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This week, we’re diving into The Perfect Marriage AND its sequel The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose—and let’s just say… perfect is doing a lot of work here. 👀

Whether you’ve read both or are just curious what all the hype is about, we’ve got your spoiler-free intro right here.

🌶🌶🌶 Spice warning-- this one is a 3 out of 5 We’re sharing the background on the author (hello, viral TikTok fame 👋), talking through first impressions, and highlighting what readers are saying about these bingeable books. If you’re into courtroom drama, suspicious spouses, or just need a juicy read to keep you up past bedtime, these might be for you.

No spoilers—just vibes.Let’s see what all the fuss is about.

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A murder she can’t remember.

A town that already thinks she’s guilty.

And a true crime podcast dragging it all back into the spotlight. 🎙️🔪

In this episode, we go Cover to Cover on Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera—a sarcastic, twisty thriller that gave us murder, mystery, sharp dialogue, and a grandma with absolutely no chill (we’re obsessed).

But while this book checks all the boxes—short chapters, wild twists, a podcast within a podcast—one of us loved it WAY more than the other.

Can you guess who? 👀

We’re breaking down the plot, the pacing, the character sass, and why all the male characters were worthless.
Let’s just say this one kept us talking... and ranting.

🎧 Press play and join the chaos.

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True crime podcast meets small-town scandal... and we’re already obsessed. 🎙️👀

In this lighthearted, spoiler-free TL;DR, we’re introducing Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera—a sharp, funny thriller where our sarcastic main character returns to her hometown with one big problem: everyone thinks she killed her best friend.

She can’t remember the night. The town has already decided she’s guilty. And now… a podcast is digging it all back up.

This episode is full of laughs—and it’s the perfect setup if you’re thinking of picking up the book.

🎧 Listen now on So Approachable Podcast
📚 No spoilers, just vibes.

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In this in-depth episode, we’re diving deep into Boundless Light by debut author Katie DeBoer—a bold blend of faith, science fiction, and redemption set in a world that feels both futuristic and deeply human.

We’re breaking down:
🧬 The science (and how shockingly real some of it is --and isn't)
🧠 The big questions about identity, power, and belief
🌌 The characters who anchor this high-stakes story
🙏 And the themes of faith and second chances woven through every chapter

PLUS—we’re joined by the author herself!
Katie DeBoer tackles our questions on the spot! What about lightning? Why is our light-powered heroine kept indoors? Would they really have stopped to sleep while on the run?? (basically all the questions we normally rant about --- but got the opportunity to get some answers!)

She shares how the story came to life, the personal inspiration behind her characters, and what It really takes to write and self-publish a debut novel -- that's all over in our BONUS episode.

Whether you’ve read the book or just love deep conversations about storytelling and truth—you’re going to love this one.

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In this special bonus episode, Sarah and Jamie welcome their first guest. They sit down with Katie DeBoer, debut author of Boundless Light—a faith-based sci-fi thriller that’s as bold as it is brain-bending.

We’re talking:
🚀 What it really takes to self-publish your first book
💡 Where the idea for this unique story came from
🧬 And a science lesson that had us like 🤯 (seriously—we tried to keep up!)

If you’ve ever wondered what goes into writing, publishing, and bringing a brand new story to the world… this is the behind-the-scenes convo for you.

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We’re doing something completely different this week—and we’re so excited about it.

Our latest read is Boundless Light by debut author Katie DeBoer—a faith-based sci-fi thriller that explores identity, purpose, and power in a world that’s just futuristic enough to feel real.

It’s suspenseful. It’s emotional. And it has us asking a lot of big questions.

In this episode, we break down dip our toes into the book, learning a little about the author and back-of-the-book info.

bonus episode where we sit down with Katie DeBoer herself to ask all the things—how she wrote it, what inspired it, and what she hopes readers will walk away with.

Whether sci-fi is your genre or you’re just curious about what it means to tell bold, faith-centered stories… this one is for you.

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A quiet retirement village. Four unlikely friends who like to solve cold cases.

In this episode, we go Cover to Cover on The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. It's a cozy whodunit packed with heart, humor, and more clever twists than we expected.

We're breaking down: 🕵️‍♀️ The characters we wanted to join for wine in the afternoon🍷 The perfect balance of cozy and crime💀 The mysteries that kept us guessing (let's be real, the bodies were stacking up in this one!)👀 And why this might be the perfect palate cleanser your TBR needs after all those dark thrillers

If you loved Only Murders in the Building, this one’s for you.

Grab a glass of wine (or tea), press play, and help us crack the case.

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Murder, mystery, and… retirement home residents with too much time on their hands?

In this TLDR episode, we’re introducing The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman—a charming, witty, and slightly chaotic mystery featuring a group of unlikely amateur sleuths who gather once a week to solve cold cases… until a real murder happens right in their backyard.

We’re talking:

• Mischievous retirees
• Delightfully twisty plotting
• Murder with a surprisingly warm heart

No spoilers—just setup, vibes, and everything you need to decide if this is your next read.

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In this episode, we’re spiraling through The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides—a creepy, mind-bending thriller that had us going in circles (and changing our theories every five minutes).We’re talking: - Unreliable narrators - The therapist with main character energy - All the clues we missed - And that one twist we did not see comingIf you finished this book and immediately needed to yell about it—this episode is for you. We're still ranting.

She stopped speaking.

He wants to know why.

And nothing is what it seems.

In this spoiler-free TLDR episode, we’re giving you the vibe check on The Silent Patient—a psychological thriller about silence, secrets, and one woman who hasn’t spoken a word since the night her husband was murdered.

If you love slow burns, unreliable narrators, and twists you definitely didn’t see coming… this one’s for you.

No spoilers—just setup, vibes, and our first reactions.