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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 ZibbyYour Life Really Does Matter with Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Turns out, it’s pretty simple: you can make someone feel good with just a sentence. Start with, “If it weren’t for you…” You can also orient your life and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMoms Have Broken Hearts, Too, with Josie Balka
Poet, bestselling author, and TikTok star Josie Balka’s second collection, LOVES OF OUR LIVES, connects mothers and daughters by love, heartbreak, and the ones…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLiving a Long, Healthy, Meaningful Life with NYT bestselling author Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel and Journalist Meghan Rabbitt
What’s the secret to longevity? Is it really okay to eat ice cream? What do you mean I shouldn’t retire? These two experts weigh in from our event at the CORE…
Totally Booked with ZibbyFrom Public Servant to Fashion CEO: Learning to Lead on the Job with Lew Frankfort
Lew Frankfort wasn’t into fashion before he took the helm at Coach, so it’s quite improbable that he turned it into a billion-dollar business. But he did. How?…
Totally Booked with ZibbyStalkers and Shameful Actors in the Book World with Jenna Blum
Co-founder of A Mighty Blaze Jenna Blum discusses the inspiration for her latest novel, Murder Your Darlings. Think: creepy book event guests, big-deal authors…
Totally Booked with ZibbyThe Private Treatment Facility of Celebs with Alyssa Sheinmel
Alyssa Sheinmel, author of Such Sheltered Lives, shares a fictitious but all-too-real-sounding ultra-lux treatment facility on Shelter Island, part of the…
Totally Booked with ZibbyFrom Working in Publishing to Entrepreneur (and Author!) with Panio Gianopoulos
Founder of the Next Big Idea Book Club, Panio Gianopoulos, discusses his career in publishing and what led him to lead a non-fiction book subscription…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLaura Brown and Kristina O'Neill, ALL THE COOL GIRLS GET FIRED: How to Let Go of Being Let Go and Come Back on Top
Recorded live at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street in partnership with the Child Mind Institute, Zibby interviews co-authors Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill about…
Totally Booked with ZibbyTracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman, TEN THOUSAND LIGHT YEARS FROM OKAY
Recorded live at Zibby’s Bookshop x Minnie Rose, Zibby chats with longtime friends and co-authors Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman about 10,000 LIGHT YEARS…
Totally Booked with ZibbyCamille Seigle and Ali Mann Stevens, MATERNAL HOPE: Stories of Unseen Struggles, Unexpected Resilience, and the Untold Ways Families Are Made
Zibby talks with co-editors Camille Seigle and Ali Mann Stevens about their powerful new anthology, MATERNAL HOPE: Stories of Unseen Struggles, Unexpected…
Totally Booked with ZibbyBelle Burden, STRANGERS: A Memoir of Marriage
Zibby chats with debut author Belle Burden about STRANGERS: A Memoir of Marriage, an unforgettable, aching, transcendent exploration of love, betrayal, and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLeigh Bardugo and John Picacio, THE INVISIBLE PARADE
Zibby interviews #1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo and World Fantasy Award winner John Picacio about THE INVISIBLE PARADE, a stunningly…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDrew Daywalt, GOODNIGHT, CRAYONS
#1 New York Times bestselling author Drew Daywalt joins Zibby to discuss GOODNIGHT, CRAYONS, the hilarious new picture book in his beloved series. Drew…
Totally Booked with ZibbyBetsy Fore, BUILT ON PURPOSE: Discover Your Deep Inner Why and Manifest the Business of Your Dreams
Zibby chats with entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author Betsy Fore about her powerful new guidebook, BUILT ON PURPOSE: Discover Your Deep Inner Why and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAlyson Richman, THE MISSING PAGES
Bestselling author Alyson Richman joins Zibby to discuss THE MISSING PAGES, a haunting and soulful story inspired by the legend of Harry Widener, a passionate…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLaura Dave, THE FIRST TIME I SAW HIM
Zibby welcomes #1 New York Times bestselling author Laura Dave back to the podcast to discuss THE FIRST TIME I SAW HIM, the highly anticipated sequel to THE…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDonna Freitas, HER ONE REGRET
Recorded live at Zibby’s Bookshop x Minnie Rose, award-winning author Donna Freitas joins Zibby to discuss HER ONE REGRET, a riveting feminist thriller about a…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLily King, HEART THE LOVER
Special re-release! To close out the year, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #1: Zibby’s interview with Lily King…
Totally Booked with ZibbyVirginia Evans, THE CORRESPONDENT: A Novel
Special re-release! To close out the year, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #2: Zibby’s interview with Virginia…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJen Hatmaker, AWAKE: A Memoir
Special re-release! To close out the year, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #3: Zibby’s interview with Jen…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAmy Griffin, THE TELL: A Memoir
Special re-release! To close out the year, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #4: Zibby’s interview with Amy…
Totally Booked with ZibbyChristie Brinkley, UPTOWN GIRL: A Memoir
Special re-release! To close out the year, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #5: Zibby’s interview with Christie…
Totally Booked with ZibbyWally Lamb, THE RIVER IS WAITING: A Novel
Special re-release! To close out the year, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #6: Zibby’s interview with Wally…
Totally Booked with ZibbyElyce Arons, WE MIGHT JUST MAKE IT AFTER ALL: My Best Friendship with Kate Spade
Special re-release! To close out the year, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #7: Zibby’s interview with Elyce…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLoretta Rothschild, FINDING GRACE: A Novel
Special re-release! To close out the year, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #8: Zibby’s interview with Loretta…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAdriana Trigiani, THE VIEW FROM LAKE COMO: A Novel
Special re-release! To close out the year, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #9: Zibby’s interview with Adriana…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJames Frey, NEXT TO HEAVEN: A Novel
Special re-release! To close out the year, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #10: Zibby’s interview with James…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMeghan Riordan Jarvis on Navigating the Trauma of the News
Recorded live at Zibby’s Bookshop x Minnie Rose, grief expert Meghan Riordan Jarvis, founder of the Grieftastic Book Fair and author of END OF THE HOUR and CAN…
Totally Booked with ZibbyProducer/Director Paul Feig, “The Housemaid” based on Freida McFadden’s novel
In this special episode of the podcast, Zibby interviews acclaimed producer/director Paul Feig at a press junket for THE HOUSEMAID, the highly acclaimed film…
Totally Booked with ZibbyRead with Jenna Book Club Picks Panel at the Miami Book Fair: Emma Knight, Ariel Sullivan, and Jessica Soffer
Live from the Miami Book Fair, Zibby hosts a special panel celebrating three Read With Jenna authors: Emma Knight (THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE COMMON OCTOPUS), Ariel…
Totally Booked with ZibbySarah Gelman, Amazon's "Best Books of the Year"
In this special, year-end episode of the podcast, Zibby chats with Sarah Gelman, Editorial Director for Books at Amazon, about Amazon’s Best Books of the Year!…
Totally Booked with ZibbyNiki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper, RUSS & DAUGHTERS: 100 Years of Appetizing
Recorded live at Zibby’s Bookshop in NYC, Zibby interviews fourth-generation Russ & Daughters co-owners and cousins Niki Russ Federman and Josh Tupper Russ…
Totally Booked with ZibbyIva-Marie Palmer, CHRISTMAS PEOPLE: A Novel
Zibby chats with author Iva-Marie Palmer about her adult debut, CHRISTMAS PEOPLE, an entertaining, witty, and sexy holiday rom com. Iva-Marie delves into…
Totally Booked with ZibbyClint Bentley, Joel Edgerton, & Teddy Schwarzman, TRAIN DREAMS
In this special episode of the podcast, recorded live at Zibby’s Bookshop in LA, three extraordinary guests celebrate the acclaimed new film Train Dreams…
Totally Booked with ZibbySarah Scheerger, Brent & Jamie Camalich, DUDE. BE NICE
Zibby chats with children’s book co-authors Sarah Scheerger and Brent Camalich about DUDE. BE NICE, a gorgeously illustrated tale of good intentions and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKati Morton, WHY DO I KEEP DOING THIS?: Unlearn the Habits Keeping You Stuck and Unhappy
Leading health advocate and licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton joins Zibby to discuss her powerful new guide, WHY DO I KEEP DOING THIS?…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAbigail Pogrebin, IT TAKES TWO TO TORAH: An Orthodox Rabbi and Reform Journalist Discuss and Debate Their Way Through the Five Books of Moses
Zibby welcomes journalist and award-winning author Abigail Pogrebin to discuss her celebrated body of work, from MY JEWISH YEAR and STARS OF DAVID to her…
Totally Booked with ZibbyMandana Dayani: ON BEING JEWISH NOW: Two Years After 10/7
Guest host Stacy Igel interviews business leader, activist, and I Am a Voter co-founder Mandana Dayani in front of a live audience at the Whitby Hotel. Mandana…
Totally Booked with ZibbyRachel Caplin, THE SPOON AND THE SEA: A Novel
Zibby interviews author Rachel Caplin about THE SPOON AND THE SEA, a gorgeous, richly woven historical novel about memory, identity, motherhood, and the…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAria Mia Loberti, I AM INGRID: The Adventures of the World’s Greatest Guide Dog
Recorded live at Zibby’s Bookshop in NYC, Zibby interviews actress, UNICEF Ambassador, and debut author Aria Mia Loberti about I AM INGRID, an adorable and…
Totally Booked with ZibbyEmma Gannon, TABLE FOR ONE: A Modern Love Story
Recorded live at the CORE Club, Zibby interviews Sunday Times bestselling author Emma Gannon about her novel TABLE FOR ONE, a warm and witty story about what…
Totally Booked with ZibbyErin O. White, LIKE FAMILY: A Novel
Debut novelist Erin O. White joins Zibby to discuss her tender and beautifully crafted book, LIKE FAMILY (a Barnes & Noble Book Club and Sarah Selects pick!)…
Totally Booked with ZibbyNim Shapira, TORN: The Israel–Palestine Poster War on New York City Streets
Recorded live at the Whitby Hotel, guest host Alix Strauss leads a moving conversation with filmmaker Nim Shapira following a screening of his new feature…
Totally Booked with ZibbyRichard Michelson, FANNY'S BIG IDEA: How Jewish Book Week Was Born
Zibby chats with award-winning author and poet Richard Michelson about his timely and beautifully illustrated new book, FANNY’S BIG IDEA: How Jewish Book Week…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJulie Doar, THE GALLAGHER PLACE: A Novel
Zibby Publishing alert! Recorded live at Zibby’s Bookshop in NYC, Zibby interviews debut novelist Julie Doar about THE GALLAGHER PLACE, an atmospheric…
Totally Booked with ZibbyDr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, LOVE THE TEEN YOU HAVE: A Practical Guide to Transforming Conflict into Connection
Pediatric psychologist, parent coach, and author Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart joins Zibby to discuss her wise and encouraging new book, LOVE THE TEEN YOU HAVE: A…
Totally Booked with ZibbyPenn and Kim Holderness, ALL YOU CAN BE WITH ADHD
Recorded live at Zibby’s Bookshop pop-up in NYC, guest host and author Emma Rosenblum interviews viral content creators and New York Times bestselling authors…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKelly Cervantes, THE LUCKIEST: A Memoir of Love, Loss, Motherhood, and the Pursuit of Self
Zibby interviews USA Today bestselling author, speaker, and advocate Kelly Cervantes about her deeply personal and revelatory book, THE LUCKIEST: A Memoir of…
Totally Booked with ZibbyBrisa Carleton, LAST CALL AT THE SAVOY
Zibby chats with Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and debut author Brisa Carleton about LAST CALL AT THE SAVOY, a lush, exhilarating, blissfully charming…
Totally Booked with ZibbyJoe McGinniss Jr., DAMAGED PEOPLE: A Memoir of Fathers and Sons
Zibby chats with author Joe McGinniss Jr. about his tender and deeply moving memoir, DAMAGED PEOPLE: A Memoir of Fathers and Sons. Joe reflects on growing up…
Totally Booked with ZibbyEli Frankel, SISTERS IN DEATH: The Black Dahlia, The Prairie Heiress, and Their Hunter
At Totally Booked: Live! at the Whitby Hotel, Zibby interviews award-winning producer and true-crime researcher Eli Frankel about his gripping and illuminating…
Totally Booked with ZibbySophie Blackall, IF WE WERE DOGS
At Totally Booked: Live! at the Whitby Hotel, Zibby interviews two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall about her marvelous new picture book, IF WE WERE…
Totally Booked with ZibbyTami Charles, TOGETHER, UNITED (An All Because You Matter Book)
At Totally Booked: Live! at the Whitby Hotel, Zibby interviews New York Times bestselling author Tami Charles about TOGETHER, UNITED, a lushly illustrated…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKatie Sturino, SUNNY SIDE UP: A Novel
At Totally Booked: Live! at the Whitby Hotel, Zibby interviews debut author and entrepreneur Katie Sturino about her sexy, laugh-out-loud romcom, SUNNY SIDE…
Totally Booked with ZibbyNate Berkus, FOUNDATIONS: Timeless Design That Feels Personal
In this special episode of the podcast (in-person at the Whitby Hotel with a live audience!), Zibby interviews celebrated designer and author Nate Berkus about…
Totally Booked with ZibbyPenn Badgley, CRUSHMORE: Essays on Love, Loss, and Coming-of-Age
As featured in People, E! and BuzzFeed! Actor, director, producer, podcaster, and bestselling author Penn Badgley joins Zibby to discuss his debut essay…
Totally Booked with ZibbyKate Baer, HOW ABOUT NOW: Poems
Recorded live at the Whitby Hotel, Zibby interviews renowned, #1 New York Times bestselling poet Kate Baer about her latest work, a raw, luminous, and urgent…
Totally Booked with ZibbyAmanda Goetz, TOXIC GRIT: How to Have It All and (Actually) Love What You Have
Totally Booked: LIVE! In this special episode of the podcast (in-person at the Whitby Hotel with a live audience!), Zibby interviews entrepreneur, 2x CEO…
Totally Booked with ZibbyLili Anolik, DIDION & BABITZ
Totally Booked: LIVE! In this special episode of the podcast (in-person at the Whitby Hotel with a live audience!), Zibby interviews journalist Lili Anolik…
Totally Booked with ZibbyBianna Golodryga and Yonit Levi, DON'T FEED THE LION
Zibby talks with Emmy Award–winning journalist Bianna Golodryga and Israeli news anchor Yonit Levi about their middle-grade novel DON’T FEED THE LION. The book…