The Open Books Podcast

Send us Fan Mail 📚 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 most anticipated reads and giving you the scoop on what these books are all about. Expect some solid recommendations, a mix of genres to keep things intere...

Send us Fan Mail 🎧 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 the edge of our seats. We share our thoughts on the emotional rollercoaster, the bigger stakes this season, and our theories on what’s next for the Squid Game...

Send us Fan Mail 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 life after having a baby, the challenges (and freedom!) of quitting our jobs, and how we’re embracing the power of manifesting. Plus, we shar...

Send us Fan Mail 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 on everything that’s been happening over the past month. Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and join us for a mix of excitement, emotion,...

Send us Fan Mail 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 sharing it all. Plus, we’re recapping the TV shows we're hooked on right now, giving you all the autumn vibes you need. So grab your pumpkin sp...

Send us Fan Mail 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 us as we dive deep into this intense, mind-bending thriller that had us hooked from the very first page! We’ll break down the chilling plot, explore th...

Send us Fan Mail 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 break down the cast of each show, reveal our favorite contestants, and chat about the standout moments that have us hooked. From tear-jerking roses to jaw-dropping dan...

Send us Fan Mail 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 out lip injections for the first time, we’re keeping it real with you all. We’re also diving into our latest TV binges with recaps and recommendatio...

Send us Fan Mail HEY YALL! We are back with our book club episode. In this episode of The Open Books Podcast , we dive into the eerie world of Marcus Kiewler's We Used to Live Here . We break down the spine-chilling themes, unsettling atmosphere, and the strange antics that kept us on edge throughout the novel. From the unsettling setting to the psychological twists, we share our thoughts, th...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of The Open Books Podcast , we dive deep into the infamous Lyle and Erik Menendez case, unraveling the chilling true story of the brothers who shocked America. We break down the facts, the horrors they experienced, and our personal thoughts on the tragic events that unfolded. Plus, we compare the real-life case to Netflix's latest show Monsters , e...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Open Books Podcast , Amber and Colby kick things off with some fun life updates, including Colby’s hilarious (and slightly embarrassing) experience at the club last weekend. After some laughs and catching up about Amber's pregnancy, we dive into Riley Sager’s latest psychological thriller, Middle of the Night . We break down the twists, explore the eeri...

Send us Fan Mail HEY YALL! In this episode, we dive into all the juicy details of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives . We chat about the show’s characters, their complicated relationships, and the wild plotlines that keep us hooked! From sister wives to family secrets, we explore how the drama unfolds and what it all says about modern relationships. Then, in true Open Books fashion, we put on our pr...

Send us Fan Mail HEY YALL! Amber & Colby are back with a fun mini episode. We have to wonder, are authors like Freida McFadden using AI to write their books? We asked chat GBT to write short stories for us and we give you TWO intriguing thrillers here on the podcast, both created by AI! Then, we get to chatting with our AI, and quickly become besties with them. REMEMBER TO ALWAYS BE NICE TO YO...

Send us Fan Mail HEY YALL! In this special episode of The Open Books Podcast , we’re diving into the highs and lows of pregnancy and postpartum with advice straight from YOU, our listeners! From hilarious tips that’ll make you laugh to heartfelt wisdom that’ll make you feel seen, we’re sharing it all. Whether you’re expecting, a new mom, or just love hearing relatable stories, this episode is pack...

Send us Fan Mail HI YALL! Amber & Colby are back with a monthly report! We chat all about birthdays, new favs, manic cleaning, Sabrina Carpenter, TV shows like the "From" on Hulu and the new Dance Moms series. We talk about why we DNF'd the book "A Little Life", and soo much more! Tune in now & please leave us a rate/ review! It helps the show continue to reach our...

Send us Fan Mail BEWARE! The audio is MESSED UP IN THIS EPISODE! After recording, we realized Colby's voice was totally warped. WE ARE SO SORRY for the quality of this episode. We were going to just trash it, but many people said they still wanted to hear thoughts and listen to the episode. So here it is! We promise to always triple check the audio in the future, so this does not happen again...

Send us Fan Mail 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! Such as Luke Combs new album and...

Send us Fan Mail 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 break down the show week to wee...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Sager! We love our THRILLER BOOKS!...

Send us Fan Mail 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 controversial to some of you guys! B...

Send us Fan Mail 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 TBR list, we talk about 20...

Send us Fan Mail 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 bunch of recommendations!...

Send us Fan Mail 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 supporting us with joining the conver...

Send us Fan Mail 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 make 200k plus a year!  This epi...

Send us Fan Mail 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! Instagram is @openbookspodcast  Our n...