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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 ZibbyDavid Ambroz, A PLACE CALLED HOME: A Memoir
Zibby is joined by bestselling author and award-winning child welfare advocate David Ambroz to discuss his gut-wrenching and unforgettable memoir (and Zibby’s…
Totally Booked with ZibbySutanya Dacres, DINNER FOR ONE: How Cooking in Paris Saved Me
Zibby speaks to podcast host Sutanya Dacres about Dinner for One: How Cooking in Paris Saved Me, a mouth-watering and heart-warming memoir about a shattered…
Totally Booked with ZibbyCarmen Micsa, MORSELS OF LOVE: A Book of Poetry and Short Form
Zibby interviews real estate broker, marathon runner, tennis player, podcaster, and writer Carmen Micsa about her beautiful new book of poetry and short-form…
Totally Booked with ZibbyChris Cander, A GRACIOUS NEIGHBOR: A Novel
Zibby interviews USA Today bestselling author Chris Cander about A Gracious Neighbor, a witty and suspenseful new novel about female friendships, misjudgments…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKaren Duffy, WISE UP: Irreverent Enlightenment from a Mother Who's Been Through It
Guest host Allison Pataki interviews actress, former MTV personality, and New York Times bestselling author Karen Duffy about Wise Up: Irreverent Enlightenment…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAlexa Martin, BETTER THAN FICTION
Guest host Alisha Fernandez Miranda interviews Alexa Martin about Better than Fiction, a charming new rom-com about a grumpy book hater who inherits her…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDeanna Raybourn, KILLERS OF A CERTAIN AGE
Zibby speaks to New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelist Deanna Raybourn about Killers of a Certain Age, an unpredictable and witty new thriller about…
Totally Booked with ZibbyTomi Obaro, DELE WEDS DESTINY: A Novel
Guest host Alisha Fernandez Miranda interviews BuzzFeed News editor Tomi Obaro about Dele Weds Destiny, a sensational debut novel about three beautifully…
Totally Booked with ZibbyTodd Parr, THE FAMILY BOOK
Zibby is joined by Todd Parr, bestselling author of 60+ children’s books best known for their bright colors, silly scenes, and heart-warming, encouraging…
Totally Booked with ZibbySamantha Ettus, THE PIE LIFE: A Guilt-Free Recipe For Success and Satisfaction
Zibby interviews Harvard MBA, best-selling author, and “queen of unsolicited advice” Samantha Ettus about her 2016 self-improvement guide for working women…
Totally Booked with ZibbyVanessa Riley, SISTER MOTHER WARRIOR: A Novel
Zibby speaks to award-winning historical fiction novelist Vanessa Riley (who also holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering?!) about her latest novels Murder…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJane Green, RAINBOW GIRL
Zibby is joined by Jane Green, 18-time New York Times bestselling author who has pivoted from books and started a podcast network dedicated to fully-immersive…
Totally Booked with ZibbyTheresa Brown, HEALING: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient
Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling author and oncology nurse Theresa Brown to discuss Healing: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient, a riveting memoir…
Totally Booked with ZibbyHugh Bonneville, PLAYING UNDER THE PIANO: From Downton to Darkest Peru
Zibby interviews (in person!) Golden Globe and Emmy nominated actor Hugh Bonneville (star of Downton Abbey, Notting Hill, and Paddington!) about his memoir…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLaurie Notaro, EXCUSE ME WHILE I DISAPPEAR: Tales of Midlife Mayhem
New York Times bestselling author Laurie Notaro joins Zibby to talk about Excuse Me While I Disappear: Tales of Midlife Mayhem, a hilarious new memoir about…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMary Pipher, A LIGHT IN LIFE: Meditations on Impermanence
Zibby is joined by renowned psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Mary Pipher to discuss her radiant memoir in essays A Life in Light: Meditations…
Totally Booked with ZibbyPeng Shepherd, THE CARTOGRAPHERS: A Novel
Zibby speaks to Peng Shepherd about her second novel The Cartographers, a “mystery novel with a touch of magic” that is a USA Today bestseller, national Indie…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJenifer Lewis, WALKING IN MY JOY: In These Streets
Zibby is joined by actress, singer, comedian, and activist Jenifer Lewis, star of Black-ish, to discuss her hilarious and vibrant collection of essays Walking…
Totally Booked with ZibbyGeraldine Brooks, HORSE: A Novel
Pulitzer Prize-winning and New York Times bestselling author Geraldine Brooks joins Zibby to discuss her latest novel Horse, an Amazon Best Book of the Year…
Totally Booked with ZibbyPaulina Porizkova, NO FILTER: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful
Zibby is joined by actress, writer, and former supermodel (oh, and palm reader!) Paulina Porizkova to discuss her poignant and heartfelt collection of essays…
Totally Booked with ZibbySarah Thankam Mathews, ALL THIS COULD BE DIFFERENT: A Novel
Sarah Thankam Mathews joins Zibby to discuss her dazzling debut novel All This Could Be Different, a 2022 National Book Award Finalist, New York Times Editors’…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAbi Morgan, THIS IS NOT A PITY MEMOIR
Zibby is joined by playwright and Emmy Award-winning screenwriter Abi Morgan to discuss her heartbreaking debut This is Not a Pity Memoir, which tells the…
Totally Booked with ZibbyRick Reilly, SO HELP ME GOLF: Why We Love the Game
Zibby speaks to longtime Sports Illustrated and ESPN writer and New York Times bestselling author Rick Reilly about his latest book So Help Me Golf: Why We…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLisa Unger, SECLUDED CABIN SLEEPS SIX: A Novel of Thrilling Suspense
Zibby is joined by repeat podcast guest and New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger to discuss her new book Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six: A Novel of…
Totally Booked with ZibbyCatherine Newman, WE ALL WANT IMPOSSIBLE THINGS: A Novel
Catherine Newman, a repeat guest on Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books, talks about her poignant new novel We All Want Impossible Things, which is also the…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKevin Wilson, NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO PANIC: A Novel
Zibby speaks to New York Times bestselling author Kevin Wilson about his latest novel Now Is Not The Time to Panic, a coming-of-age story about two teenagers…
Totally Booked with ZibbyCandace Nelson, SWEET SUCCESS: A Simple Recipe to Turn your Passion into Profit
Zibby interviews (in person!) Sprinkles co-founder, “Cupcake Wars” judge, and New York Times bestselling author Candace Nelson to discuss her new book Sweet…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAlison B. Hart, THE WORK WIFE: A Novel
Zibby speaks to Alison B. Hart about her dazzling debut novel The Work Wife, which offers an intriguing look at a Hollywood scandal from the alternating…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJessica Knoll, LUCKIEST GIRL ALIVE: A Novel
Producer, screenwriter, and New York Times bestselling author Jessica Knoll joins Zibby to discuss her 2015 mystery novel Luckiest Girl Alive and its recent…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMatthew Quick, WE ARE THE LIGHT: A Novel
Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling author Matthew Quick to discuss his deeply-moving new novel We Are The Light. Matthew shares the personal…
Totally Booked with ZibbyZosia Mamet, MY FIRST POPSICLE: An Anthology of Food and Feelings
Zibby speaks to actor Zosia Mamet (star of Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning HBO series Girls, and Emmy-nominated HBO Max series The Flight Attendant) about…
Totally Booked with ZibbyFelix Gillette and John Koblin, IT'S NOT TV: The Spectacular Rise, Revolution, and Future of HBO
Zibby is joined by veteran media reporters Felix Gillette and John Koblin to discuss their latest book It’s Not TV: The Spectacular Rise, Revolution, and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJason Gay, I WOULDN'T DO THAT IF I WERE ME: Modern Blunders and Modest Triumphs (but Mostly Blunders)
Wall Street Journal sports columnist and NYT bestselling author Jason Gay joins Zibby and Kyle to discuss his hysterical new book of essays, I Wouldn’t Do That…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKatie Sise, THE BREAK: A Novel
Zibby speaks to repeat guest and bestselling author Katie Sise about her latest novel The Break (which is also the November pick for Zibby’s Virtual Book…
Totally Booked with ZibbyNora McInerny, BAD VIBES ONLY: (and Other Things I Bring to the Table)
Nora, a repeat guest on Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books, talks about her latest (and first!) collection of essays, Bad Vibes Only: (and Other Things I Bring…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDiane Kruger, A NAME FROM THE SKY
Zibby spoke to actor Diane Kruger (star of “National Treasure!”) about her new children’s book A Name From the Sky, illustrated by Christa Unzner. (Did you…
Totally Booked with ZibbyElaine Castillo, HOW TO READ NOW: Essays
Elaine Castillo, one of Financial Times' “30 of the Planet’s Most Exciting Young People,” joins Zibby to discuss her latest book of essays, How to Read Now…
Totally Booked with ZibbyRebecca Soffer, THE MODERN LOSS HANDBOOK: An Interactive Guide to Moving Through Grief and Building Your Resilience
"Grief may turn into loss across the long arc, but it's still very much a living thing. It's not going to go away." Zibby is joined by Rebecca Soffer, the…
Totally Booked with ZibbyRochelle B. Weinstein, WHEN WE LET GO
Bestselling author Rochelle B. Weinstein returns to talk with Zibby about her latest novel, When We Let Go, which was inspired by her personal healing in North…
Totally Booked with ZibbyCatie Marron, BECOMING A GARDENER: What Reading and Digging Taught Me About Living
Journalist, editor, and author Catie Marron joins Zibby to discuss her latest book, Becoming a Gardener, which recounts Catie's eighteen-month journey of…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMarisa Renee Lee, GRIEF IS LOVE: Living with Loss
Zibby is joined by author and grief advocate Marisa Renee Lee to talk about her debut memoir, Grief Is Love, which she wrote to help process her mother's…
Totally Booked with ZibbyRobby Weber, IF YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND
YA author and bookfluencer Robby Weber joins Zibby to discuss his latest novel, If You Change Your Mind. The two talk about the importance of diverse…
Totally Booked with ZibbyEve Karlin, Track 61
Zibby is joined by author and bookseller Eve Karlin to talk about her latest novel, Track 61, which was inspired by a historical event that took place in Eve's…
Totally Booked with ZibbyBo Seo, GOOD ARGUMENTS: How Debate Teaches Us to Listen and Be Heard
Zibby is joined by two-time world champion debater Bo Seo to talk about his first book, Good Arguments: How Debate Teaches Us to Listen and Be Heard. Bo shares…
Totally Booked with ZibbyTembi Locke, FROM SCRATCH: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home
New York Times bestselling author, actress, and screenwriter Tembi Locke joins Zibby to talk about her memoir, From Scratch, which was a past Reese's Book Club…
Totally Booked with ZibbyRalph Macchio, WAXING ON: The Karate Kid and Me
Zibby is joined by actor Ralph Macchio to talk about his new memoir, Waxing On, which takes readers through his life from The Karate Kid to Cobra Kai. Ralph…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKirsten Miller, THE CHANGE: A Novel
Zibby is joined by Kirsten Miller to talk about her latest novel, The Change, which was a GMA Book Club pick. The two discuss Kirsten's inspirations for this…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAmber Tamblyn, LISTENING IN THE DARK: Women Reclaiming the Power of Intuition
Actress, writer, and editor Amber Tamblyn joins Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books guest host Allison Pataki to talk about her new book, Listening in the Dark…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJosie Silver, ONE NIGHT ON THE ISLAND: A Novel
"The running theme of my whole life, really, is wanting to do what I do now. I don't take it for granted at all." Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling…
Totally Booked with ZibbyClaire Messud, A DREAM LIFE
Author Claire Messud joins Zibby to discuss her latest novel, A Dream Life, which she actually wrote years ago before abandoning it at the recommendation of a…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKyleigh Leddy, THE PERFECT OTHER: A Memoir of My Sister
Zibby is joined by debut memoirist Kyleigh Leddy to talk about her book, The Perfect Other, which captures the relationship Kyleigh had with her sister before…
Totally Booked with ZibbyE.M. Tran, DAUGHTERS OF THE NEW YEAR: A Novel
"There are seven billion people on earth. Every single person is alive because someone before them somehow managed to live through the horrible reality through…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAlyssa Rosenheck, THE NEW SOUTHERN STYLE: The Interiors of a Lifestyle and Design Movement
Photographer, stylist, and author Alyssa Rosenheck joins Zibby to discuss her new book, The New Southern Style, which combines her personal story with her…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMeryl Wilsner, MISTAKES WERE MADE
Zibby is joined by author Meryl Wilsner to talk about their latest novel, Mistakes Were Made, which actually started as fanfiction. The two discuss the…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKirthana Ramisetti, DAVA SHASTRI'S LAST DAY
Zibby Books author and Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books guest host Alisha Fernandez Miranda is joined by former entertainment journalist Kirthana Ramisetti…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMelissa Bond, BLOOD ORANGE NIGHT: My Journey to the Edge of Madness
Poet, journalist, and artist Melissa Bond joins Zibby to talk about her debut memoir, Blood Orange Night. The two talk about Melissa's pathological insomnia…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJennifer Close, MARRYING THE KETCHUPS: A Novel
Zibby is joined by bestselling novelist Jennifer Close to discuss her latest book, Marrying the Ketchups, which was inspired by a number of things, including…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJordan Salama, EVERY DAY THE RIVER CHANGES: Four Weeks Down the Magdalena
National Geographic staff writer Jordan Salama joins Zibby to talk about his first book, Every Day The River Changes, which he originally started writing…
Totally Booked with ZibbyStephanie Wrobel, THIS MIGHT HURT
Zibby is joined by international bestseller Stephanie Wrobel to discuss her latest novel, This Might Hurt, which grew out of her fascination with cults and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyTamera Mowry-Housley, YOU SHOULD SIT DOWN FOR THIS: A Memoir about Life, Wine, and Cookies
Emmy Award-winning talk show host and NAACP Image Award-winning actress Tamera Mowry-Housley joins Zibby to talk about her new memoir, You Should Sit Down For…