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 1, 2020 • 33min
Mikki Daughtry and Rachael Lippincott, ALL THIS TIME
Zibby had a great time getting to know Mikki Daughtry and Rachael Lippincott, who are the #1 New York Times best-selling team of Five Feet Apart which was a hit movie. Now they’ve come back with their second joint novel called All This Time, which was beautiful and a total tearjerker. Zibby recommends having tissues on hand! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2020 • 33min
Bill Clegg, THE END OF THE DAY
Zibby has been a longtime fan of Bill Clegg's beautiful writing especially his fantastic memoir, Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man. They talked about everything from addiction to parenting to audiobooks… and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2020 • 31min
Arden Myrin, LITTLE MISS LITTLE COMPTON
Zibby could have talked to Arden Myrin all day. She chatted with the actress, comedian, and first time author about how her parents married on a dare, her quirky small-town upbringing, being honest with your audience, and being okay with not being okay during times of loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2020 • 17min
Jeff Hobbs, SHOW THEM YOU'RE GOOD
Jeff Hobbs and Zibby talked about Jeff's latest book, immersion journalism, the messiness of being a teenager, high-school dances, and how different lives along the same timelines can veer off in different ways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2020 • 33min
Meredith Masony, ASK ME WHAT'S FOR DINNER ONE MORE TIME
Meredith Masony's book is basically Zibby's life manual. You can expect Meredith's laugh-inducing brand of humor and relatability from her "That’s Inappropriate" viral series in her essay collection. She shared her experience as a mom of three young kids having a life-threatening tumor. She spoke with Zibby about not waiting until tomorrow to do the things you want to do today, home-schooling, the pandemic, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24, 2020 • 30min
Lan Cao and Harlan Margaret Van Cao, FAMILY IN SIX TONES
Zibby laughed her way through her conversation with Lan Cao and Harlan Margaret Van Cao. She enjoyed their beautiful memoir about identity, belonging, Vietnam, and more. She had a front row seat to their authentic mother-daughter dynamic in this priceless interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2020 • 26min
Ken Follett, THE EVENING AND THE MORNING
Zibby was honored to interview bestselling author Ken Follett, one of the world's best-loved and prolific authors. They talked about Ken’s role as a stepfather, his experience of tragically losing his grown son, how he comes up with ideas for his books, and the key to the longevity of his career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2020 • 30min
Catherine Gildiner, GOOD MORNING, MONSTER
Catherine Gildiner's book Good Morning, Monster is an impactful read that follows five patients' journeys to emotional recovery. Zibby was captivated by these stories and her conversation with Catherine about treatment, trauma, and truth being stranger than fiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2020 • 32min
Sara Evans, BORN TO FLY
Zibby loved reading country music star Sara Evans's inspiring memoir. She and Sara had a beautiful talk about blended families and step-parenting, owning your talents, and not letting people put you in a box. Their talk about body image and eating was emotional and truly authentic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2020 • 29min
Nancy Jooyoun Kim, THE LAST STORY OF MINA LEE
Nancy Jooyoun Kim's beautiful novel explores a nuanced mother-daughter relationship through a dual narrative. Her book was just picked as this month’s Reese’s Book Club pick and is already a New York Times bestseller. She and Zibby talked about the fragility of families, keeping secrets, and the complexities of language and lived experience between immigrant parents with American-born children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
