We had big expectations going into Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy — I mean, it’s Amazon’s Best Book of 2025 (so far)! 👀But here’s the question: did it live up to the hype?In this week’s Cover to Cover episode, Sarah and Jamie dive into the icy, isolated world of Wild Dark Shore — unpacking its haunting setting, environmental themes, and emotional undercurrents (plus… penguins?! 🐧).We’re talking:🌊 The moody, mysterious tone that hooked us early📖 The pacing and plot twists that kept us guessing💭 The characters who made us feel something (for better or worse)💬 And, of course, our unfiltered reactions — you’ll definitely want to hear our rating at the end. 😉So grab your warmest blanket and hit play — this one’s equal parts cold, captivating, and complicated.#WildDarkShore #CharlotteMcConaghy #BookClubPodcast #SoApproachable #ReadersOfInstagram #BookTok #PodcastCommunity #BookDiscussion #BookReview #LiteraryFiction #BookLoversUnite #AmazonBestBooks
Sometimes the best books find you — and this one literally did. 👀We stumbled across Wild Dark Shore in a Free Little Library, only to realize it’s currently Amazon’s Best Book of 2025 (so far). Talk about fate! ✨In this week’s TLDR, we’re diving into what makes this mysterious, moody read so buzzworthy. We’ll cover:🌊 The eerie coastal setting that hooked us right away🕯️ Themes of survival, identity, and secrets that refuse to stay buried📚 Why Wild Dark Shore might be the next big conversation starter for readers everywhereNo spoilers — just a quick, cozy catch-up to get you ready for our full deep-dive episode. Whether you’ve seen it on book lists or just love a good atmospheric read, this one’s worth adding to your TBR.#WildDarkShore #BookClubPodcast #SoApproachable #ReadersOfInstagram #BookTok #PodcastCommunity #BookLoversUnite #BookOfTheYear #AmazonBestBooks #NewReads2025 #BookRecommendation #LiteraryFiction #thrillerbooks #thrillertok #thrillerreads #charlottemcconaghy
We made it through Kristin Hannah’s The Women… and wow, this one left a mark. 💔In this week’s episode, Jamie and Sarah go cover to cover through Hannah’s emotional, unflinching look at women serving as nurses during the Vietnam War — and how this story of courage, trauma, and resilience changed how we think about historical fiction forever.From raw depictions of war to the quieter moments of sisterhood and survival, this episode unpacks everything:💊 The realism that makes The Women hit so hard🪖 How Kristin Hannah blends fact with fiction📚 What makes historical fiction powerful (and sometimes painful)💬 Why this book is already one of our favorite reads of the yearSo grab your tissues, your beverage of choice, and settle in — this conversation is big, emotional, and so worth it.#TheWomen #KristinHannah #HistoricalFiction #BookClubPodcast #SoApproachable #BookTok #ReadersOfInstagram #BookPodcast #WomenInWar #VietnamWar #BookDiscussion #BookLoversUnite #PodcastCommunity
Okay friends—it’s happening. We’re diving into our very first historical fiction pick, and of course it had to be Kristin Hannah. (The Women, anyone?) 💥This week’s TLDR scratches the surface:👉 Life as a nurse in Vietnam during the war👉 What makes Hannah’s books so bingeable (and sob-worthy)👉 And the question Sarah keeps asking: how real is this gonna be?! 👀Think of this episode as your prep kit—part history, part hype, and just enough spoiler-free context to get you ready for the big read. Whether you’ve already cracked the spine or you’re just book-club curious, you’ll walk away knowing what’s at stake and why we’re so excited to talk about it.Episode Highlights: - A taste of the action (without the homework vibes ✏️) - The themes Hannah always nails: love, loss, resilience - Why this book might hit different compared to our usual reads - Permission to freak out about the page count—we’re right there with you 😂Grab your headphones, pour a glass (wine or coffee—we don’t judge), and let’s do this.#newepisode#bookpodcast #bookstagram#booktok#bookcommunity#bookrecommendation#historicalfiction#KristinHannah#TheWomen#VietnamWar#womeninwar#readersofinstagram#podcastlife#podcastrecommendation
💍 Champagne on the cover, chaos in the pages—The Wedding People by Alison Espach gave us plenty to talk about.
In this Cover to Cover episode, Sarah and Jamie dive deep into this darkly humorous, messy, and unforgettable novel that’s equal parts sharp wit and emotional gut-punch. Seriously, it's one of our best discussions to date!We’re covering it all: complicated family dynamics, heavy themes tucked into biting humor, and characters that will have you laughing one minute and wincing the next. Of course, it wouldn’t be So Approachable without a little ranting, a little swooning, and plenty of real talk. 🍾✨⚠️ Trigger Warning: Profanity, heavy topics, and closed-door romance (about 2 chili peppers 🌶️).If you’ve already read it—or don’t mind spoilers—join us as we unpack the twists, surprises, and big takeaways from The Wedding People.✨ Pour a glass (champagne, if you want to match the cover) and let’s get into it.#TheWeddingPeople #AlisonEspach #booktok #bookclub #bookreview #SoApproachablePodcast #BookClubReads #DarkHumorBooks #CoverToCover
💍 The Wedding People by Alison Esch isn’t your typical happily-ever-after. In this week’s TLDR episode, Sarah and Jamie give you the quick, no-spoilers rundown on this darkly humorous, messy, and surprising novel that’s taking book clubs by storm.From complicated family dynamics to sharp wit and heavy topics, this book has more depth than its champagne-popping cover suggests. Think less fairy tale, more “pass the Pinot Noir while we unpack this chaos.” 🍷⚠️ Trigger Warning: Lots of profanity, heavy themes, and about 2 chili peppers 🌶️ for romance (closed-door).Whether you’re deciding if this belongs on your TBR, or just want a laugh-filled preview before our deep dive next week, this short episode has you covered.✨ Listen now and let us know: will The Wedding People make your book stack?#TheWeddingPeople #SoApproachablePodcast #BookClubReads #DarkHumorBooks #TLDR
🎬 From cozy murder mysteries to Netflix screens! We’re breaking down The Thursday Murder Club adaptation—what worked, what flopped, and why Bogdan has us screaming 👀.Loved the book? Curious about the film? Don’t miss our full convo + plenty of laughs 🍷👉 Listen to our TLDR episode!👉 Dive into our Cover to Cover discussion!#ThursdayMurderClub #BookToMovie #NetflixMovies #RichardOsman #CozyMystery #SoApproachablePodcast #BookTube #BookTok
🐙✨ This week we’re diving deep into Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt — a refreshing, endearing story that captured both of our hearts. Unlike some of our past reads, this one didn’t spark any rants… just lots of love for the characters, the charm, and of course, one unforgettable octopus.Need the background first? Check out our no spoilers episode!Join Sarah and Jamie as we unpack why this debut novel has become such a popular book club pick, what stood out to us most, and the themes of connection and second chances woven throughout the story. If you’ve read it, you’ll love revisiting the details with us. If you haven’t, you’ll definitely want to add it to your TBR after this conversation!Speaking of TBR -- check out our TLDR playlist for background on all the books we've covered! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm29anN3WelsHsSaZaqDa7dKiBHIjdVMK#bookclubdiscussion #bookclubpick #bookclub #bookworm #octopus #octopusintelligence #remarkablybrightcreatures #fictionlovers
🐙✨ Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt is not your typical read — it’s heartfelt, quirky, and yes… it features an octopus with opinions. In this no-spoilers TLDR, Sarah and Jamie give you the scoop on the story setup, the buzz this debut novel has created, and why so many readers are calling it both heartwarming and unforgettable.Whether you’re looking for your next book club pick or just want to know if this belongs on your TBR, this short episode will help you decide — no plot twists revealed, we promise.#RemarkablyBrightCreatures #bookclubdiscussion #bookclub #shelbyvanpelt
🎙️ Bonus Episode! We teamed up with the ladies from Bookalicious Podcast for a very special crossover event — and trust us, it’s one you don’t want to miss.
Together we break down The Perfect Marriage and The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose — the drama, the twists, and the characters that made us yell at the page. 🤯 But beyond the books, we dive into the differences in our book clubs: their marathon, chapter-by-chapter deep dives vs. our cover-to-cover, big-picture conversations. Same books, totally different vibes.
It was such a fun collaboration (lots of laughs, lots of rants), and we’re thrilled to introduce you to some new voices we think you’ll love. If you’re coming over from Bookalicious — welcome! 💕 Pull up a chair, grab your favorite glass of wine, and let’s get into it.
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💔 The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose takes the drama, betrayal, and jaw-dropping twists of The Perfect Marriage… and cranks it up a notch.Check out our discussion on the first book: https://youtu.be/ZP5lNlBhlYoOr check out our SPOILER-FREE preview first! https://youtu.be/6JlujmyKbeUIn this spoiler-filled deep dive, we unpack:✨ The new characters and how they shake up the story🤯 Just how believable (or not) this book really is🙄 A full-on rant about the one and only… Bob. Oh, Bob.⭐ And of course—our unfiltered ratingsIf you’ve read The Perfect Marriage, this sequel will test your loyalties, question your instincts, and maybe… make you shout at the pages.🎧 Hit play for our full conversation—equal parts book club chat, mystery breakdown, and good old-fashioned rant session.Chapters:01:38 Three words02:09 Softer side of Sarah??05:09 Bob, how dumb are you??06:23 Unknown??07:33 How capable is Sheriff Hudson13:25 That book cover and bloody pages!15:06 Alejandro17:09 Unreliable narrator18:30 Anne, girllll20:23 The Murder weapon... no way!22:42 Stacey and Carissa storylines28:04 Sarah's "death"33:04 Salon haircut38:35 Summer's name39:55 Bob's board room fantasy43:53 Book 3 predictions47:45 Our Ratings50:10 Perfect Divorce achieved#ThePerfectDivorce #JenevaRose #BookClubPodcast #ThrillerBooks #SequelReview #MurderMystery #BookTokMadeMeDoIt #BookTube #WhatToReadNext
The twists weren’t twisting, the cops weren’t copping, and we’ve got thoughts. 😤🔍👉👉 Need the background first: https://youtu.be/6JlujmyKbeUIn this Cover to Cover episode, we break down The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose—one of the most buzzed-about thrillers online. But did it live up to the hype? Let’s just say… not quite? We rant (lovingly?) about just how predictable the plot felt and how wild the investigation played out. This book had us flipping pages and side-eyeing every character.
We break down the characters (was there anyone to love?… and who we loathed) Still, we had fun along the way.
One of us guessed the ending early (chapter two!?), the other held out hope for a surprise—and both of us have opinions about that final twist.PLUS: We look ahead to the sequel, The Perfect Divorce, and share our boldest predictions. 👀⭐ How many stars did we give it? You’ll have to listen to find out!⚠️ Trigger warning: domestic violence and infidelity are discussed in the book and this episode.Whether you’ve read the book or just need to hear two friends spill the tea on fictional crime, this is the episode for you.🎧 Press play, grab your wine, and get ready to question everything you thought you knew about The Perfect Marriage.#ThePerfectMarriage #JenevaRose #ThrillerReads#DomesticThriller #MysteryBook #BookReview #BookPodcast#BookDiscussion #BookClubPick#WhoDunIt #mysteryreads #readingcommunity
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.#JenevaRose #ThePerfectMarriage #ThePerfectDivorce #BookPodcast #ThrillerReads #SoApproachablePodcast #BookTokFavorites #DomesticThriller #ReadingRec #TLDR #thrillerbooks #JRadler #readersofyoutube #mysterybook
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:
No spoilers—just setup, vibes, and everything you need to decide if this is your next read.
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