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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Jan 15, 2019 • 29min
Kathy Wang, Author of FAMILY TRUST
Debut author, Kathy Wang, talks about the amazing success of her first novel which sold in a highly notable book deal! FAMILY TRUST, a novel about an Asian-American family going through the illness of their family patriarch, includes themes ranging from fidelity, professional failure, loyalty, parenting and more. Kathy's experience working in Silicon Valley informs her stark portrait of the tech industry in this beautiful debut work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 10, 2019 • 26min
Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen, Co-authors of AN ANONYMOUS GIRL
Listen to the dynamic duo, Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, co-authors and best friends, as they discuss their secrets of collaboration. Their first project, THE WIFE BETWEEN US, has been optioned by Amblin Entertainment and their newly released book (January 8th, 2019!!), AN ANONYMOUS GIRL, was already sold as a TV show! Greer used to be Sarah's editor at Simon & Schuster and edited seven of her solo novels. This episode is like listening to two close friends and experts share best practices - and we get to listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 8, 2019 • 23min
Delia Owens, Author of WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING
Delia Owens, bestselling author of WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING, Reese's Book Club Pick of September 2018, talks about her life in the wild, the importance of female friendships, mastering Instagram and how it took 10 years to publish this amazing novel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 1, 2019 • 25min
Gemma Hartley, Author of FED UP.
Gemma's Hartley's book, FED UP. Emotional Labor, Women, and the Way Forward, tackles gender relations and roles by way of the housework! Gemma's article on this topic in Harper's Bazaar got 2 billion views! Listen as she discusses how to make marriages equitable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 25, 2018 • 31min
Jennifer Miller & Jason Feifer, Authors of MR. NICE GUY
This absolute page-turner, MR. NICE GUY, was written by two super nice people! Jennifer Miller and Jason Feifer, an adorable husband and wife team, wrote this quick-paced, of-the-moment novel about a sex columnist and her subject. It's really about the magazine world, New York City, excess and publishing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2018 • 29min
Rebecca Soffer, Author of MODERN LOSS
Listen to fabulous, open, honest author, Rebecca Soffer, open up about her parents' deaths, how she coped with loss, her website, ModernLoss.com, and tips she gives for what loved ones can do to help others with a loss. She co-authored, MODERN LOSS: A CANDID CONVERSATION ABOUT GRIEF. BEGINNERS WELCOME, with Gabrielle Birkner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 11, 2018 • 28min
Natasha Solomons, Author of HOUSE OF GOLD
Natasha Solomons will delight with her British accent and lush re-telling of what HOUSE OF GOLD is about. This sweeping novel about a WWI-era European Jewish banking family and what happens when the war hits has already been optioned by the same TV production company that did "Downton Abbey." Listen to Natasha talk about parenting, writing, Europe and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 4, 2018 • 29min
Sara Bliss, Author of TAKE THE LEAP
Author and journalist, TAKE THE LEAP, shares her findings about choosing the best career, finding your path in life and how to write a great profile! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 27, 2018 • 28min
Min Jin Lee, Author of PACHINKO
Listen to the award-winning, best-selling author of PACHINKO, Min Jin Lee, as she talks about writing, reading, teaching, parenting, Korea, not giving up, heartbreak and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2018 • 18min
Anne Lamott, Author of ALMOST EVERYTHING: NOTES ON HOPE
Writing legend, Anne Lamott, shares her thoughts on writing, dieting, parenting, hope and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
