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Allegra Goodman, ISOLA: A Novel Feb 05, 2025

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Bestselling author Allegra Goodman returns to the podcast to discuss ISOLA, a blazing, immersive castaway survival story through the eyes of Marguerite de la Rocque—based on the real story of a young French noblewoman who sails to the new world in 1544. Allegra shares the fascinating 22-year journey of writing this book—from discovering the story during a sleepless road trip with her four young children to finally finding her protagonist’s voice years later. She and Zibby delve into the challenges of writing historical fiction, the universal nature of survival and isolation, and how motherhood shaped Allegra's creative process.

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Jane Costello, IT'S GETTING HOT IN HERE: A Novel Feb 04, 2025

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Zibby Books author alert! Bestselling British author Jane Costello joins Zibby to discuss her hilarious, relatable, and delightfully swoon-worthy rom-com meets mom-com, IT’S GETTING HOT IN HERE. Jane talks about her protagonist, Lisa Darling—a single mom navigating perimenopause, teenage drama, and an unexpected office romance. This leads to a discussion about the challenges and joys of midlife and the importance of finding love at any age. Jane also shares her journey from journalist to bestselling author, balancing motherhood with writing, and how her characters have grown alongside her readers.

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Brooke Bentley & Julia Whelan, SIDELINE CONFIDENTIAL Feb 03, 2025

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Zibby welcomes author Brooke Bentley and audiobook narrator Julia Whelan to discuss SIDELINE CONFIDENTIAL, a powerful novel that explores the challenges women face in the male-dominated world of professional sports media, inspired by Brooke’s time as the first woman to travel with the Houston Texans. Julia, who narrates the audiobook, shares how they worked together to bring the story to life through her new company, Audiobrary, which champions fair compensation for narrators. The trio dives into the evolution of women’s roles in the NFL, the book’s unexpected connection to the Taylor Swift effect, and the importance of telling authentic stories that break free from traditional romance tropes.'

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Adeena Sussman, SHABBAT: Recipes and Rituals from My Table to Yours Jan 31, 2025

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Beloved cookbook author Adeena Sussman joins Zibby to discuss SHABBAT, a collection of good-for-the-soul recipes that embody the spirit and the pleasures of Shabbat—and an instant New York Times bestseller. Adeena shares how her love for cooking began in her childhood home, her path from journalism to recipe development, and her experiences co-authoring cookbooks—including moving in with Chrissy Teigen to collaborate on her bestselling books. She also reflects on the storytelling power of cookbooks, the meticulous process of recipe testing, and how living in Israel has shaped her approach to food and life.

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Brooke Shields, BROOKE SHIELDS IS NOT ALLOWED TO GET OLD: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman Jan 30, 2025

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In this special episode (a live event for the Streicker Center sponsored by Zibby Media!), award-winning actor, model, and New York Times bestselling author Brooke Shields chats with SiriusXM's Jessica Shaw about her new memoir, BROOKE SHIELDS IS NOT ALLOWED TO GET OLD, an intimate and empowering portrait of a woman embracing the prime of her life by bucking the narrative about women and aging. The two touch on outdated myths, refusing to recede into the shadows, and writing your own midlife story.

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Jennifer Grey, OUT OF THE CORNER: A Memoir Jan 29, 2025

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Special re-release: In support of authors who have lost their homes in the tragic LA fires, we will be resharing their podcast episodes.

Zibby is joined by the star of Dirty Dancing and other hit films, Jennifer Grey, to talk about her debut memoir,OUT OF THE CORNER, which she says was one of the best experiences of her life. The two discuss how Jennifer came to terms with her anxiety as well as with her chronic pain, what it was like for her to recall long-buried memories, and how her relationship with her family has evolved throughout her life and career. Jennifer also shares some of the kind things her daughter told her after reading (and annotating) the book.

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Gina Yashere, CACK-HANDED: A Memoir Jan 28, 2025

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Special re-release: In support of authors who have lost their homes in the tragic LA fires, we will be resharing their podcast episodes.

Although Gina Yashere’s path to comedy wasn’t easy, writing her memoir,CACK-HANDED, in her own voice allowed her to work through some things she thought she had left behind. Now a legend in the comedy world, with a CBS sitcom that she created and stars in, Gina is reflecting on how she got to where she is. She shares what growing up as the daughter of two Nigerian immigrants in the U.K. was like in the 1980s, why she turned to comedy as a way to mitigate some of the racialized violence she experienced, and how writing this book helped her understand her mother in a brand-new way.

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Laura Diamond, SHELTER US: A Novel Jan 27, 2025

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Special re-release: In support of authors who have lost their homes in the tragic LA fires, we will be resharing their podcast episodes.

Laura Nicole Diamond joins to discuss her 2015 bestselling novel, SHELTER US, and how it changed her life. Laura tells Zibby about jumping from working as a civil rights lawyer to being a novelist, as well as what she did to hold herself to the commitment of writing it. Laura also shares how including a Guatemalan character in the novel led her family to foster a young Guatemalan refugee seeking asylum, what she learned from her experience volunteering with the houseless community in LA, and why she’s currently working on a memoir.

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Natasha Sizlo, ALL SIGNS POINT TO PARIS: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Destiny Jan 24, 2025

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Special re-release: In support of authors who have lost their homes in the tragic LA fires, we will be resharing their podcast episodes.

Zibby speaks to Natasha Sizlo about ALL SIGNS POINT TO PARIS, a sparkling and adventurous memoir about her quest to find her astrological soulmate—a man born in Paris on November 2nd, 1968! Natasha talks about the difficult life events that prompted her journey, the amazing online community she grew while abroad, and how the experience strengthened her relationship with her sister (who also went to Paris!). She also talks about being the biggest cynic believer of astrology and spirits (are the voices in her head thoughts or ghosts!?) and hints at some yet-to-be-announced book updates—perhaps an adaptation?

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Tom Rosshirt, CHASING PEACE: A Story of Breakdowns, Breakthroughs, and the Spiritual Power of Neuroscience Jan 23, 2025

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Zibby speaks with Tom Rosshirt about his poignant and transformational new book, CHASING PEACE: A Story of Breakdowns, Breakthroughs, and the Spiritual Power of Neuroscience. Tom shares his extraordinary journey from debilitating chronic illnesses, depression, and anxiety to healing through the latest practices in brain science. He explains how self-directed neuroplasticity—a daily practice of retraining the brain—helped him reorient his relationship with pain, fear, illness, and suppressed feelings. This one’s a must-listen for anyone seeking practical tools for living a fuller, healthier life!

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