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
Sep 17, 2020 • 27min
Elizabeth Ames, THE OTHER'S GOLD
Elizabeth Ames is the author of the terrific debut novel The Other's Gold. She and Zibby talked about living at Harvard, writing a campus novel, and their formative college years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2020 • 25min
Cat Deeley, THE JOY IN YOU
The superstar host of TV hit show So You Think You Can Dance, Cat Deeley, has a written a lovely children’s book, originally intended for her boys. Her interview with Zibby is a heartfelt reminder that all parents want their kids to be happy, kind, and feel confident in dreaming big. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2020 • 34min
Caitlin Moran, MORE THAN A WOMAN
Caitlin Moran's observational humor is in a class of its own. Zibby laughed her way through Caitlin's book and their conversation: comparing raising children to addiction, motherhood as a superhero narrative, and how sharing our parenting stories is the key to sanity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2020 • 22min
Catherine Cho, INFERNO
Zibby was enthralled by Catherine Cho's memoir about her postpartum psychosis when her son was three months old. They talked about preparation for pregnancy being primarily about the physical aspects without considering the mental or psychological shift of becoming a mother, unfolding the trauma of abusive relationships, and the road to recovery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2020 • 6min
Zibby reflects briefly on the past six months
This short reflection was intended as a voiceover for an IGTV/Instagram slideshow of Zibby’s six months after quarantine hit, from March 12th to September 13th, 2020. As she heads back to New York City, she discusses how the pandemic has changed her. Go to instagram.com/zibbyowens to see the accompanying photos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2020 • 33min
Lisa Donovan, OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HUNGER
Lisa Donovan, renowned pastry chef and essayist, talked to Zibby about creating societal change by reclaiming her story and the stories of women in an industry — and world — in which men have traditionally been dominant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2020 • 32min
Kendra Adachi, THE LAZY GENIUS WAY
Kendra Adachi's book is a New York Times best seller about spending your energy on what matters to you. Listen to Zibby (who hopes she is now on her way to becoming a lazy genius, too) and Kendra talk about best friends, Oreos, and principles to help you live a meaningful life by your own definition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 9, 2020 • 32min
Sue Miller, MONOGAMY
Legendary bestselling author Sue Miller's critically acclaimed, elegant, and sharply realistic new account of the contemporary family is just as powerful as her previous blockbuster hits. This novel, about a couple, their marriage, and what happens when one of them suddenly passes away, is one of the most accurate and searing records of what it’s like to deal with a spouse who passes away in the night — or the loss of any loved one. She and Zibby talked about quasi-monogamy, bringing characters to life, and the intricacies of grief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 8, 2020 • 25min
Deshaun Watson, PASS IT ON
Deshaun Watson, NFL quarterback for the Houston Texans, is a marvel on and off the field. Zibby was ultra-impressed by his book and loved talking to him about his relationship with his mom, Habitat for Humanity, chess, and finding balance and energy in his personal and professional life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 7, 2020 • 27min
Julia Phillips, DISAPPEARING EARTH
Julia Phillips always knew she wanted to be a novelist, and her debut of Disappearing Earth is a breathtaking national bestseller. She and Zibby talked about their love of libraries, what a happy writing place looks like, and finding your creative community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
