The Open Books Podcast

Send us Fan Mail 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 alternate version of yourself are l...

Send us Fan Mail 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 epsiode.  Follow us on insta @op...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the book and Apple TV series tog...

Send us Fan Mail 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 & what you want to see from us nex...

Send us Fan Mail 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 thoughts! Rate and subscribe to...

Send us Fan Mail 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 much!  Follow us on instagr...

Send us Fan Mail 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 conversations  @openbook...

Send us Fan Mail 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 scoop on what its like to be a...

Send us Fan Mail 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 not read the book, you willl st...

Send us Fan Mail 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 talked about just HAD to be said! Fo...

Send us Fan Mail 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=4738456.7mkrL2F15C Buy us a “coffee” to help...

Send us Fan Mail 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 and moving to Charleston...

Send us Fan Mail 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!  Intro Music by @djcolbyd_neworleans & love-3lau Get in motion with Motion X Millie. Sign up on the Clas...

Send us Fan Mail 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 @openbookspodcast and tik tok @theopenbookspodca...

Send us Fan Mail 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 to the full summary and analy...

Send us Fan Mail 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 warfare weapon to take out a civi...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  Tune in now and follow...

Send us Fan Mail 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 and Facebook!  @openbookspod...

Send us Fan Mail 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- come back to this episode aft...

Send us Fan Mail 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 rate & review! We love...

Send us Fan Mail 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 things.  Book discussion s...

Send us Fan Mail 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 @theopenbookspodcast. Thank ya...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the things at play in th...

Send us Fan Mail 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, journaling, meditation for beginne...

Send us Fan Mail 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 discussion about real heartbreak...