
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2450 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Well, he said it. Prize-winning author Michael Cunningham opens up about his formative relationships as he teaches the reader what great writing looks like. I read his unforgettable novel The Hours for a now-defunct book club years ago. I couldn’t wa... more
August Book Club Pick!! You might know bestselling author Matthew Quick from his blockbuster hit Silver Linings Playbook, which became an Academy Award-winning film. Now we not only get a behind-the-scenes look at his personal life, but also his prof... more
Obsessed. Super obsessed. Can’t stop talking about this book and recommending it. I have to admit, my mother is the one who finally got me to read it. Apparently, Oprah selecting it last year paled in comparison to my mom! Culpability raises all sort... more
I can’t stop thinking about my interview with #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva. Not only did we discuss the themes in his latest book Ransom (and his wife!), but we covered how he feels about the fact that men aren’t reading anymore.... more
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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.
I would like in the title to write out book and author and to have a larger book cover to see
Great interviews! Zibby asks super questions and has wonderful conversations with her guests. I always look forward to listening to this wonderful podcast
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.
Collaborating with Jennifer Garner?? How disappointing.
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The show centers on intimate author conversations that spotlight books across genres—from memoirs and literary fiction to cookbooks and narrative non-fiction. Hosts draw out personal stories, writing processes, and thematic threads around parenting, resilience, aging, friendship, and cultural identity, often tying in reader-facing insights and practical takeaways for fans and aspiring writers alike. Listeners can expect thoughtful questions, wide-ranging guests, and a steady tempo that makes book discovery accessible and engaging, with a noticeable emphasis on human resilience, community, and the power of storytelling.
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Recent guests on Totally Booked include:
1. Michael Cunningham
2. Matthew Quick
3. Bruce Holsinger
4. Daniel Silva
5. Jean Kwok
6. Rachel Beanland
7. Emily Giffin
8. John Searles
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