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The Open Books

Colby Lansou and Amber Borchers

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 WednesdayConnect with us on socials to stay in touch!Instagram:

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All Episodes

37:07

Lyle and Erik Menendez Case + Netflix show "Monsters"...

The Open Books ·

2024/09/29

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, exploring how the dramatization matches up with reality. Join us as we discuss justice, trauma, and the fine line between truth...

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21:12

Middle of the Night by Riley Sager (how the past has...

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2024/09/27

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 eerie themes, and debate the characters’ choices— Grab your headphones and join us for a thrilling chat that’s packed with bo...

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28:58

SECRET LIVES OF MORMON WIVES (RECAP + ANALYSIS)

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2024/09/21

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 producer hats and pitch our own idea for a reality TV show – think Real Housewives, but with even more shocking...

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18:49

Is AI taking over the world? Meet Ari & Sage, our AI...

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2024/09/13

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 YOUR AI! Lol. We laughed so much in this mini episode, and we are so happy you are here with us. We would love to ch...

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38:26

Postpartum, Labor, and Pregnancy Advice (Listener...

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2024/09/06

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 packed with personal insights that will make you nod your head and say, “I needed to hear that!” Join us for real talk,...

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26:43

August Monthly Report

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2024/08/31

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 audience. As always, thank you so much for listening and being a part of our community. Follow us on instagram to interact ...

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38:07

Love Island USA Season 6 Reunion Recap + Analysis

The Open Books ·

2024/08/25

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! It is a little funny though!Thank you so much for listening and we will back soon with fabulous sounding audio!

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43:25

Our shocking spiritual experiences (monthly report)

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2024/08/01

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 taking "everything showers". You know we talk about Gypsy Rose and her pregnancy as well! Tune in now & ...

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33:38

LOVE ISLAND USA SEASON 6 RECAP AND ANALYSIS

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2024/07/26

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 week and then discuss the big moments and cast members, give our opinions on the drama, what the islander are doing o...

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38:14

Love Island UK, sunburns, baby names we love, and a...

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2024/07/11

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!Follow us on insta @openbookspodcastEmail us at openbooks504@gmail.com Thank you so much for tuning it! We lov...

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39:33

The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden

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2024/07/08

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! But thats the joy of reading right?! Having different thoughts and perspectives on the books we read and sharing them wi...

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36:26

weird facts you need to know/ help us pick our next book

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2024/06/28

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 random fact that you need to know. A chicken who lived with a severed head for 18 months, to the Solar Sy...

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64:07

House of the Dragon, Love Island, and Harry Jowsey...

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2024/06/22

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! Our next on the shelf is The Housemaid is Watching by Frieda McFadden. Read along with us and ...

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37:50

None of This is True - Lisa Jewell

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2024/06/14

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 conversations. Interact with us and give us your thoughts on the books or anything else! Next on the she...

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17:26

A GIRLS NOTES APP/ ASK REDDIT

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2024/06/07

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 episode is just us hanging out with you guys, our favorite thing to do! Thank you so much for being a part of...

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39:27

Billie Eilish is a hater (Weekly Report)

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2024/06/02

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 next on the shelf is None of This is True by Lisa JewellBe sure to read along or listen to the audio book with us...

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50:04

DARK MATTER- book and apple tv series recap & discussion

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2024/05/24

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 living out different realities. This book is paired with a brand new TV adaptation on apple TV. If you rea...

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28:34

TBR- what should we read next?

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2024/05/17

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 @openbookspodcast And TikTok @theopenbookspodcastEmail us your thoughts Openbooks504@g...

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32:43

The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding

The Open Books ·

2024/05/11

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 together. You guys are the best, we want to hear your thoughts and perspectives, so interact with us on socials!...

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46:26

ONE YEAR PODCAST ANNIVERSARY- our best episode yet

The Open Books ·

2024/05/09

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 next! Our next book: Dark MatterInstagram: @openbookspodcast Leave a rate and review! ♥️

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