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Totally Booked with Zibby

Hi! I'm Zibby Owens, host of Totally Booked! I'm hosting four events on September 19, 25th and 30th in NYC and on October 4th in Greenwich, CT. Get your tickets here!


In my daily show, I interview today’s latest, bestselling, buzziest, or underrated authors and story creators whose work I think is worth your time. 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 with guests like I do. Every single day.


FYI, my show has won many awards! It was one of Oprah's top literary podcasts - twice! - and has been downloaded 15 million+ times. With 2,000+ episodes to choose from, you'll never run out of book talk. For more information, go to zibbymedia.com and follow me on Instagram at @zibbyowens. If you love the show, please rate and review it. And go buy the books!


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Inspiration Parenting Entertainment Books Arts
Update frequency
every day
Average duration
27 minutes
Episodes
2243
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Shane McCrae, PULLING THE CHARIOT OF THE SUN: A Memoir of a Kidnapping

Shane McCrae, PULLING THE CHARIOT OF THE SUN: A Memoir of a Kidnapping

Zibby and award-winning poet Shane McCrae discuss his unforgettable memoir Pulling the Chariot of the Sun, which details the harrowing experience of being kidnapped at the age of four from his Black …

00:17:08  |   Wed 25 Oct 2023
Katherine Lin, YOU CAN'T STAY HERE FOREVER

Katherine Lin, YOU CAN'T STAY HERE FOREVER

Katherine Lin delves into her newest novel, which explores young widow Ellie Huang's journey through loss, and her escape to the French Riviera with her best friend Mable. The narrative sheds light o…

00:29:03  |   Tue 24 Oct 2023
Einat Nathan on Israel and Parenting Today

Einat Nathan on Israel and Parenting Today

This specially-recorded episode reveals an emotional and insightful conversation between Zibby and Einat Nathan. They discuss the harrowing experiences faced by families, particularly mothers and chi…

00:29:56  |   Mon 23 Oct 2023
Maud Ventura, MY HUSBAND

Maud Ventura, MY HUSBAND

Zibby speaks to debut author Maud Ventura about My Husband, a suspenseful and darkly funny novel about a seemingly perfect, sophisticated French woman who is utterly consumed by her love for her husb…

00:23:36  |   Mon 23 Oct 2023
Jennifer Neal, NOTES ON HER COLOR

Jennifer Neal, NOTES ON HER COLOR

In this recent episode, Zibby discusses Jennifer Neal's novel, Notes on her Color, delving into the unique concept of a character able to change her skin color. Jennifer shares insights into her writ…

00:23:08  |   Sun 22 Oct 2023
Kate Doyle, I MEANT IT ONCE: Stories

Kate Doyle, I MEANT IT ONCE: Stories

Zibby speaks with author Kate Doyle about I Meant It Once, a witty and sharp collection of stories about the inner lives of young women during their transformative twenties, navigating relationships,…

00:24:27  |   Sat 21 Oct 2023
Tessa Hadley, AFTER THE FUNERAL AND OTHER STORIES

Tessa Hadley, AFTER THE FUNERAL AND OTHER STORIES

In this episode, Zibby and Tessa explore the intricate art of writing and the transformative power of literature. Using Tessa's new collection, After the Funeral, as a backdrop, the discussion dives …

00:30:59  |   Fri 20 Oct 2023
Shelby Stanger, WILL TO WILD: Adventures Great and Small to Change Your Life

Shelby Stanger, WILL TO WILD: Adventures Great and Small to Change Your Life

Shelby and Zibby discuss the therapeutic benefits of nature and the intersection between outdoor activities, like surfing, and mental well-being. Shelby also touches on decision fatigue, imposter syn…

00:28:52  |   Thu 19 Oct 2023
Colleen Wachob, THE JOY OF WELL-BEING: A Practical Guide to a Happy, Healthy, and Long Life

Colleen Wachob, THE JOY OF WELL-BEING: A Practical Guide to a Happy, Healthy, and Long Life

Moving away from the standard wellness narrative, Colleen delves into the concept of well-being with a holistic approach. Colleen addresses the pressures of modern wellness trends, the power of simpl…

00:24:35  |   Wed 18 Oct 2023
Rabbi Diana Fersko, WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT ANTISEMITISM

Rabbi Diana Fersko, WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT ANTISEMITISM

Zibby Owens and Rabbi Fersko discuss her long-standing mission to address anti-Semitism, a cause she fervently pursued following an attack on her synagogue during the Black Lives Matter protests. She…

00:24:53  |   Wed 18 Oct 2023
Lisa Belkin, GENEALOGY OF A MURDER: Four Generations, Three Families, One Fateful Night

Lisa Belkin, GENEALOGY OF A MURDER: Four Generations, Three Families, One Fateful Night

Zibby interviews Lisa Belkin about Genealogy of a Murder, a multigenerational tale of three families whose paths collide one summer night in 1960 with the murder of a police officer. Lisa's in-depth …

00:30:29  |   Tue 17 Oct 2023
Kyo Maclear, UNEARTHING: A Story of Tangled Love and Family Secrets

Kyo Maclear, UNEARTHING: A Story of Tangled Love and Family Secrets

Zibby talks with Kyo Maclear about her deeply personal memoir, Unearthing: A Story of Tangled Love and Family Secrets. The narrative hinges on Maclear's surprising DNA test results, prompting a journ…

00:28:44  |   Mon 16 Oct 2023
Michaele Weissman, THE RYE BREAD MARRIAGE: How I Found Happiness with a Partner I'll Never Understand

Michaele Weissman, THE RYE BREAD MARRIAGE: How I Found Happiness with a Partner I'll Never Understand

Michaele Weissman joins Zibby to discuss her intriguing memoir, The Rye Bread Marriage: How I Found Happiness With A Partner I'll Never Understand. With wit and candor, Michaele navigates the waters …

00:21:43  |   Sun 15 Oct 2023
Angie Kim, HAPPINESS FALLS

Angie Kim, HAPPINESS FALLS

Zibby sits down with acclaimed author Angie Kim to discuss her latest sensation, Happiness Falls. Angie reveals the inspiration behind her riveting tale, touching on her personal experiences as an im…

00:30:29  |   Sat 14 Oct 2023
Geri Halliwell-Horner, ROSIE FROST & THE FALCON QUEEN

Geri Halliwell-Horner, ROSIE FROST & THE FALCON QUEEN

Iconic Spice Girl, songwriter, and author Geri Halliwell-Horner joins Zibby to discuss her book, ROSIE FROST & THE FALCON QUEEN. Geri shares insights into her writing process and the inspiration behi…

00:35:42  |   Fri 13 Oct 2023
Gary Gulman, MISFIT: Growing Up Awkward in the '80s

Gary Gulman, MISFIT: Growing Up Awkward in the '80s

Beloved stand-up comedian Gary Gulman joins Zibby to discuss his witty and poignant memoir, Misfit: Growing Up Awkward in the ‘80s. Gary reveals the inspiration behind this book: a major depressive e…

00:28:29  |   Thu 12 Oct 2023
Safiya Sinclair, HOW TO SAY BABYLON: A Memoir

Safiya Sinclair, HOW TO SAY BABYLON: A Memoir

Zibby speaks to Jamaican poet and memoirist Safiya Sinclair about How to Say Babylon, a dazzling and powerful book about the author’s struggle to break free of her father’s oppression as part of her …

00:28:11  |   Wed 11 Oct 2023
Tara Conklin, COMMUNITY BOARD

Tara Conklin, COMMUNITY BOARD

Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling author Tara Conklin to discuss Community Board, a bittersweet, laugh-out-loud novel about a brokenhearted woman who goes back home to be cared for by her…

00:28:28  |   Tue 10 Oct 2023
William Dameron, THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE

William Dameron, THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE

Guest host Julie Chavez interviews author William Dameron about The Way Life Should Be, a tender and warm novel about two husbands enjoying their second-chance marriage after coming out…until their n…

00:31:10  |   Mon 09 Oct 2023
J. Ryan Stradal, SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE LAKESIDE SUPPER CLUB

J. Ryan Stradal, SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE LAKESIDE SUPPER CLUB

Zibby speaks to New York Times bestselling author J. Ryan Stradal about Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club, a heartfelt, gratifying, multi-generational story about a couple from two very diff…

00:28:50  |   Sun 08 Oct 2023
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