Totally Booked with Zibby

Zibby speaks to author Kelly McMasters about  The Leaving Season,  a nuanced, heart-wrenching, and astoundingly gorgeous memoir in essays about "leaving"–a place, a job, a home, a version of oneself, and, particularly, a marriage. Kelly describes her life before, during, and after her divorce, revealing that it ultimately helped her as a mother. She also talks about the booksto...

In this special weekend re-release, Zibby chats with Billboard, ACM, and CMA Award-winning country music star Sara Evans about  Born To Fly,  her powerful, personal, and humorous memoir about fame, loss, divorce, faith, and finding love again.  "Fans will devour this book, but many readers are likely to enjoy this warm, approachable read." (Booklist) Purchase on Bookshop: https...

In this special weekend re-release, Zibby speaks to comedian, essayist, blogger, and TV writer Samantha Irby about  Wow, No Thank You,  the unflinching, riotous, hysterical, relatable, edgy, and unabashedly raunchy collection of essays that quickly became a #1 New York Times bestseller.  "She writes with such wisdom about our culture and such honesty about herself. And nobody—but no...

Zibby interviews actress and screenwriter Jana Savage about  Wildflower,  a beautiful coming-of-age film that follows Bea Johnson from birth to graduation as she navigates life with two neurodiverse parents, starring Kiernan Shipka, Alexandra Daddario, and Charlie Plummer. Jana describes her path to screenwriting (she acted for many years prior) and then shares how she, Matt Smukler (the...

Zibby interviews marine biologist and author Beth Ann Mathews about her thoughtful and provoking new book  Deep Waters: A Memoir of Loss, Alaska Adventure, and Love Rekindled.  Beth talks about her husband’s stroke and the impact it had on their lives as sailors, scientific researchers, and all-around adventure-seekers. Zibby reveals she is on an Alaska literary kick, and Beth shares wha...

Guest host Julie Chavez speaks to author Charlotte Maya about  Sushi Tuesdays , the memoir about the loss of her husband to suicide, and her search for answers, acceptance, and family resilience as a young widow with two small children. Charlotte discusses the meaning behind  Sushi Tuesdays –the day she dedicated to self-care after her husband’s death and the name of the blog she started...

Zibby speaks to award-winning author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai about  Dust Child,  a powerful and hauntingly beautiful saga about two Vietnamese sisters, an American veteran, and an Amerasian man whose lives intersect in surprising ways, set during and after the war in Vietnam. Nguyễn reveals how her experience working with veterans, reuniting war-separated families, and bringing former enemie...

Zibby interviews novelist and award-winning audiobook narrator Julia Whelan about  Thank You For Listening,  a poignant, charming, and witty rom-com about a former actress turned successful audiobook narrator who, after a tragic accident, is on a journey of self-discovery, love, and acceptance. Julia reveals the parts of the book that are actually autobiographical and shares what it was...

In this special weekend re-release, Zibby interviews  New York Times  bestselling author Pamela Redmond about  Older , the hotly anticipated sequel to the beloved  Younger  (which became a hit seven-season TV series starring Sutton Foster and Hilary Duff!). Pamela's next three books will be published by Zibby Books! "I loved every bit of this novel and finished it with a g...

In this special weekend re-release, Zibby speaks to social activist, entrepreneur, and author Jodie Patterson about her memoir  The Bold World,  which tells the brave, raw, honest story of how she shifted her way of thinking to support her transgender son. 'I did not want my interview with Jodie Patterson to end.  The Bold World: A Memoir of Family and Transformation  is o...

Zibby speaks to writer and book critic Bethanne Patrick about her brave, clear-eyed, and honest new memoir  Life B: Overcoming Double Depression.  Bethanne describes her life-long struggle with double depression and the life-changing treatment that has finally allowed her to feel joy. She also discusses the power of books as empathy-builders and then reveals how she slowly built a career...

Guest host Julie Chavez interviews  New York Times  bestselling author Fiona Davis about  The Spectacular,  a thrilling story of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of dreams set against the glitz and glamour of Radio City Music Hall in the 1950s. Fiona talks about the real-life Rockette who inspired this story and the extensive research required to make it come to life, from inte...

Zibby interviews British debut author and model Eirinie Carson about  The Dead Are Gods,  a raw, striking, and beautifully intimate new memoir–a love letter and time capsule– that explores grief, Blackness, and recovery after the death of her dearest friend Larissa. Eirinie describes what Larissa was like and reveals how a never-ending eulogy, essays she wrote to process her grief, and e...

Zibby speaks to book publicist and debut author Amelia Possanza about  Lesbian Love Story,  a riveting, inventive book that weaves together memoir, archival nonfiction, and fictional passages to uncover seven lesbian romance stories that were written out of history. Amelia defines what the word lesbian means to her and explains how and why she decided to explore these stories of untradit...

Zibby interviews British-Nigerian debut author and book editor Ore Agbaje-Williams about  The Three of Us,  a mesmerizing, sharp, unputdownable domestic comedy told brilliantly over the course of one day about the long-standing tensions between a husband, his wife, and her best friend that finally come to a breaking point. Ore describes her book-filled childhood, her career in publishing...

In this special weekend re-release, Zibby speaks to New York Times bestselling author Kevin Kwan about Sex and Vanity, a riveting and brilliantly funny comedy of manners that explores privilege, culture, romance, and extravagant fashion! “With this sparkling confection of a potboiler, Kwan more than delivers on the promises of his title, and he does so with tongue planted firml...

In this special weekend re-release, Zibby interviews lawyer and entrepreneur Meena Harris about  Kamala and Maya's Big Idea,  a beautiful and empowering picture book about two sisters who work together with their community to make changes in their playground, inspired by a true story from the childhood of the author's aunt, Vice President Kamala Harris! "An inspirational remind...

Zibby speaks to feature film writer and  New York Times  bestselling author Holly Goldberg Sloan about  Pieces of Blue,  a compelling, humorous, and bighearted page-turner about a family attempting to restore a ramshackle beachside motel–and their own lives! Holly describes the conversation that inspired this novel, her childhood of international moves, the theme of loss in her...

Zibby interviews 4-time Grammy nominee Justin Roberts about  I’ll Be Your Polar Bear , a warm, heartfelt picture book about the lengths parents will go to comfort and protect their children. Justin reveals this book was inspired by a lullaby he wrote and then shares his fascinating career trajectory–from Montessori preschool teacher and divinity studies graduate student to 16 albums, Gra...

Zibby is joined by Emmy Award-winning journalist and  New York Times  bestselling author Luke Russert to discuss  Look for Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself,  a rich and compelling travel memoir that transports the reader to the world’s most fascinating cities while also meditating on loss, grief, and a search for home. Luke describes the moment he decided to quit hi...

Zibby interviews debut author and law professor Deepa Varadarajan about  Late Bloomers,  a funny, witty, and big-hearted novel about an Indian American family that is turned upside down when the parents split up after 36 years of arranged marriage. Deepa discusses her favorite themes (parenting, divorce, dating in old age, and finding the courage to start over), her love of teaching, and...

Zibby speaks to debut author Nicole Cuffy about  Dances,  a spellbinding new book about a Black ballerina who is promoted to the top tier of her ballet company and, while navigating her sudden propulsion into fame, becomes consumed with finding her missing brother. Nicole describes her love of ballet, every step of her writing process (she’s a meticulous researcher and planner), and the...

In this special weekend re-release, Zibby interviews  New York Times  bestselling author Ann Napolitano about  Dear Edward,  a transportative, haunting, and surprisingly uplifting novel about a twelve-year-old boy who is the sole survivor of a plane crash. It is now streaming as an Apple Tv+ series starring Connie Britton. Zibby: "This book is a huge sensation. It's a Dece...

In this special weekend re-release, Zibby interviews instant  New York Times  bestselling author Lori Gottlieb about  Maybe You Should Talk To Someone,  a delightful and transformative book that sold over a million copies and is being developed as a television series.  “Authentic . . . raw . . . an irresistibly candid and addicting memoir about psychotherapeutic practice a...

Zibby interviews violinist and debut author Ling Ling Huang about  Natural Beauty,  a piercing, razor-sharp novel about a young musician who gets a job at a high-end beauty store in New York City, where things take a dark turn. Ling Ling shares her sources of inspiration: her own job in a beauty store, a deep love of music, fascination with beauty standards and the industry that capitali...