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Hampton Sides, IN THE KINGDOM OF ICE: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette May 01, 2022

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Zibby is joined by historian, journalist, and author Hampton Sides to talk about his latest book, In the Kingdom of Ice. Hampton shares how this project was inspired by an assignment he researched for National Geographic and what role he played in establishing the upcoming Santa Fe Literary Festival. The two also discuss why Hampton is drawn to dramatic survival stories, who inspired him to pursue a career writing narrative non-fiction, and which sliver of history his next project focuses on. For more information on and tickets for the Santa Fe Literary Festival, check out their website here!

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Christie Matheson, SHELTER Apr 30, 2022

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Zibby is joined by acclaimed picture book author Christie Matheson to discuss her first middle-grade book, Shelter, which tells the story of a young girl living in a homeless shelter with her family. Christie shares the moment she realized she wanted to help young readers develop a more empathetic perspective of the homeless community in San Francisco, as well as what she learned from her own experience volunteering in a shelter for families. The two also talk about how Christie's experience of having children with severe food allergies found its way into the book, what she wants readers to take away from this story, and the number of projects she has coming out soon.

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Margaret Verble, WHEN TWO FEATHERS FELL FROM THE SKY Apr 29, 2022

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Pulitzer Prize finalist Margaret Verble joins Zibby to talk about her latest novel, When Two Feathers Fell from The Sky, which was inspired by both the lore of a shuttered zoo in her hometown of Nashville and the thrilling stories of female performers in Wild West shows. The two discuss Margaret's years-long research process, why she wanted the novel to be both entertaining and to share the history of Native Americans in Central Tennessee, and how her career has changed since becoming a Pulitzer finalist.

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Katherine Heiny, EARLY MORNING RISER: A Novel Apr 28, 2022

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Katherine Heiny joins Zibby to discuss her hit novel, Early Morning Riser, which is now out in paperback. The two talk about Katherine's return to writing after having kids, why she wanted to make her characters all feel complicated and multi-dimensional, and how publishing a story in the New Yorker while getting her MFA encouraged her to keep writing. Katherine also shares the most heartfelt fan letter she received, how she knew it was time to let the novel go, and the comical story from her twenties that inspired an upcoming short story.

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Gary Janetti, START WITHOUT ME: (I'll Be There in a Minute) Apr 27, 2022

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Zibby is joined by writer, producer, and authorof the instant New York Times bestseller Do You Mind If I Cancel?, Gary Janetti, to talk about his new book of essays, Start Without Me. The two discuss how Gary got his start as a sitcom writer by researching scripts in the Writers Guild Library, why the dreamy quality of the book's short chapters came about naturally, and where aspiring comedy writers should look for inspiration. Gary also shares how he approaches his viral Instagram (which has over 1 million followers!!!) and what he is currently reading.

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Georgina Cross, NANNY NEEDED: A Novel Apr 26, 2022

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Zibby was joined by Amazon bestselling author Georgina Cross for an in-person interview to talk about her latest novel, Nanny Needed. Georgina shares how through multiple contracts and a surprise ghostwriting project, this is actually her third book out in a year — and the first she's been able to celebrate during the pandemic. The two also discuss Georgina's unique life story, why this novel's twist has made it harder to properly market, Georgina's love for comedian Kevin Hart, and which projects she is working on next.

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Kelsey Chittick, SECOND HALF: Surviving Loss and Finding Magic in the Missing Apr 25, 2022

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Comedian, inspirational speaker, and author of The Second Half Kelsey Chittick joins Zibby to discuss her book and how she has rediscovered joy in life following the immense grief of losing her husband. Kelsey recounts the heartbreaking story of how she learned her husband had passed, why she decided to include a section discussing the hopelessness she felt in the immediate aftermath of her loss, and what conversations she wants this book to help start. The two also talk about the importance of staying healthy and why it might be smart to prevent kids from playing collision-based sports too soon.

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Kristen Glosserman, IF IT'S NOT RIGHT, GO LEFT: Practical and Inspirational Lessons to Move You in a Positive Direction Apr 24, 2022

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Zibby is joined by personal and business coach Kristen Glosserman to talk about her new book, If It's Not Right, Go Left, which combines memoir with some of Kristen's top advice for readers. The two discuss which life events inspired Kristen to make decisions with the intention to change her life and who has been there to help her along the way. Kristen also shares why her family decided to open their restaurant, Hill Country BBQ, what clients need to know when seeking out a personal life coach, and the most important lesson she learned from Covid while completing this book. Check out Zibby's Good Day DC interview where she recommended Kristen's book here!

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Lee Kravetz, THE LAST CONFESSIONS OF SYLVIA P.: A Novel Apr 23, 2022

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Zibby is joined by Lee Kravetz to discuss his latest novel, The Last Confessions of Sylvia P. The two talk about how Lee's experience working in a mental hospital inspired him to write a fictionalized version of Sylvia Plath's story, what his experience was like working in publicity at Penguin, and why he decided to write this story from the perspective of three different women. Lee and Zibby also share why it is so magical to connect with authors whose work you loved reading and which writers they have befriended as a result of reaching out.

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Aaron Blabey, The Bad Guys (MOVIE OUT TODAY!) Apr 22, 2022

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Zibby is joined by bestselling author Aaron Blabley and filmmaker Pierre Perifel for a special sneak peek 5-minute interview about the new The Bad Guys movie. The three chat about the small changes between the books and the movie, what it's like to direct animated characters, and what was the last thing that made them feel tail-wagging good. Kids, listen in to this one!!

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