Totally Booked with Zibby

Zibby is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Kathryn Shultz to talk about her memoir,  Lost & Found , which looks at the wide-ranging experiences of loss and discovery. Kathryn shares her thoughts on what makes a good death and whether that moniker is fair to those grieving, as well as what she wishes her father lived to see. The two also discuss what it was like for Kat...

New York Times  bestselling author Chris Pavone joins Zibby to talk about his latest novel,  Two Nights in Lisbon , which he refers to as a "Trojan Horse novel." The two discuss why Chris wants to trick his usual reading base into reading this story, as well as what his journey through the publishing world looked like. Chris also shares why he made the decision to start writing thrillers...

Zibby is joined by Miriam Parker, author and associate publisher of Ecco, to discuss her latest novel,  Room and Board . The two talk about Miriam's writing process for both this novel and her first, why she's happy that her books are not published by the company she works for, and her journey to becoming an author. Miriam also shares her best advice as both a publisher and author hersel...

Zibby is joined by former Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy to talk about her debut memoir,  I'm Glad My Mom Died , and why she chose the book's eye-catching title. The two discuss some of the narratives Jennette grew up with that she had to unlearn in adulthood, as well as where she is now in her eating disorder recovery journey. Jennette also shares why it was important to write from her yo...

Zibby is joined by the Emmy-award winning, chronically-ill and disabled, rabbinical-school drop-out Jean Meltzer to discuss her latest novel,  Mr. Perfect on Paper . The two talk about Jean's unique backstory and medical history, as well as how her diagnoses have each found their way into her books. Jean also shares how her own love story largely inspired this novel, what Yiddish saying she l...

Dolen Perkins-Valdez, the  New York Times  bestselling author of  Wench , joins Zibby to discuss her latest novel,  Take My Hand,  which grapples with the painful history of eugenics and coerced sterilization in America. Dolen shares what inspired her to write a fictionalized version of what happened to the Relf sisters, what she hopes the story will add to the current con...

Actor Josh Peck joins Zibby to talk about his memoir,  Happy People Are Annoying.  The two connect over growing up with Jewish mothers and how that impacted their relationships with food. Josh also shares why he wanted to write a memoir at this time in his life, what made him decide to be so frank with the behind-the-scenes facts he shared, and whether or not there was anything he regret...

Zibby is joined by bestselling and award-winning author Nina LaCour to talk about her debut adult novel,  Yerba Buena . Nina shares how she started the book while she was still an undergraduate, her experience working in bookstores, and her favorite way a reader has described her book. The two also discuss why Nina decided to pause her podcast, "Keeping a Notebook," and what she's working on...

Zibby is joined by author Emily Maloney to talk about her book of personal essays,  Cost of Living , which grew out of a piece that is featured in the  Best American Essays  compilation. The two discuss the current state of healthcare in America, as well as what Emily sees as the industry's potential future. Emily also shares her 15-year process of publishing this book, at which sta...

Author Kim Fay joins Zibby to discuss her latest historical novel,  Love & Saffron , which was an instant national bestseller. The two talk about the relationships that inspired the friendship at the center of the story, which family memories helped Kim set the scenes, and how the pandemic helped her write the book quickly. Kim also shares why she wanted the novel to revolve around food a...

"It's a reference book for kids to get ideas as to how they can make the world a kinder place." Journalist Michelle Figueroa joins Zibby to discuss Good News Movement and its corresponding book, A Good Thing Happened Today. Michelle explains why she decided to start a news organization focused on sharing exclusively good news and the importance of packaging these stories for young kids. Send...

Zibby is joined by Sean Williams to talk both about his picture book  Girl Dad  as well as his organization, The Dad Gang. Sean shares The Dad Gang's mission to shatter stereotypes about Black fatherhood, how their non-profit wing empowers fathers around the country, and where the company is expanding next. The two also discuss how Sean's close relationship with his daughters inspired hi...

Star of HGTV's  Home Town  Erin Napier joins Zibby and her husband Kyle to discuss her picture book,  The Lantern House.  Erin explains why she's not joined by her husband and co-star Ben and shares why she was set on working with her illustrator and friend, Adam Trest, on this children's book. The three also talk about the house flipping projects that get Erin the mo...

Kerry Docherty joins Zibby to talk about her new picture book  Somewhere, Right Now,  which was inspired by the range of emotions we all felt during the Covid lockdown. The two discuss Kerry's background in mindfulness and how she wove her teachings into the book, as well as why she decided to shift from her own small business to help her family start Faherty Brand which is one of Z...

Zibby is joined by editor and author Richard Roper to discuss his latest novel,  When We Were Young , which was inspired by a real trip he took with his friends. The two talk about his intentional journey to becoming an editor and his accidental journey to becoming an author, as well as which books he currently works on at Headline Publishers in the UK. Richard also shares which author i...

Bestselling author Bethany C. Morrow joins Zibby to talk about her latest novel,  Cherish Farrah,  which was Belletrist and BookClubs' April pick .  Bethany shares why she wanted to challenge white supremacist notions by creating a character like Farrah, as well as why she loves to write social horror. The two also discuss why Bethany jokes about being a contrarian, h...

Zibby is joined by Amanda Bestor-Siegal to talk about her debut novel,  The Caretakers , which was inspired in part by her experience as an au pair in Paris. The two discuss the social politics of being an au pair, why Amanda chose to tell the story from the six female characters' perspectives, and the main things she took away from her MFA. Amanda also shares how the loss of her mother...

Zibby is joined by Amelia Morris to talk about her first novel,  Wildcat , which was inspired in part by a fight with her own mother and the desire to call out unrealistic expectations placed on mothers. The two discuss how Amelia got her start with her  Bon Appétempt  blog and food memoir despite always wanting to write fiction, as well as how her husband helped her find time to cr...

Writer and book critic John Searles joins Zibby to discuss his latest novel,  Her Last Affair . The two talk about John's path to becoming a writer which involved being the first in his family to attend college and working at  Cosmopolitan  for 23 years as the books editor, the deputy editor, and the editor-at-large. John also shares how losing his father, his sister, and his apartm...

Zibby is joined by investor, innovator, and founder of a number of companies Alan Patricof to talk about his memoir,  No Red Lights . Alan tells Zibby about his plans to live until 114 and how his desire to continue trying new things regardless of his age led him to found Primetime Partner which invests in companies that target the over-sixty population. The two also discuss what inspire...

Award-winning journalist Carley Fortune joins Zibby to discuss her debut novel,  Every Summer After , which is already a  New York Times ,  USA Today , and #1 Canadian national bestseller. The two talk about how the novel was inspired in part by Carley's love for the tiny town of Barry's Bay as well as her time growing up there. Carley also shares how finding her diaries from adoles...

Nutritional therapist Sumner Brooks and dietitian nutritionist Amee Severson join Zibby to talk about their book,  How to Raise an Intuitive Eater . The three dive into conversations about dismantling diet culture, their favorite methods of implementing intuitive eating habits in their own homes, and what to do if you think your child may be veering into an eating disorder. Sumner and Am...

Zibby is joined by wellness consultant and childhood friend Julie Wilcox to talk about her new book,  The Win-Win Diet . Julie shares how her experience as an Olympic-aspiring gymnast led her down the path of nutrition studies and creating recipes that offer more than just basic sustenance. The two also discuss how to create a sustainable plant-based diet, Julie's experience writing...

Zibby is joined by Dr. Katie Takayasu to discuss her book,  Plants First: A Physician's Guide to Wellness Through a Plant-Forward Diet , which was inspired by her own food journey. The two talk about how Dr. Katie's experiences in college, medical school, and her residency led her to a plant-forward diet, and how her family approaches food in their home. Dr. Katie also shares w...

Harvard-trained psychiatrist and professional chef Dr. Uma Naidoo joins Zibby to talk about her book,  This Is Your Brain on Food , which offers a way to approach food as medicine. Uma shares what she's doing to grow the field of nutritional psychiatry and why she's against telling patients to restrict themselves in their diets. The two also discuss how the awareness around the gut-brain...