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Cathryn Michon, I'M STILL HERE: A Dog's Purpose Forever Oct 17, 2024

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Zibby interviews filmmaker, actor, animal advocate, and bestselling author Cathryn Michon about her comforting, heartfelt, richly illustrated gift book for people grieving the loss of a pet, I’M STILL HERE: A Dog’s Purpose Forever. Cathryn delves into her emotional, ten-year writing journey, sharing how her own dog, Tucker, and her husband, W. Bruce Cameron, inspired her to bring this book to life. She and Zibby also talk about faith, signs from lost loved ones, and the lessons dogs teach us about joy and living in the moment. Finally, she describes her creative collaborations with her husband, including films based on his novels.

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Renée Fleming, MUSIC AND MIND: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness Oct 16, 2024

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In this special episode (a live event at the Streicker Center!), world-renowned soprano and arts/health advocate Renée Fleming chats with Zibby about MUSIC AND MIND, a groundbreaking collection of essays about the powerful impacts of music on health and the human experience. The conversation covers the scientific effects of music on the brain and emotional healing, as well as the transcendent power of shared musical experiences. Renée also talks about her journey as a performer, the enriching role of music in childhood development, and her focus on advocating for the integration of arts into healthcare—from children’s hospitals to elder care facilities.

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Joanna "JoJo" Levesque, OVER THE INFLUENCE: A Memoir Oct 15, 2024

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Zibby is joined by chart-topping, Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist Joanna “JoJo” Levesque to discuss her instant New York Times bestselling, breathtakingly candid new memoir, OVER THE INFLUENCE. JoJo reflects on her 20-year journey in the music industry, delving into her relationships, her mother’s struggles with mental health, the toll of losing her father, and how she overcame industry pressures and found her voice. She also reflects on her writing journey, the role of social media, and her best advice for aspiring artists.

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Lynda Cohen Loigman, THE LOVE ELIXIR OF AUGUSTA STERN Oct 14, 2024

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Zibby interviews author Lynda Cohen Loigman about her charming, quirky, and utterly satisfying second-chance love story, THE LOVE ELIXIR OF AUGUSTA STERN. Lynda talks about her protagonist, 79-year-old Augusta Stern, who relocates to a Florida retirement community and runs into the man who broke her heart 60 years prior. She also describes her novel’s flashbacks to the 1920s, where we learn about Augusta’s family pharmacy and her great-aunt Esther’s unconventional remedies. This leads to a conversation about aging, women in medicine, and the trend of women’s medical issues being dismissed. Lynda also talks about her writing process and her exciting book tour!

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June Hersh, ICONIC NEW YORK JEWISH FOOD and FOOD, HOPE & RESILIENCE Oct 11, 2024

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Zibby speaks with cookbook author June Hersh about ICONIC NEW YORK JEWISH FOOD (a culinary journey through New York’s most crave-worthy foods through the lens of the Jewish immigrant experience) and FOOD, HOPE & RESILIENCE (a vital collection of over 100 Holocaust survival stories and the recipes they shared). June describes the connections between food, history, memory, philanthropy, and Jewish heritage in her books, highlighting how food acts as an unbreakable bond between the past and the present. She also describes her research visits to iconic Jewish delis, shares her love of pastrami sandwiches and knishes, and emphasizes how food tells stories and connects generations.

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Alice Hoffman, WHEN WE FLEW AWAY: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary Oct 10, 2024

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Bestselling author Alice Hoffman joins Zibby to discuss WHEN WE FLEW AWAY, a stunning, lyrical, heartwrenching children’s book exploring the little-known details of Anne Frank’s life before she went into hiding. Alice shares how she combined meticulous historical research with imagined thoughts to fill in the gaps in Anne’s relationships, particularly focusing on themes of sisterhood and the mother-daughter dynamic. Alice also reflects on the enduring hope and resilience Anne Frank represented, even during dark times, and stresses the importance of remembering her story amid rising antisemitism. Finally, she shares the emotional experience of visiting Anne’s house and school, the impact of fairy-tale storytelling, and her creative process.

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Sarah Sawyer, THE UNDERCURRENT: A Novel Oct 09, 2024

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Zibby Books author alert! Zibby welcomes debut author Sarah Sawyer to discuss THE UNDERCURRENT, a stunning, achingly beautiful, and gripping suspense about an overwhelmed new mother who becomes obsessed with the unsolved disappearance of a young girl from her small Texas hometown—and unearths her own family’s dark secret. Sarah shares how her own experiences, particularly watching her daughter struggle with a thyroid disorder, inspired her reflections on the transformations women experience. She also delves into her novel's themes of female relationships, different life paths, and the impact of motherhood on personal identity. Finally, she shares her best advice for aspiring writers.

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Haaretz journalist, Lee Yaron, 10/7: 100 HUMAN STORIES Oct 08, 2024

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Acclaimed Haaretz reporter Lee Yaron joins Zibby to discuss 10/7: 100 Human Stories, a radically passionate work of investigative journalism of the October 7th attacks through the stories of its victims and the communities they called home. Lee talks about the survivors she interviewed, everyday people from a wide range of communities—from elderly Holocaust survivors and peace workers to Ukrainian refugees and Israeli Arabs. She also describes the weight of carrying these stories, the emotional toll of hearing such grief, and her overwhelming mission to reclaim narratives for those who have been silenced. Finally, she shares her views on Jewish resilience and her hope that young Israeli women will step into leadership positions to help shape a safer future.

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ON BEING JEWISH NOW: Reflections from Authors and Advocates Oct 07, 2024

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On the anniversary of October 7th, Zibby joins forces with Rebecca Minkoff to introduce ON BEING JEWISH NOW: Reflections from Authors and Advocates, an inspiring collection of 75 personal essays about what it means to be Jewish in the aftermath of October 7th. In this powerful and emotional episode, 40 contributors share lines from their essays. All profits from this project will be donated to Artists Against Antisemitism, a group founded by Jewish authors to fight the spread of antisemitism. You can now purchase the eBook and audiobook (already available!) and pre-order the paperback before its November 1st release.

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Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize! Betsy Lerner, SHRED SISTERS Oct 03, 2024

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Zibby interviews celebrated author (and veteran literary agent and editor) Betsy Lerner about SHRED SISTERS, her wry, intimate, riveting, and bittersweet debut novel about family, mental illness, and sisterhood. Betsy calls the novel a “love letter to loneliness” while reflecting on her own experiences in New York during her twenties. She shares other personal connections to this story, from the loss of her mother to her own bipolar diagnosis to her complex relationships with her sisters. At the end of the episode, she reveals what she is working on next and shares her best advice for aspiring writers.

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