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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 ZibbyDaphne Merkin, 22 MINUTES OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
Zibby has been a fan of Daphne Merkin’s for a long time and was over-the-moon excited to talk to her about her latest novel. Turns out, Daphne has been writing…
Totally Booked with ZibbyRenée Watson, WAYS TO MAKE SUNSHINE
Renée Watson, New York Times best-selling author, educator, and activist, talked about Oprah Winfrey, social issues, and young girls finding their voices with…
Totally Booked with ZibbySusan Wiggs, THE LOST AND FOUND BOOKSHOP
Zibby had a lot of fun on Instagram Live talking to Susan Wiggs on her pub day! They discussed the fantasy of running a bookstore, character development and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyTommy Butler, BEFORE YOU GO
Zibby loved the prose in Tommy Butler’s debut novel. They talked about philosophy, poetry, loneliness, and balancing a law career with a lifelong love of…
Totally Booked with ZibbyChandler Baker, THE WHISPER NETWORK
Chandler Baker's book, a Reese's Book Club pick, really spoke to Zibby. As someone trying to balance work and momlife, Zibby related to Chandler and her book's…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDr. Jill Biden, WHERE THE LIGHT ENTERS
Zibby had the honor of interviewing the former Second Lady (and perhaps future First Lady), Dr. Jill Biden. She spoke to Zibby about childhood traditions…
Totally Booked with ZibbyBetsy Carter, LOST SOULS AT THE NEPTUNE INN
When Zibby was growing up and an aspiring author, Betsy Carter was a huge mentor to her and encouraged her love of writing. This has all come full circle with…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAllison Winn Scotch, CLEO MCDOUGAL REGRETS NOTHING
You might feel like you're just eavesdropping on a call between friends in this episode. Allison talks to Zibby about her character, Cleo, a Senator and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyErica Katz, THE BOYS' CLUB
Erica Katz, a pseudonym for the lawyer (and debut author), lied to her colleagues about vacationing at the beach when she was really hiding in her closet…
Totally Booked with ZibbyCaroline Leavitt, WITH OR WITHOUT YOU
Caroline Leavitt is a New York Times best-selling author of twelve novels. She told Zibby about the inspiration for her latest book: her own survival of a rare…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAndré Leon Talley, THE CHIFFON TRENCHES
After this episode, Zibby wanted to give André Leon Talley a hug. He was Anna Wintour’s indomitable right-hand-man at Vogue for decades, but in this memoir…
Totally Booked with ZibbySophie Mackintosh, BLUE TICKET
Sophie Mackintosh tells Zibby about her inspiration for Blue Ticket: spending her whole life feeling absolutely certain that she didn't want to have children…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLara Prescott, THE SECRETS WE KEPT
Lara Prescott's debut novel was an instant New York Times best seller. Lara's mom thinks it's fate that she wrote The Secrets We Kept, a work of historical…
Totally Booked with ZibbySophie Heawood, THE HUNGOVER GAMES
Sophie Heawood is every bit as funny, raw, and honest as her memoir. She talks to Zibby about trading a rock-and-roll lifestyle for unexpected single…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJodie Patterson, THE BOLD WORLD
Jodie Patterson's memoir quickly became one of Zibby's 2020 - and all time - favorites. Listen to conversation for standout insight on transformation, blended…
Totally Booked with ZibbyBruce Feiler, LIFE IS IN THE TRANSITIONS
Bruce Feiler, one of America's most popular voices on contemporary life, shares amazing advice about "lifequakes," how to navigate things when life gets…
Totally Booked with ZibbyHolly Martyn, WOULD IT KILL YOU TO PUT ON SOME LIPSTICK?
Holly’s hilarious book tracks her dating exploits when she had given up hope. Holly spoke to Zibby about dating while parenting, how her dates felt about being…
Totally Booked with ZibbySandy Abrams, BREATHE TO SUCCEED
Breathe to Succeed is a slim, inspirational book filled with useful advice on how to be as successful as possible through the power of breath and inner…
Totally Booked with ZibbyEvy Poumpouras, BECOMING BULLETPROOF
Bad-ass. Evy Poumpouras is the epitome of a bad-ass. Formerly a member of the Secret Service, Evy shares the types of looks she gives her husband when she…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAminatou Sow & Ann Friedman, BIG FRIENDSHIP
This power duo, co-hosts of the podcast Call Your Girlfriend, tracks their friendship origins in this treatise on the power and role of female friendship…
Totally Booked with ZibbyTara Stiles, CLEAN MIND, CLEAN BODY
The founder of Strala yoga spoke to Zibby about her participation in a recent National Geographic kids book about animal yoga poses, her daily yoga classes on…
Totally Booked with ZibbyTiler Peck, KATARINA BALLERINA
This charming, world-famous ballerina not only co-authored Katarina Ballerina, a middle grade story about an aspiring ballerina, but also hosts Instagram dance…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLibby Copeland, THE LOST FAMILY
Zibby spoke to Libby Copeland about her non-fiction book The Lost Family, which Zibby read all in one sitting because she couldn’t put it down. The book…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJennifer Dahlberg, LAGGING INDICATORS
Jennifer Dahlberg, Stockholm-based author of novel Lagging Indicators, talked to Zibby about her fascination with the finance world and what it’s like for…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAmy Poeppel, MUSICAL CHAIRS
The author of Musical Chairs and several other novels, Amy Poeppel is charming and down-to-earth. (Fun fact: she has lived all around the globe and is actually…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJulie Pennell, LOUISIANA LUCKY
Zibby was “lucky” (get it?) to speak to Julie Pennell about her light, entertaining summer read centered around three sisters who win the lottery and have to…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLiz Fenton & Lisa Steinke, HOW TO SAVE A LIFE
This best friend duo, co-hosts of the podcast We Fight So You Don’t Have To, have written yet another novel together. And they’re still friends! Listen to…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJane Rosen, ELIZA STARTS A RUMOR
Eliza Starts a Rumor is irresistible, as is Jane L. Rosen (who tells Zibby that she’s besties with Katie Couric)! ********* A story for the messy middle…
Totally Booked with ZibbyNatascha Biebow, THE CRAYON MAN
The Crayon Man will make you reconsider every time your child snaps a crayon in half. Part history, part fun story, this book is delightful, as was the…
Totally Booked with ZibbyStephen Shaskan, PIZZA & TACO
There’s no rhyme or reason to why kids are obsessed with some books, but Stephen Shaskan’s new series, Pizza & Taco, is one of those books. Listen to Stephen…
Totally Booked with ZibbyChioma Momah, FIRST DAY AT THE BIG SCHOOL
I spoke to children’s book author Chiomah Momah from her home office all the way in Nigeria. (Ignore the part, please, when I didn’t realize the city she lived…
Totally Booked with ZibbyIva-Marie Palmer, GIMME EVERYTHING YOU GOT
What even is the difference between YA, middle grade, and adult books? Iva-Marie’s latest book in the roller-rink heyday of the 1970s is about teens, so it…
Totally Booked with ZibbyErin Gardner, PROCRASTIBAKING
Who hasn’t baked lately? For anyone who has ever procrastinated -- especially anyone who finds baking to be the ultimate in distracting time-sinks -- Erin…
Totally Booked with ZibbyRachel Friedman, AND THEN WE GREW UP
Maybe early success can be a bad thing. Rachel Freidman debates this in her book and in conversation with Zibby as she reflects on her early achievements in…
Totally Booked with ZibbyGeorge Brescia, CHANGE YOUR CLOTHES, CHANGE YOUR LIFE
Don’t sweatpants kinda make you feel blech? There’s something psychologically helpful about actually getting dressed, even in a pandemic. George Brescia is a…
Totally Booked with ZibbyClaire Nicogossian, MAMA, YOU ARE ENOUGH
This is the advice every parent can use right about now. Listen to Dr. Claire Nicogossian’s soothing, sensible advice for a quick dose of sanity in the chaos…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAli Wenzke, THE ART OF HAPPY MOVING
Ready to move? Debating whether to move? Need a housewarming-ish gift? Ali Wenzke’s super-useful book gives tips, quizzes, charts and more to make any move…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJennifer Steil, EXILE MUSIC
Jennifer Steil was a hostage while pregnant. That’s just one of many notable life experiences that informs her work with depth and intrigue. EXILE MUSIC is no…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKarma Brown, RECIPE FOR A PERFECT WIFE
Karma Brown and Zibby hit it off right away as they talked about Recipe For A Perfect Wife. They jumped right in to Karma’s cancer experience, how she used her…
Totally Booked with ZibbyBeatriz Williams, HER LAST FLIGHT
Wow, was Zibby impressed by Beatriz’s giant intellect! This historical fiction author spouted facts and figures at a steady clip while explaining the…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLeah Franqui, MOTHER LAND
Leah and Zibby swapped stories about the sights and sounds in their neighborhoods in the late afternoons that signal the end of the day. The fish market in…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLynn Steger Strong, WANT
A Columbia professor, Lynn Steger Strong teaches writing so could give advice for hours. Listen to her hand-picked tips and her journey to writing Want…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDebra Jo Immergut, YOU AGAIN
Debra Jo Immergut, the author of You Again, a thriller about what happens when your present self sees your younger self on the street and what ensues after, is…
Totally Booked with ZibbyStephanie Storey, RAPHAEL, PAINTER IN ROME
Zibby and Stephanie were supposed to talk about the art world and the history behind some of history’s greatest artists, but instead they spoke about the…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAmy Jo Burns, SHINER
A searing novel about Applachain heartbreak, Shiner is Amy Jo Burns’ story based on her own environment growing up. Listen to her talk to Zibby about trauma…
Totally Booked with ZibbyElizabeth Kay, SEVEN LIES
Seven Lies is a big book bursting on the scene, but you wouldn’t know it listening to Elizabeth Kay chat nonchalantly with Zibby about the auction that took…
Totally Booked with ZibbyBrooke Fossey, THE BIG FINISH
Brooke’s novel The Big Finish was inspired by her own grandfather and his experience at a nursing home. Brooke spoke to Zibby about both having four kids…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAimee Agresti, THE SUMMER SET
A former entertainment reporter, Aimee Agresti spills all in this delicious novel, The Summer Set, about an aging A-list star. Zibby and Aimee dished about…
Totally Booked with ZibbySonali Dev, RECIPE FOR PERSUASION
Sonali Dev is obsessed with Bollywood. In fact, she tried to replicate many things she loves about those bright, beautiful movies in the plot of her novel…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAmity Gaige, SEA WIFE
Amity Gaige’s novel Sea Wife is a beautifully written novel about the effects of a sea voyage on a couple and family. Amity talks to Zibby about writing and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyChristina Clancy, THE SECOND HOME
Zibby still can’t stop thinking about the characters in The Second Home, an ode to Cape Cod in Christina Clancy’s debut novel about parents, children, places…
Totally Booked with ZibbyElise Hooper, FAST GIRLS
Elise Hooper loves doing research. Fast Girls, her historical novel about women runners in the Olympics, highlights her love of working out -- and Google deep…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAmanda Brainerd, AGE OF CONSENT
Harvard grad and real estate exec, Amanda Brainerd, worked on this novel for years. A look back at the 1980s told through the lens of girls away at boarding…
Totally Booked with ZibbyBrandy Ferner, ADULT CONVERSATION
Brandy starts her book with a scene of a busy mom on the toilet hiding from her kids. That’s the tone of this tell-it-like-is conversation with Zibby. A…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLauren Ho, LAST TANG STANDING
Lauren Ho, the author of debut novel Last Tang Standing, spoke to me from Malaysia about her book which she swears isn’t really about her mother. A comedienne…
Totally Booked with ZibbyErin Geiger Smith, THANK YOU FOR VOTING
Thank You For Voting was supposed to be research that Erin Geiger Smith did for the renowned author and Parnassus Bookstore owner, Ann Patchett. But after Erin…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJason Rosenthal, MY WIFE SAID YOU MAY WANT TO MARRY ME
This heart-breaking yet inspirational story by Jason Rosenthal is an ode to his deceased wife, Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Amy wrote a “Modern Love” piece in the New…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJanine Urbaniak Reid, THE OPPOSITE OF CERTAINTY
Janine Reid can’t stop kicking her perfectionist self for trusting the first doctor who dismissed her son’s symptoms. Years later, after her son declined and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJayson Greene, ONCE MORE WE SAW STARS
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. Losing a child. Jayson Greene lived through it and even wrote about it in this powerful account of his daughter’s injury…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLisa Baker Morgan, PARIS, PART TIME
Chef Lisa Baker Morgan writes about the terrifying illness that landed her in a French hospital, separated from her two daughters (but with a very dashing…