Totally Booked with Zibby

Francesca Serritella joins Zibby to discuss her debut novel, Ghosts of Harvard, which was inspired by a real death that occurred during Francesca's first year of undergrad. The two talk about what she did to capture the emotions of going away to college with a darker twist, the role Harvard played in this story and in history, and the influence that Francesca's mother — author Lisa Scottoline — has had on her personal and professional developments.Purchase on Amazon.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3E1ID9Q Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zibby is once again joined by Malcolm Gladwell, this time to talk about his new audiobook Miracle and Wonder which covers forty hours of interviews he conducted with Paul Simon. The two talk about why some people would be happy to just create art for themselves even if no one sees it and the lessons Simon's career can offer younger generations. Malcolm also shares why he co-founded Pushkin to help enhance audiobook experiences, and what, in his opinion, is the secret to artistic longevity.Purchase on Amazon.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pacNlc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zibby is joined by actress, playwright, and author of Harvesting, Lisa Harding, to talk about her latest novel, Bright Burning Things, which is this month's Read with Jenna pick. Lisa shares what life is like for performers after the end of their creative careers and why so many exhibit addictive behaviors like Lisa's protagonist. The two also discuss Lisa's unique writing style, what she wanted to convey about mental illness and addiction, and what life has been like in Ireland during the pandemic.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3cYJgVFBookshop: https://bit.ly/3lgOUY4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and writing coach Mary Adkins joins Zibby to discuss her latest novel, Palm Beach, which was inspired in part by her family's move to Florida in 2019. The two talk about the aspects of Mary's real life that made it into the book, what research she did on income inequality to create the story's primary tension, and why some of her friends weren't huge fans of her protagonist. Mary also shares what she's currently reading and where she is with her next project.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ljrzoABookshop: https://bit.ly/3o6MPzq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast host, author, and former news anchor Gretchen Carlson joins Zibby to discuss her life story. The two talk about Gretchen's two books, Getting Real and Be Fierce, as well as her nonprofit, Lift Our Voices, which works to further female empowerment by advocating against the mechanisms used to silence women who come forward about workplace harassment. Gretchen also shares how LOV inspired her proposed bill, which is currently moving through Congress with an increasing amount of bipartisan support.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3o3FEIrBookshop: https://bit.ly/3DUXNg4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Playwright, author, and essayist Sarah Ruhl joined Zibby for a Women on the Move event with the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center to discuss her latest book, Smile. Sarah shared glimpses into what her ten-year journey living with Bell's palsy has been like, how her condition has impacted her relationships with her kids and her mother, and what she is working on now that theaters are opening back up. Zibby and Sarah also connected over having twins and their shared love of essays.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3FUWYWcBookshop: https://bit.ly/3I21pAr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Greenfield, actor and author of the new children's book, I Don't Want to Read This Book, joins Zibby to talk about how his kids helped inspire this project. The two discuss the effects of dyslexia and why those diagnosed with it often tend to be the most creative people, as well as how this book evolved from the videos Max would film with his daughter, Lilly, early in the pandemic. Max also shares how he got feedback for the book and what advice he has for anyone looking to create art. Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/314IW5KBookshop: https://bit.ly/3FZVE4e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author of the Bridgerton series Julia Quinn joins Zibby to talk about her latest book, The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton: Lady Whistledown's Official Guide, which features a collection of quotes and snippets about the show's characters. Julia also shares how she almost gave up writing to attend medical school, the ways in which the popular Netflix adaptation of the books have impacted Julia's own perception, and why she's a huge advocate for treadmill desks. Julia also discusses the recent tragic loss of her father and sister due to a drunk driver and how she plans to honor them. Read more about the Steve Cotler Scholarship set up in her father's name here.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3cYMokvBookshop: https://bit.ly/3CZJWVD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zibby is joined by Saumya Dave, resident psychiatrist and author of Well-Behaved Indian Women, to talk about her latest novel, What a Happy Family. The two talk about what inspired Saumya and her husband to co-found the nonprofit, thisisforHER, why she finds herself drawn to intergenerational stories, and how her career in the medical field actually helps her career as an author. Read Saumya's essay about the intersection of her two careers on Moms Don't Have Time to Write.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3FYGhZXBookshop: https://bit.ly/3E7ciyw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zibby is joined by literary icon Sandra Cisneros to talk about her latest book, Martita, I Remember You, which she actually began writing in the early 1990s. The two talk about what made Sandra move forward with publishing this story now, why she feels the need to share as many stories as she can "with the time she has left," and what she would be doing if she weren't a writer (hint: it's still something incredibly creative).Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/31eH5L1Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3lgP4Pa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.