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
Oct 15, 2020 • 27min
Anne Helen Petersen, CAN'T EVEN
Based on Anne Helen Petersen's viral BuzzFeed article, Can't Even is an in-depth and fascinating examination of millennial burnout culture. She and Zibby chatted about deciphering how and why we got to this place of non-vacations and unrealistic work expectations. They discussed the hopeful possibility of reorienting our lives away from being "on" 24/7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 14, 2020 • 38min
Cheryl Strayed, THIS TELLING
Zibby did an Instagram Live with bestselling author Cheryl Strayed (author of WILD) and was over the moon to be interviewing her. They talked about This Telling, her Amazon Original Story, feminism over the last century, the radical act of telling the truth, and vulnerability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 13, 2020 • 25min
Terri Cheney, MODERN MADNESS
Terri Cheney portrays mental illness through beautiful and often humorous writing in her latest book. She and Zibby talked about her Modern Love article that was adapted for the HBO show, her life as an entertainment lawyer for Hollywood stars, and keeping her bipolar diagnosis a secret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 12, 2020 • 25min
Alexandra Elle, AFTER THE RAIN
Alexandra Elle calls her new collection of work her "big girl book" filled with hope, camaraderie, and lessons from motherhood. Listen to their moving talk about healing, self-love, and community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2020 • 32min
Jamie Lee Curtis, LETTERS FROM CAMP
Zibby was thrilled to talk with Jamie Lee Curtis, who has contributed so much to so many different areas in the artistic world. Jamie and Zibby chatted about Letters from Camp, her recent and delightful Audible Original, sleepaway camp, nostalgia, telling the truth about ourselves, and giving back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 8, 2020 • 31min
Deborah Tannen, FINDING MY FATHER
Deborah Tannen calls her father's life a walking tour through history - growing up in a Jewish community in Warsaw during World War I, The Bolshevik Revolution, The Great Depression - and Zibby was fascinated by his stories and the father-daughter relationship. Deborah and Zibby talked about dreams, communication, and reflecting on the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 7, 2020 • 30min
Victoria Montgomery-Brown, DIGITAL GODDESS
Zibby loved the lessons from Victoria Montgomery-Brown's new book and their interview. Her unique position as a female business founder, entrepreneur, and CEO is inspiring - and her stories about the NYPD, therapy, and honesty are fascinating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 6, 2020 • 32min
Heather Land, A PERFECT 10
Comedienne Heather Land told Zibby about how she became a public persona due to a dare from a friend and how a coping mechanism turned into a career. They also bonded over second marriages and falling in love after divorce. Zibby recommended this as one of her Good Morning America October picks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 5, 2020 • 29min
Brooke Adams Law, CATCHLIGHT
Zibby and Brooke Adams Law covered a lot of ground in this special conversation from Alzheimers to self-expression and discovery to writing circles. Zibby especially loved Brooke's inspiring story of how Catchlight came to be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2020 • 31min
Nicholas Sparks, THE RETURN
Zibby was equal parts honored and excited to interview Nicholas Sparks. They talked about different kinds of love stories, how he was encouraged to become a writer by his mother, therapy, reacting to trauma, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
