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Totally Booked with Zibby

Zibby Owens
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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 gen... more

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Latest Episodes

Bonnie Garmus joins Zibby Owens to talk about her new novel Peck & Peck, the story of recent graduate Batter Gray who struggles with what to do with his arts degree after college, only to find himself at a prestigious poetry quarterly in the midst of... more

Julie Orringer sits down with Zibby Owens to discuss her new novel Luna, Phoenix, Queen, a multiple narrative story about a husband who steals his wife’s novel while she suffers from early-onset Alzheimer’s and the people in the orbit of this betraya... more

Maria Shriver and Zibby Owens speak in-person at Zibby’s Bookshop about their life and work inspired by Zibby’s new book Between Chapters and Maria’s poetry collection I Am Maria.

Zibby talks about how starting a podcast was a turning point in her l... more

Endocrinologist and longevity expert Dr. Florence Comite joins Zibby Owens to discuss Invincible, her new book that dives deep into genetics, aging, longevity, and reclaiming your health.

Dr. Florence Comite talks about how having an identical twin... more

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Recent Guests

Audrey Niffenegger
Author of Life Out of Order
Author, Artist
Episode: Audrey Niffenegger on Her Return to The Time Traveler’s Wife
Shai Davidai
Author of American Intellectual Antisemitism; psychologist and professor
Columbia Business School / Author
Episode: Shai Davidai on the October 7 Anniversary
Michael Lewis
New York Times bestselling author, creator/host of Against the Rules (Apple podcast)
Author, Commentator
Episode: NYT Bestselling Author Michael Lewis on Blockers
Hank Phillippi Ryan
Best-selling author and former TV journalist
Author, journalist
Episode: Hank Phillippi Ryan on Storytelling
Rebekah Lowin
Author of A Year of Jewish Joy, content creator, and editor at Forbes
Forbes; Author of A Year of Jewish Joy
Episode: Rebekah Lowin on Jewish Joy
Elizabeth Wellington Rollins
writer and award-winning copywriter; author of The Three Graces of Pearl Street
Author, The Three Graces of Pearl Street
Episode: Elizabeth Wellington Rollins on Her Debut Novel
Meg Mason
Author of Sophie Standing There
Author
Episode: Meg Mason: The New Reese's Book Club pick!
Susan Coll
Author of Word Salad
Author, Word Salad
Episode: Susan Coll on the Fictional Bookshop in Her Novel
Fran Hauser
Author of Twenty Minutes is the New Hour; owner of Bedford Books; former president of Digital at Time, Inc.
Bedford Books; The Myth of the Nice Girl
Episode: Fran Hauser on Embracing the Twenty-Minute Mindset

Host

Zibby Owens
Host of Totally Booked with Zibby

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 826 ratings
  • She’s Bubbly!

    Zibby is obviously a fan of Daniel Silva, as she was gushing and giggly throughout the interview. I very much enjoyed the author, and Zibby had some very poignant questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    BillBlaster1
    United States2 months ago
  • Great listen for book lovers

    Great conversations, great guests, and always new books added to my reading list. Zibby shines a light on the author behind the book and brings their stories to life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jen Cote
    United States4 months ago
  • Can we see larger book covers

    I would like in the title to write out book and author and to have a larger book cover to see

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beans13!$rr
    United States5 months ago
  • Book Love

    Great interviews! Zibby asks super questions and has wonderful conversations with her guests. I always look forward to listening to this wonderful podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Artphotogirl
    United States8 months ago
  • Trump supporters

    Not please to see she had Josie Balka on, who is part of a Trump supporting breeding cult. Absolutely not someone who needs a platform.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JessPie1994
    United States8 months ago

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A subset of reviews notes mixed pacing or questioning style varies by guest.
The show helps discover new books and authors through engaging conversations.
Listeners praise the host for thoughtful questions and warmth across interviews.
Guests consistently highlight deep, behind-the-scenes insights into writing and publishing.

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#35
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#92
United States/Arts
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#144
Canada/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#73
Israel/Arts/Books
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#151
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#155
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

NYT Bestselling Author Michael Lewis on Blockers
Q: Would you mind telling listeners a little bit about your book?
Lewis explains that Blockers centers on a cadre of nonpartisan public servants who were pushed out of government by a shifting political landscape, and how their work once kept essential functions like public safety and data integrity running, now under threat. He frames the book as a narrative exploration of what happened and why it matters for governance.
Susan Coll on the Fictional Bookshop in Her Novel
Q: What is Word Salad about?
Susan Coll describes Word Salad as following a young woman who returns to Washington, DC, to care for her mother and ends up working in a neighborhood bookstore, where she grapples with the nonsensical economics of publishing and discovers her own creative voice.
Zibby Owens on Between Chapters, Her New Essay Collection
Q: When did you know the podcast was taking off?
The moment a major article labeled Zibby as New York City's most powerful book influencer, followed by a surge of event attendance and a sense that the show was gaining momentum.
Isabel Allende on The Quiet Happiness of Aging
Q: Why did you decide to write this book at this time?
Allende explains that the book grew from reflecting on the philosophy, emotion, and motives behind writing, not just the technicalities; it became a memoir-embraced guide for writers who feel stuck and readers curious about the craft.
Meg Mason: The New Reese's Book Club pick!
Q: How did the idea for the novel originate and did it stem from a festival moment with Meg's experiences in mind?
The idea grew from observing the publicity circuit and the collision between a reader's parasocial relationship with an author and the real creator, which translated into the book's core premise.

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This show centers on in-depth author conversations, blending literary analysis with behind-the-scenes storytelling. Episodes routinely explore craft, writing process, thematic threads (memory, resilience, reinvention), and the real-life experiences that shape books across genres—from contemporary fiction and memoir to historical narratives and thrillers. Listeners often gain practical takeaways on storytelling, publishing, and personal growth, along with curated book recommendations and a warmth-driven interview style that has made the series a trusted resource for book lovers and industry insiders alike.

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3. Michael Lewis
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5. Rebekah Lowin
6. Elizabeth Wellington Rollins
7. Meg Mason
8. Susan Coll

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