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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 ZibbyChin, YZ, EDGE CASE: A Novel
"It's distressing to realize that you're changing. You can see yourself changing in the eyes of the people closest to you." Zibby is joined by YZ Chin to…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAmy Koppelman, A MOUTHFUL OF AIR
"No one tells you how scary it is to become a mom. You're responsible for a whole other life." Amy Koppelman joined Zibby for an IG Live to talk about her…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJames Whiteside, CENTER CENTER: A Funny, Sexy, Sad Almost-Memoir of a Boy in Ballet
Principal dancer and choreographer of the American Ballet Theatre James Whiteside joins Zibby to discuss his almost-memoir, Center Center, which James always…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDr. Samantha Boardman, EVERYDAY VITALITY: Turning Stress into Strength
"The most vital things we do — the best antidote to stress — are actually doing things for someone else." Psychiatrist Samantha Boardman, MD, joins Zibby to…
Totally Booked with ZibbyCynthia C. Muchnick and Justin Muchnick, THE PARENT COMPASS: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World & THE BOARDING SCHOOL SURVIVAL GUIDE
Zibby is joined by mother-son duo Cindy C. Muchnick and Justin Muchnick to talk about their respective books, The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's…
Totally Booked with ZibbyTaylor Jenkins Reid, MALIBU RISING: A Novel
"We live our inner life, and then we live the life that we show people. Sometimes, we're just putting on the performance." Zibby is joined by bestselling…
Totally Booked with ZibbyEleanor Henderson, EVERYTHING I HAVE IS YOURS: A Marriage
"One of the things that I was working through in my life and in this book was recognizing that I couldn't keep somebody else alive. That was hard to accept."…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMona Awad, ALL'S WELL: A Novel
Mona Awad joins Zibby to discuss her latest novel, All's Well. The pair talk about Mona's own experience with chronic pain and how she found solace from it in…
Totally Booked with ZibbySimon Rich, NEW TEETH: Stories
Zibby is joined by author and screenwriter Simon Rich to discuss his latest book of comedic short stories, New Teeth. One of the youngest writers to be hired…
Totally Booked with ZibbySara Arnell, THERE WILL BE LOBSTER: Memoir of a Midlife Crisis
Sara Arnell joins Zibby to discuss her debut book, There Will Be Lobster, which documents her midlife crisis and what she learned in the throes of it. Sara and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMena Suvari, THE GREAT PEACE: A Memoir
Zibby led a discussion with actress Mena Suvari for a virtual event with Book Soup in Los Angeles where they discussed Mena's debut memoir, The Great Peace…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLiv Constantine, THE STRANGER IN THE MIRROR
Zibby was joined by sisters Lynne and Val Constantine — the duo behind Liv Constantine who wrote the Reese's Book Club pick, The Last Mrs. Parrish — for an…
Totally Booked with ZibbyHonorée Fanonne Jeffers, THE LOVE SONGS OF W.E.B. DU BOIS: A Novel
"Grief is what we pay for love. If you don't really love somebody, you just get past it." Zibby is joined by poet, professor, and author Honorée Fanonne…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKatie Russell Newland, A SEASON WITH MOM: Love, Loss, and the Ultimate Baseball Adventure
Before Katie Russell Newland's mom died, the two planned to visit every Major League Baseball stadium in the country. After overcoming health issues of her…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJennifer Weiner, THAT SUMMER: A Novel
Bestselling author Jennifer Weiner joined Zibby's Virtual Book Club to talk about her latest novel, That Summer. Jennifer shares how she was inspired to write…
Totally Booked with ZibbyCecily Strong, THIS WILL ALL BE OVER SOON: A Memoir
"Laughter goes hand in hand with tragedy and how we cope." Saturday Night Live star Cecily Strong joined Zibby for an Instagram Live to discuss her debut…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMarie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN
Zibby was joined by the authors of The Personal Librarian, Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, for an Instagram Live to talk about their GMA Book…
Totally Booked with ZibbySara Shepard, SAFE IN MY ARMS
Zibby moderated a conversation with Sara Shepard about her latest novel, Safe in My Arms, as part of the virtual Penguin Bookshop Writers Series in Pittsburgh…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKarin Slaughter, FALSE WITNESS: A Novel
Zibby is joined by illustrious crime author Karin Slaughter, whose books have sold over 35 million copies in 37 languages. The two talk about how Karin's…
Totally Booked with ZibbyZoje Stage, GETAWAY
"You can only control your own life and what you do. Tomorrow isn't here. We just have today. Today, we're fine." Author of Baby Teeth Zoje Stage joins Zibby…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJason Mott, HELL OF A BOOK: A Novel
Jason Mott's latest novel, Hell of a Book — which is already a New York Times bestseller and a Read With Jenna Book Club pick— is meant to make readers laugh…
Totally Booked with ZibbyGina Yashere, CACK-HANDED: A Memoir
Although Gina Yashere's path to comedy wasn't easy, writing her memoir, Cack-Handed, in her own voice allowed her to work through some things she thought she…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAnn Garvin, I THOUGHT YOU SAID THIS WOULD WORK: A Novel
Former Moms Don't Have Time to Lose Weight guest Ann Garvin joins Zibby for a new conversation. The two discuss Ann's latest novel, I Thought You Said This…
Totally Booked with ZibbyClaire Nelson, THINGS I LEARNED FROM FALLING: A Memoir
Zibby is joined by journalist Claire Nelson to talk about her incredible debut memoir, Things I Learned From Falling, which documents her near-death experience…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMary Dixie Carter, THE PHOTOGRAPHER: A Novel
While The Photographer may be Mary Dixie Carter's first novel, she has been writing and creating art her entire life. Mary Dixie tells Zibby how her previous…
Totally Booked with ZibbyPeter Hoffman, WHAT'S GOOD?: A Memoir in Fourteen Ingredients
Zibby is joined by restaurateur Peter Hoffman to talk about his debut memoir, What's Good, which not only takes readers through Peter's own history but through…
Totally Booked with ZibbyTracy Swinton Bailey, PhD, FOREVER FREE: A True Story of Hope in the Fight for Child Literacy
"I realized that being a good reader and helping other people read well is a political act. You take a stand in society when you decide to chase after that."…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAbbie Greaves, ANYWHERE FOR YOU: A Novel
Abbie Greaves is still perplexed by the question posed on the cover of her latest book, Anywhere for You: "How far would you go for the love of your life?"…
Totally Booked with ZibbyEmily Henry, PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION
Emily Henry joined Zibby for an Instagram Live to discuss her latest novel, People We Meet on Vacation — one of her two books currently on the New York Times…
Totally Booked with ZibbySarah Maslin Nir, HORSE CRAZY: The Story of a Woman and a World in Love with an Animal
With the Hampton Classic horse show around the corner, New York Times reporter Sarah Maslin Nir's debut memoir, Horse Crazy, is more timely than ever. As she…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMartha Beck, THE WAY OF INTEGRITY: Finding the Path to Your True Self
Life coach and longtime columnist at O, the Oprah Magazine Martha Beck joins Zibby to discuss her latest book, The Way of Integrity, and how the root of all…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKarin Tanabe, A WOMAN OF INTELLIGENCE: A Novel
"People will ask: 'But you love your kids, right?' Of course, I love my kids — that's not the issue. We don't have to always say that when we are talking about…
Totally Booked with ZibbyClare Mackintosh, HOSTAGE: A Locked-Room Thriller
Although many people haven't started flying at the same rate they were pre-pandemic, Clare Mackintosh's latest thriller, Hostage, might make it hard for anyone…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAnna Qu, MADE IN CHINA: A Memoir of Love and Labor
Zibby is joined by debut memoirist Anna Qu to discuss Made in China: A Memoir of Love and Labor, which is out today. The two discuss the trauma endured during…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDeborah Copaken, LADYPARTS: A Memoir
Universal healthcare may be a controversial issue for some, but not for author Deborah Copaken. In her new memoir, Ladyparts, Deborah shares how her personal…
Totally Booked with ZibbyPhillip Lopate, THE CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN ESSAY
Critic and essayist Phillip Lopate joins Zibby to discuss his latest anthology, The Contemporary American Essay, and how it fits into his trilogy of American…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLeslie A. Rasmussen, AFTER HAPPILY EVER AFTER: A Novel
Although it's not surprising that comedy writer Leslie A. Rasmussen's debut novel, After Happily Ever After, is incredibly funny, the relatability of her…
Totally Booked with ZibbySari Botton, GOODBYE TO ALL THAT (REVISED EDITION): Writers on Loving and Leaving New York
Zibby is joined by Sari Botton, the editor of Goodbye to All That, and two of the authors who contributed essays to the revised anthology, Carolita Johnson and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMatt Haig, THE COMFORT BOOK
"However bad things are, there's a resilience inside us that can actually cope with more than it feels like we can in any given moment." After completing The…
Totally Booked with ZibbyCarol Edgarian, VERA: A Novel
Although author Carol Edgarian is not a San Francisco native, she has managed to capture both the beauty of the city and the fear that comes from living in a…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKate Eberle Walker, THE GOOD BOSS: 9 Ways Every Manager Can Support Women at Work
CEO of PresenceLearning, Kate Eberle Walker, joins Zibby to talk about her new book, The Good Boss, and what it actually takes to become one. After deciding to…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAshley C. Ford, SOMEBODY'S DAUGHTER: A Memoir
Growing up, writer and podcaster Ashley C. Ford always felt like her family was keeping secrets from her. As she began to work through the traumas she endured…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJoan Silber, SECRETS OF HAPPINESS
Many authors would feel daunted by the prospect of putting out a new book soon after a multi-award-winning novel. But after writing and teaching for over 40…
Totally Booked with ZibbySarah Sentilles, STRANGER CARE: A Memoir of Loving What Isn't Ours
When Sarah Sentilles realized she wanted to become a parent, she learned that her husband did not want to bring another child into an already overpopulated…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLea Geller, THE TRUTH AND OTHER HIDDEN THINGS: A Novel
"People always ask: 'How do you find the time to write?' You have to treat it like a job even if you're not getting paid to do it." Author and self-proclaimed…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAnita Diamant, THE RED TENT and PERIOD. END OF SENTENCE: A New Chapter in the Fight for Menstrual Justice
Zibby is joined by best-selling author and journalist Anita Diamant to discuss her latest nonfiction book, Period. End of Sentence., and the fight for…
Totally Booked with ZibbyNoa Tishby, ISRAEL: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth
Actress, activist, and author Noa Tishby recently joined Zibby for an in-person event to discuss her new book, Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood…
Totally Booked with ZibbyEleni N. Gage, LUCKY IN LOVE: Traditions, Customs, and Rituals to Personalize Your Wedding
Zibby is joined by Eleni Gage — novelist, freelance writer, and former executive editor at Martha Stewart Weddings — to talk about her incredible personal and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyEmily Giffin, THE LIES THAT BIND: A Novel
When Emily Giffin recently joined Zibby to discuss her latest novel, The Lies That Bind, the two realized they had an uncanny amount in common. The two bonded…
Totally Booked with ZibbyCalvin Baker, A MORE PERFECT REUNION: Race, Integration, and the Future of America
"Systemic racism is not something that we made once and we're still under the weight of. It's something we recreate every day." Novelist and professor Calvin…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLolo Jones, OVER IT: How to Face Life’s Hurdles with Grit, Hustle, and Grace
"I learned how strong I was. I learned that I'm a fighter. I learned that failure is never going to break me." Olympic runner and bobsledder Lolo Jones joins…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAlex Michaelides, THE MAIDENS
Although both of Alex Michaelides' two novels have been instant bestsellers, he still often doubts his writing ability as well as any potential success for his…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMary Helen Sheriff, BOOP AND EVE'S ROAD TRIP: A Novel
After trying unsuccessfully to sell Boop and Eve's Road Trip, debut novelist Mary Helen Sheriff was told her manuscript had three red flags that many other…
Totally Booked with ZibbySuleika Jaouad, BETWEEN TWO KINGDOMS: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted
"We tell the story we need to tell, and we have no business trying to avoid it." When Suleika Jaouad was twenty-two years old, she was diagnosed with leukemia…
Totally Booked with ZibbyElyssa Friedland, LAST SUMMER AT THE GOLDEN HOTEL
Zibby was recently joined by three-time guest Elyssa Friedland on IG Live to talk about her latest novel, Last Summer at the Golden Hotel, set during a…
Totally Booked with ZibbyHanna Halperin, SOMETHING WILD: A Novel
Debut novelist Hanna Halperin joins Zibby to discuss how the writing she produced during her MFA intersected with her role as a domestic abuse counselor to…
Totally Booked with ZibbyChristina and Ryan Hillsberg, LICENSE TO PARENT: How My Career As a Spy Helped Me Raise Resourceful, Self-Sufficient Kids
Former CIA spies Christina and Ryan Hillsberg realized that parenting was a lot like their agency training: remove yourself from danger as quickly as possible…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJoyce Maynard, COUNT THE WAYS: A Novel
With the publication of her tenth novel, Count the Ways, Joyce Maynard feels she has said everything she wanted to about falling in love and the dream of…
Totally Booked with ZibbySunjeev Sahota, CHINA ROOM: A Novel
Zibby is joined by Sunjeev Sahota to discuss his latest novel, China Room. Inspired by a family legend, Sunjeev wove together two different books he had been…
Totally Booked with ZibbyTerri Libenson, JUST JAIME
Cartoonist and author Terri Libenson joins Zibby to discuss her latest middle-grade novel, Just Jaime, which was selected for The Washington Post KidsPost…