The Open Books Podcast

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 personal lives. Think book club meets girls' night. Dive in for thrillers, laughs, and stories that hit home. Open the book, join the club. 🎧 New episodes every WednesdayConnect 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

  1. 12H AGO

    WHERE TF IS NANCY GUTHERIE, SHIA LABEOUF ARRESTED IN NEW ORLEANS, THE EPSTEIN FILES & HOLLYWOOD SECRETS, & THE OLYMPICS

    Send a text HEY YALL. We are back with a serious hot off the shelf episode for yall! So many crazy things happening in the world right now. First off: WHERE TF IS NANCY GUTHRIE?! 👀 Shia LaBeouf arrested in New Orleans. Is he becoming a local? The Epstein Files resurfacing. Theories on Hollywood elites. In this week’s Hot Off the Shelf, we are spiraling (respectfully) over the internet’s latest obsessions. We break down the mystery of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance from the spotlight, what actually happened with Shia LaBeouf’s arrest in New Orleans, and why the Epstein Files are back in headlines again. We’re unpacking the timelines, the rumors, what the media is saying, and what feels… off. Thanks for listening, and we’ll see y’all next week on The Open Books Podcast! 💕📚✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openbookspodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theopenbookspodcast This episode is sponsored by: Comfrt: Use our code Amber65647 for 15% off Motion X Millie: https://www.motionxmillie.com/ Classy Chaos: https://classychaosboutique.com/ Intro Music by @djcolbyd_neworleans & love-3lau Use code AMBER65647 at checkout to get your new clothes from Comfrt at Comfrt.com!

    23 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Tell Me Lies Finale Recap + The Traitors & Rob's Takeover + Love Is Blind Ohio + Love Island All Stars + The Beauty (Hulu) + ANTM Documentary Madness

    Send a text HEY YALL! Amber and Colby are back: It’s a FULL reality TV recap and we have many thoughts. We’re breaking down the Tell Me Lies finale and unpacking that ending: what worked, what didn’t, and what we’re still not over. Then we get into The Traitors and Rob’s undeniable charm (and control?) over the entire house. Is it strategy… or just good looks? We’re also diving into Love Is Blind Ohio, the extreme girl drama of Love Island All Stars, our thoughts on The Beauty on Hulu and that insane procedure, and the jaw-dropping moments from the America’s Next Top Model documentary. Grab a snack or a drink and let’s debrief. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you love our TV recaps 💋🎙️ Thanks for listening, and we’ll see y’all next week on The Open Books Podcast! 💕📚✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openbookspodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theopenbookspodcast This episode is sponsored by: Comfrt: Use our code Amber65647 for 15% off Motion X Millie: https://www.motionxmillie.com/ Intro Music by @djcolbyd_neworleans & love-3lau Get in motion with Motion X Millie. Sign up on the Classpass app or at motionxmillie.com Shop your favorite pieces at Classy Chaos Boutique! Use code AMBER65647 at checkout to get your new clothes from Comfrt at Comfrt.com!

    38 min

  3. FEB 11

    The Arrangement by Kiersten Modglin (when an open marriage turns deadly)

    Send a text HEY YALL! Amber and Colby are back with our January book club episode!  The Arrangement by Kiersten Modglin is a psychological thriller about a married couple, Ainsley and Peter Greenburg, who try to save their crumbling marriage with an open-marriage "arrangement" where they each date other people once a week, but the plan spirals into dark consequences, deception, and suspicion as rules are broken and secrets are revealed. It's the first book in a trilogy, followed by The Amendment and The Atonement, and is known for its twists and fast-paced, easy-to-read style.  We get into all of the messy and deadly drama this book provides, and chat about our real thoughts on "open marriages"!  If you loved hanging out with us, make sure to follow The Open Books Podcast  on all of our socials! Please leave us a rating and a review wherever you’re listening, it helps us grow and reach our audience!  Thanks for listening, and we’ll see y’all next week on The Open Books Podcast! 💕📚✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openbookspodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theopenbookspodcast This episode is sponsored by: Comfrt: Use our code Amber65647 for 15% off Motion X Millie: https://www.motionxmillie.com/ Classy Chaos: https://classychaosboutique.com/ Intro Music by @djcolbyd_neworleans & love-3lau Get in motion with Motion X Millie. Sign up on the Classpass app or at motionxmillie.com Shop your favorite pieces at Classy Chaos Boutique! Use code AMBER65647 at checkout to get your new clothes from Comfrt at Comfrt.com!

    28 min

  4. FEB 4

    Hot Book News for the New Year: 2026 Releases, TBR Picks & Book-to-Screen Adaptations

    Send a text It’s time for our January Book News episode! We’re kicking off the new year by talking about the biggest January book releases, the books we’re adding to our 2026 TBR, and all the upcoming book-to-screen adaptations readers are buzzing about. From thrillers to romance, we break down what’s worth the hype and what we’re most excited to read next. We also discuss adaptations like His and Hers and People We Meet on Vacation, plus what this year might look like for readers and adaptations alike. Grab your TBR and come hang out with us. Intro Music by @djcolbyd_neworleans & love-3lau Use code AMBER65647 at checkout to get your new clothes from Comfrt at Comfrt.com!

    12 min

  5. JAN 30

    THE TRAITORS, HEATED RIVALRY, PLURIBUS, ALLS FAIR, STRANGER THINGS, AND MORE TV RECAPS

    Send a text Welcome back to The Open Books Podcast! Amber and Colby are back with another TV RECAP EPISODE! We chat all about the hottest media out right now: The Traitors Season 4 on Peakcock, Heated Rivalry on HBO Max, Pluribus on Apple TV, Alls Fair on Hulu, the Stranger Things Final Season on Netflix, and MORE!  If you loved hanging out with us, make sure to follow The Open Books Podcast  on all of our socials! Please leave us a rating and a review wherever you’re listening, it helps us grow and reach our audience!  Thanks for listening, and we’ll see y’all next week on The Open Books Podcast! 💕📚✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openbookspodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theopenbookspodcast This episode is sponsored by: Motion X Millie: https://www.motionxmillie.com/ Classy Chaos: https://classychaosboutique.com/ Intro Music by @djcolbyd_neworleans & love-3lau Use code AMBER65647 at checkout to get your new clothes from Comfrt at Comfrt.com!

    18 min

  6. JAN 22

    JANUARY HOT TOPICS

    Send a text Hi everyone! We are back this week with a new HOT OFF THE SHELF! We go over all the most pressing topics over the last few weeks and of course have our normal fun banter. We chat all the gossip you need to know: Alix Earle and Tom Brady, The Golden Globes (Kylie and Timmy), Open AI and Disney deals, Rob Reiners and his wifes tragic murder, and so much more! If you loved hanging out with us, make sure to follow The Open Books Podcast  on all of our socials! Please leave us a rating and a review wherever you’re listening, it helps us grow and reach our audience!  Thanks for listening, and we’ll see y’all next week on The Open Books Podcast! 💕📚✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openbookspodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theopenbookspodcast This episode is sponsored by: Motion X Millie: https://www.motionxmillie.com/ Classy Chaos: https://classychaosboutique.com/ Intro Music by @djcolbyd_neworleans & love-3lau Use code AMBER65647 at checkout to get your new clothes from Comfrt at Comfrt.com!

    14 min

  7. JAN 16

    Phantom Limb by Lucinda Berry (when your twin dies and your life blows up)

    Send a text In this episode, we’re diving into the book Phantom Limb by Lucinda Berry, and buckle up…because this one hurt in the best way. By the way, LUCINDA BERRY herself chose this book for us to read!  Phantom Limb is a psychological thriller that explores grief, trauma, and the terrifying lengths the mind will go to survive unbearable loss. When Elizabeths twin sister dies, her entire life blows up. But is perception really reality in this plot? We also get into Lucinda Berry’s signature style, the emotional manipulation (intentional and not), moments that shocked us, moments that broke our hearts, and whether this book crossed the line or walked it perfectly. As always, we share our honest reactions, theories, and final thoughts...and yes, there are moments where we had to pause and just sit with it. If you love dark psychological thrillers that stay with you long after the last page, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now and let us know, did Phantom Limb mess you up too? Intro Music by @djcolbyd_neworleans & love-3lau Use code AMBER65647 at checkout to get your new clothes from Comfrt at Comfrt.com!

    22 min

  8. 12/17/2025

    THE HOUSEMAID by Fredia McFadden

    Send a text HEY YALL! With the brand new movie being released this weekend, we went back to our roots and re-read one of our favorite books, The Housemaid, by Freida McFadden! We loved this thriller so much, and have read so many more books by Mrs. McFadden! We break down the summary and plot of the book, go over questions, and chat about what we are most excited about to see the book to movie adaptation. If you want a refresh before the movie, so you can compare notes as you watch, this is the perfect episode for you!  If you loved hanging out with us, make sure to follow The Open Books Podcast  on all of our socials! Please leave us a rating and a review wherever you’re listening, it helps us grow and reach our audience!  Thanks for listening, and we’ll see y’all next week on The Open Books Podcast! 💕📚✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openbookspodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theopenbookspodcast This episode is sponsored by: Motion X Millie: https://www.motionxmillie.com/ Classy Chaos: https://classychaosboutique.com/ Intro Music by @djcolbyd_neworleans & love-3lau Use code AMBER65647 at checkout to get your new clothes from Comfrt at Comfrt.com!

    15 min
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About

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 personal lives. Think book club meets girls' night. Dive in for thrillers, laughs, and stories that hit home. Open the book, join the club. 🎧 New episodes every WednesdayConnect 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

Information

  • Creator
    Colby Lansou and Amber Borchers
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    110
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Open Books Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Open Books Podcast

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