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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 ZibbyKate White, THE FIANCÉE: A Novel
Kate White always knew she wanted to write suspenseful thrillers, even while she was serving as the Editor-in-Chief of Cosmo for fourteen years, but it took…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDiana Kupershmit, EMMA'S LAUGH: The Gift of Second Chances - A Memoir
"It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a village to write a book." When Diana Kupershmit's daughter Emma was born with physical and mental…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, MOM BRAIN: Proven Strategies to Fight the Anxiety, Guilt, and Overwhelming Emotions of Motherhood―and Relax into Your New Self
"My hope with this book was to let empathy ooze out of it, to let moms know that we recognize how hard this is and how much is going on and how much is…
Totally Booked with ZibbyGina Hamadey, I WANT TO THANK YOU: How a Year of Gratitude Can Bring Joy and Meaning in a Disconnected World
In January 2018, Gina Hamadey Bergman decided to write thank-you notes during her commute instead of checking off other tasks on her to-do list. What resulted…
Totally Booked with ZibbyErin French, FINDING FREEDOM: A Cook's Story; Remaking a Life from Scratch
Erin French, owner and chef of the illustrious Maine restaurant The Lost Kitchen, has had a winding road to success and she's sharing it all in her new memoir…
Totally Booked with ZibbyNaoise Dolan, EXCITING TIMES: A Novel
Zibby is joined by Naoise Dolan to discuss her debut novel, Exciting Times, and all of the success that has come with it. Naoise shares why she wanted to…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJ. Michael Straczynski, TOGETHER WE WILL GO
"If you want to have a long-term career as a writer, you have to be constantly questioning and challenging yourself." J. Michael Straczynski may be well known…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKelly Williams Brown, EASY CRAFTS FOR THE INSANE: A Mostly Funny Memoir of Mental Illness and Making Things
Although Kelly Williams Brown coined the term "adulting" with her first book nearly ten years ago, she realized soon after that she had a lot more to learn…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMiranda Cowley Heller, THE PAPER PALACE: A Novel
Coming from a family of writers and editors, Miranda Cowley Heller's time as the Head of Drama at HBO was less expected than the release of her debut novel…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAmanda Kloots, LIVE YOUR LIFE: My Story of Loving and Losing Nick Cordero
Zibby is joined by Amanda Kloots — dancer, fitness instructor, and one of the newest co-hosts on The Talk — to discuss her new memoir, Live Your Life. The two…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDavid Page, FOOD AMERICANA: The Remarkable People and Incredible Stories behind America’s Favorite Dishes
While fans of the Food Network may easily recognize Guy Fieri, they actually have journalist David Page to thank for the iconic show, Diners, Drive-Ins, and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJasmine Mans, BLACK GIRL, CALL HOME
Poet, artist, and entrepreneur Jasmine Mans joins Zibby to discuss her debut book of poetry, Black Girl, Call Home. She shares the journey she took through her…
Totally Booked with ZibbyCraig Kessler, THE DAD ADVICE PROJECT: Words of Wisdom From Guys Who Love Being Dads
The Dad Advice Project grew out of Craig Kessler's simple request for letters of advice from his fellow father friends to fill in the gaps his own father left…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKelly Oriard and Callie Christensen, CAMP SLUMBERKINS
Zibby is joined by Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen, the two creators of Slumberkins, as well as one of her sons and all of his Slumberkins. Kelly and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAlex Aster, EMBLEM ISLAND: Curse of the Night Witch
Although Alex Aster has known that she wanted to be a writer since she was twelve, she had no idea she would also become a viral TikTok creator. Alex recently…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJamie Brenner, BLUSH
"Your wine can never escape its place of origin. As people, neither can we. We can reinvent ourselves over and over again, but we can never change where we…
Totally Booked with ZibbyBreena Clarke, CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL: I'm Speaking Now: Black Women Share Their Truth in 101 Stories of Love, Courage and Hope
Breena Clarke, co-editor of Chicken Soup for the Soul: I'm Speaking Now, recently joined Zibby for an Instagram Live. Their conversation, released here as an…
Totally Booked with ZibbySteven Rowley, THE GUNCLE
Steven Rowley joined Zibby for an IG Live Happy Hour to talk about his new book, The Guncle. The two caught up on what has happened since Steven was last on…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJon Levy, YOU'RE INVITED: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence
Behavioral scientist and author Jon Levy joins Zibby to talk about his famous Influencers Dinner, and reveals some secrets about the exclusive dining…
Totally Booked with ZibbyRichard Lui, ENOUGH ABOUT ME: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness
MSNBC and NBC news anchor Richard Lui talks to Zibby — but not about himself. Richard shares why he wanted to write a self-help book on how to be less selfish…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAmy B. Scher, THIS IS HOW I SAVE MY LIFE: From California to India, a True Story Of Finding Everything When You Are Willing To Try Anything
When Amy Scher was told an experimental stem-cell treatment for chronic Lyme disease could kill her, she decided that she wanted to fight to survive. Amy…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKate Lebo, THE BOOK OF DIFFICULT FRUIT: Arguments for the Tart, Tender, and Unruly (with recipes)
Award-winning baker and writer Kate Lebo talks with Zibby about her new book of essays, The Book of Difficult Fruit. Part memoir, part history lesson, and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMandy Gonzalez, FEARLESS
Broadway performer Mandy Gonzalez — who most recently appeared as Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton — joins Zibby to discuss her new middle-grade novel, Fearless…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAlka Joshi, THE SECRET KEEPER OF JAIPUR: A Novel
"I read books so that I could learn from those characters and what they decided to do with those obstacles in their lives. Now, I get to write those…
Totally Booked with ZibbySaadia Faruqi, A THOUSAND QUESTIONS
Zibby and her daughter interviewed author Saadia Faruqi about her latest book, A Thousand Questions, as part of the Washington Post KidsPost Summer Book Club…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJames Canton, THE OAK PAPERS
"If we all operated in oak time, I think we'd be a lot calmer, a lot more chilled out." Naturalist and author James Canton explains to Zibby how he wanted to…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLiz Climo, YOU'RE DAD: A Little Book for Fathers (And the People Who Love Them)
When cartoonist and animator Liz Climo set out to write You're Dad — a hilarious follow-up to her book You're Mom — she realized she wanted to start a…
Totally Booked with ZibbyPeter Brown, FRED GETS DRESSED
When #1 bestselling author and illustrator Peter Brown was younger, his mother found him trying on her makeup. He recalls that she reacted with a smile and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJoanna Rakoff, MY SALINGER YEAR
Zibby is joined by Joanna Rakoff, author of the memoir My Salinger Year, which details the year she worked at the literary agency that represented J.D…
Totally Booked with ZibbyOlivia Campbell, WOMEN IN WHITE COATS: How the First Women Doctors Changed the World of Medicine
"The problem with most biographies is that the subjects are made out to be god-like. I really wanted to make these three-dimensional characters." Journalist…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAlexandra Andrews, WHO IS MAUD DIXON?: A Novel
Alexandra Andrews joins Zibby for an impromptu therapy session and conversation about her debut novel, Who is Maud Dixon? The two joke about how many drafts of…
Totally Booked with ZibbyGenevieve Gannon, THE MOTHERS
Journalist and author Genevieve Gannon explains to Zibby how her latest novel, The Mothers, started as a failed newspaper article pitch about two families and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMary Alice Monroe, THE SUMMER OF LOST AND FOUND & THE ISLANDERS
Zibby is joined by bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe who has not one but three books coming out this year. Mary Alice shares how her own quarantine…
Totally Booked with ZibbyQuinta Brunson, SHE MEMES WELL
"I didn't want to be preachy. I wanted to be me, who is not perfect and a friend, and give that out into the world." Writer and producer Quinta Brunson wanted…
Totally Booked with ZibbyChris Bohjalian, HOUR OF THE WITCH
Chris Bohjalian, author of Hour of the Witch and The Flight Attendant (which was adapted for the hit HBO miniseries), recently talked with Zibby over IG Live—…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJenny Lee, ANNA K AWAY
Jenny Lee joined Zibby on a recent IG Live —released here as a podcast— to discuss her latest novel, Anna K Away, the sequel to her bestselling book, Anna K…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJudy Batalion, THE LIGHT OF DAYS UJA EVENT
Zibby recently moderated a conversation with Judy Batalion to once again discuss her novel, The Light of Days, as a part of series with the UJA-Federation of…
Totally Booked with ZibbyRaakhee Mirchandani + Holly Hatam, HAIR TWINS
Raakhee Mirchandani and Holly Hatam, the author and illustrator duo behind the picture book, Hair Twins, joined Zibby over IG Live to talk about their book and…
Totally Booked with ZibbySusan Groner, PARENTING WITH SANITY AND JOY
Zibby spoke with Susan Groner, author of Parenting with Sanity and Joy: 101 Simple Strategies, via IG Live— and we’re now releasing the event’s audio as a…
Totally Booked with ZibbyEmiko Jean, TOKYO EVER AFTER: A Novel
Emiko Jean realized that although she had always been a voracious reader, she never believed that she could be a writer because she had never read a YA book…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDenene Millner, DENENE MILLNER BOOKS
Journalist and author Denene Millner is living every writer's dream: her imprint, Denene Millner Books, has just released their first season of books with…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAnthony Bourdain and Laurie Woolever, WORLD TRAVEL: AN IRREVERANT GUIDE
"I was left with an outline and a mission and the question of, 'Do I continue with this thing?' What does it mean to write a book with somebody who was so…
Totally Booked with ZibbyHannah Mary McKinnon, YOU WILL REMEMBER ME
When author Hannah Mary McKinnon experienced a professional failure, she realized she had an opportunity to pursue what she had always wanted to do: write a…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJen Spyra, BIG TIME: STORIES
Jen Spyra, a former writer for The Onion and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, joins Zibby to talk about her new book of short stories, Big Time. Jen shares…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMaddy Mara, DRAGON GIRLS
Zibby is joined by three very special guest hosts to interview Meredith Badger and Hilary Rogers, the duo behind Maddy Mara. Zibby and her kids ask about how…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMarla Frazee, THE FARMER AND THE CIRCUS
"When I'm drawing pictures for children in picture books, I know they're going to get stuff that maybe they don't have the actual vocabulary to articulate, but…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLindsey Palmer, OTHERWISE ENGAGED: A NOVEL
Former magazine editor and teacher Lindsey Palmer joins Zibby to discuss how her engagement —and the period of life when she felt like everyone was getting…
Totally Booked with ZibbyNaima Coster, WHAT'S MINE AND YOURS
Naima Coster's latest novel, What’s Mine and Yours, was an instant New York Times bestseller, not to mention both a Read with Jenna and Book of the Month Club…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDanielle Henderson, THE UGLY CRY
Danielle Henderson talks with Zibby about her incredibly moving new memoir, The Ugly Cry. She details how reading helped her cope, shares her present-day…
Totally Booked with ZibbyPaul Mendez, RAINBOW MILK
Rainbow Milk author Paul Mendez sits down with Zibby to discuss how his “story of overcoming indoctrination” came to be. He details the role method acting…
Totally Booked with ZibbyTia Williams,SEVEN DAYS IN JUNE
"What would you do if the one who got away came back?” This question inspired Tia Williams’ latest novel, Seven Days in June. She talks with Zibby about the…
Totally Booked with ZibbyCheryl Espinosa-Jones, AN OCEAN BETWEEN THEM
Even before Cheryl Espinosa-Jones' first wife died, she knew she wanted to become a therapist and grief counselor to help others process the struggles that…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLaila Tarraf, STRONG LIKE WATER
Zibby is joined by Chief People Officer for Allbirds Laila Tarraf to discuss how three significant losses made her reconcile the tenderness of her personal…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLee Woodruff, IN AN INSTANT
In 2006, Lee Woodruff's husband Bob Woodruff —a prominent ABC news anchor at the time— was severely injured while reporting on the war in Iraq. Immediately…
Totally Booked with ZibbyRichard Russo, MARRIAGE STORY
"The shape of our lives makes a difference in the end. I'd like to die knowing a little bit about what this has all been about." Pulitzer Prize winner Richard…
Totally Booked with ZibbySamantha Hart, BLIND PONY
Just like you can't judge a book by its cover, you can never tell a person's story by looking at them. Samantha Hart has led an illustrious career working on…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLisa Scottoline, ETERNAL
Lisa and Zibby fangirl over their admiration for one another as well as for Lisa's latest historical novel, Eternal, which continues to receive phenomenal…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMaggie O'Farrell, HAMNET
"It doesn't take a psychiatrist to see what Shakespeare has done there: he's allowed his son to live." Novelist Maggie O'Farrell has been fascinated by…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDacía James Lewis,THE GAME OF LIFE: Releasing the Weight When God Says Wait
When dancer and choreographer Dacía James Lewis looked back over the journal entries she wrote during a season of infertility and struggles, she knew she had a…
Totally Booked with ZibbySarah Jakes, Roberts, WOMAN EVOLVE: Break Up with Your Fears and Revolutionize Your Life
"I wanted to cultivate a life where when I looked in the mirror, I wasn't ashamed of what I saw." Sarah Jakes Roberts shares her journey from becoming a mother…