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Totally Booked with Zibby

In my daily show, I interview today’s latest, bestselling, buzziest, or underrated authors whose work I think is worth your time -- in 30 minutes or less.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. With 2,000+ episodes to choose from, you"ll never run out of book

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55:42

BONUS: Rachel Goldberg-Polin, When We See You Again

Totally Booked with Zibby ·

2026/04/24

I had the immense honor of interviewing Rachel Goldberg-Polin about her book When We See You Again. Rachel, USA Today's Woman of the Year and one of the TIME 100, is the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin who was kidnapped on October 7th and later executed by Hamas. Her book is raw, beautiful, and important. A meditation on grief, love, and how to get through. Please listen. We spoke in front of 1,200 people thanks to the generosity of UJA-NYC. To also watch the video of this conversation on YouTube,

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24:41

Book of the Month Club pick Sally Hepworth’s Mad Mabel

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2026/04/23

Yes, Sally Hepworth and I spoke about her new novel,Mad Mabel,which features an older, quirky protagonist whose neighbor dies in the opening, and the young friend who comes along. But we also spoke about Sally’s recent divorce and how she has been getting throughthat. Sally is such a good storyteller that anything out of her mouth is captivating. No wonder her latest book is a Book of the Month Club pick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:46

Bestselling Author Annabelle Gurwitch on Lung Cancer,...

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2026/04/22

I’ve been a fan of actress and bestselling authorAnnabelle Gurwitchsince I first readYou Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up. I’ve interviewed her on my podcast about her last bookYou’re Leaving When?and then got lucky enough to publish her new book,The End of My Life is Killing Methrough Zibby Publishing — which has now been on theUSA Todaybestseller list for two weeks! You might have seen Annabelle lately because she has been all over the media with shout-outs from and interviews withBill Maher,Drew

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27:56

Getting Through Grief — with Humor and Heart

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2026/04/21

Hear from two amazing women authors who have survived loss and learned to live with it by finding humor in the darkest times. Screenwriter Angela Nissel writes about the loss of her mother — who had been caught up in a deceptive relationship — inGood Grief, Pass the Bread, Mom is Dead.Content creator Leslie Harter-Berg shares how she survived the sudden loss of her 30-year-old husband while on vacation post-Disneyland with their family and small children inYou’re So Strong.The two of them are funny,

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23:11

Celebrity Spotlight: Gina Gershon

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2026/04/16

ActressGina Gershontakes us through the unexpected, entertaining steps to becoming a star and the attitude it takes to do so in her memoirAlphapussy: How I Survived the Valley and Learned to Love My Boobs.** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll getexclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head tozibbyowens.comto subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for

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18:50

Little Free Library

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2026/04/15

I touched base with Little Free Library CEODaniel Gumnitabout how to promote literacy, why stories are best when shared, and exactly how to bring a Little Free Library to your “neck of the woods.” Learn morehere.** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll getexclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head tozibbyowens.comto subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram

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29:09

That’s What Friends Are For with Wade Rouse

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2026/04/14

Bestselling memoiristWade Rouseshares about his first novel,That’s What Friends Are For,inspired by “The Golden Girls.” In crafting humorous story lines about four gay friends in later life, Wade explores complex issues ranging from prejudice and discrimination to loyalty and love. We spoke about the book live at Zibby’s Bookshop.** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll getexclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and

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28:35

Bookstore Owner + NYT Bestselling Author Jenny Lawson...

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2026/04/09

Founder of Nowhere Bookshop is anywhere but nowhere. She’s a guru.Jenny Lawsonhas written book after book about her mental health, obstacles, tips and tricks, using her sense of humor and relatable voice.How to Be Okay When Nothing is Okayis my favorite of all her books to date. I dog-earred so many pages with actual, actionable advice. Plus I love following her on social (thebloggess). Let me know if this book makesyoufeel better. I know I did.** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s

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26:26

The Perfect Graduation Gift — with Great Life Advice

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2026/04/08

Christina Geist, bestselling children’s book author and brand guru, wroteBefore You Fly Away: Life Lessons from Home,a beautifully illustrated gift book. It’s chockfull of short thoughts and sayings that Christina put together to helpherkids out in the world. But really, it’s going to helpallour kids. And, perhaps, us, too. Stay tuned on my Instagram for a giveaway this week!** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll getexclusive essays, special author

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24:49

Zibby Publishing’s Start at the End by International...

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2026/04/07

Australian author Emma Grey’sThe Last Love Notekicked off Emma’s journey with our publishing house. I read the PDF on a flight when her agent pitched it for my podcast — and fell in love. We acquired the U.S. rights and published it to much acclaim including as picks of Book of the Month Club and Target Book Club. Then camePictures of You,an intense story about coercive control, which was also a breakout hit. Emma’s third U.S. novelStart at the Endcomes out today! It’s about love, loyalty, second

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21:29

Are Personal Essays Performative? with Kat Rosenfield

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2026/04/03

How to Survive in the Woodsby Kat Rosenfield is truly hard to put down. Three friends go in the woods where two of them plot against the third in a love triangle that shape shifts. Kat and I spoke about the book and then moved on to how she finds personal essays performative. (I mentioned that I write them!) Thoughts on our discussion? If you like the idea of hiking (even without moving from the couch), this is for you.** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P.,

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5:40

Thank You and Announcement from Zibby

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2026/04/03

** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll getexclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head tozibbyowens.comto 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

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21:18

Finding Yourself with Blair Glaser

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2026/04/02

Join Blair Glaser as she journeys into herself and goes from NYC and LA to a special yoga retreat inThis Incredible Longing: How I Found My Self in a Near-Cult Experience. (Shout out to Isabelle Fisher Krishana, her cousin.)If you’ve ever felt lost, start here.** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll getexclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head tozibbyowens.comto subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P

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19:50

The Harvard You Didn’t Know

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2026/04/01

Literary ingenue J.R. Thornton takes us into the posh world of Harvard College from dorm rooms and classrooms to parties and more when an outsider gets pulled into the ultra-elite establishment by his roommateLucienand has to decide whether to live by his moral code or go along with the plot.** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll getexclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head tozibbyowens.comto subscribe or

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33:50

Israel and Iran: History and Today, featuring Yardena...

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2026/03/31

First, get the context for today’s political climate with Yardena Schwartz,Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine That Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict.Then hear from Jonathan Harounoff inUnveiled: Inside Iran’s #WomenLifeFreedom Revolt.I guarantee you’ll feel more educated on current events after doing so.** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll getexclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head

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25:36

Zibby’s Book Club Pick Allegra Goodman’s This is Not...

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2026/03/30

I loved interviewing Allegra Goodman several times on my show for her novelsSamandIsola. Her latest bookThis is Not About Uswas a Zibby’s Book Club pick in March! Instead of a new interview between us, I’m releasing a fabulous conversation we hosted at Zibby’s Bookshop between her and bestselling author Nikki Ehrlich,The Measure.Enjoy!** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll getexclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and

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26:06

TOVAH!!!!!

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2026/03/27

Who doesn’t know legendary actress Tovah Feldshuh?! (If you don’t, now you will!) Tovah, the subject of an upcoming documentary which just premiered at the Temple Emanuel Streicker Center, is an all-time Broadway and screen great. She’s currently starring at Adam Brody’s mother Bina inNobody Wants This.I interviewed Tovah for the second time as part of Totally Booked: Live in New York where she received a standing ovation.Last night in Los Angeles, Tovah joined my mother, Kyle, and me for dinner and

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30:01

Matti Friedman Introduces Us to Heroes

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2026/03/26

I spoke to Matti Friedman right before the war with Iran began. He remarked that he and his family couldn’t make any plans as they waited to see what would happen. I’ve been thinking of him as Israelis rush to shelters as Iran retaliates. In his book,Out of the Sky: Heroism and Rebirth in Nazi Europe,we go back to an earlier war.Matti, through extensive research, recreates the mission of select airmen and women who fight for freedom, explaining how and why certain streets in Israel are named after

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19:37

Do Your Kids Like Slime?

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2026/03/25

We’ve gone through a multi-year slime phase in our house, much to the dismay of our kitchen table. When we discovered there was basically an amusement park for slime calledSloomoo Institute, the kids were hooked! It’s an immersive experience, birthday party venue, and sensory sensation with make-your-own-slime, get slimed walls, walk barefoot in smooth sand, and other tactile experiences.Now bestselling author Melissa De La Cruz and Mike Johnston have turned founders Karen Robinovitz and Sara

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26:16

Bestselling Author Marie Benedict Knows History

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2026/03/24

I like to think of Marie Benedict as my midlife history professor; every novel she writes teaches me more about periods of time I thought I understood. InDaughter of Egypt,Marie transports us to post-WWI England and Egypt through the eyes of a young woman who is more interested in archeology than cotillion. I interviewed Marie as part of Totally Booked: Live in Palm Beach. Prepare to be transported.** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll getexclusive

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