Totally Booked with Zibby

Zibby speaks to repeat guest and bestselling author Katie Sise about her latest novel The Break (which is also the November pick for Zibby’s Virtual Book Club!). Katie describes the chilling dream that inspired the story and her protagonist’s postpartum anxiety. They also discuss Katie’s publishing experience at Little A (and the wonderful editor that they have in common!), her budding tennis career, and her early-20s adventure as a jewelry designer (which had a huge celebrity following!).Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3NoMfIyBookshop: https://bit.ly/3ftwmE1Subscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here.** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nora, a repeat guest on Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books, talks about her latest (and first!) collection of essays, Bad Vibes Only: (and Other Things I Bring to the Table), her struggles with an eating disorder, her fabulous podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking, and the role of competitive parenting that she wasn’t prepared for. Zibby loved her previous books No Happy Endings and It’s Okay to Laugh: (Crying is Cool Too). Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Usj0HhBookshop: https://bit.ly/3U7QIS7Subscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here.** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zibby spoke to actor Diane Kruger (star of “National Treasure!”) about her new children’s book A Name From the Sky, illustrated by Christa Unzner. (Did you know “Diane” was actually a rare name in Diane’s childhood town in Germany?) The two discussed unique names, writing — and reading — children’s books, the power of discovering your voice, and even Diane’s father’s alcoholism. Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3UaCmjIBookshop: https://bit.ly/3gZ4d8wSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here.** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elaine Castillo, one of Financial Times' “30 of the Planet’s Most Exciting Young People,” joins Zibby to discuss her latest book of essays, How to Read Now. The two talk about the circumstances and events that inspired Elaine to begin writing these essays, as well as the significance literature holds in her and her parents' lives. Elaine also tells Zibby about her newfound love for astrology, why she included painful stories about the trauma and discrimination her family has faced, and what she's learning from reading books at a slower pace.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3DGlb48Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3W5pE7TSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here.** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Grief may turn into loss across the long arc, but it's still very much a living thing. It's not going to go away." Zibby is joined by Rebecca Soffer, the co-founder and CEO of the Modern Loss group, to talk about her latest book, The Modern Loss Handbook, which she wrote during the darkest days of the pandemic. Rebecca explains how the handbook serves as the toolkit she's always needed during her grief journey, what she prompts readers to work on within themselves, and why she is a big advocate for "going micro" as a coping mechanism. Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SIKVB6Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3gIPcaBSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here.** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author Rochelle B. Weinstein returns to talk with Zibby about her latest novel, When We Let Go, which was inspired by her personal healing in North Carolina's mountains. The two discuss the novel's timely conversation on reproductive rights, where the love for someone goes when you lose them, and the psychology behind letting go of our emotional baggage. Rochelle also shares what her daily writing schedule looks like and her thoughts on the ups and downs of what publishing is really like behind the scenes.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3zhI5w8Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3SFQctcSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here.** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist, editor, and author Catie Marron joins Zibby to discuss her latest book, Becoming a Gardener, which recounts Catie's eighteen-month journey of building a garden during the pandemic. The two talk about what prompted Catie to try her hand at building a robust garden, why she made sure to incorporate literature and books about gardening into her personal narrative, and how she found the watercolor images that accompany her words. Catie also shares the fascinating story of how she became the chair of the board for the New York Public Library and what ambitious project she's looking to start next.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3f7G6UqBookshop: https://bit.ly/3D7XVKXSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here.** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zibby is joined by author and grief advocate Marisa Renee Lee to talk about her debut memoir, Grief Is Love, which she wrote to help process her mother's death. Marisa shares what her life looked like before she worked through her grief, how her miscarriage helped her realize she hadn't fully recovered from the loss of her mom, and the number one kindness she hopes listeners will extend to those in their lives who may be grieving. The two also discuss how Marisa manages her mental health now and where this book fits into her bigger life plans.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3eXMU75Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3MZSfXQSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here.** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YA author and bookfluencer Robby Weber joins Zibby to discuss his latest novel, If You Change Your Mind. The two talk about the importance of diverse representation in love stories, why Robby finds it easy to draft his YA novels, and whether he's a pantser or a plotter. Robby also tells Zibby which projects he's working on next and why he might be a 40-year-old man trapped in a 27-year-old's body. Check out Robby's Bookstagram here!Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3z6ZKGTBookshop: https://bit.ly/3VNJ4OtSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here.** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zibby is joined by author and bookseller Eve Karlin to talk about her latest novel, Track 61, which was inspired by a historical event that took place in Eve's hometown of Amagansett. The two discuss the fascinating backstory of the real Track 61, which traits Eve took from her grandmother and gave to her protagonist, Grete, and why she made the shift from publishing to working at the popular bookstore, BookHampton. Eve shares how she made time for reading and writing while raising triplets and she tells Zibby about what she's researching next.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3F4QpD5Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3MRiPm9Subscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here.** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.