The Open Books
Amber and Colby are two New Orleans best friends who share a passion for chatting about books, pop culture, and real life. They are serving up hot takes on juicy reads, tv, movies, music and their cozy lives as hot moms. 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 🍷 🎧 New episodes every Wednesday Connect with us on socials to stay in touch! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openbookspodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theopenbookspodcast ✉️openbooks504@gmail.com Intro Music by Colby Deffes: @djcolbyd_neworleans & love-3lau
Episodes
Welcome back to The Open Books Podcast! Amber and Colby are back with another fabulous episode for you.
In this episode, we dive into the relatable and often unspoken experiences that many girls share. From everyday challenges like your cycle to unique perspectives, join us as we explore the things only girls truly understand. Perfect for a good laugh and a dose of shared insight!
If you loved hanging out with us, make...
Welcome back to The Open Books Podcast! Amber and Colby are back with another fabulous episode for you.
From Love Thy Nader’s wild drama to The Summer I Turned Pretty’s emotional finale, and Netflix’s new catfish obsession Unknown Number, we’re breaking it all down! Join your favorite NOLA girls as we spill our takes, share our unfiltered reactions, and chat about everything we’re currently watching (and loving).
If yo...
In this episode, Amber & Colby get into the holiday spirit and talk all things spooky season heading into fall.
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In this episode, Amber & Colby chat about Coachella 2026, Justin and Hailey Bieber's big news (Swag II & Rhode is Sephora), Love Island Games 2025, and VMA 2025 winners and losers.
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In this episode, Amber & Colby break down the Dancing with the Stars Season 34 premiere. They discuss the celebrity cast, standout dances, and judge drama. Tune in for their hot takes.
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In this episode, Amber & Colby dive into another Off the Shelf covering Taylor Swift's first podcast appearance, the newest season of Bachelor in Paradise, Hailey Bieber's $1 billion dollar sale of Rhode Skincare, and more!
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In this episode, Amber & Colby discuss We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter. An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! The first thrilling mystery in the new North Falls series from Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author of Pretty Girls and the Will Trent Series. Welcome to North Falls—a small town where everyone knows everyone. Or so they think. Until the night of the fireworks.
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In this episode, Amber & Colby recap their thoughts on these two popular shows going around social media.
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In this episode, Amber & Colby reflect on an incredible life changing natural disaster, Hurricane Katrina. Tune in to hear their stories and experience as kids when the Category 5 storm hit their hometown.
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In this episode, Amber & Colby catch up on Love Island with some post villa updates. They discuss what the reality stars have been up to following the shows end and even some notable appearances.
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In this episode, Amber & Colby play a fun game of Smash or Pass - but it's all things book related.
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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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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 @ 6am
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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 @ 6am
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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 reveals, and discuss what makes this psychological page-turner so hard to put down.
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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, and real talk about why we just can’t look away from reality TV.
🎧 New episodes every Wednesday @ 6am
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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 lightly, and honestly—it’s a little scary. In this episode, we open up about what’s been going on, why things are shifting, and what that means for The Open Books Podcast.
Is this the end? Are we w...
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 GIVEAWAY WINNER!
In this episode, we’re breaking down all the twists and turns of McFadden’s chilling new thriller about a man named Blake, who has it all. Until he gets fired from his job abruptly a...
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 to the mysterious reclusive heiress, we’re breaking down every twist, romance, and red flag.
Join us as we chat about the themes of identity, legacy, and what it really means to live a “beautiful life.” Plus, we...
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 world of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives to the ongoing drama surrounding the Ace Family, we're unpacking it all. We get into the serious Justin Bieber allegations making headlines, the...
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