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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 ZibbyMichelle Figueroa, A GOOD THING HAPPENED TODAY
"It's a reference book for kids to get ideas as to how they can make the world a kinder place." Journalist Michelle Figueroa joins Zibby to discuss Good News…
Totally Booked with ZibbySean Williams, GIRL DAD
Zibby is joined by Sean Williams to talk both about his picture book Girl Dad as well as his organization, The Dad Gang. Sean shares The Dad Gang's mission to…
Totally Booked with ZibbyErin Napier, THE LANTERN HOUSE
Star of HGTV's Home Town Erin Napier joins Zibby and her husband Kyle to discuss her picture book, The Lantern House. Erin explains why she's not joined by her…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKerry Docherty, SOMEWHERE, RIGHT NOW
Kerry Docherty joins Zibby to talk about her new picture book Somewhere, Right Now, which was inspired by the range of emotions we all felt during the Covid…
Totally Booked with ZibbyRichard Roper, WHEN WE WERE YOUNG
Zibby is joined by editor and author Richard Roper to discuss his latest novel, When We Were Young, which was inspired by a real trip he took with his friends…
Totally Booked with ZibbyBethany C. Morrow, CHERISH FARRAH: A Novel
Bestselling author Bethany C. Morrow joins Zibby to talk about her latest novel, Cherish Farrah, which was Belletrist and BookClubs' April pick. Bethany shares…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAmanda Bestor-Siegal, THE CARETAKERS: A Novel
Zibby is joined by Amanda Bestor-Siegal to talk about her debut novel, The Caretakers, which was inspired in part by her experience as an au pair in Paris. The…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAmelia Morris, WILDCAT: A Novel
Zibby is joined by Amelia Morris to talk about her first novel, Wildcat, which was inspired in part by a fight with her own mother and the desire to call out…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJohn Searles, HER LAST AFFAIR: A Novel
Writer and book critic John Searles joins Zibby to discuss his latest novel, Her Last Affair. The two talk about John's path to becoming a writer which…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAlan J. Patricof, NO RED LIGHTS: Reflections on Life, 50 Years in Venture Capital, and Never Driving Alone
Zibby is joined by investor, innovator, and founder of a number of companies Alan Patricof to talk about his memoir, No Red Lights. Alan tells Zibby about his…
Totally Booked with ZibbyCarley Fortune, EVERY SUMMER AFTER
Award-winning journalist Carley Fortune joins Zibby to discuss her debut novel, Every Summer After, which is already a New York Times, USA Today, and #1…
Totally Booked with ZibbySumner Brooks and Amee Severson, HOW TO RAISE AN INTUITIVE EATER: Raising the Next Generation with Food and Body Confidence
Nutritional therapist Sumner Brooks and dietitian nutritionist Amee Severson join Zibby to talk about their book, How to Raise an Intuitive Eater. The three…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJulie Wilcox, THE WIN-WIN DIET: How to Be Plant-Based and Still Eat What You Love
Zibby is joined by wellness consultant and childhood friend Julie Wilcox to talk about her new book, The Win-Win Diet. Julie shares how her experience as an…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDr. Katie Takayasu, PLANTS FIRST
Zibby is joined by Dr. Katie Takayasu to discuss her book, Plants First: A Physician's Guide to Wellness Through a Plant-Forward Diet, which was inspired by…
Totally Booked with ZibbyUma Naidoo MD, THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON FOOD: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More
Harvard-trained psychiatrist and professional chef Dr. Uma Naidoo joins Zibby to talk about her book, This Is Your Brain on Food, which offers a way to…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAnn Leary, THE FOUNDLING: A Novel
Ann Leary, New York Times bestselling author of The Good House, joins Zibby to talk about her latest novel, The Foundling, which was inspired in part by her…
Totally Booked with ZibbyGrant Ginder, LET'S NOT DO THAT AGAIN: A Novel
Zibby is joined by author and professor Grant Ginder to discuss his latest novel, Let's Not Do That Again. Grant explains how his experiences in politics have…
Totally Booked with ZibbyBrooke Lea Foster, ON GIN LANE
Award-winning journalist and author of Summer Darlings Brooke Lea Foster joins Zibby to talk about her latest novel, On Gin Lane. The two discuss the real…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKJ Dell'Antonia, IN HER BOOTS
Former editor of Motherlode and author of the instant New York Times bestseller and Reese's Book Club Pick, The Chicken Sisters, KJ Dell'Antonia returns to…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLiz Scheier, NEVER SIMPLE: A Memoir
Zibby is joined by editor and author Liz Scheier to discuss her debut memoir, Never Simple, which details the complex relationship she had with her mother. The…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAndrea Yaryura Clark, ON A NIGHT OF A THOUSAND STARS
Andrea Yaryura Clark joins Zibby to talk about her debut novel, On a Night of a Thousand Stars, which focuses on the history of Argentina's Dirty War. The two…
Totally Booked with ZibbySyed M. Masood, THE BAD MUSLIM DISCOUNT: A Novel
Zibby is joined by Syed Masood to talk about his debut adult novel, Bad Muslim Discount. Syed shares how he used to craft long email letters to his now-wife…
Totally Booked with ZibbyRuta Sepetys, I MUST BETRAY YOU
#1 New York Times bestselling author Ruta Sepetys joins Zibby to discuss her latest novel, I Must Betray You. Ruta explains why she was drawn to tell Romania's…
Totally Booked with ZibbyGina Sorell, THE WISE WOMEN: A Novel
Zibby is joined by author Gina Sorell to talk about her second novel, The Wise Women, which was named a New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice. The two…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJulia May Jonas, VLADIMIR: A Novel
Zibby is joined by writer, director, and professor Julia May Jonas to discuss her debut novel, Vladimir. The two talk about how the pandemic shifted Julia's…
Totally Booked with ZibbyNadine Epstein, RBG'S BRAVE & BRILLIANT WOMEN: 33 Jewish Women to Inspire Everyone
Editor-in-chief and CEO of Moment Magazine Nadine Epstein joins Zibby to discuss her new book, RBG's Brave & Brilliant Women, and the special relationship she…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDean Koontz, QUICKSILVER and THE BIG DARK SKY
Zibby is joined by #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz to talk about his latest two novels, Quicksilver and The Big Dark Sky. The two discuss why…
Totally Booked with ZibbyBernardine Evaristo, MANIFESTO: On Never Giving Up
Zibby is joined by the Booker Prize-winning author of Girl, Woman, Other Bernardine Evaristo to talk about her first non-fiction book, Manifesto: On Never…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKim Dower, I WORE THIS DRESS TODAY FOR YOU, MOM
Poet and publicist Kim Dower joins Zibby to discuss her fifth book of poems, I Wore This Dress Today for You, Mom, which helped her grapple with her mother's…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKate Swenson, FOREVER BOY: A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy
Creator of the blog and Facebook group Finding Cooper's Voice, Kate Swenson joins Zibby to talk about her first book, Forever Boy: A Mother's Memoir of Autism…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDana Brown, DILETTANTE: True Tales of Excess, Triumph, and Disaster
Zibby is joined by the former deputy editor of Vanity Fair Dana Brown to talk about his debut memoir, Dilettante. The two discuss what they miss about the…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLauren Layne, MADE IN MANHATTAN
New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne joins Zibby to talk about her latest romance novel, Made in Manhattan. The two discuss how Lauren began her…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLauren McBrayer, LIKE A HOUSE ON FIRE
"I gave myself permission through the book to explore the questions I would've been terrified to ask in real life. I think that's the gift of writing." Zibby…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJudy Goldman, CHILD: A Memoir
Zibby is joined by award-winning author Judy Goldman to talk about her latest memoir, Child, which she didn't feel ready to write until her eighties. Judy…
Totally Booked with ZibbyChristina Geist, BUDDY'S NEW BUDDY (Growing with Buddy)
New York Times bestselling author Christina Geist returns to talk with Zibby about her latest picture book, Buddy's New Buddy. The two discuss the story of how…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMike White, MELLYBEAN AND THE GIANT MONSTER
Zibby is joined by author and illustrator Mike White (along with two other special guests) to discuss his Mellybean series. Mike shares the story of how he…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLian Dolan, LOST AND FOUND IN PARIS: A Novel
Bestselling author Lian Dolan returns to talk with Zibby about her latest novel, Lost and Found in Paris, which she has been working on-and-off on for nine…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMeghan O'Rourke, THE INVISIBLE KINGDOM: Reimagining Chronic Illness
Zibby is joined by author and editor Meghan O'Rourke to discuss her latest book, The Invisible Kingdom, which took her nearly a decade to write. The two talk…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJane L. Rosen, A SHOE STORY
Author of Eliza Starts a Rumor Jane L. Rosen returns to the podcast to talk with Zibby about her latest novel, A Shoe Story. The two discuss which elements of…
Totally Booked with ZibbyEliza Reid, SECRETS OF THE SPRAKKAR: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World
Journalist, co-founder of the Iceland Writers Retreat, and First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid joins Zibby to discuss her book, Secrets of the Sprakkar, and all…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAmanda Eyre Ward, THE LIFEGUARDS: A Novel
Zibby is joined by the New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters, Amanda Eyre Ward, to discuss her latest novel, The Lifeguards. Amanda shares her…
Totally Booked with ZibbySilvia Vasquez-Lavado, IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOUNTAIN: A Memoir of Courage
"At the end of the day, it doesn't matter how old we are, we still all have that little child inside of us." Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, global explorer, activist…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJennifer E. Smith, THE UNSINKABLE GRETA JAMES: A Novel
Zibby is joined by author Jennifer E. Smith to discuss her latest adult novel, The Unsinkable Greta James, as well as her first picture book, The Creature of…
Totally Booked with ZibbyTiffanie Drayton, BLACK AMERICAN REFUGEE: Escaping the Narcissism of the American Dream
Zibby is joined by journalist and author Tiffanie Drayton to talk about her first book, Black American Refugee, which grew out of one of her popular New York…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMonica Ali, LOVE MARRIAGE: A Novel
"Writing is ninety-nine percent perspiration and one percent inspiration." Zibby is joined by bestselling novelist Monica Ali to discuss her first book in ten…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLisa Taddeo, GHOST LOVER: Stories
The New York Times bestselling author of Three Women and Animal Lisa Taddeo returns to talk with Zibby about her latest book, Ghost Lover, a collection of…
Totally Booked with ZibbyZibby Owens, BOOKENDS: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature
"This whole experience has taught me that my people are all over the place." In a special episode, Zibby is interviewed by New York Times bestseller and friend…
Totally Booked with ZibbySarah Gelman, The Amazon Editors' Best Books of the Year So Far
Editorial Director of Amazon Books, Sarah Gelman, returns to share the Amazon Book Review's top ten books of the year so far. Sarah explains that the team of…
Totally Booked with ZibbyZain E. Asher, WHERE THE CHILDREN TAKE US:
"I'm a firm believer that the issue isn't whether or not your opportunities come. The issue is whether you're ready when your opportunity comes." CNN anchor…
Totally Booked with ZibbyPatti Callahan, ONCE UPON A WARDROBE and SURVIVING SAVANNAH
Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling author and co-creator of Friends & Fiction Patti Callahan to talk about her two novels, Surviving Savannah and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJohanna Kaplan, LOSS OF MEMORY IS ONLY TEMPORARY: Stories (Art of the Story)
National Book Award nominee Johanna Kaplan joins Zibby to discuss her latest collection of short stories, Loss of Memory Is Only Temporary. Johanna shares how…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDelia Owens, WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING
We're re-releasing Zibby's interview with Delia Owens just in time for the movie premiere of Where the Crawdads Sing on July 15th!! Delia is the coauthor of…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJane Pek, THE VERIFIERS
Zibby is joined by Jane Pek to talk about her debut novel, The Verifiers. Jane shares her whirlwind success story, from how she pushed herself to get an MFA to…
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Kimberly Brown, NEXT MOVE, BEST MOVE: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love
Career development coach, public speaker, and CEO of Manifest Yourself Kimberly Brown joins Zibby to discuss her first book, Next Move, Best Move, which…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAnnabel Monaghan, NORA GOES OFF SCRIPT
Zibby is joined by author and columnist Annabel Monaghan to discuss her debut adult novel, Nora Goes Off Script, which is one of Zibby's current favorite…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLizzie Damilola Blackburn, YINKA, WHERE IS YOUR HUZBAND?: A Novel
Zibby is joined by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn to discuss her debut novel, Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?, which grew out of a short story she once posted on her…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJulie Clark, THE LIES I TELL: A Novel
"That's the fun part about writing fiction. You get to imagine yourself into these roles that you never ever would do on your own." New York Times bestseller…
Totally Booked with ZibbySusan Cain, BITTERSWEET: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole
#1 New York Times bestselling author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking Susan Cain joins Zibby to talk about her latest book…
Totally Booked with ZibbyIbram X. Kendi, HOW TO RAISE AN ANTIRACIST
"I think that to be antiracist and even to raise a child to be antiracist is not a static sort of thing. It is indeed a journey. It's a process. It's a…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAlice Faye Duncan, OPAL LEE AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE FREE: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth
"We have these predestined moments in life that shape us. They determine the whole trajectory of what we will achieve." Zibby is joined by lifelong librarian…