The Open Books

By 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

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The podcast currently has 97 episodes available.

The Open Books episodes:

August 27, 2025 Hunting Wives & The Summer I Turned Pretty
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In this episode, Amber & Colby recap their thoughts on these two popular shows going around social media.

🎧 New episodes every Wednesday @ 6am

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Website: https://www.qnanetwork.com/open-books
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openbookspodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theopenbookspodcast
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Intro Music by @djcolbyd_neworleans & love-3lau

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45min
August 20, 2025 Hurricane Katrina Stories
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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.

🎧 New episodes every Wednesday @ 6am

Connect with us on socials to stay in touch!
Website: https://www.qnanetwork.com/open-books
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openbookspodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theopenbookspodcast
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This podcast is brought to you by QNA Network. Sponsored by Virgo Beauty Studio - https://www.virgobeautystudio.com.
Intro Music by @djcolbyd_neworleans & love-3lau

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53min
August 13, 2025 Love island Post Villa Updates
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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.

🎧 New episodes every Wednesday @ 6am

Connect with us on socials to stay in touch!
Website: https://www.qnanetwork.com/open-books
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openbookspodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theopenbookspodcast
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This podcast is brought to you by QNA Network. Sponsored by Virgo Beauty Studio - https://www.virgobeautystudio.com.
Intro Music by @djcolbyd_neworleans & love-3lau

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33min
August 05, 2025 Smash or Pass: August 2025
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In this episode, Amber & Colby play a fun game of Smash or Pass - but it's all things book related.

🎧 New episodes every Wednesday @ 6am

Connect with us on socials to stay in touch!
Website: https://www.qnanetwork.com/open-books
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openbookspodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theopenbookspodcast
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This podcast is brought to you by QNA Network. Sponsored by Virgo Beauty Studio - https://www.virgobeautystudio.com.
Intro Music by @djcolbyd_neworleans & love-3lau

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18min
July 31, 2025 Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell
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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.

🎧 New episodes every Wednesday @ 6am

Connect with us on socials to stay in touch!
Website: https://www.qnanetwork.com/open-books
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openbookspodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theopenbookspodcast
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This podcast is brought to you by QNA Network. Sponsored by Virgo Beauty Studio - https://www.virgobeautystudio.com.
Intro Music by @djcolbyd_neworleans & love-3lau

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37min
July 23, 2025 Love Island, Swag, Cruise Nightmare, Mormon Wives
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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

Connect with us on socials to stay in touch!
Website: https://www.qnanetwork.com/open-books
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openbookspodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theopenbookspodcast
✉️[email protected]

This podcast is brought to you by QNA Network. Sponsored by Virgo Beauty Studio - https://www.virgobeautystudio.com.
Intro Music by @djcolbyd_neworleans & love-3lau

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35min
July 16, 2025 Justin Bieber, Manchild, AI, & Astroworld
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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

Connect with us on socials to stay in touch!
Website: https://www.qnanetwork.com/open-books
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openbookspodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theopenbookspodcast
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This podcast is brought to you by QNA Network.
Intro Music by @djcolbyd_neworleans & love-3lau

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29min
July 09, 2025 The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark
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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.

🎧 New episodes every Wednesday @ 6am

Connect with us on socials to stay in touch!
Website: https://www.qnanetwork.com/open-books
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openbookspodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theopenbookspodcast
✉️[email protected]

This podcast is brought to you by QNA Network.
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!

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41min
July 02, 2025 Love Island USA
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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
Connect with us on socials to stay in touch!

Website: https://www.qnanetwork.com/open-books
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openbookspodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theopenbookspodcast

✉️[email protected]

This podcast is brought to you by QNA Network.
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!
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35min
June 23, 2025 GOODBYE......
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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 walking away from the podcast? Or are we stepping into something entirely new?
We’re not saying much (yet)… but let’s just say: you’ll want to stay close. Something major is coming.
Thank you for being with us through every chapter. We love y’all. Stay tuned.
Intro Music by @djcolbyd_neworleans & love-3lau

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How many episodes does The Open Books have?

The podcast currently has 97 episodes available.

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