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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 ZibbyJeff Hoffmann, OTHER PEOPLE'S CHILDREN: A Novel
Zibby is joined by author Jeff Hoffmann to talk about his debut novel, Other People's Children, which is now out in paperback. The two discuss Jeff's essay…
Totally Booked with ZibbyRachel Signer, YOU HAD ME AT PÉT-NAT: A Natural Wine-Soaked Memoir
Natural wine journalist, founder of Pipette Magazine, and winemaker Rachel Signer joins Zibby to discuss her memoir, You Had Me at Pét-Nat. The two talk about…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKaty Tur, ROUGH DRAFT: A Memoir
Zibby is joined by broadcast journalist, correspondent, and MSNBC anchor Katy Tur to discuss her latest memoir, Rough Draft. While Katy's first book — a New…
Totally Booked with ZibbySteve Leder, FOR YOU WHEN I AM GONE: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story
Bestselling author of The Beauty of What Remains Rabbi Steve Leder returns to talk with Zibby about his latest book, For You When I'm Gone, which offers…
Totally Booked with ZibbySheleana Aiyana, BECOMING THE ONE: Heal Your Past, Transform Your Relationship Patterns, and Come Home to Yourself
Writer, spiritual counselor, and founder of Rising Woman Sheleana Aiyana joins Zibby to talk about her first book, Becoming the One, which takes readers…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJenny Mollen, CITY OF LIKES
Zibby is joined by actress and writer Jenny Mollen to discuss her first novel, City of Likes, which required a labor of love to publish. The two talk about how…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDaniel Black, DON'T CRY FOR ME: A Novel
"To become a participant in a democracy, to become a participant in a country so that your citizenship is guaranteed, it's so absolutely, positively critical…
Totally Booked with ZibbyCharmaine Wilkerson, BLACK CAKE: A Novel
Charmaine Wilkerson joins Zibby to discuss her debut novel, Black Cake, which was already a Read with Jenna book club pick and a New York Times Editors Choice…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDoree Shafrir (THANKS FOR WAITING: The Joy (& Weirdness) of Being a Late Bloomer) and Kate Spencer (IN A NEW YORK MINUTE)
Zibby is joined by the two co-hosts of the Forever35 podcast Doree Shafrir and Kate Spencer to talk about their show and respective books. Doree tells Zibby…
Totally Booked with ZibbyV. E. Schwab, GALLANT
#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria "V.E." Schwab joins Zibby to discuss her most recent two novels, Gallant and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue…
Totally Booked with ZibbyNina Navisky, THE FORTUNE COOKIE WRITER: A Novel
Zibby is joined by novelist Nina Navisky to discuss her latest novel, The Fortune Cookie Writer, which follows a single mother working multiple jobs to make…
Totally Booked with ZibbyHeather Havrilesky, FOREVERLAND: On the Divine Tedium of Marriage
"When someone is standing in front of you loving you and saying, 'I'm not going anywhere,' that's when your avoidant self comes out and says, 'Get me the hell…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAlafair Burke, FIND ME: A Novel
Zibby is joined by Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author of 14 crime novels, including her most recent book, Find Me. The two talk about which real…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJames Patterson, JAMES PATTERSON BY JAMES PATTERSON: The Stories of My Life
Literary giant James Patterson joins Zibby to talk about his autobiography, James Patterson by James Patterson. The two discuss the impact the two major loves…
Totally Booked with ZibbyGreer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, THE GOLDEN COUPLE: A Novel
#1 New York Times bestselling duo Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen return to talk with Zibby about their latest novel, The Golden Couple, which grew out of a…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMary Laura Philpott, BOMB SHELTER: Love, Time, and Other Explosives
Mary Laura Philpott returns to discuss her latest memoir, Bomb Shelter, which was selected as an Editor’s Choice by the New York Times Book Review. Mary Laura…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKaty Regan, HOW TO FIND YOUR WAY HOME
Novelist Katy Regan joins Zibby to talk about her latest book, How to Find Your Way Home. The two discuss why Katy wanted to write about homelessness with a…
Totally Booked with ZibbyEmma Straub, THIS TIME TOMORROW: A Novel
New York Times bestselling author and owner of Books Are Magic Emma Straub returns to talk with Zibby about her latest novel, This Time Tomorrow, which was…
Totally Booked with ZibbyA.J. Jacobs, THE PUZZLER: One Man's Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life
Zibby is joined by the New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically, A.J. Jacobs, to talk about his latest book, The Puzzler. The two…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJean Hanff Korelitz, THE LATECOMER: A Novel
New York Times bestselling author Jean Hanff Korelitz returns to discuss her latest novel, The Latecomer, which she has been working on for years on and off…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAnna Pitoniak, OUR AMERICAN FRIEND: A Novel
Author and editor Anna Pitoniak joins Zibby to talk about her latest novel, Our American Friend, which was inspired by a combination of Anna's fascination with…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAmy Butcher, MOTHERTRUCKER: Finding Joy on the Loneliest Road in America
Zibby is joined by professor and author Amy Butcher to talk about her book, Mothertrucker, and the story of how she found herself in an eighteen-wheeler in…
Totally Booked with ZibbyQian Julie Wang, BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY: A Memoir
Zibby moderated a conversation with instant New York Times bestseller Qian Julie Wang about her debut memoir, Beautiful Country, as part of the Streicker…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJodi Picoult, CHOICE
#1 New York Times bestseller Jodi Picoult returns to talk with Zibby about her new Audible Original, Choice, as well as the long-awaited debut of her Broadway…
Totally Booked with ZibbyEliza Jane Brazier, GOOD RICH PEOPLE
Eliza Jane Brazier joins Zibby to discuss her latest novel, Good Rich People, which pulls fascinating bits and pieces from her real life. The two talk about…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKai Harris, WHAT THE FIREFLIES KNEW: A Novel
Zibby is joined by Kai Harris to discuss her debut novel, What the Fireflies Knew, which is the first fiction title out from former podcast guest Phoebe…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJennifer Haigh, MERCY STREET: A Novel
Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Haigh to talk about her seventh novel, Mercy Street, which was inspired by her experience…
Totally Booked with ZibbyHillary Jordan and Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan, ANONYMOUS SEX
Co-editors Hillary Jordan and Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan join Zibby to talk about their anthology, Anonymous Sex, which features stories from 27 bestselling and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyEmily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, THE ROUGHEST DRAFT
Zibby is joined by high school sweethearts and writing duo Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka to talk about their first adult romance novel, The…
Totally Booked with ZibbyHannah Lillith Assadi, THE STARS ARE NOT YET BELLS: A Novel
Zibby is joined by National Book Foundation 5 under 35 honoree Hannah Lillith Assadi to talk about her latest novel, The Stars Are Not Yet Bells, which is…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMary Ellen Bartley, Photographer
Zibby is joined by photographer Mary Ellen Bartley to talk about her work, most notably her "Reading" series. The two share the story of when they connected…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJulianna Margulies, SUNSHINE GIRL: An Unexpected Life
"You always have to look for the silver lining. That's sort of the purpose of my book and the telling of my journey." Zibby is joined by award-winning actress…
Totally Booked with ZibbyEvangeline Lilly, THE SQUICKERWONKERS, ACT 2: The Demise of Lorna the Lazy
Actress Evangeline Lilly returns to talk about her latest addition to the Squickerwonkers series, The Demise of Lorna the Lazy. Evangeline tells Zibby about…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAlyssa Shelasky, THIS MIGHT BE TOO PERSONAL: And Other Intimate Stories
New York Magazine columnist and author of Apron Anxiety Alyssa Shelasky returns to talk with Zibby about her latest memoir, This Might Be Too Personal. The two…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJane O'Connor, GOOD JOB, GEORGE!
Zibby is joined by children's book editor and author of the Fancy Nancy series, Jane O'Connor, to talk about her latest picture book, Good Job, George! The two…
Totally Booked with ZibbySarah McCoy, MUSTIQUE ISLAND: A Novel
"Don't put definitions or parameters on what you think the world should be like because it's going to blow your mind." Zibby is joined by New York Times…
Totally Booked with ZibbySharon Gless, APPARENTLY THERE WERE COMPLAINTS: A Memoir
Sharon Gless, the Emmy Award-winning star of hit shows like Cagney & Lacey and Burn Notice, joins Zibby to discuss her memoir, Apparently There Were…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJean Chen Ho, FIONA AND JANE
Zibby is joined by Jean Chen Ho to talk about her debut novel, Fiona and Jane, which started when Jean began weaving together short stories about the same pair…
Totally Booked with ZibbyThatcher Wine, THE TWELVE MONOTASKS: Do One Thing at a Time to Do Everything Better
Author of For the Love of Books and founder of Juniper Books Thatcher Wine returns to talk with Zibby about his latest book, The Twelve Monotasks, which…
Totally Booked with ZibbyEmily Henry, BOOK LOVERS
Zibby is once again joined by New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation Emily Henry to talk about her latest novel, Book…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMelissa Gilbert, BACK TO THE PRAIRIE: A Home Remade, A Life Rediscovered
Zibby is joined by child star of Little House on the Prairie Melissa Gilbert to discuss her latest memoir, Back to the Prairie, which focuses largely on her…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMelissa Harris, ONE POUND, TWELVE OUNCES: A Preemie Mother's Story of Loss, Hope, and Triumph
Author Melissa Harris joins Zibby to talk about her award-winning memoir, One Pound, Twelve Ounces, which was actually her premature son's weight at birth. The…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKelly Rowland and Jessica McKay, ALWAYS WITH YOU, ALWAYS WITH ME
"Toni Morrison said if there's a book that you want to read, write it. That's exactly what has happened here." Zibby is joined by Grammy Award-winning member…
Totally Booked with ZibbyClaire Lynch, SMALL: On Motherhoods
Zibby is joined by professor Claire Lynch to talk about her debut memoir, Small, which she wrote while in lockdown. The two discuss some of the formative…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJennifer Grey, OUT OF THE CORNER: A Memoir
Zibby is joined by the star of Dirty Dancing and other hit films Jennifer Grey to talk about her debut memoir, Out of the Corner, which she says writing was…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDaphne Oz, EAT YOUR HEART OUT: All-Fun, No-Fuss Food to Celebrate Eating Clean
Emmy-winning TV host and New York Times bestselling author Daphne Oz joins Zibby to discuss her new cookbook, Eat Your Heart Out, which took five years to…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKendra Adachi, THE LAZY GENIUS KITCHEN: Have What You Need, Use What You Have, and Enjoy It Like Never Before
Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling author of The Lazy Genius Way and host of The Lazy Genius podcast Kendra Adachi to talk about her latest project…
Totally Booked with ZibbyCourtney Maum, THE YEAR OF THE HORSES: A Memoir
Author of Touch and Costalegre Courtney Maum returns to the podcast for a third time to talk with Zibby about her highly anticipated debut memoir, The Year of…
Totally Booked with ZibbyTunde Oyeneyin, SPEAK: Find Your Voice, Trust Your Gut, and Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
"I think the beauty of uncertainty is infinite possibility. When you don't know what's next, anything can be next." Wildly popular Peloton instructor and host…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJulia Cameron, SEEKING WISDOM: A Spiritual Path to Creative Connection (A Six-Week Artist's Way Program)
Zibby is joined by literary icon and bestselling author of The Artist's Way Julia Cameron to talk about her latest guide for artists, Seeking Wisdom. The two…
Totally Booked with ZibbyHampton Sides, IN THE KINGDOM OF ICE: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette
Zibby is joined by historian, journalist, and author Hampton Sides to talk about his latest book, In the Kingdom of Ice. Hampton shares how this project was…
Totally Booked with ZibbyChristie Matheson, SHELTER
Zibby is joined by acclaimed picture book author Christie Matheson to discuss her first middle-grade book, Shelter, which tells the story of a young girl…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMargaret Verble, WHEN TWO FEATHERS FELL FROM THE SKY
Pulitzer Prize finalist Margaret Verble joins Zibby to talk about her latest novel, When Two Feathers Fell from The Sky, which was inspired by both the lore of…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKatherine Heiny, EARLY MORNING RISER: A Novel
Katherine Heiny joins Zibby to discuss her hit novel, Early Morning Riser, which is now out in paperback. The two talk about Katherine's return to writing…
Totally Booked with ZibbyGary Janetti, START WITHOUT ME: (I'll Be There in a Minute)
Zibby is joined by writer, producer, and author of the instant New York Times bestseller Do You Mind If I Cancel?, Gary Janetti, to talk about his new book of…
Totally Booked with ZibbyGeorgina Cross, NANNY NEEDED: A Novel
Zibby was joined by Amazon bestselling author Georgina Cross for an in-person interview to talk about her latest novel, Nanny Needed. Georgina shares how…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKelsey Chittick, SECOND HALF: Surviving Loss and Finding Magic in the Missing
Comedian, inspirational speaker, and author of The Second Half Kelsey Chittick joins Zibby to discuss her book and how she has rediscovered joy in life…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKristen Glosserman, IF IT'S NOT RIGHT, GO LEFT: Practical and Inspirational Lessons to Move You in a Positive Direction
Zibby is joined by personal and business coach Kristen Glosserman to talk about her new book, If It's Not Right, Go Left, which combines memoir with some of…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLee Kravetz, THE LAST CONFESSIONS OF SYLVIA P.: A Novel
Zibby is joined by Lee Kravetz to discuss his latest novel, The Last Confessions of Sylvia P. The two talk about how Lee's experience working in a mental…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAaron Blabey, The Bad Guys (MOVIE OUT TODAY!)
Zibby is joined by bestselling author Aaron Blabley and filmmaker Pierre Perifel for a special sneak peek 5-minute interview about the new The Bad Guys movie…