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Zibby Owens
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In my daily show, I interview today’s latest, bestselling, buzziest, or underrated authors whose work I think is worth your time -- in 30 minutes or less. As a bookstore owner, publisher, author and (obviously) podcaster, I get a comprehensive look at everything that’s coming out and spend my time curating the best books so you don’t have to. Stay in the know, get insider insights, and connect wit... more

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Founder of the Next Big Idea Book Club, Panio Gianopoulos, discusses his career in publishing and what led him to lead a non-fiction book subscription business, including the failures along the way. Plus, find out what SNL’s Kate McKinnon has to do w... more

Recorded live at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street in partnership with the Child Mind Institute, Zibby interviews co-authors Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill about ALL THE COOL GIRLS GET FIRED: How to Let Go of Being Let Go and Come Back on Top. Drawing fro... more

Recorded live at Zibby’s Bookshop x Minnie Rose, Zibby chats with longtime friends and co-authors Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman about 10,000 LIGHT YEARS FROM OKAY. They explore grief, coincidence, superstition, and resilience through the story of ... more

Zibby talks with co-editors Camille Seigle and Ali Mann Stevens about their powerful new anthology, MATERNAL HOPE: Stories of Unseen Struggles, Unexpected Resilience, and the Untold Ways Families Are Made. Camille and Ali share their own raw, vulnera... more

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Recent Guests

Camille Seigle
Co-editor of Maternal Hope, consultant, mentor, and speaker
Episode: Camille Seigle and Ali Mann Stevens, MATERNAL HOPE: Stories of Unseen Struggles, Unexpected Resilience, and the Untold Ways Families Are Made
Ali Mann Stevens
Co-editor of Maternal Hope, sales leader in tech, mother of four including twins born prematurely
Episode: Camille Seigle and Ali Mann Stevens, MATERNAL HOPE: Stories of Unseen Struggles, Unexpected Resilience, and the Untold Ways Families Are Made
Belle Burden
Author of STRANGERS: A Memoir of Marriage
Episode: Belle Burden, STRANGERS: A Memoir of Marriage
John Picacio
World Fantasy Award and Hugo Award-winning artist.
Mexican X Initiative
Episode: Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio, THE INVISIBLE PARADE
Drew Daywalt
Author known for children's books including 'The Day The Crayons Quit' and 'Goodnight, Crayons'
Episode: Drew Daywalt, GOODNIGHT, CRAYONS
Betsy Fore
Author and founder of Velveteen Ventures
Velveteen Ventures
Episode: Betsy Fore, BUILT ON PURPOSE: Discover Your Deep Inner Why and Manifest the Business of Your Dreams
Alyson Richman
Author of The Missing Pages, USA Today and number one international best-selling author of historical novels.
Episode: Alyson Richman, THE MISSING PAGES
Laura Dave
Number one New York Times bestselling author of several novels including The Last Thing He Told Me and The First Time I Saw Him
Episode: Laura Dave, THE FIRST TIME I SAW HIM
Donna Freitas
Author of multiple award-winning books including The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano
Episode: Donna Freitas, HER ONE REGRET

Host

Zibby Owens
Host of a daily show focusing on interviews with bestselling and emerging authors, providing insights into their works and the literary landscape.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 785 ratings
  • Yikes

    Having a guest on and not even saying their name correctly is interview 101. Embarrassing and rude.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    AmandaB20
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Guests

    I’ve enjoyed the guests but wish they were the ones reading the excerpts from their works rather than Zibby. Also the giggles and “gushing” over the guests sometimes overshadows Zibby’s serious questions about their writing.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Ali&Blues
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    I have discovered many new books via this podcast. Thanks Zibby!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SchwalbK
    United States3 months ago
  • Great curation and discussions

    Zibby does a great job selecting books and authors of interest and leading compelling discussions. My TBR is totally out of control!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JackieK4Books
    United States5 months ago
  • Zibby has her finger on the pulse of great literature!

    I have loved this podcast with its amazing content. Zibby Owens does a fantastic job interviewing these authors and the information she pulls from each is truly touching and meaningful. Zibby is an outstanding podcaster and I would highly recommend every single episode. She’s fabulous!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoAn Monaco
    United States7 months ago

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The host is noted for her genuine curiosity and warmth, which contribute to making the discussions feel personal and relatable.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and thoughtful interviews with authors, emphasizing that these conversations often lead to discovering new books and insights.
Many enjoy the structured, concise format of episodes that make it easy to integrate into their busy lives.
The selection of guests is lauded for its diversity, appealing to a broad audience with various literary tastes.
However, some criticism has been directed towards inconsistencies in the interview style and occasional critiques on host performance.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio, THE INVISIBLE PARADE
Q: Are the two of you teaming up on more books?
Right now, we are both recovering from the journey of this book and promoting it. I have no doubt we will work together in the future.
Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio, THE INVISIBLE PARADE
Q: Do you feel like you wrote this for children? Do you feel like you wrote it for grownups?
I think it's both. The story kind of tells you what it wants to be.
Belle Burden, STRANGERS: A Memoir of Marriage
Q: Can you talk a little about your family history?
Burden reflects on her family's pattern of infidelity and how it has influenced her views, expressing her struggle to avoid repeating those cycles.
Belle Burden, STRANGERS: A Memoir of Marriage
Q: How do you process all of that?
Burden highlights the terrifying nature of realizing that someone you love can suddenly change, which makes everyday life feel precarious.
Belle Burden, STRANGERS: A Memoir of Marriage
Q: Why put this painful personal story out there?
Burden felt a strong need to record her experiences due to the lack of information from her ex-husband and believed sharing her story could help others.

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5. Drew Daywalt
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8. Laura Dave

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