Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books
1,871 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 422 ratingsMoms Don’t Have Time to Read Books is the award-winning, daily, author interview podcast hosted by author, bookstore owner, publishing house CEO and "NYC's Most Powerful Book-fluencer" (Vulture) Zibby Owens. Zibby's recent novel Blank is a USA Today bestseller.
Zibby has interviewed 1,700+ of today's bestselling and debut authors, plus celebrities like actors, chefs, athletes, politicians, business leaders, and more. With her trademark wit, disarming style, warm demeanor, and that certain something that gets everyone to open up to her, Zibby really learns about her guests. And so will you! Looking for a past episode? Head to Zibby Media for transcripts and links!
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Episodes
Carrie Berk, MY REAL-LIFE ROM-COM: How to Build Confidence and Write Your Own Relationship Rules
November 07, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MBZibby welcomes Carrie Berk to discuss her book, MY REAL-LIFE ROM COM: HOW TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND WRITE YOUR OWN RELATIONSHIP RULES. Carrie shares the book's inception during the pandemic, aiming to provide relatable dating advice for her generation, unlike the outdated guidance from older publications. She highlights the importance of self-love, learned through her anxiety journey, as a foundation for meaningful relationships. Carrie also delves into the challenges of dating as a social med...
Matt Gutman, NO TIME TO PANIC: How I Curbed My Anxiety and Conquered a Lifetime of Panic Attacks
November 06, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBZibby hosts Matt Gutman to discuss his book, NO TIME TO PANIC. Matt shares his 25-year journey with panic attacks and the quest for relief, delving into various treatments, including pharmaceuticals and psychedelics like ketamine. The discussion extends to how anxiety is embedded in human evolution, making it a normal part of the human experience. Matt reflects on the societal lack of understanding and self-diagnos Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3QmAR1B Share, rate, & review the podc...
John Manuel Arias, WHERE THERE WAS FIRE
November 05, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBZibby speaks with rising literary star John Manuel Arias about his lush and atmospheric new novel, WHERE THERE WAS FIRE. They talk about the intricacies of familial bonds, the haunting shadows of historical transgressions, and the poetic narrative that bridges the past with the present, set against the unforgiving backdrop of Costa Rica. John shares the profound influence of women in his life, the dance between personal and collective history, and the compelling journeys of characters grappl...
Alexandra Potter, CONFESSIONS OF A FORTY-SOMETHING F**K UP
November 04, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBZibby interviews bestselling author Alexandra Potter about CONFESSIONS OF A FORTY-SOMETHING F**K UP, a hilarious and heartwarming novel about the highs and lows of having to start over in your forties. Through heartfelt anecdotes, the two discuss midlife challenges, societal expectations, and the role of humor and camaraderie in confronting life's uncertainties. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3QKyCXe Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now ...
Noelle Crooks, UNDER THE INFLUENCE
November 03, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBZibby speaks with Noelle Crooks about UNDER THE INFLUENCE, a compulsively readable debut about a young woman who accepts a job working for an enigmatic influencer and quickly discovers there’s an ugly side to being a #GirlBoss. They explore the themes of influencer culture, toxic workplaces, and the pressures faced by the protagonist, Harper, as she struggles to find work-life balance and external validation, especially from her parents. Noelle shares how her own early-career experiences are...
Minna Dubin, MOM RAGE: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood
November 02, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBGuest host Julie Chavez interviews writer Minna Dubin about MOM RAGE, a frank, groundbreaking, feminist work of reportage about the hidden crisis of rage facing American mothers—and how we can fix it. Minna hopes her book will resonate with mothers and enlighten their partners, ultimately promoting broader dialogue on the emotional challenges of modern motherhood. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3FIhZp0 Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! N...
Lucy Clarke, THE HIKE
November 01, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBGuest host Julie Chavez interviews bestselling author Lucy Clarke about THE HIKE, a propulsive thriller about four women who venture into the Norwegian wilderness – but not all of them will return. Lucy shares the inspiration behind her novels (it involves her love of travel and the outdoors) and the importance of stronger character development in thrillers. She also discusses the TV series adaptations of her novels, and how much she enjoys being part of the creative process and seeing her i...
Anne Berest, THE POSTCARD
October 31, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBGuest host Julie Chavez engages in a heartfelt conversation with author Anne Berest about her intimate and engrossing new book, THE POSTCARD. Anne shares the emotional story of her Jewish family's past, which she slowly uncovered after receiving an anonymous postcard from WWII. She describes what it was like to unwind a mystery leading back to the Holocaust with the help of her mother, her friends, detectives, and graphologists! Her insights reveal the profound impact of exploring one's heri...
Yael Goldstein-Love, THE POSSIBILITIES
October 30, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBZibby speaks with Yael Goldenstein-Love about THE POSSIBILITIES, a powerful and wildly inventive new novel about a mother who ventures into parallel worlds to find her missing child. Yael shares her own harrowing birth experience, which inspired the book, and her journey as a novelist and a clinical psychology doctoral student. She and Zibby delve into the therapeutic aspects of writing and their shared maternal anxieties. The talk reveals Yael's motivations in exploring the complex psycholo...
Victoria Benton Frank, MY MAGNOLIA SUMMER
October 29, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBVictoria Benton Frank joins Zibby to discuss her mesmerizing Southern coming-of-age tale, MY MAGNOLIA SUMMER. The conversation explores the story of a young woman chasing her culinary dreams in New York, only to inherit a restaurant back in South Carolina. Inspired by her late mother, author Dorothea Benton Frank, and her Southern heritage, Victoria brings a touch of authenticity to her tale. She and Zibby also share personal stories on motherhood, the writing process, and their love of read...
Kylie Ladd, I'LL LEAVE YOU WITH THIS
October 28, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBKylie Ladd chats with Zibby Owens about her compassionate and heartwarming new novel, I'LL LEAVE YOU WITH THIS. Inspired by real-life organ transplant stories and her own personal loss, Kylie brings a mix of humor and depth to the narrative. She also describes her life as a psychologist and how it intertwines with her writing, making this episode a rich exploration of how real-life experiences can morph into captivating storytelling. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/46M39cV Share, rat...
Chandler Baker, CUTTING TEETH
October 27, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBNew York Times bestselling author Chandler Baker discusses her witty, thrilling, darkly comedic new novel CUTTING TEETH, which was inspired partly by her son's phase as the "class biter." Chandler opens up about her experiences juggling writing and motherhood. Amidst laughter and introspection, Chandler and our guest host Julie Chavez explore the organic, sometimes chaotic, nature of writing and parenting, highlighting the importance of embracing the journey with humor and empathy. Purchase...
Alexis Jones, JOY HUNTER: Messy Faceplants, Radical Love, and the Journey That Changed Everything
October 26, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBZibby speaks to internationally recognized speaker, activist, and author Alexis Jones about Joy Hunter, a captivating and cinematic memoir about her journey to rediscover her own power and happiness. She discusses the themes of vulnerability, enduring hardships like infertility, unearthing family secrets, and navigating the complexities of identity and self-worth. Alexis also touches on the transformative power of sharing stories. She and @zibbyowens traverse the book's heartfelt depiction o...
Shane McCrae, PULLING THE CHARIOT OF THE SUN: A Memoir of a Kidnapping
October 25, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBZibby 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 father and raised by his white supremacist grandparents. McCrae delves into the long-term emotional impact of this event and his journey to understand and write about it. McCrae's narrative is noted to have a poetic quality, which he harnessed to express the often painful memories of his past. La...
Katherine Lin, YOU CAN'T STAY HERE FOREVER
October 24, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBKatherine 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 on complex female friendships and mother-daughter dynamics, influenced by Katherine's own experiences. The setting, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, adds a touch of escapism while revealing the characters' inner demons. Katherine also touches on handling rejection in the literary world, highlighting the gri...
Einat Nathan on Israel and Parenting Today
October 23, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBThis 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 children, amid the conflicts in Israel. Einat, a parenting expert in Israel, recounts the real-life horror stories of families and how they're coping with the situation. The dialogue sheds light on human resilience, the critical role of empathy, and the universal desire to help and be helped during ...
Maud Ventura, MY HUSBAND
October 23, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBZibby 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 husband. The discussion brings to light the powerful emotions encapsulated in the book, mirroring Maud's own past romantic entanglements. She and Zibby touch on the fascinating aspects of marital dynamics, reflecting on the silences that may threaten the bonds of love. As Maud anticipates the adventu...
Jennifer Neal, NOTES ON HER COLOR
October 22, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBIn 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 writing process, offering advice to aspiring authors about perseverance and authentic self-expression. This episode provides a thoughtful look into the themes of identity, creativity, and the writer's journey. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3ZYf5FM Share, rate, & review the podcast, and foll...
Kate Doyle, I MEANT IT ONCE: Stories
October 21, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBZibby 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, nostalgia for the past, and the uncertainty of the future. Kate talks about her writing process, her exciting book tour events (many are with past podcast guests like Jennifer Savran Kelly and Lynn Steger Strong!), and her life in Amsterdam. She also describes some of her favorite stories from t...
Tessa Hadley, AFTER THE FUNERAL AND OTHER STORIES
October 20, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBIn 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 deep into character creation and how to turn ordinary moments into extraordinary narratives. Tessa also highlights the challenges writers face, emphasizing the balance between self-criticism and self-belief. For those enthralled by the realm of literature and the magic of storytelling, this episo...
Shelby Stanger, WILL TO WILD: Adventures Great and Small to Change Your Life
October 19, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBShelby 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 syndrome, self-awareness, and self-care. For those interested in the nexus of outdoor experiences and psychological health, this episode is a must-listen! Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3Qkn8cO Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! ...
Colleen Wachob, THE JOY OF WELL-BEING: A Practical Guide to a Happy, Healthy, and Long Life
October 18, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBMoving 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 simple activities like walking, and the significance of breathing properly. Her personal tales, including a challenging fertility journey and her husband's health issues, add depth to the conversation. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/401tRvr Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby o...
Rabbi Diana Fersko, WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT ANTISEMITISM
October 18, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBZibby 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 explains how subtle negative comments or micro-aggressions can signal or lead to more obvious and open forms of anti-Semitism. The conversation also looks at the recent increase in attacks against the Jewish culture worldwide. Rabbi Fersko suggests three ways to respond: leaving unfriendly place...
Lisa Belkin, GENEALOGY OF A MURDER: Four Generations, Three Families, One Fateful Night
October 17, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBZibby 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 research uncovers the intricate interplay of fate, decisions, and history spanning a century. She dives into a myriad of subtopics: motorcycling's popularity in the early 1900s, the concept of epigenetics, prison reform, and the impact of small life decisions. Finally, she hints at a future proje...
Kyo Maclear, UNEARTHING: A Story of Tangled Love and Family Secrets
October 16, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBZibby 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 journey of family discovery and introspection. Beyond the personal anecdotes, her writing draws parallels with nature and Japanese cultural nuances. Kyo also shares insights into her writing process and stresses the importance of diverse inspirations for aspiring writers! Purchase on Bookshop: https:...
Michaele Weissman, THE RYE BREAD MARRIAGE: How I Found Happiness with a Partner I'll Never Understand
October 15, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBMichaele 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 of a marriage filled with cultural, personal, and professional differences. She delves into the significance of rye bread in Eastern Europe, her husband's unique story as an exile, and the complexities of their contrasting worlds. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3ZTa01w Share, rate, & revi...
Angie Kim, HAPPINESS FALLS
October 14, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBZibby 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 immigrant. She highlights her involvement with I-ASC, an organization that aids nonspeaking individuals. She also recalls her personal journey into fiction writing, providing invaluable advice for aspiring authors. Her insights into character development and the power of authentic storytelling offe...
Geri Halliwell-Horner, ROSIE FROST & THE FALCON QUEEN
October 13, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 49 MBIconic 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 behind her work. She also touches on grief, storytelling as a means of escape, and the value of staying true to oneself and finding purpose in service to others. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3LUc7MH Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's ...
Gary Gulman, MISFIT: Growing Up Awkward in the '80s
October 12, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBBeloved 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 episode at age 46 and a move back to his childhood home. He describes his turbulent mental health journey, his awkward moments from kindergarten to twelfth grade, and his love of laughter and comedy (which turned out to be the best antidepressant!). Finally, he shares his best advice for aspiring ...
Safiya Sinclair, HOW TO SAY BABYLON: A Memoir
October 11, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBZibby 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 rigid Rastafarian upbringing. Safiya describes how her mother and her profound love of books and learning got her through a brutal childhood. She also talks about the mentor who betrayed her; her journey of healing and forgiveness; the novel she is working on; and the Jamaican books she is readin...
Tara Conklin, COMMUNITY BOARD
October 10, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBZibby 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 parents…only to find that they’re gone and she’ll have to lean on her community instead. Tara reveals that writing this novel was her quarantine escape, which explains the themes of isolation, fear, and social anxiety. She also talks about her unhealthy obsession with the Nextdoor app (and how t...
William Dameron, THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE
October 09, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBGuest 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 nearly-adult children descend upon their new seaside cottage. William reveals that this novel began as a memoir, sharing the details that stem from his own life (like the cottage rules!). He also talks about the chaotic messiness of blended families, his recent open-heart surgery, and his day job ...
J. Ryan Stradal, SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE LAKESIDE SUPPER CLUB
October 08, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBZibby 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 different restaurant families in rustic Minnesota. J. Ryan talks about his and his partner’s struggles with infertility and his decision to incorporate the intense, painful journey in this novel. He also talks about his fascinating character-development process, the books he’s reading, juggling writi...
Lisa See, LADY TAN'S CIRCLE OF WOMEN
October 07, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBZibby is joined by New York Times bestselling author Lisa See to discuss Lady Tan’s Circle of Women, a meticulously researched and mesmerizing story inspired by the true love, life, and friendships of a woman physician in 15th-century China. Lisa describes how she conducted her research during the pandemic, her fascinating writing process, and the importance of female friendships in the book and her life. She also reveals where her love of writing and history came from and what it’s like to ...
Etaf Rum, EVIL EYE
October 06, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBZibby interviews New York Times bestselling author Etaf Rum about Evil Eye, a striking exploration of the expectations of a Palestinian-American woman, inter-generational trauma, and the ways our unresolved pasts affect our presents. Etaf shares how a lack of Palestinian-American representation on bookshelves inspired her to write fiction that pulls from her own experiences. She also talks about juggling writing, teaching, and motherhood; her experiences with impostor syndrome and depression...
Adele Griffin, THE FAVOR
October 05, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBNational Book Award finalist Adele Griffin joins Zibby to discuss The Favor, a wise and warmhearted story of two very different women who make an unexpected connection when one carries a baby for the other. Adele describes how her own fertility struggles and surrogacy journey inspired this story and then discusses the topics she enjoyed exploring, from unconventional female friendships to vintage clothing. She also talks about her background in children’s books, shares her best advice for as...
Michael Lewis, GOING INFINITE: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
October 04, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBZibby interviews Michael Lewis — his second time on the podcast — about his latest masterpiece of narrative nonfiction, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon. This time, he followed crypto CEO Sam Bankman-Fried who, while still under age 30, became worth more than $20 billion, only to lose it all and stand trial — which started yesterday! Michael Lewis says the story was like a Shakespearean saga laid at his feet, and he just had to not mess it up. During the conversation, he sho...
Brittany Means, HELL IF WE DON'T CHANGE OUR WAYS: A Memoir
October 03, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBZibby Books author alert! Zibby interviews debut author Brittany Means about Hell If We Don’t Change Our Ways, a breathtaking, harrowing, soulful memoir about the homelessness, abuse, and instability that enveloped her childhood and the inspiring resilience that got her through it. Brittany describes her writing journey, from elementary school poems to Iowa MFA, and then explains how writing this memoir involved a cathartic weaving of painful memories and present-day reflections. She also ta...
Harold Rogers, TROPICÁLIA
October 02, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBZibby is joined by boxing coach, stand-up comedian, and debut author Harold Rogers to discuss Tropicália, a sizzling and fearless story of a Rio de Janeiro family and the chaos that ensues in the days before a New Year’s Eve party in Copacabana Beach. Harold describes his childhood living between Ohio and Rio, the theme of loss and coping with absence in his novel, how much of his own life is portrayed in his story, and what his MFA and publishing journeys were like. He also shares what he e...
Jane Wong, MEET ME TONIGHT IN ATLANTIC CITY: A Memoir
October 01, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBZibby speaks to creative writing professor and author Jane Wong about Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City, an incandescent, blazing memoir that she describes as a lovesong to her mother and to growing up in a low income, working-class Chinese American immigrant family. Jane talks about her family’s immigration story and fractured American Dream; her father’s gambling addiction; her beautiful, lyrical writing style (she’s a poet!); and her recent trip to Atlantic City–a powerful, emotional retur...
Cody Rigsby, XOXO, CODY: An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness
September 30, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBZibby (and Zibby Books author Alisha Fernandez Miranda) interview New York Times bestselling author and beloved Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby about XOXO, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual’s Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness, an inspiring memoir that chronicles his journey from a childhood of poverty in the South to fitness stardom in New York City. Cody talks about being his mother’s caregiver at a young age, losing his best friend to addiction, practicing self-love and...
Beth Nguyen, OWNER OF A LONELY HEART: A Memoir
September 29, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBZibby interviews author Beth Nguyen about Owner of a Lonely Heart, a powerful memoir of a mother-daughter relationship fragmented by the Vietnam War and resettlement. Beth shares her immigration and refugee story, revealing that her mother did not flee to the United States with the rest of their family and has, since then, spent less than 24 hours with her. Beth also talks about motherhood, baking, writing to make sense of her feelings, teaching MFA students at the University of Wisconsin, t...
Dina Gachman, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS: How I Learned to Live with Grief, and Other Grave Concerns
September 28, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBZibby is joined by author and journalist Dina Gachman to discuss her compassionate and compelling new essay collection, So Sorry for Your Loss: How I Learned to Live with Grief, and Other Grave Concerns. Dina describes the grief she felt after losing her mother and sister only two years apart and what it was like to put her experience on paper. She also talks about her sister’s alcoholism, her go-to grief books, and her writing journey (from blogging for a lamp store to ghostwriting celebrit...
Brandon J. Wolf, A PLACE FOR US: A Memoir
September 27, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBBrandon J. Wolf, a passionate LGBTQ+ activist and survivor of the Pulse nightclub shooting, speaks to Zibby about his raw, daring, and breathtakingly honest debut, A Place for Us: A Memoir. Brandon shares his story, from being a queer, mixed-race kid in a conservative town and losing his mother to finding community in Florida and experiencing the 2016 tragedy that killed his friends. He also shares what community and safe space means to him, the difficulty of revisiting his worst memories, h...
Andrew Ridker, HOPE
September 26, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBZibby interviews author Andrew Ridker about Hope, a hilarious, heartfelt, and impeccably written novel about a year of crisis for a seemingly perfect, affluent Jewish family of four. Andrew talks about his book's relatable family dynamics and humor; the inspiration behind the story; the college poetry class that started his writing career; and the topic of his next novel. He also shares his best advice for aspiring writers (it involves having a little bit of delusional faith in yourself!). ...
Damien Cave, PARENTING LIKE AN AUSTRALIAN: One Family's Quest to Fight Fear and Dive Into a Better, Braver Life
September 25, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBAmerican journalist Damien Cave joins Zibby to discuss his impactful and gripping new parenting book, Parenting Like an Australian: One Family’s Quest to Fight Fear and Dive into a Better, Braver Life. Damien discusses the parts of Australian parenting he has adopted–from letting his kids take risks to trusting his community to help. He also describes his international career in journalism, his complicated relationship with his mom, and his best advice for aspiring writers. Purchase on Boo...
Steph Catudal, EVERYTHING ALL AT ONCE: A Memoir
September 24, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBZibby interviews New York Times bestselling author Steph Catudal about Everything All at Once, a heart-wrenching, sincere, and lyrical memoir about her experience with grief. Steph describes what it was like to lose her father to lung cancer at fourteen and then endure her husband’s battle with the same disease during COVID. She also talks about how writing has always helped her process her emotions and explains how her vulnerable social media posts evolved into this beautiful memoir. Purc...
Elise Loehnen, ON OUR BEST BEHAVIOR: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good
September 23, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBZibby is joined by New York Times bestselling author Elise Loehnen to discuss On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good, a groundbreaking, stunning exploration of the ancient rules women unwittingly follow in order to be considered “good.” Elise explores how the deadly sins continue to circumscribe women’s behavior, including her own (for example: a fear of gluttony drives women to ignore their appetites). She also talks about her fascinating research, he...
Elizabeth Castellano, SAVE WHAT'S LEFT
September 22, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBGMA Book Club Pick alert! Zibby speaks to debut author Elizabeth Castellano about Save What’s Left, an irreverent, hilarious, and unexpectedly tender novel about a sixty-year-old woman who moves to a small beach town looking for peace, only to find herself in an all-out war with her neighbors. Elizabeth describes her upbringing in a tiny Long Island beach town (her elementary school had nine students!) and her path to writing, starting with the humor column in the high school newspaper. She ...
J. Vanessa Lyon, LUSH LIVES
September 21, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBZibby interviews art historian and author J. Vanessa Lyon about Lush Lives, a deliciously queer novel about bold women unafraid to fight for what they love, set in the high-stakes world of art and auction in New York City. J. Vanessa describes her lifelong love of art as the daughter of an artist and antiques dealer. She also shares what it was like to work at an auction house right after college and how she brought that subculture to life in this story. Finally, she describes her publishing...