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Totally Booked with Zibby

For nearly a decade, Totally Booked with Zibby has been one of publishing’s premier podcasts and a regular stop on book tours for today’s biggest authors. Hosted by bestselling author, bookstore owner, and publisher Zibby Owens, the show has featured more than 2,000 conversations with bestselling authors, actors, athletes, chefs, musicians, and entrepreneurs.

Known for her warmth, empathy, and genuine curiosity, Zibby has a gift for asking the questions that lead to unforgettable conversations. What begins with the book leads to talks about creativity, ambition, love, loss, family, resilience, and reinvention. With thousands of episodes and dozens of industry honors, Totally Booked with Zibby reminds us all that talking about books is really talking about life.

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Latest Episodes:

Judy Blume, LIVE at the Streicker Center! May 26, 2025

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In this very special episode (and live event at the Streicker Center), Zibby interviews a literary icon: the extraordinary Judy Blume. Judy shares deeply personal stories—including how she coped with anxiety as a young girl, her childhood secrets, her complex relationship with religion, her journey into writing, and her evolution from children’s literature to adult fiction. The discussion touches on love, marriage, motherhood, aging, tap dancing, the joys of running a bookstore, and what it means to live a creative, meaningful, and enduringly curious life. Finally, she reflects on her legacy, gratitude for her readers, and the seriousness of today’s book-banning climate.

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Lori Gold, ROMANTIC FRICTION May 25, 2025

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Zibby interviews Lori Gold about ROMANTIC FRICTION, an irreverent, hilarious, raucous romp through the publishing world. They dive into the behind-the-scenes realities of publishing, the anxiety and ambition that fuel the writing life, and the looming impact of AI on creativity. Lori shares the inspiration behind this story, which traces a bestselling romance author’s battle against an AI-generated rival, and opens up about her unexpected path from journalist to novelist. Finally, she shares what she’s working on next!

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Lili Taylor, Turning to Birds: The Power and Beauty of Noticing May 24, 2025

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Award-winning actor and debut author Lili Taylor chats with Zibby about TURNING TO BIRDS, a collection of beautifully crafted, inquisitive, eye-opening essays about the search for peace in a cacophony of birds and discovering a world of meaning in small moments. The two dive into Lili’s deep love of birding—how it began well before the pandemic and became a way of seeing and being in the world. They explore the emotional and neurological power of paying attention, the art of listening, and the beauty of connecting with nature to feel more at home in ourselves and the world. Lili shares stories of rooftop bird rescues, birding in unexpected places, and her quiet but profound journey into authorship.

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Nicola Kraus, THE BEST WE COULD HOPE FOR May 23, 2025

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Zibby interviews #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicola Kraus about THE BEST WE COULD HOPE FOR, a sweeping novel spanning from 1943 to 2014 about a broken family and the women who knit together the remains. Nicola explains how her book traces the ripple effects of choices, trauma, privilege, and parenting through several generations of one family, and then touches on themes of race, motherhood, sibling bonds, healing, and even the transformative power of EMDR therapy. Finally, she shares her writing journey, her memories of growing up on the Upper East Side, and how her personal experiences shaped this book’s emotional core.

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Daria Burke, OF MY OWN MAKING: A Memoir May 22, 2025

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Award-winning business leader, investor, and speaker Daria Burke joins Zibby to discuss OF MY OWN MAKING, a lyrical, fearless memoir about facing the stark reality of your past and reclaiming the life you deserve. Daria opens up about her childhood with an absent father and a mother battling addiction, and then shares what it was like to discover a decades-old news photo of the car crash that killed her grandmother, reopening wounds she didn’t know were still raw. She also talks about her career in beauty and tech, the long journey to writing this memoir, the role of memory, and the radical act of telling your story on your own terms.

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Bonnie Tsui, ON MUSCLE: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters May 21, 2025

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Zibby chats with bestselling author Bonnie Tsui about ON MUSCLE, a remarkable, mind-expanding exploration of the body, movement, and connection that will change how you think about muscle and how we move through the world. Bonnie shares how her relationship with her martial artist father inspired her to write this book, and then delves into how muscles shape our identity, our connections, and our shared humanity. She also recalls an intimate moment with her father-in-law, who has ALS, and shares insights from paraplegic yogi Matthew Sanford.

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Gretchen Rubin, SECRETS OF ADULTHOOD: Simple Truths for Our Complex Lives May 20, 2025

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Totally Booked: LIVE! In this special episode of the podcast (in-person at the Whitby Hotel with a live audience!), happiness expert and New York Times bestselling author, Gretchen Rubin, joins Zibby on stage to discuss her new book, SECRETS OF ADULTHOOD: Simple Truths for Our Complex Lives. Gretchen shares the personal stories and hard-earned wisdom behind her original aphorisms—short, punchy truths that reflect the everyday dilemmas of adult life. From perfectionism and procrastination to clutter, desire, and decision-making, Zibby and Gretchen explore what it really means to grow wiser with age. Their energizing, idea-filled conversation will leave you rethinking your habits—and maybe even labeling your next email "Confidential."

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Brian Kelly, HOW TO WIN AT TRAVEL May 19, 2025

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Totally Booked: LIVE! In this special episode of the podcast (in-person at the Whitby Hotel with a live audience!), Zibby chats with Brian Kelly, better known as The Points Guy, about HOW TO WIN AT TRAVEL. Brian shares his journey from tech-savvy teen booking family vacations to building a travel empire that helps millions maximize their points and miles. Whether you're a frequent flyer or a credit card newbie, Brian’s insights—from choosing the right cards to turning miles into five-star travel—are packed with practical tips, fascinating anecdotes, and the infectious thrill of gaming the system.

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Jeanine Cummins, SPEAK TO ME OF HOME: A Novel May 16, 2025

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Totally Booked: LIVE! In this special episode of the podcast (in-person at the Whitby Hotel with a live audience!), #1 New York Times bestselling author Jeanine Cummins joins Zibby on stage to discuss SPEAK TO ME OF HOME, a striking multigenerational story inspired by her own family’s complex Puerto Rican heritage. The conversation explores identity, belonging, intergenerational trauma, and the aftermath of the controversy surrounding AMERICAN DIRT. Jeanine opens up about the emotional journey that led to this novel, her grandmother's legacy, the pain of losing a language, and the nuances of being both white and Latina. Together, she and Zibby discuss the power of fiction to spark empathy and difficult conversations, the dangers of censorship, and how stories connect us all.

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Keeonna Harris, MAINLINE MAMA: A Memoir May 15, 2025

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Zibby is joined by writer, activist, prison abolitionist, and mother of five, Keeonna Harris, to discuss her tender and triumphant new memoir, MAINLINE MAMA, which chronicles her journey as a young Black teen mom with a partner behind bars—from learning to navigate the exhausting American carceral system to transforming herself into an advocate for women like her. In fact, she describes her memoir as “a love letter to women, specifically Black girls and women who’ve been forced into relationships with the carceral system.” With raw honesty, she discusses the impact of sexual violence, finding strength through community and therapy, the importance of checking in with our kids’ hearts (not just their homework), and her ongoing work connecting incarceration to health disparities.

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