So Approachable

So Approachable Podcast
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“So approachable” is an entertaining book club podcast where Sarah and Jamie dive into trending novels and popular books to offer their unique perspective. We spend two weeks on each book, starting with our TLDR episodes. You'll get a taste of the action without spoilers! Think 'back of the book' description, some background on the author, general ratings and reviews, and a little get-to-know-you session with the hosts. The following week, we deep dive into the book for our Cover-to-Cover book club discussion. Jokes and ranting likely! #bookclub #bookclubdiscussion #weeklybookclub

  1. 4 days ago

    Book to Screen: The Five-Star Weekend - Elin Hilderbrand (Book Club Discussion)

    We wanted to love this adaptation. We really did. 😅In this episode, we're comparing The Five-Star Weekend book to the TV series—and let's just say... the book wins by a mile (at least for us).If you watched the show without reading the book, you may be wondering why we're so fired up. On its own, the series is entertaining enough. But as fans of the novel? We couldn't ignore just how much changed.Characters were different. Storylines were different. Relationships were different. Motivations were different. Did we mention... it was different? Some changes were small. Others completely altered the heart of the story we loved. And yes... we have thoughts. Lots of them.So if you're Team Book, come rant with us. If you're Team Show, tell us what we're missing! And if you've only seen the series... this episode might convince you to pick up the novel and see what all the fuss is about. We're breaking down what worked, what didn't, what we wish they'd kept, and whether the adaptation captured the magic of Elin Hilderbrand's beloved beach read.Now it's your turn: Which did it better—Team Book or Team Show?Check out our GoodReads for more ratings and reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/191415688Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK#bookclubdiscussion #bookclubreads #bookclubpick #bookclubpodcast #beachread #beachreads #elinhilderbrand #fivestarweekend #bookadaptation #booktomovie

    Book to Screen: The Five-Star Weekend - Elin Hilderbrand (Book Club Discussion)

  2. 16 Jul

    The Five-Star Weekend - Elin Hilderbrand (Book Club Discussion)

    This episode is a special one for us. 💛Not only are we discussing one of the most popular beach reads of the last few years, but it's also our first episode recorded virtually since Jamie's move. Different setup... same bookish conversations. 🎙️❤️In this Cover to Cover episode, we dive into The Five-Star Weekend and unpack why this story has resonated with so many readers. Beyond the beautiful coastal setting and friendship drama, this book asks some surprisingly introspective questions about the lives we've built, the relationships we've kept, and the ones we've let go.We found ourselves debating which characters we related to the most—and what that says about us. 😅 From navigating grief and motherhood to rediscovering yourself later in life, there's a lot more beneath the surface than your typical beach read.Of course, we also had to talk about the new Peacock series. 👀 Will it capture the charm, emotion, and complicated friendships that made the book such a hit? We can't wait to find out.Join us as we share our ratings, our three words, our favorite moments, and whether The Five-Star Weekend deserves its place as one of the ultimate summer reads. Grab your beach chair, your favorite drink, and come chat with us!Check out our GoodReads for more ratings and reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/191415688Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK#bookclubdiscussion #bookclubreads #bookclubpick #bookclubpodcast #fivestarweekend #elinhilderbrand #beachread #summerbooks #bookclubpick #booktomovie

    The Five-Star Weekend - Elin Hilderbrand (Book Club Discussion)

  3. 9 Jul

    TLDR: The Five-Star Weekend - Elin Hilderbrand (Book Preview)

    It's officially beach read season! This week, we're kicking off our summer reading with The Five-Star Weekend—just in time for the release of the Peacock miniseries. From the queen of the beach read, this novel promises friendship, fresh starts, complicated relationships, and all the emotional drama that makes for the perfect vacation companion. Throw in a gorgeous coastal setting, and we're already packing our beach bags. In this spoiler-free TLDR episode, we're breaking down the premise, sharing why we picked it, and helping you decide if you want to read along before our full discussion.There's just one tiny confession... Jamie has technically read this one before. But thanks to a serious case of book amnesia, all she remembers is, "It was really good!" 😂 So for all intents and purposes, she's reading it for the first time right alongside Sarah.Whether you're headed to the beach, the pool, or just dreaming of warmer days, join us as we dive into one of the most anticipated summer reads of the season. #nospoilers #bookpreview #fivestarweekend #5starweekend #elinhilderbrand #beachreads #beachbook #summerreading Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMKCheck out our GoodReads for more ratings and reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/191415688

    TLDR: The Five-Star Weekend - Elin Hilderbrand (Book Preview)

  4. 2 Jul

    The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives - Elizabeth Arnott (Book Club Discussion)

    A Good Morning America Book Club pick? ✅A killer premise? ✅1960s housewives, female empowerment, and whispers of serial killers? ✅We were ALL IN. So... did it live up to the hype? Well... not exactly. 😅In this week's Cover to Cover episode, we unpack why a book with such an irresistible premise didn't quite come together for us. We chat about the quirky cast of characters, the winding plot, and why this one ultimately felt a bit... hodgepodge.Tune in for our actual ratings and our 3 words to describe the book.Even though this wasn't a home run for us, it led to a really fun discussion about expectations, historical fiction, female independence in the 1960s, and what happens when a mystery doesn't quite deliver on its promise.As always, our conversation is honest, spoiler-filled, and hopefully leaves you with a better idea of whether this book belongs on your TBR. (Because every book has its reader... this one just wasn't quite ours.) 😉Have you read The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives? We'd love to hear where you landed!#bookclubdiscussion #bookclubpick #bookclubbook #bookclubreads #murderwives #elizabetharnott #bookreview #bookrating Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK

    The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives - Elizabeth Arnott (Book Club Discussion)

  5. 25 Jun

    TLDR: The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives - Elizabeth Arnott (Book Preview)

    This week we're stepping into the 1960s with The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives by Elizabeth Arnott—and this one is giving us a very intriguing mix of vintage charm, female empowerment, and... possible serial killer vibes. 😳In this spoiler-free episode, we're breaking down the premise, sharing our first impressions, and figuring out whether this quirky historical mystery is one we want to spend time with.On the surface, it has all the ingredients we love:✨ strong women✨ secrets lurking beneath the surface✨ questions about identity and independence✨ and a mystery that's a little darker than the bright, polished 1960s setting suggestsBut what exactly is going on with these husbands? 👀🔪Join us as we preview the book, discuss why it caught our attention, and help you decide whether you want to read along before our full Cover to Cover discussion.Come for the retro vibes. Stay for the suspicious behavior.#murdererswives #elizabetharnott #thrillerbooks #bookclubdiscussion #bookpreviewFind more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK

    TLDR: The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives - Elizabeth Arnott (Book Preview)

  6. 18 Jun

    Lady Tremaine - Rachel Hochhauser (Book Club Discussion)

    This was NOT the Cinderella story we were expecting. 😳When we picked up Lady Tremaine, we thought we were getting a clever retelling from the perspective of Cinderella's infamous stepmother. What we got instead was something much darker, more mysterious, and far more complicated than a simple fairy-tale reimagining.In this Cover to Cover episode, we dive into all the twists, secrets, betrayals, and character choices that completely changed how we viewed this familiar story. We discuss whether Lady Tremaine was truly a villain, whether Cinderella was as innocent as we remember, and why this version of the tale feels more like gothic historical fiction than a Disney classic.One thing Jamie absolutely loved was the stepmother's backstory. As a stepmom herself, she found so much to relate to in Lady Tremaine's journey. The depictions of motherhood, sacrifice, protecting your children, and navigating a blended family added an emotional depth she wasn't expecting—and made the character feel far more human than the fairy tale ever allowed. 💕But here's the real question: Did we love it?Well... not exactly. 😅Spoiler: This might be one of our more divided discussions. One of us appreciated the bold reimagining. The other could not get past the fact that Hochhauser decided to make the prince the TRUE villain of the story. 👀🤴🚩Who was it? You'll have to listen to find out.As always, we're sharing our ratings, our three words, and all the spoiler-filled opinions that come with them.#ladytremaine #rachelhochhauser #cinderella #cinderellastory #fairytalereimagined Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK

    Lady Tremaine - Rachel Hochhauser (Book Club Discussion)

  7. 11 Jun

    TLDR: Lady Tremaine - Rachel Hochhauser (Book Preview)

    What if the villain got to tell her side of the story? This week, we're diving into Lady Tremaine, a Cinderella reimagining told from the perspective of the infamous "evil" stepmother herself. And honestly? Jamie was sold the second she heard the premise. 😅As a stepmom, she's spent years hearing jokes, stereotypes, and fairy tales that paint stepmothers as the bad guys. So a story that asks us to reconsider one of literature's most notorious villains? Sign her up.In this spoiler-free episode, we break down the premise, explore what makes a villain origin story so compelling, and discuss whether there's more to Lady Tremaine than a glass slipper and a bad attitude.Will this book make us rethink everything we thought we knew about Cinderella?Will we find ourselves rooting for the "villain"?And most importantly... was the stepmother misunderstood all along? 👠✨Join us as we step back into a familiar fairy tale from a completely different perspective.Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK#ladytremaine #cinderella #cinderellastory #fairytales #fairytaleretelling #fairytalereimagined #rachelhochhauser

    TLDR: Lady Tremaine - Rachel Hochhauser (Book Preview)

  8. 4 Jun

    Not Quite Dead Yet - Holly Jackson (Book Club Discussion)

    Oof. 😬📚This one hurts a little because Not Quite Dead Yet came to us as a listener recommendation, and we went in with HIGH hopes. Holly Jackson making the jump from YA to adult fiction? A killer premise? A woman with seven days left to live trying to solve her own murder? Sign us up. 👏But somewhere along the way… this one really fell flat for both of us.In fact, if we weren’t committed to recording this episode, there’s a good chance this would have been a DNF. 😳What went wrong?Well... Jet, for starters. 😅In this Cover to Cover discussion, we unpack what didn't work for us, where the story lost us, and why such a strong premise didn't quite deliver on its potential. Of course, we'll also share our ratings, our three words, and whether there was anything that redeemed the experience.If you loved this book, we definitely want to hear your side. And if you struggled with it too... welcome. Pull up a chair.#notquitedeadyet #hollyjackson #goodgirlsguidetomurder #thrillerbooks #bookclubdiscussion #bookclubpick Find more spoiler-free book recommendations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK

    Not Quite Dead Yet - Holly Jackson (Book Club Discussion)
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“So approachable” is an entertaining book club podcast where Sarah and Jamie dive into trending novels and popular books to offer their unique perspective. We spend two weeks on each book, starting with our TLDR episodes. You'll get a taste of the action without spoilers! Think 'back of the book' description, some background on the author, general ratings and reviews, and a little get-to-know-you session with the hosts. The following week, we deep dive into the book for our Cover-to-Cover book club discussion. Jokes and ranting likely! #bookclub #bookclubdiscussion #weeklybookclub

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    So Approachable Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    73
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