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
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Apr 30, 2019 • 21min
Cathy Guisewite, FIFTY THINGS THAT AREN'T MY FAULT
Famous creator of the "Cathy" comic strip, Cathy Guisewite shares her ridiculously funny, laugh-out-loud tales of daily annoyances, like getting stuck in a sports bra. She weaves these relatable moments through her tale of trying to help her aging parents and her college-bound daughter and finding herself useless, not to mention her commentary on gender. Listen to her discuss her book, but then go read it. It will make you laugh until you cry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2019 • 26min
Steven Rowley, THE EDITOR
Steven Rowley talks about his fabulous novel, THE EDITOR, about a writer who sells his manuscript to Jackie O. The antics that ensue are hilarious and poignant. They speak to mother/son relationships in a memorable, clever way. THE EDITOR also explores same-sex relationships in a frank, respectful, beautiful manner. Steven discusses all, plus his publishing journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2019 • 32min
Jamie Brenner, DRAWING HOME
Listen as Jamie discussed themes in her latest novel, DRAWING HOME, including loss, divorce, mothering teens, art, vaping and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 18, 2019 • 29min
Celeste Ng, LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE
Listen to bestselling, prize-winning author, Celeste Ng, author of LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE and EVERYTHING I NEVER TOLD YOU. Celeste talks about her process for inventing characters, her fear of loss, her own mom, what she keeps on her desk, what she's working on, and her terrific tips for aspiring writers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 16, 2019 • 25min
Helen Ellis, SOUTHERN LADY CODE
The hilarious, refreshing Helen Ellis makes me laugh out loud in this light-hearted conversation about her decades in the publishing industry and being a Southern girl transplanted in the Big Apple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2019 • 34min
Pamela Paul, New York Times Book Review Editor, MY LIFE WITH BOB
Pamela Paul gives the inside scoop on what qualities a book needs to make it into the 1% of submitted books that are actually reviewed! She talks about her lifetime love of books, why kids and adults should be bored more often, how she got her current job and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 9, 2019 • 24min
Claire Bidwell Smith, THE RULES OF INHERITANCE
Claire Bidwell Smith's memoir, THE RULES OF INHERITANCE, covers her profound loss of her mother, the subsequent death of her father and all the ways she coped with both of those. It's searing and unforgettable. Listen to Claire as she talks about her feelings, her experiences and her current remarriage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 4, 2019 • 25min
Chris Van Dusen, IF I BUILT A CAR, THE CIRCUS SHIP
The legendary children's book author and illustrator, Chris Van Dusen, shares his secrets to painting, writing, storytelling and more!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 2, 2019 • 25min
Nell Freudenberger, Author of LOST AND WANTED
Nell Freudenberger, whose first collection of stories, LUCKY GIRLS, was published when she was just 26, has a new novel out in April 2019: LOST AND WANTED. As one of the New Yorker magazine's "20 under 40" to watch, Nell has spent the past 20 years in the literary spotlight. Listen to what that was like for her, how she writes, where she finds her international inspiration, love stories and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2019 • 26min
Lynda Cohen Loigman, THE WARTIME SISTERS
Lynda Cohen Loigman paints a clear picture of the WWII homefront as she spins a tale of two sisters and how they navigate the world and their relationship. Listen to Lynda's story of writing this beautiful book! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
