Totally Booked with Zibby
Zibby Owens
In my daily show, I interview today’s latest, bestselling, buzziest, or underrated authors whose work I think is worth your time -- in 30 minutes or less. As a bookstore owner, publisher, author and (obviously) podcaster, I get a comprehensive look at everything that’s coming out and spend my time curating the best books so you don’t have to. Stay in the know, get insider insights, and connect with guests like I do. Every single day. With 2,000+ episodes to choose from, you'll never run out of book talk. For more information, go to zibbymedia.com and follow the show on Instagram at @totallybookedwithzibby. Please rate and review the show. And go buy the books! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Dec 14, 2020 • 27min
Natalie Portman, NATALIE PORTMAN'S FABLES
Zibby and her family love Natalie Portman's reimagining of classic fairy tales. She had a blast talking to the actress, filmmaker, writer, and mother about judging people by their character rather than their gender, the upside of social media, and bringing women's soccer to Los Angeles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 11, 2020 • 41min
Jean Kwok, SEARCHING FOR SYLVIE LEE
Jean Kwok's inspiration for her latest novel is deeply personal. Her conversation with Zibby is captivating - sharing intimate details about her brother who went missing ten years ago, growing up in New York City in a working-class immigrant family, and feeling like the black sheep of her family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2020 • 27min
Suzanne Nossel, DARE TO SPEAK
Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, created a brilliant playbook for navigating free speech in an era of Twitter, cancel culture, and a divided culture. She talked to Zibby about what it means to defend free speech, creating inclusivity, and how we can use the power of the written word to mend a fractured society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 9, 2020 • 34min
Jennifer Risher, WE NEED TO TALK
Zibby talked to power couple Jennifer Risher, author of We Need To Talk, and her husband David. They shared their stories about joining Microsoft and Amazon in the early years, managing unexpected wealth in their early thirties, the hidden effects of being newly affluent, and pulling the curtain back on the taboo topic of money talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 8, 2020 • 26min
Michelle Buteau, SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST
Michelle Buteau, comedy queen, talked to Zibby about IVF and hormones, beauty and body image, and raising twins. Michelle reminded Zibby how important it is to stop worrying about being perfect and to focus on your passion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2020 • 33min
Tod Jacobs and Peter Lynn, NOT A PARTNERSHIP
Zibby thanked Tod Jacobs and Peter Lynn on behalf of couples everywhere for their terrific book. Their conversation explored some of our biggest questions about relationships: what does a sparkling marriage look like, why do we stop trying to impress each other when the honeymoon phase is over, and can you fall back in love with your partner by making simple changes? This will now be Zibby’s go-to gift for engaged couples (and close friends who might admit to some marital issues)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 4, 2020 • 29min
Kazu Kibuishi, AMULET SERIES
Kazu has been drawing comics since he was five years old. He chatted with Zibby about the inspiration for his popular graphic novel series, how cartoons are a universal language, and how he had to relearn to do what he loves after being in a coma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 3, 2020 • 27min
Emmanuel Acho, UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATIONS WITH A BLACK MAN
"Uncomfortable" is a bit of a misnomer because Emmanuel Acho is gifted at making people feel at ease having honest conversations about racism and social injustice. He talked to Zibby about making our way to the middle to find the truth, why he believes we learn history in school when we're too young to understand it, and creating a catalyst for racial reconciliation through dialogue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 2, 2020 • 37min
Rachel Hollis, DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING
Zibby thinks Didn't See That Coming is the best book title. It really hits home and she had a great time talking to Rachel about encouraging people who are going through something difficult to get to the other side, the different ways grief manifests, and absorbing the role of being a healer to others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 1, 2020 • 26min
Julie Buxbaum, ADMISSION
Julie Buxbaum became so obsessed with the 2019 college admissions scandal that she was inspired to write Admission. Zibby loved talking about Julie's compelling characters, what it must feel like to be a teeager at the center of a huge media fallout, what achievement means, what success costs, and ethical parenting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
