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Totally Booked with Zibby
For nearly a decade, Totally Booked with Zibby has been one of publishing's premier podcasts and a regular stop on book tours for today's biggest authors. Hosted by bestselling author, bookstore owner, and publisher Zibby Owens, the show has featured more than 2,000 conversations with bestselling authors, actors, athletes, chefs, musicians, and entrepreneurs.
Known for her warmth, empathy, and genuine curiosity, Zibby has a gift for asking the questions that lead to unforgettable conversations…
Episodes
Totally Booked with ZibbyBookTok Sensation! Betty Cayouette, ONE LAST SHOT
Zibby is joined by Betty Cayouette, a former fashion videographer and the creator of the viral TikTok account Betty’s Book List, to discuss her sweet and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMega-Celebrity!! Tiffany Haddish, I CURSE YOU WITH JOY
Tiffany Haddish (actor, producer, and the first Black female comedian to host Saturday Night Live!) joins Zibby to discuss her collection of humorous and…
Totally Booked with Zibby#3 on the NYT Bestseller list!! Emmanuel Acho and Noa Tishby, UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATIONS WITH A JEW
In this special episode (an in-person recording), Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling authors Noa Tishby, an actor and Israeli activist, and Emmanuel…
Totally Booked with ZibbyCanadian Political Superstar! Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, CLOSER TOGETHER: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other
Zibby is joined by retired Canadian television host and passionate mental health advocate Sophie Grégoire Trudeau to discuss CLOSER TOGETHER, a deeply personal…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLive from Zibby Retreat: Tommy Tomlinson, DOGLAND: Passion, Glory, and Lots of Slobber at the Westminster Dog Show + THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: One Fat Man's Quest to Get Smaller in a Growing America
In this special episode (a live recording at Zibby’s Asheville Retreat!!), Zibby interviews Pulitzer Prize-finalist Tommy Tomlinson about his new book…
Totally Booked with ZibbyCaroline Leavitt, DAYS OF WONDER
New York Times bestselling author Caroline Leavitt joins Zibby to discuss DAYS OF WONDER, a gripping drama about mothers and daughters, guilt and innocence…
Totally Booked with ZibbyPinky Cole, I HOPE YOU FAIL: Ten Hater Statements Holding You Back from Getting Everything You Want
Zibby interviews Pinky Cole, the founder of the wildly successful restaurant chain Slutty Vegan, about her honest and inspiring advice book, I HOPE YOU FAIL…
Totally Booked with ZibbyCourtney Preiss, WELCOME HOME, CAROLINE KLINE
Debut author Courtney Preiss joins Zibby to discuss WELCOME HOME, CAROLINE KLEIN, a warm, big-hearted, laugh-out-loud novel about a newly single young woman…
Totally Booked with ZibbySteve Almond, TRUTH IS THE ARROW, MERCY IS THE BOW: A DIY Manual for the Construction of Stories
Zibby is joined by author Steve Almond to discuss his wonderfully wise, irreverent, and inspiring new book for writers, TRUTH IS THE ARROW, MERCY IS THE BOW…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDenise Dorrance, POLAR VORTEX: A Family Memoir
Cartoonist and illustrator Denise Dorrance chats with Zibby about POLAR VORTEX, a poignant, heartbreaking, and darkly funny graphic memoir that perfectly…
Totally Booked with ZibbySuzanne Park, ONE LAST WORD
Zibby chats with Korean American writer and comedian Suzanne Park about ONE LAST WORD, a smart and breezy romp brimming with pitch-perfect humor, endearing…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLisa Grunwald, THE EVOLUTION OF ANNABEL CRAIG
Author Lisa Grunwald joins Zibby to discuss THE EVOLUTION OF ANNABEL CRAIG, a sensitive and poignant novel about a young Southern woman who sets out on a…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLissa Soep, OTHER PEOPLE'S WORDS: Friendship, Loss, and the Conversations That Never End
Zibby speaks to author Lissa Soep about OTHER PEOPLE’S WORDS: Friendship, Loss, and the Conversations that Never End, an intimate, original, and profoundly…
Totally Booked with ZibbyNell Freudenberger, THE LIMITS
Award-winning author Nell Freudenberg joins Zibby to discuss THE LIMITS, a heart-wrenching and humane novel set in French Polynesia and New York City about…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJane Bertch, THE FRENCH INGREDIENT: Making a Life in Paris One Lesson at a Time; A Memoir
Zibby is joined by cooking school owner and author Jane Bertch to discuss THE FRENCH INGREDIENT, the inspiring and delicious memoir of an American woman…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJames Rhee, RED HELICOPTER: A Parable for Our Times: Lead Change with Kindness (Plus a Little Math)
James Rhee, a high school teacher, Harvard Law graduate, private equity investor, and the unexpected Chairman and CEO of Ashley Stewart, joins Zibby to discuss…
Totally Booked with ZibbyNeely Tubati Alexander, IN A NOT SO PERFECT WORLD
Neely Tubati Alexander returns to the podcast, this time to discuss IN A NOT SO PERFECT WORLD, a delightful Carribbean-set romp about a quirky video-game…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJulia Alvarez, THE CEMETERY OF UNTOLD STORIES
Great American novelist Julia Alvarez, bestselling author of HOW THE GARCÍA GIRLS LOST THEIR ACCENTS, joins Zibby to discuss her luminescent and lyrical new…
Totally Booked with ZibbyCarys Davies, CLEAR
Award-winning writer Carys Davies joins Zibby to discuss CLEAR, a stunning, exquisite novel about an impoverished Scottish minister who is dispatched to a…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJo Piazza, THE SICILIAN INHERITANCE
Bestselling author Jo Piazza chats with Zibby about The SICILIAN INHERITANCE, an utterly immersive, multigenerational mystery about a long-awaited trip to…
Totally Booked with ZibbyPhillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran, PIPER CHEN SINGS
Award-winning actress Phillipa Soo (best known for the role of Eliza in HAMILTON) and her sister-in-law and co-author Maris Pasquale Doran join Zibby to…
Totally Booked with ZibbyElle Evans, WEDDING ISSUES: A Novel
Zibby Books author alert!! Zibby speaks with debut author (and resident doctor!) Elle Evans about WEDDING ISSUES, a laugh-out-loud, feel-good story about a…
Totally Booked with ZibbyGretchen Schreiber, ELLIE HAYCOCK IS TOTALLY NORMAL
Zibby is joined by debut author (and Manager of Books at Reese’s Book Club!) Gretchen Schreiber to discuss ELLIE HAYCOCK IS TOTALLY NORMAL, a big-hearted novel…
Totally Booked with ZibbyShannon Reed, WHY WE READ: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One More Page Before Lights Out
Beloved writer, teacher, bibliophile, and Thurber Prize semifinalist Shannon Reed joins Zibby to talk about her whip-smart, hilarious collection, WHY WE READ…
Totally Booked with ZibbySusan Lieu, THE MANICURIST'S DAUGHTER: A Memoir
Author Susan Lieu joins Zibby to discuss her stunning, devastating, and intimate memoir (and Zibby’s April Book Club Pick!), THE MANICURIST’S DAUGHTER. Susan…
Totally Booked with ZibbySavannah Guthrie, MOSTLY WHAT GOD DOES: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere
Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of NBC News’ TODAY and now #1 New York Times bestselling author, joins Zibby to talk about her deeply personal essay collection…
Totally Booked with ZibbyEstelle Erasmus, WRITING THAT GETS NOTICED: Find Your Voice, Become a Better Storyteller, Get Published
Zibby is joined by successful essayist, columnist, and writing instructor Estelle Erasmus to discuss WRITING THAT GETS NOTICED, an upbeat and wise guide to…
Totally Booked with ZibbyEmily Farris, I'LL JUST BE FIVE MORE MINUTES: And Other Tales from My ADHD Brain
Writer and podcast host Emily Farris joins Zibby to discuss I’LL JUST BE FIVE MORE MINUTES, a hilariously honest and heartwarming essay collection about life…
Totally Booked with ZibbyPaige Layle, BUT EVERYONE FEELS THIS WAY: How an Autism Diagnosis Saved My Life
Autism acceptance activist and TikTok influencer Paige Layle joins Zibby to discuss her deeply personal memoir, BUT EVERYONE FEELS THIS WAY: How an Autism…
Totally Booked with ZibbyNick Shaw, MY TEACHER, MY SON: Lessons on Life, Loss, and Love
Zibby is joined by author Nick Shaw to discuss MY TEACHER, MY SON, a heart-piercing memoir (in prose, poetry, and photographs) about losing his nine-year-old…
Totally Booked with ZibbyElizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez, MY SIDE OF THE RIVER: A Memoir
Zibby speaks with debut author Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez about MY SIDE OF THE RIVER, a tender memoir about her experience as the daughter of Mexican…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJohn Schu, LOUDER THAN HUNGER
Beloved teacher and librarian John Schu joins Zibby to discuss LOUDER THAN HUNGER, a heart-wrenching and transformative novel-in-verse about a sensitive teen…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKatrina Leno, THE UMBRELLA MAKER'S SON
Zibby speaks to author and Zibby’s Bookshop manager Katrina Leno about her quirky middle-grade fantasy novel, THE UMBRELLA MAKER’S SON. Katrina delves into the…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAdmiral James Stavridis and Elliot Ackerman, 2054
Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling authors Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis to discuss 2054, an explosive work of speculative fiction set…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAllison Winn Scotch, TAKE TWO, BIRDIE MAXWELL
New York Times bestselling author Allison Winn Scotch joins Zibby once again, this time to discuss TAKE TWO, BIRDIE MAXWELL, a witty and warm novel about…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAmy Shoenthal, THE SETBACK CYCLE: How Defining Moments Can Move Us Forward
Zibby interviews Forbes contributor Amy Shoenthal about THE SETBACK CYCLE, a guide with revolutionary strategies for working through life’s toughest moments…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLisa Selin Davis, HOUSEWIFE: Why Women Still Do It All and What to Do Instead
Zibby speaks with critically acclaimed essayist and journalist Lisa Selin Davis about HOUSEWIFE: Why Women Still Do It All and What to Do Instead, a…
Totally Booked with ZibbyTana French, THE HUNTER
Hailed as the queen of Irish crime fiction, New York Times bestselling author Tana French joins Zibby to discuss THE HUNTER, a spellbinding novel set in the…
Totally Booked with ZibbyTamron Hall, WATCH WHERE THEY HIDE: A Jordan Manning Novel
Trigger warning: domestic violence. Emmy Award-winning television host, veteran journalist, and bestselling author Tamron Hall joins Zibby to discuss WATCH…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAnna Quindlen, AFTER ANNIE
Zibby speaks to one of her greatest literary role models, #1 New York Times bestselling author Anna Quindlen, about AFTER ANNIE, a breathtakingly beautiful…
Totally Booked with ZibbyClaire Bidwell Smith, CONSCIOUS GRIEVING: A Transformative Approach to Healing from Loss
Renowned grief therapist (and future Zibby Books author!) Claire Bidwell Smith comes back on the podcast, this time to discuss CONSCIOUS GRIEVING: A…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKatya Apekina, MOTHER DOLL
Zibby is joined by award-winning novelist, screenwriter, and translator Katya Apekina to discuss MOTHER DOLL, a spellbinding, hallucinatory, and very funny…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDara Levan, IT COULD BE WORSE
Debut author Dara Levan joins Zibby to discuss IT COULD BE WORSE, a visceral and moving novel about a woman who discovers something devastating in the piano…
Totally Booked with ZibbyChelsey Goodan, UNDERESTIMATED: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls
Zibby speaks with Chelsey Goodan, a highly sought-after academic tutor and mentor, about her fresh, unexpected, and empowering new guide, UNDERESTIMATED: The…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDiana Nyad and Teddy Schwarzman, NYAD
In this special episode (a live event at Zibby’s Bookshop in Santa Monica!), Diana Nyad, the renowned marathon swimmer who, at age 60, swam more than 100 miles…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLottie Hazell, PIGLET
Debut author Lottie Hazell joins Zibby to discuss PIGLET, a stylish and razor-sharp examination of women’s complicated relationship with food and the messes…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKennedy Ryan, THIS COULD BE US
Bestselling romance writer Kennedy Ryan joins Zibby to discuss her heart-searing, sensual, and life-affirming new novel, THIS COULD BE US. Kennedy talks about…
Totally Booked with ZibbyRebecca Serle, EXPIRATION DATES
New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Serle joins Zibby to discuss her gripping, emotional, passionate, and heartbreaking new novel, EXPIRATION DATES…
Totally Booked with ZibbyCarola Lovering, BYE, BABY
Zibby chats with bestselling author Carola Lovering about BYE, BABY, a gripping and compulsively readable novel about lifelong best friends Billie and Cassie…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAmy Lin, HERE AFTER: A Memoir
Zibby Books author alert!! Zibby speaks with debut Canadian author Amy Lin about HERE AFTER, a beautifully visceral and emotionally intimate memoir in…
Totally Booked with ZibbyRachelle Unreich, A BRILLIANT LIFE: My Mother's Inspiring True Story of Surviving the Holocaust
Zibby speaks to journalist Rachelle Unreich about A BRILLIANT LIFE: My Mother’s Inspiring True Story of Surviving the Holocaust, a delicate and evocative…
Totally Booked with ZibbySheila Heti, ALPHABETICAL DIARIES
Sheila Heti, the award-winning author of PURE COLOUR, joins Zibby to chat about her new book, ALPHABETICAL DIARIES, a passionate, reflective, and joyful…
Totally Booked with ZibbyA truly BLANK podcast
In the spirit of BLANK…we present, a truly BLANK podcast! Just like Pippa Jones turned the publishing industry on its head by releasing a blank book, we’re…
Totally Booked with ZibbyBLANK's Pub Day! Zibby chats with Julie Chavez
PUB DAY SPECIAL!!!!! Guest host Julie Chavez interviews Zibby about her debut novel BLANK. Zibby reflects on her journey to becoming a novelist (she has been…
Totally Booked with ZibbyZibby discusses BLANK with Kyle Owens
In honor of Zibby's pub day tomorrow (WOO-HOO!), we have a very special episode lined up: Zibby's husband, Kyle Owens, interviews her about BLANK! First, they…
Totally Booked with ZibbyZibby discusses BLANK with editor Carmen Johnson
Next up in our celebration of BLANK is a special episode with Zibby’s editor, Carmen Johnson. After discussing the publishing process (what are editors looking…
Totally Booked with ZibbyZibby reads the first chapter of BLANK!
As we anxiously wait for Zibby’s debut novel BLANK to hit the shelves this Friday, March 1st… we’re bringing you an exclusive preview! Tune in to hear Zibby…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJoan Collins, BEHIND THE SHOULDER PADS: Tales I Tell My Friends
In this special episode (a live podcast recording at Zibby’s Bookshop!), Zibby interviews legendary English actress and author Joan Collins about her…
Totally Booked with ZibbyHazel Hayes with Aparna Nancherla at Zibby's Bookshop
In this special episode (a live event at Zibby’s Bookshop in Santa Monica!), Hazel Hayes (Irish-born, London-based author of OUT OF LOVE) and Aparna Nancherla…
Totally Booked with ZibbyRoxana Robinson, LEAVING
Zibby chats with award-winning author Roxana Robinson about her bold and insightful late-in-life romance, LEAVING. Roxana describes the intricate dynamics…