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This week, we’re diving deep into The Correspondent by Virginia Evans — and let’s just say… this discussion meanders a little bit like the book itself. 😅💌Haven't read it yet? Try our TLDR episode instead: https://youtu.be/JAoi8lQEc-4We described this story as:📖 unspooling📖 quaint📖 curiousAnd while our ratings may not be quite as glowing as the rest of the internet’s… we still genuinely en...

We’re switching things up with our next read… and this one is definitely not our usual. 👀📚In this TLDR episode, we’re diving into The Correspondent by Virginia Evans — Jamie’s pick and a story that already feels a little outside our comfort zone. Here’s what’s different:📍 Set in Annapolis (basically our backyard!)💌 Told entirely through letters👵 Featuring another “granny” main character (you...

In our Cover to Cover episode on Dear Debbie, Jamie surprises Sarah by saying the main character was relatable... you know, the lady who just murdered a couple people, considered burning down a frat house, and destroyed several people's livelihoods. Let’s be clear, we are not out here poisoning the neighbors... but the mom vibes were spot on with snarky teenagers and kid drama.…but the frustra...

We’re going back to where it all began. 🎙️📚For our one-year podcast anniversary, we’re circling back to the queen who kicked off so many of our conversations: Freida McFadden. This time, we’re diving into her latest novel, Dear Debbie. From the jump, this one is giving us all the quirky mystery/thriller vibes — with a main character who may be just a little bit unhinged 😅 and some serious Too Ol...

If you’ve read The Last Letter and need to talk about it — this episode is for you. We were not prepared for this one. 😭In our The Last Letter Cover to Cover episode, we’re diving into all the emotions this story brought out — and let’s just say… one of us was fully bawling... the other had tears quietly building (you can probably guess who 😅)This book surprised us in the best way possible — emo...

We did not plan to read this one for the podcast… and yet, here we are. 😅In this TLDR episode, we’re diving into The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros — a romance that’s been all over TikTok and comes with a serious reputation as a tear-jerker. Sarah was fully influenced and planned to read this one on her own… but quickly decided Jamie had to experience it too. So now, it’s officially a podcast read...

We’re back… BOOK vs. MOVIE. Full spoilers for all of you ready to chat! Sarah came straight from the theater to the mic — so yes, this reaction is fresh. In our Project Hail Mary Book to Movie episode, we’re breaking it all down: What we loved, what had us questioning things, and all the moments that didn’t quite match the book (for better or worse)And of course…⭐ Final ratings👀 Book or movie —...

We’re going full sci-fi for the first time on this week’s Cover to Cover episode as we dive into Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. 🚀Neither of us are regular science fiction readers, so this one pushed us a little outside our comfort zones. Did the story live up to the massive hype and sky-high ratings… or did it fall flat for us? In this episode we break down:✨ Our three words for the book⭐ Our...

🌌 New TLDR, new genre… and we’re going to SPACE.Our next TLDR episode dives into Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir — a wildly popular sci-fi read with a big blockbuster movie landing in March. 👀🎬Confession: neither of us really reads space books. Like… at all. 😅So in this episode, we’re doing our usual TLDR thing:✨ breaking down what the book is about (no spoilers!)✨ what kind of sci-fi vibes t...

Grab your yarn. We’re murder boarding this one. In our Anatomy of an Alibi Cover to Cover episode, we’re digging into:🔎 Multiple POVs⏳ Twisty timelines🧩 A web of connections that is… a little complicatedDid this one live up to the hype after First Lie Wins? We’re breaking it all down — what worked, what confused us, and whether the twists paid off. If you felt like you needed a whiteboard while...

We are wasting zero time with this one. The second Anatomy of an Alibi became available, it shot straight to the top of our list. Why? Because Ashley Elston gave us First Lie Wins — our highest-rated book of 2025 — and we’ve been chasing that high ever since. WATCH THAT EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/fOmNrbgzDewThis is Elston’s second adult thriller, and we’re heading in with BIG expectations. In...

We couldn’t stay away — we’re back in Alice Feeney territory with Beautiful Ugly, a thriller that’s as mystifying as it is layered. Catch the book preview if you haven't read yet! -- https://youtu.be/FzuZItKq7pU This is the kind of book that quietly dares you to pay attention. Every detail feels intentional. Every moment has you wondering what you missed — and whether there’s something hiding...

We had to do it — we’re diving back into Alice Feeney chaos with Beautiful Ugly, a thriller that has been sitting on our TBR for literal months. Like… since the very beginning of this podcast. 😅The only thing standing in our way? A very real, very long library waitlist. But the stars finally aligned, and we’re diving back into Alice Feeney’s twisty thriller world. In this TLDR episode, we keep th...

We’re heading back to 1700s Maine with The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon — a historical fiction pick that surprised us with how immersive, emotional, and twisty it turned out to be. Haven't read the book yet? Check out our preview episode: https://youtu.be/RXRMs4LsZ_UInspired by real events, this novel drops us into a world shaped by harsh winters, tight-knit communities, and a legal system tha...

We’re heading back into historical fiction (yes, Sarah is very happy 😉) with The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon — a book that came highly recommended by so many of you. Set in the 1700s, this novel blends history, mystery, and strong female perspective, pulling readers into a world where community, power, and truth are deeply intertwined. It’s inspired by real events, but reads in a way that feels...

Book vs. Netflix… and WOW. Want to chat specifically about the book? Check out our two episodes getting you prepared for Alice Feeney, and our book club discussion . Our His and Hers Netflix adaptation episode is LIVE — and y’all, this miniseries is SO different from the book. Like… from the opening scene to the very last shot. 😳Major plot changes. Big character shifts. Moments we loved, moments...

His and Hers is one of those books that stays with you — dark, unsettling, and deeply messed up in ways we weren’t prepared to revisit. And yet… we couldn’t wait to talk about it. CONTENT WARNING: This episode (and book) discusses sexual violence, grooming of minors, addiction, infant loss, animal harm, suicide, and other disturbing themes. Please take care while listening. With the Netflix minise...

Goodbye Christmas cheer… hello twisty, tense, and unsettling. 😈We’re kicking off the new year with His and Hers by Alice Feeney — Sarah’s pick and a major switch in gears from cozy holiday mystery to full-on psychological thriller. In this spoiler-free TLDR episode, we break down what you need to know before diving in: the premise, the dual perspectives, and why this book keeps readers second-gue...

We rang in New Year’s Day at the movie theater with The Housemaid — the VERY FIRST book we ever covered on the podcast and now a full-blown movie moment. 🥂 --Time travel to our early episodes-- TLDR: https://youtu.be/uthUKE5riu0 Cover to Cover: https://youtu.be/yv_jPMFk1WQIn this episode, we’re breaking it all down:🎥 What we loved (and what we were nervous about)🎭 The casting choices📖 How clos...

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from So Approachable! Our Cover to Cover episode for The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year is officially live — and wow, this book completely surprised us. We went in not expecting much… and walked away delighted. Cozy, clever, charming, and honestly just the kind of holiday read we needed. 💛If you read along with us, we hope you loved this festive pick as much as we did — and...

We’re officially kicking off our holiday read with The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter — and trust us when we say… this one is a MUST read. 🎄🔍In this TLDR episode, we give you the spoiler-free scoop on our festive pick — the vibes, the setup, and why this book already has us counting down to our full discussion. While we weren’t totally sure what we were getting ourselves into at...

This week, we’re unpacking Laura Lippman’s Murder Takes a Vacation — a cozy mystery that takes us from Baltimore familiarity to the dreamiest riverboat cruise through Paris. 🇫🇷✨Did we love every moment?…Well, we definitely loved Paris. And we were absolutely entertained by Mrs. Blossom’s strange, quirky, “is-this-really-happening?” encounters along the way. In this episode, we dig into:🗺️ The sce...

We’re kicking off our next read with Laura Lippman’s Murder Takes a Vacation — a cozy mystery that had us hooked from page one. Lippman is known for setting her stories in and around Baltimore, which makes this pick feel extra close to home for Sarah and Jamie. 💛 In this TLDR, we’re giving you the spoiler-free scoop on: 🗺️ The dreamy riverboat cruise in Paris that sets the scene 🍀 The unbelievab...

Our newest episode is here, and we are diving ALL the way into Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose — an apocalyptic romance full of zombies, survival tactics, unexpected heart, and more humor than we were mentally prepared for. 🧟‍♀️💀❤️Need the background first? Check out our TLDR (spoiler free) episode: https://youtu.be/BBy5uq5WnIMThis week we’re breaking down:-- The zombie vibes (a...

We’ll admit it — this one should have been our Halloween pick. But instead of pumpkins and skeletons, we’re bringing zombies to the Thanksgiving table this year. 🦃✨Our next read is Dating After the World Ends by Jeneva Rose — an apocalyptic romance (yes, really) that’s part prepper novel, part love story, and fully ready to spark the most entertaining dinner conversation your family has had in y...