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Totally Booked with Zibby

Zibby Owens
Grief
Motherhood
Mental Health
Parenting
New York City
Family Dynamics
Children's Literature
Community Support
Covid-19
The River Is Waiting
Friendship
Literature
Memoir Writing
Joe Mcginniss
Resilience
Jewish Culture
Self-Compassion
Joe Mcginniss Jr.
Books
Guilt

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.

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Recent Guests

Jaclyn Moriarty
Author of Time Travel for Beginners
author
Episode: Jaclyn Moriarty, TIME TRAVEL FOR BEGINNERS
Chris Bohjalian
Author of The Amateur, playwright, and long-time novelist
Author
Episode: Chris Bohjalian, THE AMATEUR
Catherine Ostler
Author and journalist, former editor-in-chief of Tatler and other publications
Author, Journalist
Episode: Catherine Ostler, THE RENOIR GIRLS: A Hidden History of Art, War & Betrayal
Soon Wiley
Author of Cece Downing's Start Over Summer
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Episode: Soon Wiley, CECE DOWNING'S START OVER SUMMER: A Novel
Sarah Vaughan
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Author of Based on a True Story, A Novel
Episode: Sarah Vaughan, BASED ON A TRUE STORY: A Novel
Dr. Elisa Port
Chief of breast surgery at Mount Sinai, oncology expert
Mount Sinai
Episode: Dr. Elisa Port, THE BREAST ADVICE: All You Need to Know About Breast Health, Screening, and Treatment
Kate Doerge
Co-author, author of REIMAGINING GRIEF
Founder of Penny's Flight Foundation
Episode: Kate Doerge and Sara Bliss, REIMAGINING GRIEF: A New Path to Finding Healing, Strength, and Joy after Loss
Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Author of SOBER MOM! A Memoir
Author, SOBER MOM! A Memoir
Episode: Elizabeth Jannuzzi, SOBER MOM: A Memoir
Justin Halpern
Author of Get Lost and TV creator
Delicious Non-Sequitur Productions / Warner Bros. Television
Episode: Justin Halpern, GET LOST

Host

Zibby Owens
Host of a daily, author-focused interview show with a library/retail background and a strong emphasis on author storytelling and reader engagement.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 818 ratings
  • 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 States2 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 States3 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 States6 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 States6 months ago
  • Laura Dave

    Collaborating with Jennifer Garner?? How disappointing.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Hope 4 Future
    United States7 months ago

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Some critique the host's giggling or fawning moments as overshadowing questions.
Overall, listeners find the show a reliable source for new books and author insights.
A few reviews call out inconsistencies or controversial guest selections, but many celebrate book discovery and quality interviews.
Listeners praise thoughtful, engaging author conversations and strong guest selection.

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#51
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#140
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#56
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#96
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#103
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#114
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Soon Wiley, CECE DOWNING'S START OVER SUMMER: A Novel
Q: Why don't you tell listeners a little bit about what the book is about?
Cece, a 32-year-old actuary, loses her job and moves to New London, where she ends up on an oyster farm. The story follows her romantic entanglements, the pressure from family, and the larger questions about timing, money, and happiness.
Soon Wiley, CECE DOWNING'S START OVER SUMMER: A Novel
Q: Let me just start by saying how well you captured the point of view of a woman. I know that people have different views on, can we all write from different perspectives?
Yes, I've found that writing from a female perspective comes naturally to me, and I've explored it in previous work as well; the process involves listening to different experiences and letting the character's voice guide the narrative.
Catherine Ostler, THE RENOIR GIRLS: A Hidden History of Art, War & Betrayal
Q: What brought you to this topic and what did you uncover?
Catherine explains she approached the Renoir Girls from multiple angles, tracing an art- and culture-filled lineage from 19th-century Paris, through the Belle Époque, to the Dreyfus Affair and WWII, uncovering a family story that illuminates broader histories of Jews in France.
Sarah Vaughan, BASED ON A TRUE STORY: A Novel
Q: What compelled you to start writing to begin with? Why do you write and what does it do for you emotionally?
The host asks Vaughan about her motivation to write and how writing functions emotionally, prompting reflections on the personal need to create and process experiences through fiction.
Elizabeth Jannuzzi, SOBER MOM: A Memoir
Q: What advice do you have for aspiring authors, especially those tied to personal stories of trauma?
She emphasizes building a supportive writing community, showing up to the page one day at a time, and surrounding oneself with people who encourage you to keep going, much like recovery.

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5. Sarah Vaughan
6. Dr. Elisa Port
7. Kate Doerge
8. Elizabeth Jannuzzi

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