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
Mar 26, 2019 • 32min
Nora McInerny, NO HAPPY ENDINGS
Nora McInerny takes a lifetime of loss and turns it into an inspiring, humorous tale especially as she remarries and blends her new family after losing her first husband. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2019 • 17min
Anissa Gray, THE CARE AND FEEDING OF RAVENOUSLY HUNGRY GIRLS
This beautiful, dark novel by Anissa Gray brings up issues of family, prison, right and wrong, the past, eating disorders and so much more. Listen as Anissa discusses her motivations for writing, her characters and her own past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 19, 2019 • 22min
Camille Pagan, I'M FINE AND NEITHER ARE YOU
#1 bestselling Kindle author, Camille Pagan, does it again with a fantastic, thought-provoking novel about motherhood, what happens when it gets to be too much, marriage, honesty and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2019 • 26min
Susan Conley, ELSEY COME HOME
Susan Conley's beautiful novel, ELSEY COME HOME, takes place in China and shows a dark side of motherhood, addiction and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 12, 2019 • 27min
Falguni Kothari, THE OBJECT OF YOUR AFFECTIONS
Listen to Falguni Kothari as she discusses how she fell into writing fiction, what it's like to have written in India and the U.S. and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 7, 2019 • 27min
Dr. Darria Long Gillespie, Author of MOM HACKS
Dr. Darria Long Gillespie, doctor, mother, TV personality and powerhouse, shares 100+ research-based hacks for moms plus her own advice (running is her sanity!). Her book, MOM HACKS, will help any mom find her way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 5, 2019 • 32min
Gretchen Rubin, OUTER ORDER INNER CALM
#1 bestselling author of THE HAPPINESS PROJECT, Gretchen Rubin discusses her latest book on pub day: OUTER ORDER INNER CALM. She gives tips and strategies for decluttering, explains why it will have such a huge effect, loss, parenting, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2019 • 18min
Elisa Strauss, Author of CONFETTI CAKES FOR KIDS
Listen to cake maker extraordinaire, Elisa Strauss. As founder and head designer of the NYC bakery Confetti Cakes until 2010, Elisa went on to compete in and then judge many Food Network and reality TV cake competitions in between writing her two cookbooks. Listen to how she got her start, how she mastered her craft, following her passion and managing her family at the same time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 26, 2019 • 28min
Carolyn Murnick, Author of THE HOT ONE: A MEMOIR OF FRIENDSHIP, SEX AND MURDER
New York magazine editor, Carolyn Murnick, wrote a chilling, crime-reporter style memoir about the death of her childhood best friend, Ashley. It takes readers across LA, NJ and the whole country as Carolyn researches the criminal mind, her friend's life, the meaning of childhood friendships, the male gaze and more. We discussed all of it, including how the media can glamorize the criminals. This thought-provoking episode will make you question everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2019 • 26min
Sharon Rowe, Author of THE MAGIC OF TINY BUSINESS
Sharon Rowe, founder and CEO of Eco-Bags, one of the first re-usable shopping bags to hit the U.S. market 20 years ago, talks about her secrets to managing it all: running her own business, parenting, exercising and more. With actionable, reasonable tips, Sharon's book reads like precious advice from the mentor you wish you had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
