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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:

National bestselling author! Marjan Kamali, THE LION WOMEN OF TEHRAN Aug 08, 2024

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Zibby chats with author Marjan Kamali about THE LION WOMEN OF TEHRAN, a heartwrenching and achingly beautiful novel of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran. Marjan describes the plot of her book, which follows two girls from very different backgrounds who form a close bond, face a betrayal, and reconnect years later in America. The conversation delves into themes of trauma, healing, friendship, and women’s rights and activism. Marjan also shares her writing process (which involves a lot of longhand writing) and offers her best advice for aspiring authors.

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One of Washington Post's 5 "Feel-Good Books" of Summer 2024! Dr. Amy Attas, PETS AND THE CITY: True Tales of a Manhattan House Call Veterinarian Aug 07, 2024

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Zibby is joined by New York City’s premier “house call veterinarian,” Dr. Amy Attas, who takes us into the exclusive penthouses and hotel rooms of the wealthiest Manhattan pet owners in her heartfelt and hilarious new book, PETS AND THE CITY. Dr. Attas describes her 30-year career and shares anecdotes from her most memorable home visits, including when a dog swallowed his owner’s blue pills… She expresses her love and dedication to her work and even shares some practical advice for pet owners.

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A Zibby Summer Reads pick! Jamie Brenner, A NOVEL SUMMER Aug 07, 2024

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Bestselling author Jamie Brenner returns to the podcast to discuss A NOVEL SUMMER, a delightful, sun-soaked beach read about a novelist who returns to the beach town where she spent her college summers… only to face her old friends’ reactions to the recognizable elements in her novels. Jamie reflects on how summer triggers nostalgia and introspection about friendships—and then delves into the different types of friendships, from college friends to “mom trenches” friends. She touches on her writing process, the publishing industry’s focus on books for younger women (driven by TikTok!), and her next project.

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Pub day! Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding, ELIZABETH OF EAST HAMPTON Aug 06, 2024

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Co-authors Audrey Bellezza (a two-time Emmy-nominated TV producer) and Emily Harding (also a TV producer!) return to the podcast to discuss their charming, hilariously witty, modern-day retelling of Pride and Prejudice, ELIZABETH OF EAST HAMPTON. Audrey and Emily delve into their Hamptons research trips, their collaborative writing and editing process, and their adaptation of Mrs. Bennett’s character into a modern entrepreneurial mom involved in mid-level marketing schemes! They also touch on their future projects (hint: they may involve more modern retellings).

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Elite ultrarunner! Katie Arnold, BRIEF FLASHINGS IN THE PHENOMENAL WORLD Aug 06, 2024

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Zen practitioner and elite ultrarunner Katie Arnold chats with Zibby about BRIEF FLASHINGS IN THE PHENOMENAL WORLD, a wise, contemplative memoir of destruction and healing written about her struggle to overcome a life-shattering injury. Katie starts by describing her harrowing whitewater rafting accident—the event that opens the novel and unearthed deeper issues in her life and marriage. She then delves into the Zen philosophy that helped her, her deep connection to nature, and the power of finding beauty in everyday experiences. She ends with invaluable advice for aspiring writers.

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Zibby's Summer Reads: Parenting stuff! Debby Herbenick, YES, YOUR KID: What Parents Need to Know about Today's Teens and Sex Aug 05, 2024

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Debby Herbenick, PhD, an internationally recognized sexuality researcher and educator and author of five bestselling books, joins Zibby to discuss her authoritative, supportive, sex-positive, and facts-forward parenting guide, YES, YOUR KID: What Parents Need to Know About Today’s Teens and Sex. Dr. Herbenick explains her extensive background in sex research and her observations on recent trends, emphasizing the importance of parents staying informed and open with their children. She touches on sexting, internet porn, TikTok, the normalization of choking in sexual activities, the impact of social media, and how to equip children with tools for safe and respectful relationships.

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Books that make you LAUGH! Jess H. Gutierrez, A PRODUCT OF GENETICS (AND DAY DRINKING): A Never-Coming-Of-Age Story Aug 05, 2024

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Zibby chats with author Jess H. Gutierrez about A PRODUCT OF GENETICS (AND DAY DRINKING), a laugh-out-loud, bawdy memoir-in-essays that is overflowing with 90s nostalgia and relatable tales of a millennial who feels like a dumpster fire. Jessica describes her chaotic childhood, boomer mom, and coming-out journey while reminiscing on the 90s—from Wow Chips and Journey to glamour shots and candy cigarettes. She also reflects on motherhood, her struggles with fertility, her decision to take writing seriously, and the book she is working on now.

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#1 New York Times bestselling author! Emily Giffin, THE SUMMER PACT Aug 02, 2024

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Zibby welcomes back New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin to discuss THE SUMMER PACT, a tender and heartfelt novel about four college friends who, after suffering a tragedy their senior year, make a pact that causes them to reunite a decade later and embark on a life-changing adventure together. Emily delves into her characters’ individual journeys, touching on narcissistic parents, high academic and athletic pressures, personal growth and self-worth, and the importance of formative friendships and found families.

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Award-winning journalist! Brooke Lea Foster, ALL THE SUMMERS IN BETWEEN Aug 01, 2024

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Award-winning journalist Brooke Lea Foster returns to the podcast, this time to discuss ALL THE SUMMERS IN BETWEEN, a breathtaking dual-timeline novel that is at once a mesmerizing portrait of a complex friendship, a delicious glimpse into a bygone Hamptons, and a powerful coming-of-age for two young women who don’t speak for a decade after a devastating night. Brooke delves into her female protagonists, touching on self-esteem, self-identity, and the tension between family and personal ambitions. She and Zibby also talk about writing historical fiction and all the nostalgic details in the story (remember record stores?).

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Zibby Books author alert!! Mary Jones, THE GOODBYE PROCESS: Stories Jul 31, 2024

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Zibby Books author alert! Zibby speaks to debut author Mary Jones about THE GOODBYE PROCESS, an arresting, original, and beautifully rendered short story collection that examines loss and the painful ways we say goodbye—not just after the death of a loved one, but also after divorces, friendship breakups, and when aging, as we lose our younger selves. Mary shares her path to writing—which started after her father's death when she was just 15—and then touches on her love for the short story and her experiences teaching creative writing.

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