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Sopan Deb, KEYA DAS'S SECOND ACT Oct 05, 2022

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Zibby is joined by New York Times journalist and memoirist Sopan Deb to talk about his debut novel, Keya Das's Second Act. Sopan shares the actual details from his life that inspired the story, why he wanted to shift the focus away from his family story after publishing his 2020 memoir, Missing Translations, and how he manages to write for the Times as well as for a handful of personal projects without getting overwhelmed. The two also discuss why Sopan doesn't outline his books and his best advice that all writers need to hear.

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Idina Menzel and Cara Mentzel, LOUD MOUSE Oct 04, 2022

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Broadway and film star Idina Menzel and teacher and author Cara Mentzel join Zibby to discuss their new picture book, Loud Mouse. The three talk about the inspiration for the story, how Idina and Cara managed to reconnect during the pandemic after busy schedules kept them apart, and the best lessons the sisters have learned from one another that they want to pass down to their readers. Idina and Cara also share the premise for their next book together and their tips for reconnecting with your long-distance sisters or friends. Click here to listen to "The Loud Mouse Song" which Zibby's daughter sings in the episode!

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Tom Perrotta, TRACY FLICK CAN'T WIN: A Novel Oct 03, 2022

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Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling novelist Tom Perrotta to talk about his latest novel, Tracy Flick Can't Win, which is something of a sequel to his 1998 hit, Election. Tom explains how this story took shape first as a novel about the character Vito Falcone, then as a response to the way the world has changed since we first met Tracy Flick (who was made famous by the Reese Witherspoon in the Oscar-nominated adaption of the book), and then finally as an ensemble novel to showcase Tom's maturity both as a writer and as a person. The two also discuss their thoughts on middle age, the longevity of writers' careers compared to those in other fields, and why they believe everyone has a fascinating story to share.

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Bethanne Patrick, MISSING PAGES Podcast Oct 02, 2022

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Writer, literary critic, and host of the podcast Missing Pages Bethanne Patrick flips her role to join Zibby as a podcast guest. The two talk about how Bethanne became an acclaimed literary insider, why the original tone of her podcast shifted once she and her showrunner realized they wanted to go even deeper into their stories, and who inspired her to become such a big reader. Bethanne also tells Zibby about her experience with double depression, which she discusses further in her upcoming memoir, Life B, out next May!

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Steve Ejbick and Ryan MacNeill, MEET THE MDHTTRB SOUND GUYS! Oct 02, 2022

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Zibby is joined by her longtime sound editors Steve Ejbick and Ryan MacNeill to offer listeners a glimpse behind the making of Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books. The three discuss how they have grown and changed with the podcast, from Zibby's growth as an interviewer to Ryan's ability to find when the episode starts in every audio file and Steve's reading habits. They also do the math on how many episodes they have all worked on and how many hours of audio that all comes out to.

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Emily Giffin, MEANT TO BE: A Novel Oct 01, 2022

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#1 New York Times bestseller Emily Giffin returns to talk with Zibby about her eleventh novel, Meant to Be, which was inspired in part by John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's tragic love story. Emily shares why she wanted to return to the nineties for this book, where she continues to find inspiration for each new story (hint: it starts with thinking of her fans), and why she's such a sucker for love stories. The two also discuss how to cultivate an audience with authenticity and their mutual appreciation for the way female writers support one another in the literary world.

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Dylan Dreyer, MISTY THE CLOUD: Friends Through Rain or Shine Sep 30, 2022

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Former CBS News correspondent and guest host Julianna Goldman interviews NBC News and Today Show meteorologist Dylan Dreyer about her Misty the Cloud picture book series. Dylan shares the original idea that inspired her to create Misty, how she incorporates real weather facts into each story, and what it is like working at the Today Show. Julianna and Dylan also talk about the importance of introducing young girls to STEM subjects and what she's been reading recently.

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Lauren Willig, THE LOST SUMMERS OF NEWPORT: A Novel Sep 29, 2022

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Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig to talk about her latest novel, The Lost Summers of Newport, which she wrote with her fellow bestsellers, Beatriz Williams and Karen White. Lauren explains how the trio crafts their historical fiction, when she decided to make the shift from practicing law to writing full-time, and how the pandemic affected her daily routine. The two also talk about how Lauren first fell in love with writing historical romances and the multiple books she is working on next.

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Allison Gilbert, LISTEN, WORLD!: How the Intrepid Elsie Robinson Became America’s Most-Read Woman Sep 28, 2022

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Listen to former CBS News correspondent Julianna Goldman's first Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books interview as she talks with author Allison Gilbert about her latest book, Listen, World!, which she co-wrote with Julia Scheeres. Allison shares how she first discovered the book's subject, columnist Elsie Robinson, the shortcomings of history curriculums around the country when it comes to teaching about women, and some of the most inspiring stories from Elsie's life. Julianna and Allison also discuss how we can all embody Elsie's confidence and self-sufficiency and what she would likely have to say about our current world today.

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Anthony Doerr, CLOUD CUCKOO LAND: A Novel Sep 27, 2022

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"I love to use my work as a way to rectify my ignorances." Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anthony Doerr joins Zibby to talk about Cloud Cuckoo Land, which is out in paperback today! The two discuss the piece of often forgotten history that inspired one-third of this story, how the pandemic and our current political climate impacted Anthony's reading and writing, and why he wanted to depict the power of storytelling. Zibby also asks Anthony about the experiences depicted in his 2007 memoir, Four Season in Rome, and what life is like now that his twin sons have left for college.

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