present 3 books that we want to read next, and we need your help choosing what one sounds the most interesting! After the…
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House of the Dragon, Love Island, and Harry Jowsey Aplogist (Weekly Report)
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WHATSUP YALL! Amber & Colby are back with a weekly report and we have sooo much to say. We give life updates, pregnancy talk, pop culture Random’s, and we recap sooo much TV! We talk about Perfect Match, Love Island USA & UK, Severance season 2, House of the Dragon, and sooo much more. We go over things we are currently obsessing with and give a bu…
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HI YALL! We are back with our book club episode! We covered the popular novel, None of This is True, by one of our favorite authors, Lisa Jewell! We LOVED listening to the audio book! Even if you didn’t read the book- listen to our epsiode for a full summary and analysis. This is a twisty story with much to discuss! As always, thank you for support…
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HEY YALL. We are back with a fun mini episode. We asked the girlies to send us screen shots of their notes app, and they delivered! This was so funny. It is like getting an inside look at your random thoughts! After we go over the notes, we get into a little ASK REDDIT deep dive and read reddit stories about shocking parent behaviors and how people…
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HEY YALL! We are back at you with a weekly report! We catch up on life updates, pregnancy things, current favorites, and pop culture random topics. TUNE IN NOW and let us know what you think! Is Billie Eilish a hater? Have you ever gotten a scalp massage? Do you wish you were pregnant with Justin Biebers baby? Interact with us on social medai! Inst…
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DARK MATTER- book and apple tv series recap & discussion
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HEY YALL! We are back this Friday with our book club episode on the novel Dark Matter by Blake Crouch! As always, if you didnt read the book, tune in for an in depth summary that will make you feel like you are watching a movie play out in your head! Haha, but really this was such a fun read. We deep dive into the concept of a multiverse, where alt…
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HI AGAIN YALL! We are back with a mini episode this week, recapping our weekend and jumping into our TBRs! We also play a fun game or This or That. So we can keep getting to know you guys! Thank you so much for listening! Read our next on the shelf- Dark Matter By Blake Crouch And watch the Apple TV Series with us! Send us your thoughts for the eps…
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HEY yall! We are back with our book club episode! We learned a huge lesson with this one, record the episode right after finishing the book! A month or so had passed after reading this book before we got around to recording. Go easy on us! We will do better with our next book club choice, DARK MATTER! Be sure to read along with us so we can discuss…
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ONE YEAR PODCAST ANNIVERSARY- our best episode yet
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HAPPY ONE YEAR TO THE OPEN BOOKS PODCAST! Thanks so much to every single person who has ever listened to us. We are so excited to keep the open books podcast going and have so many fun things in store for season 2. We chat all about this past year and deep dive into our biggest accomplishments and biggest struggles. Let us know what you think & wha…
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Hey yall. Amber and Colby are back after a little over two weeks because… COLBY WAS NOT OKAY. Tune in to hear what’s been going on. And then we of course break down our weekly report talking all about currently watching, new obsessions, and pop culture updates. We have thoughts on Taylor Swift’s new album and Jojo Siwas new look. Let us know your t…
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Hi! We are back with our 3rd weekly report - catching up on all the things that had to be said. Most importantly, Amber is pregnant! After we talk all about that- we jump into all the things we have been loving, watching, and doing this past week. We also have a TV recap of Quiet on Set & The Bachelor. Leave us a rate and review! Love you guys so m…
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BOOK CLUB EPISODE ALERT! Amber & Colby are back this week chatting all about Mrs. Freida’s new thriller, The Teacher! This book has popped off & we loved talking about it and reading it with you all. Tune in to find out all about a married couple who are both involved with their students in more ways than one. 🧐 Follow us on Instagram and join the …
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SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT! Amber & Colby had two fabulous guest on the podcast, Caitlin and Laura! These two fellow New Orleans girls started an amazing organization called the New Orleans girls club, where local women have the chance to meet and make meaningful connection! It was such a pleasure hanging out with them. Tune in to hear all the inside sc…
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How far can one lie take you? FIRST LIE WINS by Ashley Elston
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HEY YOU GUYS! Amber & Colby are back again this week with our book club choice- First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston. This is a super popular and trending story, all about a woman named Eve, who holds ALOT of secrets. The lies she tells guides the plot and keeps you wondering, whats Evie really up to?! Tune in now for the summary, so even if you have no…
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LOVE IS BLIND season 6/ THE BACHELOR- recaps & discussions!
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HEY YALL! Amber and Colby are back with a mini episode where we recap the new seasons of Love is Blind and The Bachelor! Both seasons are about half way through, so we chat about everything up until this point! We will be back with another mini episode when the seasons come to an end. Both these shows are super juicy right now and everything we tal…
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Weekly Report- Justin Bieber, Meg versus Nikki, Taylor Swift at the Grammys, TV recaps, and MORE!
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Our second WEEKLY REPORT EPISODE! We are loving this new format where we get the chance to just chat and catch up in between book club episodes. We talk about hot topics, pop culture, Mardi Gras, Netflix and Max shows, and sooo much more. Try drink root and some kava juice for a relaxing feeling! Use this link! 🍃 drinkroot.com?sca_ref=4738456.7mkrL…
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CALLEY BLUE- becoming a tik tok influencer, growing up in New Orleans, breakups, acceptance, and so much more!
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HEY YALL! Amber & Colby are joined with two special guest this week, Calley Blue & Ashtyn Darbonne! Two fellow NOLA girls, who had a lot to share with us! Calley talked us through what its was like growing a following on tik tok and how she navigates having a huge platfrom. Ashtyn talks us through her journey that has led her to leaving New Orleans…
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard- Confessions on the Eve of Freedom. THE D IS 🔥
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We read Gypsy Rose’s new book- RELEASED- confessions in the Eve of freedom. In this episode, we recap the story of Gypsy Rose that led to the murder of her mother. Then we deep dive into what she told us in the book. The inner thoughts of Miss Gypsy were surely interesting!By The Open Books w/ Amber and Colby
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Weekly Report- Life Updates, Natalia Grace Speaks, Electrolytes & Tongue Scraping, The Therapist by BA Paris
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HIIII YALL! We are trying out a new format, with a weekly report episode once a week! This will be separate from our book club episodes. The title only includes half of what we talk about in the episode, so come along for the ride! Let us know what you think about this new idea. We can’t wait to hear from you! Follow us on instagram @openbookspodca…
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Psycho step daughter!? DON’T LET HER STAY, by Nicola Sanders
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WHATS UP YALL! Amber & Colby are back for our book club discussion of the novel Don’t Let Her Stay by Nicola Sanders. This was a fast paced novel that had us hooked! When Chloe moves back in with her father, she does interest in her new baby sister. Does she actually care about the baby, though? Or is she motivated by other sinister things? Listen …
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Bioengineered worms?! THE TROOP- by Nick Cutter
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Amber & Colby are back for our really scheduled book club episode! We read The Troop by Nick Cutter and this was by far our favorite book of 2023! WOW- this story was compelling, terrifying, and such a wild ride. We enjoyed the writing style and concept so much. What if a deadly worm was created to help people loose weight, or worse, used as a warf…
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MERRY CHRISTMAS! 🎄 Amber & Colby are back with another holiday episode- focusing all on horror stories! We gathered some stories from our listeners and online & are breaking down some bizarre things that have happened over this holidays. We chat about the worst Christmas gifts ever, all the way to the horrifying true crime case of Jonbenet Ramsey. …
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Amber & Colby are here with all the holiday cheer! In this episode, we break down some rapid fire topics all about the HOLIDAYS! From favorite traditions to least favorite aspects of the Holidays- we are deep diving into all things *Christmas*! Before the topics, we catch up with our Weekly Report. Join the conversation and follow us on Instagram a…
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SALTBURN MOVIE REVIEW. Twisted, disgusting, and delicious!
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WE SAW SALTBURN & WE HAD TO TALK ABOUT IT. As Jacob Elordi super fans, it was only natural that we saw his new movie. We went in blind, not knowing what to expect, and we were SHOOK to say the least. In this episode, we recap the movie in all its glory and just have so much fun talking about the craziness of it all. If you haven’t seen the movie- c…
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Ride or die, scribe or die? FOURTH WING By Rebecca Yarros
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FOURTH WING!? We read the most viral fantasy book you guys! We stepped out of our comfort zone with this one and we had so much fun. As two thriller lovers- we went in with an open mind and have many thoughts! Follow us on socials to be part of the book discussions and so much more! Instagram @openbookspodcast TikTok @theopenbookspodcast Leave us a…
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Is something really a lie if you believe it’s the truth?! SOMETIMES I LIE by Alice Feeny
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LIAR LIAR. Amber & Colby are back to deep dive into the novel Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeny and we are wondering- WHAT DID WE JUST READ!? Tap tap tap on to join the conversation & let us know what you think. Was Amber Reynolds a victim, or was the entire book a lie? Before the book analysis, we give our weekly report and catch up on all the fun th…
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Amber & Colby are back with a mini episode all about ROMAN EMPIRES! We asked our listeners to submit what they consider to be their Roman Empires. Things that they always find themselves coming back to. We have a WIDE range of answers- from Justin Bieber to cultivating vibes. Follow us on instagram to interact and be part of the conversations at @t…
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How many plot twists can one book have? The Only One Left
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After two weeks, Amber & Colby are BACK with a thriller that will have you guessing the entire time. PLOT TWIST GALORE with this one! The Only One Left by Riley Sager tells the story of a crumbling house filled with so many dark secrets. We break down the novel & all its twists- accompanied with a detailed summary in case you need a reminder of all…
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WERK THE BODY, FEED THE SOUL! With life & wellness coach Ashley Deaton
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Wellness, self work, meditation!? COUNT US IN! Join us for an amazing conversation with former NBA & NFL professional dance coach/choreographer and now life coach, Ashley Deaton. Owner of soul werk, Ashley is multifaceted & specializes in self help. She talks with us about important topics such as self confidence, working through anxiety, journalin…
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How far would you go to protect your child?/ Saving Noah
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WHAT IS UP YALL- Amber & Colby are back for an explosive episode. We are covering the novel Saving Noah by Lucinda Berry. This book had us questioning so many things and really kept us up at night. Before the book analysis, we introduce our new segment- the weekly R-E-P-O-R-T where we chat about all the fun things. Join us for a whirlwind of a disc…
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Can children be born bad? The Perfect Child
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CAN CHILDREN BE BORN BAD? This book posed the question for sure. AMBER & COLBY ARE BACKKKKKK with a really fun episode all about the book The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry. When happy couple Christopher & Hannah finally adopt a child, they realize she may be more than they bargained for. What would you do if your adopted 6 year old was making your…
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Falling in love with your stalker?! HAUNTING ADELINE
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Amber and Colby are BACK BABYYYY to talk all about Haunting Adeline by HD Carlton. This book had a page long trigger warning and we really break it all down! We have a stalker to lover trope and many thoughts about falling in nlove with a very morally grey male main character. We chat and catch up before the book discussion of course! Follow us on …
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HEEEY! Amber & Colby are here to play a fun little game of "Would You Rather?" BOOK EDITION! Would you rather watch the movie or read the book first? Would you rather romance or thrillers? Would you rather ebooks or hard copies? TUNE IN to play the game with us. Follow us and interact on social media to be a part of the conversations on instagram @…
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Amber & Colby are serving you a very interesting TBR list with a multitude of books! We have so many reads on our TBR, and we go through them all with you, giving all the books descriptions and reasons we want to read them. Lots of thrillers, mysteries, and even a mix of historical fiction. Want to read about a retreat full of authors who die? An a…
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Amber & Colby are here to deliver you icks submitted by MEN this time! OKAY GUYS. We heard yall loud in clear in this episode! The men spoke, but did we listen?! Tune in to find out all the things men are icked out by. Ranging from girls being easy to wives leaving the AC on 76. Before we get into the men's submissions, we catch up on all the thing…
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POSITIVE TEACHER STORIES. What makes teaching worth it?
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Amber & Colby are back at it to bring you powerful & positive stories about TEACHING! Teaching is one of the most challenging yet rewarding jobs there is, and we wanted to highlight what makes this profession WORTH IT. We read personal stories submitted by our listeners who are fellow teachers & this episode made us feel so thankful to educators al…
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Amber & Colby are back with a mini episode about all things PILATES! We did a live podcast session at the grand opening at a new pilates studio in our little town! We got to speak to friends, pilates, instructors, and business owners. Listen to join in on all the fun we had! We will be back with our regularly scheduled book club podcast very soon! …
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Hey yall! Amber & Colby are back for their 9th episode reacting to all of your ICKS! An ick is something that is so specific to each person, yet some are SO universal and we had sooo much fun reading and talking about all the things that really get on people's LAST NERVE! We will be back for our full episode soon on Haunting Adeline! Follow us on s…
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How much SMUT is too much smut?/ Archers Voice
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Amber & Colby are back for the regularly scheduled FULL episode to talk all about life updates, Love Island UK, the Eras Tour, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and how much smut is too much smut?! Join us to break down the novel Archers Voice by Mia Sheridan- we give a hefty summary of the book and talk all about its themes, characters, tropes, and all …
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Amber & Colby are back with a VERY special mini episode! We have the winner of TAYLOR SWIFT'S 22 HAT- Denver! Miss Emma Jo is a natural born star and she dished out ALL the details of her experience with us here on the Open Books Podcast. Emma and her mom Lindsey tell us all about their trip from New Orleans to Denver and how their once in a life t…
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Amber & Colby are back for our very first mini episode to chat all about our amazon favorites! We mention products ranging from skin care to migraine caps! We love to learn all about good amazon finds, so we figured this was a fun way to kick off our mini episode series. Follow us on our instagram for links on the products & to interact with us on …
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Thank God that's over/ Tender is the Flesh
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Amber & Colby are here to break down the novel Tender is the Flesh, by author Agustina Bazterrica, and we have MANY THOUGHTS! This book had such mixed reviews, and we are ready to give ours! Before we jump into the book analysis, we chat about life updates, book slumps, Love Island, book tropes, and more. Follow us on social media to be a part of o…
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Colby & Amber discuss the intense novel, Pretty Girls, by Karin Slaughter! Before the book analysis, we talk about life updates, the new season of Black Mirror, the craziness of Natalia Grace, and more! The book discussion starts around the 19 minute mark. Follow us on social media/ interact with us to join the discussion! Instagram @openbookspodca…
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Chronic people pleasing/ The Butcher & the Wren
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Amber & Colby are back to discuss Alaina Urqhart's breakout novel, The Butcher and the Wren. A serial killer is running rampant in the city of New Orleans, and Wren is determined to catch him. This book hit super close to home since we are NOLA natives! Before getting into the book analysis, we talk about life updates, new intrusive thoughts, Vande…
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In their 2nd episode, Colby and Amber break down the psychological thriller, Never Lie, by Freida McFadden. The girls chat about life updates, intrusive thoughts, books they live for, what they are currently watching, and so much more. This was a long one, but it all HAD to be said! Tune in to be a part of the discussion! - Book discussion begins a…
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In their breakout episode, Amber & Colby introduce themselves and chat about their reading history, current interest, and more! The girls discuss and conduct a deep dive into the very disturbing yet highly intriguing book, Woom, by Duncan Ralston. Tune in to be part of the conversation and send your thoughts/ questions/ book suggestions to the inst…
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