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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.

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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! 

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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!

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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?

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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! 

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HI YALL! Amber and Colby are back with an ABC special episode! We go over the final episodes of DANCING WITH THE STARS! We give our full thoughts on the finalist and Whitney's Call Her Daddy freestyle. Robert and Whitney took the win, but did they deserve it? Tune in to find out!

Then we go over the DRAMATIC and INSANE new season of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Jesse, Marciano, Demi, OH MY! This season had so many strange moments and we break them down in detail! 

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Welcome back to The Open Books Podcast! Amber and Colby are back with another book club episode for you. Join us in this captivating episode of our book club podcast as we delve into "Forget Me Not" by Stacy Willingham. Claire digs into her past after spending her entire life running away from it. The secrets she unravels about her dead sister and her distant mother are INSANE!  We explore themes of memory, identity, and the intricate dynamics of personal relationships. Tune in for our VERY honest review about this trending new book! 

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Welcome back to The Open Books Podcast! Amber and Colby are back with another "Hot Off the Shelf" episode for you.  We are diving in to this falls hot gossip and recapping: Love is Blind madness, the mess of reality tv like The Bachelor, chatting about new Hollywood classic remakes, and Taylor Swifts new album and all the hate its getting! 

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This week, we sit down with the incredible Dr. Lucinda Berry: psychologist, trauma researcher, bestselling author, and the brilliant mind behind some of the most binge-worthy thrillers out there. We chat about everything from her early days in psychology to her time on Dr. Phil, her transition into writing full-time, and how motherhood shaped her creative world. We dive deep into her brand-new audiobook This Is a Safe Space, unpacking the characters, themes, and even the story behind the narrators (including one you might recognize from Tell Me Lies 👀).

Dr. Berry also shares heartfelt advice on following your passion, pushing through moments of stagnation, and putting yourself out there, wisdom for anyone chasing a dream, especially fellow podcasters and creatives.

Plus, we wrap things up with a fun round of Bookish Smash or Pass author edition! 

It’s inspiring, honest, and full of the raw, thoughtful conversations we love on The Open Books Podcast.

You can watch the full video now on YouTube at The Open Books Podcast! 

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Welcome back to The Open Books Podcast! Amber and Colby are back with another TBR episode for you. 

Join us in this episode as we dive into our TBR (To Be Read) lists, sharing our current reads and book goals. Plus, get some thrilling fall book recommendations perfect for cozying up during the cooler months. Whether you're a thriller fan or just looking for your next gripping read, this episode has something for every book lover!

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