Podcasts by Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books
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Bradley Tusk, OBVIOUS IN HINDSIGHT from 2023-12-13T05:00:54
Zibby interviews venture capitalist, political strategist, philanthropist, and writer Bradley Tusk about OBVIOUS IN HINDSIGHT, a funny, eye-opening political satire about a campaign to legalize ...
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Richard Hurowitz, IN THE GARDEN OF THE RIGHTEOUS: The Heroes Who Risked Their Lives to Save Jews During the Holocaust from 2023-12-12T05:00:56
Zibby interviews Richard Hurowitz about IN THE GARDEN OF THE RIGHTEOUS: THE HEROES WHO RISKED THEIR LIVES TO SAVE JEWS DURING THE HOLOCAUST, a moving and powerfully illuminating tribute to ten n...
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Alli Webb, THE MESSY TRUTH: How I Sold My Business for Millions But Almost Lost Myself from 2023-12-11T05:00
Zibby interviews Alli Webb, founder of the world-famous blowout salon chain, Drybar, about her empowering and insightful memoir, THE MESSY TRUTH: HOW I SOLD MY BUSINESS FOR MILLIONS BUT ALMOST L...
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Kristen McGuiness, LIVE THROUGH THIS from 2023-12-10T05:00:04
Zibby interviews book publisher and bestselling author Kristen McGuiness about LIVE THROUGH THIS, a modern-day western about a mass shooting and a woman who must face her complicated grief in or...
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Caitlin Shetterly, PETE AND ALICE IN MAINE from 2023-12-09T05:00:21
Zibby interviews Caitlin Shetterly about her gripping, tender, big-hearted debut novel, PETE AND ALICE IN MAINE. The story, inspired by the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, intimately explor...
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Jacquelyn Mitchard, A VERY INCONVENIENT SCANDAL from 2023-12-08T05:00:37
Zibby interviews #1New York Times bestsellingauthor Jacquelyn Mitchard, A VERY INCONVENIENT SCANDAL, a page-turning family drama about a young woman who returns home to announce her pre...
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Caitlin Moran, WHAT ABOUT MEN?: A Feminist Answers the Question from 2023-12-07T05:00:57
Zibby interviewsNew York Timesbestselling author Caitlin Moran about her thoughtful and provocative new book, WHAT ABOUT MEN: A FEMINIST ANSWERS THE QUESTION. Caitlin shares her insight...
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Jane Ferguson, NO ORDINARY ASSIGNMENT: A Memoir from 2023-12-06T05:00:13
Zibby interviews Jane Ferguson aboutNO ORDINARY ASSIGNMENT, a fascinating memoir that chronicles her career as a Middle East and South Asia war correspondent spanning thirteen years. Ja...
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Mitch Albom, THE LITTLE LIAR from 2023-12-05T05:00:05
Zibby interviews belovedNew York Timesbestselling author Mitch Albom about his latest novel,THE LITTLE LIAR. Set in a coastal Greek city during the Holocaust, the book centers ...
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Danny Pellegrino, THE JOLLIEST BUNCH: Unhinged Holiday Stories from 2023-12-04T05:00:15
In this special podcast episode presented by Nordstrom, Zibby speaks with Danny Pellegrino about his hilarious collection of essays, THE JOLLIEST BUNCH: UNHINGED HOLIDAY STORIES. Danny explains ...
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Ali Rosen, RECIPE FOR SECOND CHANCES from 2023-12-03T05:00:25
Zibby interviews Ali Rosen about her fiction debut, RECIPE FOR SECOND CHANCES, an enchanting second-chance romance set against the backdrop of an Indian-Italian wedding in Umbria, Italy. Ali, an...
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Hannah Stowe, MOVE LIKE WATER: My Story of the Sea from 2023-12-02T05:00:17
Zibby chats with writer, sailor, and scientist Hannah Stowe about her exquisite, luminous memoir, MOVE LIKE WATER: MY STORY OF THE SEA. Hannah describes her unique upbringing in Pembrokeshire, W...
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Ann Napolitano, HELLO BEAUTIFUL from 2023-12-01T05:00:18
In this special episode (a live event for the Streicker Center!), Zibby speaks toNew York Timesbestselling author Ann Napolitano aboutHELLO BEAUTIFUL, a big, emotional, heartwr...
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Ramona Ausubel, THE LAST ANIMAL from 2023-11-30T05:00:41
Zibby interviews author Ramona Ausubel about her playful, witty, and resonant new novel, THE LAST ANIMAL, which came from the idea of de-extincting woolly mammoths and evolved into a story about...
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Sarah Blakley-Cartwright, ALICE SADIE CELINE from 2023-11-30T05:00:31
Sarah Blakley-Cartwright joins Zibby to discuss ALICE SADIE CELINE, a hypnotic, sexy, and incisive debut novel that explores the complex love story between a girl and her best friend's mother, r...
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Hannah Pittard, WE ARE TOO MANY: A Memoir [Kind Of] from 2023-11-29T05:00:17
Zibby interviews author Hannah Pittard, delving into her deeply personal journey as a writer. Hannah candidly discusses her struggle with credit card debt during grad school, a theme she later i...
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Lily and Barbara Kingsolver, COYOTE'S WILD HOME from 2023-11-29T05:00:08
The one and only BARBARA KINGSOLVER (yes, ofDemon Copperhead!!) has written a brilliant picture book with her daughter Lily — and spoke to Zibby all about it! The book,COYOTE'S...
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Emma Grey, THE LAST LOVE NOTE: A Novel from 2023-11-28T05:00:01
Zibby Books author alert!!!! Emma Grey joins Zibby to discussTHE LAST LOVE NOTE, a gorgeous, charming, heartrending novel that is also a Book of the Month pick!! After the sudden loss o...
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Cara Natterson, MD&Vanessa Kroll Bennett, THIS IS SO AWKWARD: Modern Puberty Explained from 2023-11-27T05:00:30
Zibby interviews Cara Natterson, MD, and Vanessa Kroll Bennett, authors ofTHIS IS SO AWKWARD: MODERN PUBERTY EXPLAINED. They discuss their motivation for writing the book, aiming to emp...
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Rochelle B. Weinstein, WHAT YOU DO TO ME from 2023-11-26T05:00:46
Guest host Julie Chavez interviews author Rochelle B. Weinstein about her seventh book, WHAT YOU DO TO ME, which features a dual timeline and explores themes of love, nostalgia, and the imp...
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Karma Brown, WHAT WILD WOMEN DO from 2023-11-25T05:00:34
Zibby interviews bestselling author Karma Brown aboutWHAT WILD WOMEN DO, a dual-timeline story revolving around a modern-day screenwriter and a 1970s socialite-turned-feminist. The nove...
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, MAMA'S SLEEPING SCARF from 2023-11-24T05:00:21
Guest host Alisha Fernandez Miranda interviews bestselling author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie about her first children's book,MAMA'S SLEEPING SCARF, a tender story about a little girl’s lo...
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William Kent Krueger, THE RIVER WE REMEMBER from 2023-11-23T05:00:17
Zibby interviews William Kent Krueger about his novelTHE RIVER WE REMEMBER, a dazzling, instantNew York Timesbestseller. Krueger shares insights into his writing process, the i...
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Amanda Peters, THE BERRY PICKERS from 2023-11-22T05:00:41
Zibby interviews debut author Amanda Peters about her award-winning novel, THE BERRY PICKERS. The story, influenced by Peters' Mi’kmaq heritage, revolves around a family from Nova Scotia who tra...
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Stephanie Kramer, CARRY STRONG from 2023-11-21T05:00:07
Zibby interviews Stephanie Kramer about her book CARRY STRONG: AN EMPOWERED APPROACH TO NAVIGATING PREGNANCY AND WORK. Stephanie explores the complexities of balancing pregnancy with a professio...
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Terri Libenson, SURPRISINGLY SARAH from 2023-11-20T05:00:12
Terri discusses the book's unique format, which explores two "what-if" scenarios from the perspectives of characters Sarah and Leo, involving a school dance and a love triangle. She shares how s...
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Jean Kwok, THE LEFTOVER WOMAN from 2023-11-19T05:00:14
Zibby interviews New York Times bestselling author Jean Kwok about her evocative new novel,THE LEFTOVER WOMAN. Jean shares her gratitude for Zibby's influence in the publishing world an...
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Stephanie Land, CLASS: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education from 2023-11-18T05:00:56
Stephanie Land discusses her memoirCLASS: A MEMOIR OF MOTHERHOOD, HUNGER, AND HIGHER EDUCATION, which continues her journey from MAID, focusing on her senior year of college and her dau...
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Sarah Cooper, FOOLISH: Tales of Assimilation, Determination, and Humiliation from 2023-11-17T05:00:59
Zibby interviews comedian Sarah Cooper about her hilariously revealing debut memoir,FOOLISH: TALES OF ASSIMILATION, DETERMINATION, AND HUMILIATION. Sarah reflects on her viral internet ...
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Morgan Baker, EMPTYING THE NEST: Getting Better at Goodbyes from 2023-11-16T05:00:40
Zibby interviews award-winning writer Morgan Baker aboutEMPTYING THE NEST, a tender and beautifully written memoir about the tough goodbyes (like her daughter leaving for college) that ...
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Sarah Gelman, BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR from 2023-11-15T15:00:49
Zibby is joined by Sarah Gelman (Editorial Director at Amazon Books) to discuss the ten best books of the year as selected by the @amazonbooks review team! Want to know which ones they picked?! ...
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Cindy Chupack, WE WAITED FOR YOU: Now We're a Family from 2023-11-15T05:00:42
Zibby chats with Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning screenwriter and director Cindy Chupack aboutWE WAITED FOR YOU, a beautiful picture book that celebrates the moment a child and pare...
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Meghan Riordan Jarvis, END OF THE HOUR: A Therapist's Memoir from 2023-11-14T05:00:13
Zibby Books author alert! Zibby interviews esteemed trauma therapist Meghan Riordan Jarvis about her poignant and vulnerable new memoir,END OF THE HOUR. The two discuss their shared exp...
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Kristen Ness, AT LOGGERHEADS from 2023-11-13T05:00:53
Kristen Ness joins Zibby to discuss her captivating and clever new novel,AT LOGGERHEADS. Kristen shares her lifelong passion for marine biology and how a sea turtle sighting inspired th...
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Kerri Maher, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS CALL from 2023-11-12T05:00:06
Kerri Maher joins Zibby to discuss her dramatic, thought-provoking, and inspiring new novel,ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS CALL, which draws inspiration from the real-life Jane Collective, the u...
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Lisa Niver, BRAVE-ISH: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fearless After Fifty from 2023-11-11T05:00:55
Zibby hosts Lisa Niver to discuss Lisa's book,BRAVE-ISH: ONE BREAKUP, SIX CONTINENTS, AND FEELING FEARLESS AFTER FIFTY. The conversation delves into Lisa's transformative journey post-d...
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Lindsey Jacobellis, UNFORGIVING: Lessons from the Fall from 2023-11-10T05:00:24
Zibby Owens hosts Lindsey Jacobellis to discuss her deeply personal new memoir,UNFORGIVING: LESSONS FROM THE FALL. They talk about the pressure athletes face and the relentless scrutiny...
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Davon Loeb, THE IN-BETWEENS: A Lyrical Memoir from 2023-11-09T05:00:42
Zibby and Davon Loeb discuss his memoir, which tells the story of a biracial boy becoming a man while trying to find himself, trying to come to terms with his white Jewish family, and trying to ...
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Jessica Knoll, BRIGHT YOUNG WOMEN from 2023-11-08T05:00:18
Zibby interviews Jessica Knoll aboutBRIGHT YOUNG WOMEN, the utterly absorbing, blisteringly paced, instantNew York Timesbestseller about two women who are brought together by v...
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Carrie Berk, MY REAL-LIFE ROM-COM: How to Build Confidence and Write Your Own Relationship Rules from 2023-11-07T05:00:22
Zibby 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 pandemi...
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Matt Gutman, NO TIME TO PANIC: How I Curbed My Anxiety and Conquered a Lifetime of Panic Attacks from 2023-11-06T05:00:34
Zibby 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 pha...
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John Manuel Arias, WHERE THERE WAS FIRE from 2023-11-05T04:00:01
Zibby 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 s...
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Alexandra Potter, CONFESSIONS OF A FORTY-SOMETHING F**K UP from 2023-11-04T04:00:40
Zibby 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 f...
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Noelle Crooks, UNDER THE INFLUENCE from 2023-11-03T04:00:02
Zibby 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 a...
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Minna Dubin, MOM RAGE: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood from 2023-11-02T04:00:43
Guest 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 f...
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Introducing Sound Detectives from LeVar Burton from 2023-11-01T08:30:19
LeVar Burton presents SOUND DETECTIVES – a funny, engaging, and thought provoking podcast that invites elementary school-aged kids to explore the magic and mystery of sound.
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Lucy Clarke, THE HIKE from 2023-11-01T04:00:53
Guest 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 retu...
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Anne Berest, THE POSTCARD from 2023-10-31T04:00:48
Guest 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...
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Yael Goldstein-Love, THE POSSIBILITIES from 2023-10-30T04:00:08
Zibby 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...
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Victoria Benton Frank, MY MAGNOLIA SUMMER from 2023-10-29T04:00:24
Victoria 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 ...
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Kylie Ladd, I'LL LEAVE YOU WITH THIS from 2023-10-28T04:00:07
Kylie 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, Kyl...
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Chandler Baker, CUTTING TEETH from 2023-10-27T04:00:27
New 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." Chandl...
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Alexis Jones, JOY HUNTER: Messy Faceplants, Radical Love, and the Journey That Changed Everything from 2023-10-26T04:00:59
Zibby speaks to internationally recognized speaker, activist, and author Alexis Jones aboutJoy Hunter, a captivating and cinematic memoir about her journey to rediscover her own power a...
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Shane McCrae, PULLING THE CHARIOT OF THE SUN: A Memoir of a Kidnapping from 2023-10-25T04:00:33
Zibby and award-winning poet Shane McCrae discuss his unforgettable memoirPulling the Chariot of the Sun, which details the harrowing experience of being kidnapped at the age of four fr...
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Katherine Lin, YOU CAN'T STAY HERE FOREVER from 2023-10-24T04:00:44
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 li...
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Einat Nathan on Israel and Parenting Today from 2023-10-23T04:00:29
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 an...
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Maud Ventura, MY HUSBAND from 2023-10-23T04:00:13
Zibby speaks to debut author Maud Ventura aboutMy Husband, a suspenseful and darkly funny novel about a seemingly perfect, sophisticated French woman who is utterly consumed by her love...
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Jennifer Neal, NOTES ON HER COLOR from 2023-10-22T04:00:39
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 ...
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Kate Doyle, I MEANT IT ONCE: Stories from 2023-10-21T04:00:37
Zibby speaks with author Kate Doyle aboutI Meant It Once, a witty and sharp collection of stories about the inner lives of young women during their transformative twenties, navigating r...
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Tessa Hadley, AFTER THE FUNERAL AND OTHER STORIES from 2023-10-20T04:00:51
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 discuss...
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Shelby Stanger, WILL TO WILD: Adventures Great and Small to Change Your Life from 2023-10-19T04:00:51
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, imposte...
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Colleen Wachob, THE JOY OF WELL-BEING: A Practical Guide to a Happy, Healthy, and Long Life from 2023-10-18T04:00:54
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 ...
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Rabbi Diana Fersko, WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT ANTISEMITISM from 2023-10-18T04:00:30
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...
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Lisa Belkin, GENEALOGY OF A MURDER: Four Generations, Three Families, One Fateful Night from 2023-10-17T04:00:55
Zibby interviews Lisa Belkin aboutGenealogy of a Murder, a multigenerational tale of three families whose paths collide one summer night in 1960 with the murder of a police officer. Lis...
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Kyo Maclear, UNEARTHING: A Story of Tangled Love and Family Secrets from 2023-10-16T04:00:28
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,...
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Michaele Weissman, THE RYE BREAD MARRIAGE: How I Found Happiness with a Partner I'll Never Understand from 2023-10-15T04:00:47
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 nav...
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Angie Kim, HAPPINESS FALLS from 2023-10-14T04:00:07
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 experience...
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Geri Halliwell-Horner, ROSIE FROST&THE FALCON QUEEN from 2023-10-13T04:00:50
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 inspirat...
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Gary Gulman, MISFIT: Growing Up Awkward in the '80s from 2023-10-12T04:00:08
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 bo...
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Safiya Sinclair, HOW TO SAY BABYLON: A Memoir from 2023-10-11T04:00:47
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 op...
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Tara Conklin, COMMUNITY BOARD from 2023-10-10T04:00:01
Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling author Tara Conklin to discuss Community Board, a bittersweet, laugh-out-loud novel about a brokenhearted woma...
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William Dameron, THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE from 2023-10-09T04:00:22
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 ...
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J. Ryan Stradal, SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE LAKESIDE SUPPER CLUB from 2023-10-08T04:00:06
Zibby speaks to New York Times bestselling author J. Ryan Stradal about Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club, a heartfelt, gratifying, multi-generatio...
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Lisa See, LADY TAN'S CIRCLE OF WOMEN from 2023-10-07T04:00:25
Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling author Lisa See to discuss Lady Tan’s Circle of Women, a meticulously researched and mesmerizing story inspire...
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Etaf Rum, EVIL EYE from 2023-10-06T04:00:15
Zibby interviews New York Times bestselling author Etaf Rum about Evil Eye, a striking exploration of the expectations of a Palestinian-American woman, inte...
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Adele Griffin, THE FAVOR from 2023-10-05T04:00:37
National 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 on...
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Michael Lewis, GOING INFINITE: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon from 2023-10-04T04:00:52
Zibby 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...
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Brittany Means, HELL IF WE DON'T CHANGE OUR WAYS: A Memoir from 2023-10-03T04:00:38
Zibby 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...
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Harold Rogers, TROPICÁLIA from 2023-10-02T04:00:20
Zibby 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 chao...
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Jane Wong, MEET ME TONIGHT IN ATLANTIC CITY: A Memoir from 2023-10-01T04:00:52
Zibby 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...
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Cody Rigsby, XOXO, CODY: An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness from 2023-09-30T04:00:16
Zibby (and Zibby Books author Alisha Fernandez Miranda) interview New York Times bestselling author and beloved Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby about XOXO, Cody: An Op...
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Beth Nguyen, OWNER OF A LONELY HEART: A Memoir from 2023-09-29T04:00:04
Zibby 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 sha...
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Dina Gachman, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS: How I Learned to Live with Grief, and Other Grave Concerns from 2023-09-28T04:00:26
Zibby 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 Oth...
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Brandon J. Wolf, A PLACE FOR US: A Memoir from 2023-09-27T04:00:59
Brandon 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 Mem...
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Andrew Ridker, HOPE from 2023-09-26T04:00:01
Zibby 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 o...
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Damien Cave, PARENTING LIKE AN AUSTRALIAN: One Family's Quest to Fight Fear and Dive Into a Better, Braver Life from 2023-09-25T04:00:13
American 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 Bett...
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Steph Catudal, EVERYTHING ALL AT ONCE: A Memoir from 2023-09-24T04:00:23
Zibby interviews New York Times bestselling author Steph Catudal about Everything All at Once, a heart-wrenching, sincere, and lyrical memoir about her expe...
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Elise Loehnen, ON OUR BEST BEHAVIOR: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good from 2023-09-23T04:00:59
Zibby 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, Listen
Elizabeth Castellano, SAVE WHAT'S LEFT from 2023-09-22T04:00:46
GMA 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...
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J. Vanessa Lyon, LUSH LIVES from 2023-09-21T04:00:33
Zibby 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-st...
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Aparna Nancherla, UNRELIABLE NARRATOR: Me, Myself, and Imposter Syndrome from 2023-09-20T04:00:06
Superstar comedian Aparna Nancherla joins Zibby to discuss her hilarious and strikingly astute memoir in essays, Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself, and Impostor Syndrome. Aparna...
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Douglas Brunt, THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF RUDOLF DIESEL: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I from 2023-09-19T04:00:38
Zibby interviews New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt about his fascinating new book, The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on...
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Alice Carrière, EVERYTHING NOTHING SOMEONE: A Memoir from 2023-09-18T04:00:14
Zibby speaks to debut author Alice Carrière about Everything, Nothing, Someone, a mesmerizing, intense, and breathtakingly honest coming-of-age story about identity, family, t...
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Shastri Akella, THE SEA ELEPHANTS from 2023-09-17T04:00:13
Zibby interviews debut author Shastri Akella about The Sea Elephants, an utterly immersive and spellbinding queer coming-of-age novel set in 1990s India, about a young man who...
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Jancee Dunn, HOT AND BOTHERED: What No One Tells You about Menopause and How to Feel Like Yourself Again from 2023-09-16T04:00:41
Zibby speaks to health journalist and New York Times bestselling author Jancee Dunn about her empowering, informative, and entertaining new book, Hot and Bothered: Wh...
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Christine Yu, UP TO SPEED: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes from 2023-09-15T04:00:44
Zibby interviews award-winning sports and health journalist Christine Yu about her important new book, Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes. Christine describe...
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Ann Garvin, THERE'S NO COMING BACK FROM THIS from 2023-09-14T04:00:41
Guest host Julie Chavez is joined by bestselling author Ann Garvin to discuss her witty and emotional new novel, There’s No Coming Back From This. Ann explains how she went fr...
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Jennifer Breheny Wallace, NEVER ENOUGH: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-And What We Can Do about It from 2023-09-13T04:00:16
Zibby interviews award-winning reporter and New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Breheny Wallace about Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and ...
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Matthew McConaughey, JUST BECAUSE from 2023-09-12T04:00:29
Zibby interviews Academy Award-winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Matthew McConaughey about his soulful, humorous, and irreverent debut picture book, ...
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Sarah Ezrin, THE YOGA OF PARENTING: Ten Yoga-Based Practices to Help You Stay Grounded, Connect with Your Kids, and Be Kind to Yourself from 2023-09-11T04:00:18
Guest host Julie Chavez is joined by world-renowned yoga educator and author Sarah Ezrin to discuss her debut book, The Yoga of Parenting: Ten Yoga-Based Practices to Help You Stay Grou...
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Ruta Sepetys, YOU: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory from 2023-09-10T04:00:20
Guest host Julie Chavez interviews #1 New York Times bestselling author Ruta Sepetys about her nonfiction debut, a powerful how-to book for aspiring writers, You: The...
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Jamie Day, THE BLOCK PARTY from 2023-09-09T04:00:24
Guest host Julie Chavez interviews author Jamie Day about The Block Party, a delicious, nail-biting, ingeniously plotted whodunnit about an affluent, seemingly peaceful cul-de...
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Ashley Audrain, THE WHISPERS from 2023-09-08T04:00
Zibby interviews New York Times bestselling author Ashley Audrain about The Whispers, an electrifying, razor-sharp page-turner about four neighboring women ...
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Steven Rowley, THE CELEBRANTS from 2023-09-07T04:00:13
Guest host Julie Chavez interviews New York Times bestselling author Steven Rowley about The Celebrants, a funny, tender, and incredibly moving tale about a...
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Katherine Center, HELLO STRANGER from 2023-09-06T04:00:27
Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center to discuss Hello Stranger, a hopelessly romantic and irresistibly fun story about a ta...
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Ann Beattie, ONLOOKERS: Stories from 2023-09-05T04:00:14
Zibby speaks to award-winning short story writer Ann Beattie about Onlookers, a brilliant collection of stories set in Charlottesville, Virginia, all linked by contentious mon...
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Harrison Scott Key, HOW TO STAY MARRIED: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told from 2023-09-04T04:00:11
Zibby interviews Thurber Prize-winning author Harrison Scott Key about How to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told, a hilarious and heartbreaking memoir about the hel...
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Sally Jenkins, THE RIGHT CALL: What Sports Teach Us about Work and Life from 2023-09-03T04:00:21
Zibby is joined by Washington Post sportswriter and New York Times bestselling author Sally Jenkins to discuss The Right Call: What Sports Teach Us About Work and Lif...
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Tina Wells, THE ELEVATION APPROACH: Harness the Power of Work-Life Harmony to Unlock Your Creativity, Cultivate Joy, and Reach Your Biggest Goals from 2023-09-02T04:00:31
Zibby interviews accomplished entrepreneur, business strategist, author, Zibby Retreat headliner, and repeat MDHTTRB guest Tina Wells about The Elevation Approach, a powerful ...
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Hadley Vlahos, THE IN-BETWEEN: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments from 2023-09-01T04:00:20
Zibby speaks to hospice nurse, passionate end-of-life care advocate, TikTok star, and New York Times bestselling author Hadley Vlahos about her extraordinary, heartrending mem...
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Mark Schiff, WHY NOT?: Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah from 2023-08-31T04:00:14
Zibby interviews master comedian and long-time touring partner of Jerry Seinfeld, Mark Schiff, about his hilarious and brilliantly honest collection of essays, Why Not?: Lessons on Come...
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Kate Flannery, STRIP TEES: A Memoir of Millennial Los Angeles from 2023-08-30T04:00:44
Debut author Kate Flannery joins Zibby to discuss Strip Tees: A Memoir of Millenial Los Angeles, a brave, racy, and devourable memoir about her time working for American Appar...
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Patty Lin, END CREDITS: How I Broke Up with Hollywood from 2023-08-29T04:00:24
Zibby Books author alert!!! Zibby interviews debut author Patty Lin about End Credits: How I Broke Up with Hollywood, a funny, fresh, and eye-opening memoir about her ten-year...
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Lara Love Hardin, THE MANY LIVES OF MAMA LOVE: A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing, and Healing from 2023-08-28T04:00:03
Zibby interviews literary agent and New York Times bestselling author Lara Love Hardin about her heartbreaking, tender, and hilarious memoir, The Many Lives of Mama L...
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Helen Ellis, KISS ME IN THE CORAL LOUNGE: Intimate Confessions from a Happy Marriage from 2023-08-27T04:00:26
Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling author (and poker player!) Helen Ellis to discuss her surprising, sexy, and hilariously frank collection of essays, Kiss...
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Suzanne Falter, FREE SPIRITED: How My Daughter Healed Me From the Afterlife from 2023-08-26T04:00:56
Guest host Julie Chavez interviews podcaster, keynote speaker, and author Suzanne Falter about her profound and heart-opening memoir, Free Spirited: How My Daughter Healed Me from the A...
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Laura Belgray, TOUGH TITTIES: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-Ing Worst from 2023-08-25T04:00:49
Zibby interviews award-winning TV writer Laura Belgray about her hilarious and wise collection of stories, Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You’re the F-ing Worst. Listen
Breanne Mc Ivor, THE GOD OF GOOD LOOKS from 2023-08-24T04:00:40
Zibby chats with debut author Breanne Mc Ivor about The God of Good Looks, a riveting, sharp-witted, and transportive summer read about a young Trinidadian woman who has been ...
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Patti Callahan Henry, THE SECRET BOOK OF FLORA LEA from 2023-08-23T04:00
Guest host Julie Chavez chats with New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry about The Secret Book of Flora Lea, an enchanting and refreshingly...
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Drew Gilpin Faust, NECESSARY TROUBLE: Growing Up at Midcentury from 2023-08-22T04:00:05
Zibby speaks to professor, historian, and author Drew Gilpin Faust about Necessary Trouble: Growing Up at Midcentury, a brave and poignant memoir about Drew's privileged child...
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Adam Gopnik, THE REAL WORK: On the Mystery of Mastery from 2023-08-21T04:00:03
Zibby interviews bestselling author Adam Gopnik about The Real Work: On the Mystery of Mastery, a spirited and profound collection of self-help essays that investigate how we ...
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Cecilia Rabess, EVERYTHING'S FINE from 2023-08-20T04:00:13
Zibby interviews debut author Cecilia Rabess about Everything’s Fine, a sharp and intimate novel about two young people–a liberal Black woman and a conservative white man–who ...
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Kristin Harmel, THE PARIS DAUGHTER from 2023-08-19T04:00:56
Guest host Julie Chavez is joined by New York Times bestselling author Kristin Harmel to discuss The Paris Daughter, a gripping and gut-wrenching historical...
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Elysha Chang, A QUITTER'S PARADISE from 2023-08-18T04:00:19
Guest host Julie Chavez interviews debut author Elysha Chang about A Quitter’s Paradise, a darkly humorous and compulsively readable book (and the first one from Sarah Jessica...
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Amy Newmark, CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION: Plus 30 Bonus Stories from 2023-08-17T04:00:20
Amy Newmark, publisher and editor-in-chief of Chicken Soup for the Soul, joins Zibby to discuss the Chicken Soup series and the thirtieth-anniversary edition that Zibby wrote a bon...
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Katie Bishop, THE GIRLS OF SUMMER from 2023-08-16T04:00:53
Zibby speaks to journalist and debut author Katie Bishop about The Girls of Summer, a mesmerizing, unsettling, and gripping dual-timeline story about a woman who, in her mid-t...
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Byron Lane, BIG GAY WEDDING from 2023-08-15T04:00:15
Zibby interviews playwright, screenwriter, Emmy Award-winning journalist, and author Byron Lane about Big Gay Wedding, a hilarious, quirky, and unashamedly proud novel about a...
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Sara Shepard, PENNY DRAWS A BEST FRIEND from 2023-08-14T04:00:53
Sara Shepard, the New York Times bestselling author of the Pretty Little Liars series, speaks to guest host Julie Chavez about Penny Draws a Best Friend, a ...
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Alexa Martin, MOM JEANS AND OTHER MISTAKES from 2022-04-21T04:00:59
Alexa Martin joins Zibby to discuss her latest novel, Mom Jeans and Other Mistakes, which is also her first standalone project. Alexa shares how she managed to write her first book...
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Delia Ephron, LEFT ON TENTH: A Second Chance at Life: A Memoir from 2022-04-20T04:00:54
Zibby is joined by bestselling author and screenwriter Delia Ephron to talk about her latest book, Left on Tenth, which combines emails, articles, medical records, and memoir....
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Zibby Owens and Holly Hatam, PRINCESS CHARMING from 2022-04-19T04:00:10
Zibby is joined by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator and illustrator of their new children’s book Princess Charming, Holly Hatam to celebrate its publica...
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Sonya Singh, SARI, NOT SARI from 2022-04-18T04:00:16
Sonya Singh joined Zibby for an Instagram Live to talk about her debut novel, Sari, Not Sari. The two discuss why Sonya wanted the book to read like a classic sitcom, which ch...
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Sally Hepworth, THE YOUNGER WIFE: A Novel from 2022-04-17T04:00:58
New York Times bestselling author Sally Hepworth joins Zibby to talk about her latest novel, The Younger Wife. Sally shares why she wanted to flip the younger wi...
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Susan Rigetti, COVER STORY: A Novel from 2022-04-16T04:00:52
Zibby is joined by Susan Rigetti to discuss her debut novel, Cover Story, which was inspired by a number of con artists Susan studied while working at the New York Times Listen
Beth Morrey, DELPHINE JONES TAKES A CHANCE from 2022-04-15T04:00:25
Beth Morrey joins Zibby to talk about her second novel, Delphine Jones Takes a Chance, which is also known in the UK as Em & Me. The two discuss how Beth's habit ...
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Anna Quindlen, WRITE FOR YOUR LIFE from 2022-04-14T04:00:34
Literary giant Anna Quindlen returns to discuss her latest book, Write for Your Life, which shows the innumerable ways writing connects us to the world and those we hold closest. A...
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Adriana Trigiani, THE GOOD LEFT UNDONE from 2022-04-13T04:00:43
Bestselling author Adriana Trigiani returns to talk about her latest novel, The Good Left Undone, an intergenerational story inspired by the true history of Italy and Italian ...
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Leigh Newman, NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE: Stories from 2022-04-12T04:00:27
Zibby is joined by the co-founder of Zibby Books, Leigh Newman, to celebrate the pub day of her new short story collection, Nobody Gets Out Alive. The two discuss Leigh's childhood...
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Michael Lewis, THE PREMONITION: A Pandemic Story from 2022-04-11T04:00:22
Michael Lewis, author of bestsellers such as Moneyball, The Big Short, and The Blind Side, joins Zibby to talk about his latest book, The Premonition Listen
Laura Nicole Diamond, SHELTER US: A Novel from 2022-04-10T04:00:15
Laura Nicole Diamond joins to discuss her 2015 bestselling novel, Shelter Us, and how it changed her life. Laura tells Zibby about how she made the jump from working as a civil rig...
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Jane Green, SISTER STARDUST: A Novel from 2022-04-09T04:00:39
"I'm having more fun in my fifties than I have ever had before in my life. I'm very aware now that I'm not somebody who fits in, and that's fine. In fact, I love it." New York Times Listen
Bonnie Garmus, LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY: A Novel from 2022-04-08T04:00:37
Bonnie Garmus joins Zibby to talk about her debut novel, Lessons in Chemistry, which has already been optioned for Apple TV by Brie Larson and is this month's GMA Book Club pi...
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Chelsea Bieker, HEARTBROKE from 2022-04-07T04:00:31
Author of Godshot Chelsea Bieker joins Zibby to talk about her latest book, Heartbroke, which is a collection of short stories all set in California's Central Va...
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Rachel Barenbaum, ATOMIC ANNA from 2022-04-06T04:00:38
"I love strong women, so that's what I write." Author and host of the Debut Spotlight podcast Rachel Barenbaum returns to talk about her latest novel, Atomic Anna, an int...
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Jennifer Egan, THE CANDY HOUSE: A Novel from 2022-04-05T04:00
Zibby is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jennifer Egan to discuss her latest novel, The Candy House, which is linked to her 2010 bestseller, A Visit from the Goon ...
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Kristin Chenoweth, WHAT WILL I DO WITH MY LOVE TODAY? from 2022-04-04T11:42:26
Broadway superstar Kristin Chenoweth joins Zibby to talk about her new picture book, What Will I Do with My Love Today?, which was inspired in part by her beloved dog, Thunder...
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Jessamine Chan, THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD MOTHERS: A Novel from 2022-04-03T04:00:46
Debut novelist Jessamine Chan joins Zibby to discuss her book, The School for Good Mothers, which is now a Read with Jenna pick and an instant New York Times&nbs...
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Janine Rubenstein, PEOPLE Every Day from 2022-04-02T04:00:43
Editor-at-Large at People Magazine and host of the PEOPLE Every Day podcast Janine Rubenstein joins Zibby to talk about her career and her current book...
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Stephanie Gangi, CARRY THE DOG: A Novel from 2022-04-01T04:00:25
"I feel like I'm still adding selves and identity. It's not a process that stops. You don't stop growing and sit in a rocking chair." Zibby is joined by Stephanie Gangi to talk about her latest ...
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Jennifer Haupt, COME AS YOU ARE: A Novel from 2022-03-31T04:00:05
Zibby is joined by author, essayist, and columnist Jennifer Haupt to discuss her latest novel, Come As You Are. Jennifer shares what happened when she decided she wanted to wr...
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Catherine Belknap and Natalie Telfer, CAT AND NAT'S MOM SECRETS: Coffee-Fueled Confessions from the Mom Trenches from 2022-03-30T04:00:51
"I think that that's what moms are superheroes at, is getting through the day. Even in your not-best-self moment, you can still be a light to someone else even when you don't think you are." Zib...
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Kevin and Danielle Jonas, THERE'S A ROCK CONCERT IN MY BEDROOM from 2022-03-29T04:00:47
Kevin and Danielle Jonas join Zibby to talk about their first picture book, There's a Rock Concert in My Bedroom, which was inspired by their two daughters. The three discuss their...
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Jessica Lahey, THE GIFT OF FAILURE: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed + THE ADDICTION INOCULATION: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence from 2022-03-28T04:00:07
Educator, journalist, and author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation Jessica Lahey joins Zibby to discuss her books and the parenting advic...
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Kate Baer, I HOPE THIS FINDS YOU WELL: Poems from 2022-03-26T04:00:58
New York Times bestselling author Kate Baer joins Zibby to talk about her accidental collection of erasure poetry, I Hope This Finds You Well, which takes messages sh...
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Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr, I AM BECAUSE WE ARE: An African Mother’s Fight for the Soul of a Nation from 2022-03-25T04:00:15
Zibby is joined by the founder of She ROARs Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr to talk about her first book, I Am Because We Are, which combines a memoir of her life with an autobiography of h...
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John Cho, TROUBLEMAKER from 2022-03-24T04:00:19
"The greatest thing about having written a book is knowing that you have written one. It has emboldened me in many parts of my life in thinking, 'Well, if I can do this, maybe I can do something...
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Adam Mansbach and Camila Alves McConaughey, JUST TRY ONE BITE from 2022-03-23T04:00:35
Zibby is joined by the duo behind the new picture book Just Try One Bite, Adam Mansbach and Camila Alves McConaughey, to talk about their collaboration as well as their person...
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Emmanuel Acho, ILLOGICAL: Saying Yes to a Life Without Limits from 2022-03-22T04:00:37
"We spend so much time ignoring our calling, searching for our calling not realizing it's already calling us." #1 New York Times bestselling author, Fox Sports analyst, and fo...
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Anna David, PARTY GIRL from 2022-03-21T04:00:58
"I think a lot of us have that thing where it's like, 'Who am I to think I could write a book?' I'm now always telling people, 'Who are you not to?'" Zibby is joined by New York Times&n...
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Sabaa Tahir, ALL MY RAGE: A Novel from 2022-03-20T04:00:36
New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir returns to talk about her latest novel, All My Rage, which she worked on for the last fifteen years whenever she got ang...
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Saumya Roy, CASTAWAY MOUNTAIN: Love and Loss Among the Wastepickers of Mumbai from 2022-03-19T04:00:43
Journalist, social activist, and professor Saumya Roy joins Zibby to talk about her first book, Castaway Mountain, which is the culmination of eight years of interviews with and re...
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Julie Vick, BABIES DON'T MAKE SMALL TALK (SO WHY SHOULD I?): The Introvert's Guide to Surviving Parenthood from 2022-03-18T04:00:08
Zibby is joined by Julie Vick to talk about her latest book, a parenting guide for introverts titled Babies Don't Make Small Talk (So Why Should I?). The two discuss what makes som...
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Rosie Walsh, THE LOVE OF MY LIFE: A Novel from 2022-03-17T04:00:23
Rosie Walsh returns for an Instagram Live with Zibby to discuss her latest novel, The Love of My Life, which is this month's GMA Book Club pick. The two talk about how this book to...
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Meredith Littas, Meghan Rienks, & Kendall Rhodes, THE BREAK UP DIET from 2022-03-16T04:00:03
Zibby is joined by Kendall Rhodes, Meredith Littas, and Meghan Rienks — three women involved with the new Fictionz app and the recent narrative audio series, The Break Up...
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Seth Meyers, I'M NOT SCARED, YOU'RE SCARED from 2022-03-15T04:00:46
Comedian and host of Late Night Seth Meyers joins Zibby to talk about his new picture book, I'm Not Scared, You're Scared. The two talk about their shared e...
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Laura Lippman, SEASONAL WORK: Stories from 2022-03-14T04:00:39
Zibby is joined by journalist and New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman to talk about her story collection, Seasonal Work. The two discuss the combinat...
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David Damrosch, AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 BOOKS from 2022-03-13T05:00:49
Literary historian David Damrosch joins Zibby to discuss his latest book, Around the World in 80 Books, which grew out of a blog he started during the pandemic. The two talk about ...
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Paul Bloom, THE SWEET SPOT: The Pleasures of Suffering and the Search for Meaning from 2022-03-12T05:00:36
Zibby is joined by psychologist and professor at the University of Toronto Paul Bloom to talk about his latest book, The Sweet Spot: The Pleasures of Suffering and the Search for Meanin...
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Albert Samaha, CONCEPCION: An Immigrant Family's Fortunes from 2022-03-11T05:00:30
"To me, this book, in a lot of ways, the core intellectual arc of the book is this journey of me figuring out what it means to be American." Zibby is joined by investigative journalist and edito...
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Jacquelyn Mitchard, THE GOOD SON: A Novel from 2022-03-10T05:00:41
#1 New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard joins Zibby to discuss her latest novel, The Good Son, and the brief interaction at a writer's confe...
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Clothilde Ewing, STELLA KEEPS THE SUN UP from 2022-03-09T05:00:15
Zibby is joined by Clothilde Ewig to talk about her very first picture book, Stella Keeps the Sun Up, which is out this week from Denene Millner Books. Clothilde shares h...
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Brad Meltzer, THE LIGHTENING ROD: A Zig & Nola Novel from 2022-03-08T05:00:52
New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer returns to talk with Zibby his latest thriller, The Lightning Rod, which was inspired by a real figure hired by the Uni...
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Lisa Barr, WOMAN ON FIRE: A Novel from 2022-03-07T05:00:13
Award-winning journalist and author Lisa Barr returns to talk with Zibby about her latest novel, Woman on Fire, which is one of this month's Barnes and Noble picks and has just bee...
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Nick Hornby, JUST LIKE YOU: A Novel from 2022-03-06T05:00:53
Nick Hornby, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of High Fidelity, About a Boy, and Fever Pitch, joins Zibby to discuss his late...
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Nikki May, WAHALA: A Novel from 2022-03-05T05:00:44
Zibby is joined by author Nikki May to discuss her debut novel, Wahala, which many are calling "Sex and the City with a killer twist." Nikki shares the meal with frie...
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Fiona Davis, THE MAGNOLIA PALACE: A Novel from 2022-03-04T05:00:57
Zibby is once again joined by New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis to talk about her latest novel, The Magnolia Palace, which takes place in New Yo...
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Catherine Price, THE POWER OF FUN: How to Feel Alive Again from 2022-03-03T05:00:38
Science journalist, consultant, and author Catherine Price returns to talk with Zibby about her latest book, The Power of Fun. Catherine explains how signing up for the guitar less...
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Georgia Toffolo, MEET ME IN LONDON: A Novel from 2022-03-02T05:00:14
Zibby is joined by British television star and author of the Meet Me In series Georgia Toffolo — better known to fans as Toff — to talk about how she always wanted t...
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Sarah Polley, RUN TOWARDS THE DANGER: Confrontations with a Body of Memory from 2022-03-01T05:00:20
"I had to develop a connection with my body that I hadn’t had as much in the past. That's a really exciting turning point for me, that we're friends now." Zibby is joined by director, actress, a...
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Lisa Unger, LAST GIRL GHOSTED: A Novel from 2022-02-28T05:00:20
"The writing life, it's a little bit rollercoaster-y. There are these dizzying highs and these crushing lows. It's not like you have a job with a specific list of tasks and you go and you do it ...
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Jennie Nash, BLUEPRINT FOR A BOOK: Build Your Novel from the Inside Out from 2022-02-27T05:00:59
Book coach and founder of Author Accelerator Jennie Nash joins Zibby to discuss her latest book, Blueprint for a Book: Build Your Novel from the Inside Out, which offers ...
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Julie Chavez, ASK A LIBRARIAN WITH JULIE CHAVEZ: A Zcast Production from 2022-02-27T05:00:31
Listen to the inaugural episode of Julie Chavez's new Zcast podcast, Ask a Librarian! Julie is an elementary-school librarian and her forthcoming memoir, The Anx...
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Megan Fairchild, THE BALLERINA MINDSET: How to Protect Your Mental Health While Striving for Excellence from 2022-02-26T05:00:37
Zibby is joined by Megan Fairchild, a principal dancer for the New York City Ballet, to discuss her memoir, The Ballerina Mindset. Megan shares how the book grew out of her podcast...
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Leslie Hooton, THE SECRET OF RAINY DAYS from 2022-02-25T05:00:03
Leslie Hooton joins Zibby to discuss her second novel, The Secret of Rainy Days, which she has been working on for nearly fifteen years. The two discuss when Leslie made the decisi...
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Jasmine Guillory, WHILE WE WERE DATING from 2022-02-24T05:00:27
New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory returns to talk about her latest novel, While We Were Dating. Jasmine tells Zibby about how her characters often ap...
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Amy Wilson, WHEN DID I GET LIKE THIS: The Screamer, the Worrier, the Dinosaur-Chicken-Nugget-Buyer, and Other Mothers I Swore I'd Never Be from 2022-02-23T05:00:13
"Moms are important. Moms are powerful. By honing our content just for moms, we're making something more powerful, not less. That's exciting." Zibby is joined by Amy Wilson, co-host of the podca...
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Debbie Millman, WHY DESIGN MATTERS from 2022-02-22T05:00:21
Designer, writer, and host of the hit podcast Design Matters Debbie Millman joins Zibby to discuss her new book, Why Design Matters, which features a number of h...
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Allison Pataki, THE MAGNIFICENT LIVES OF MARJORIE POST: A Novel from 2022-02-21T05:00:21
Three-peat guest Allison Pataki returns to talk about her latest historical novel, The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post. Allison and Zibby discuss the number of ways in which Mar...
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Brenda Janowitz, THE LIZ TAYLOR RING: A Novel from 2022-02-20T05:00:43
Journalist, essayist, and author Brenda Janowitz joins Zibby to discuss her seventh book, The Liz Taylor Ring. Brenda tells Zibby about how this project — as well as 2020's The...
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Heather Morris, THREE SISTERS: A Novel from 2022-02-19T05:00:27
Zibby is joined by #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, Heather Morris, to talk about the third book in her trilogy of Holocaust novels, Three Sisters. T...
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Tony Robbins, LIFE FORCE: How New Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Can Transform the Quality of Your Life & Those You Love from 2022-02-18T05:00:51
Zibby is joined by entrepreneur, best-selling author, philanthropist, and the nation’s #1 life and business strategist Tony Robbins to talk about his latest book, Life Force,&...
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Georgia Pritchett, MY MESS IS A BIT OF A LIFE: Adventures in Anxiety from 2022-02-17T05:00:09
Screenwriter Georgia Pritchett joins Zibby to talk about her debut memoir, My Mess Is a Bit of a Life, which takes readers through her experience dealing with lifelong anxiety and ...
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Adam Rubin, THE ICE CREAM MACHINE from 2022-02-16T05:00:18
"That was maybe one of the most thrilling moments of my whole life: when I first walked into a bookstore and there was something that I wrote on the shelf." Children's book — and now middle...
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Payal Kadakia, LIFEPASS: Drop Your Limits, Rise to Your Potential - A Groundbreaking Approach to Goal Setting from 2022-02-15T05:00:31
Zibby is joined by a fellow entrepreneur and the founder of ClassPass, Payal Kadakia, to discuss her new memoir, LifePass. The two talk about how dance allowed Payal to be her...
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Florence Williams, HEARTBREAK: A Personal and Scientific Journey from 2022-02-14T05:00:04
Zibby is joined by science journalist Florence Williams to talk about her latest book, Heartbreak. Florence shares how she was inspired to research heartbreaks f...
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Nancy Balbirer, ALMOST ROMANCE: A Memoir from 2022-02-13T05:00:11
Actress and writer Nancy Balbirer joins Zibby to talk about her latest memoir, Almost Romance, which tells her incredible true love story. The two discuss what it was like to ...
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Rex Ogle, PUNCHING BAG from 2022-02-12T05:00:29
Author Rex Ogle returns to discuss his second memoir, Punching Bag, which is a follow up to his debut memoir, Free Lunch. Rex and Zibby talk about the moments in...
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Richard Antoine White, I'M POSSIBLE: A Story of Survival, a Tuba, and the Small Miracle of a Big Dream from 2022-02-11T05:00:25
"I want to offer the world my very best. I don't want to deprive the world of the best version of me." Professor, author, and principal tubist for the New Mexico Philharmonic Richard A...
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Naomi Krupitsky, THE FAMILY from 2022-02-10T05:00:23
Debut novelist Naomi Krupitsky joins Zibby to talk about her book, The Family, which is an instant New York Times bestseller as well as a Read With Jen...
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Kimberly Harrington, BUT YOU SEEMED SO HAPPY: A Marriage, in Pieces and Bits from 2022-02-09T05:00:21
"I think women don't prioritize the time they need just to be — just to have space, have no one in their space, time to think. It solves a lot." Zibby is joined by memoirist, columnist, and crea...
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Ericka Sóuter, HOW TO HAVE A KID AND A LIFE: A Survival Guide from 2022-02-08T05:00:13
Journalist Ericka Sóuter joins Zibby to talk about her first book, How to Have a Kid and a Life: A Survival Guide. The two talk about the six questions Ericka believes al...
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Nichole Perkins, SOMETIMES I TRIP ON HOW HAPPY WE COULD BE from 2022-02-07T05:00:34
Writer and host of the podcast This is Good For You, Nichole Perkins, joins Zibby to talk about her memoir in essays, Sometimes I Trip on How Happy We Could Be. ...
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Mori Taheripour, BRING YOURSELF: How to Harness the Power of Connection to Negotiate Fearlessly from 2022-02-06T05:00:43
"I learn something from all of my students. I think they teach me far more than I ever teach them." Mori Taheripour, negotiation expert and professor at the Wharton school, joins Zibby to discus...
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Danielle Friedman, LET'S GET PHYSICAL: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World from 2022-02-05T05:00:09
Zibby is joined by award-winning journalist Danielle Friedman to discuss her first book, Let's Get Physical, about the modern evolution of women's fitness movements. Zibby and...
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Adam Stern, COMMITTED: Dispatches from a Psychiatrist in Training from 2022-02-04T05:00:12
"The more that I achieve, the more I realize that achievements have nothing to do with the value of who you are as a person." Psychiatrist, professor, and writer Adam Stern joins Zibby to t...
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Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts, BLACK JOY: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration from 2022-02-03T05:00:33
Professor and New York Times bestselling writer Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts joins Zibby to talk about her eighteenth book, Black Joy. Tracey shares the trauma...
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Tessa Hadley, FREE LOVE: A Novel from 2022-02-02T05:00:26
Zibby is joined by best-selling writer Tessa Hadley to talk about her latest — and highly anticipated — novel, Free Love, which captures the emotions and consequences of a 196...
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Brendan Slocumb, THE VIOLIN CONSPIRACY: A Novel from 2022-02-01T05:00:28
Zibby is joined by debut novelist Brendan Slocumb to talk about one of her favorite new releases, The Violin Conspiracy, which is this month's GMA pick! Brendan shares which p...
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Zoe Whittall, THE SPECTACULAR: A Novel from 2022-01-31T05:00:44
Poet and author Zoe Whittall joins Zibby to discuss her latest novel, The Spectacular. Zoe shares how her recent relationships inspired the multigenerational story, as well as...
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Judy Bolton-Fasman, ASYLUM: A Memoir of Family Secrets from 2022-01-30T05:00:22
Zibby is joined by Judy Bolton-Fasman to talk about her debut memoir, Asylum, and the different threads throughout her life that led to that title. The two discuss t...
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Halimah Marcus, HORSE GIRLS: Recovering, Aspiring, and Devoted Riders Redefine the Iconic Bond from 2022-01-29T05:00:36
Executive editor of Electric Literature Halimah Marcus joins Zibby to talk about her new anthology, Horse Girls, which was inspired by her lifelong love of horse...
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Jenny Pentland, THIS WILL BE FUNNY LATER: A Memoir from 2022-01-28T05:00:48
Screenwriter Jenny Pentland joins Zibby to discuss her first memoir, This Will Be Funny Later, which largely looks at her life following the success of her mother Rosanne Barr's sh...
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Margarita Gokun Silver, I NAMED MY DOG PUSHKIN (AND OTHER IMMIGRANT TALES): Notes From a Soviet Girl on Becoming an American Woman from 2022-01-27T05:00:43
Zibby is joined by writer and journalist Margarita Gokun Silver to talk about her collection of essays, I Named My Dog Pushkin (And Other Immigrant Tales), which follows her j...
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Sarah Hall, BURNTCOAT: A Novel from 2022-01-26T05:00:03
Novelist Sarah Hall joins Zibby to discuss her not-quite-pandemic book, Burntcoat, which was just nominated for this year's National Book Critics Circle Awards. Sarah also sha...
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María Amparo Escandón, L.A. WEATHER: A Novel from 2022-01-25T05:00:44
New York Times best-selling novelist María Amparo Escandón joins Zibby to talk about her book, L.A. Weather, which was a Reese's Book Club Pick. The two tal...
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Allison Larkin, THE PEOPLE WE KEEP from 2022-01-24T05:00:14
Bestselling author Allison Larkin joins Zibby to talk about her latest novel, The People We Keep, and its protagonist who Allison loves dearly. The two discuss the fifteen-yea...
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Ariana Neumann, WHEN TIME STOPPED: A Memoir of My Father's War and What Remains from 2022-01-23T05:00:22
Zibby is joined by Ariana Neumann to discuss her award-winning first book, When Time Stopped, which is part memoir and part detective story about her father's family history. ...
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Katie Couric, GOING THERE from 2022-01-22T05:00:46
"I've been the beneficiary and the lucky recipient of this extraordinary life that I never anticipated in a million years." Journalist, newscaster, and co-founder of Katie Couric Media, Katie Co...
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José Vadi, INTER STATE: Essays from California from 2022-01-21T05:00:52
Zibby is joined by essayist, poet, and playwright José Vadi to discuss Inter State, his collection of essays about his relationship with his home state of California. Jos...
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Susan Orlean, ON ANIMALS from 2022-01-21T05:00:31
Journalist and bestselling author Susan Orlean joins Zibby to discuss her new collection, On Animals, which was inspired in part by her quarantine puppy. Susan and Zibby talk about...
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Jewell Parker Rhodes, PARADISE ON FIRE from 2022-01-20T05:00:30
Bestselling novelist Jewell Parker Rhodes returns to talk about her latest book, Paradise on Fire, and the racial disparities that exist when it comes to children's acces...
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Susie Petruccelli, RAISED A WARRIOR: A Memoir of Soccer, Grit, and Leveling the Playing Field from 2022-01-19T05:00:39
"We're all expecting things to be better for our daughters, but I honestly am worried that we're going to lose the rights that we already have." Zibby is joined by Susie Petruccelli, f...
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Colleen Hoover, REMINDERS OF HIM: A Novel from 2022-01-18T05:00:15
"Every single time I sit down and write a book, I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing." Colleen Hoover, the New York Times-bestselling author of twenty-two novels, joins Z...
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Bryan Collier, WE SHALL OVERCOME from 2022-01-17T05:00:18
Award-winning author and illustrator Bryan Collier joins Zibby to talk about his latest picture book, We Shall Overcome, which connects the iconic anthem of the Civil Rights M...
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JJ Heller, HAND TO HOLD from 2022-01-16T05:00:23
Singer/songwriter JJ Heller joins Zibby to discuss her new picture book, Hand to Hold, which was inspired by her hit album I Dream of You. JJ and her husband Dave tal...
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Jacqueline Woodson, THE YEAR WE LEARNED TO FLY from 2022-01-16T05:00:22
National Book Award-winning and New York Times-bestselling author Jacqueline Woodson joins Zibby to talk about her latest picture book, The Year We Learned to Fly. Althou...
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Robin Arzón, STRONG MAMA from 2022-01-16T05:00:19
Zibby is joined by Peloton's Head Instructor Robin Arzón to discuss her first picture book, Strong Mama. Robin talks with Zibby about how she was inspired to show parents...
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Jami Attenberg, I CAME ALL THIS WAY TO MEET YOU: Writing Myself Home from 2022-01-15T05:00:24
Novelist Jami Attenberg joins Zibby to discuss her first memoir, I Came All This Way to Meet You: Writing Myself Home, which contains a number of stories about how she developed he...
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Xochitl Gonzalez, OLGA DIES DREAMING: A Novel from 2022-01-14T05:00:56
"The idea that people value what you wrote enough to give you that time to read it...what a privilege that time was spent with your book." Zibby is joined by debut novelist Xochitl Gonzalez...
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Quiara Alegría Hudes, MY BROKEN LANGUAGE: A Memoir from 2022-01-13T05:00:31
The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes joins Zibby to discuss her debut memoir, My Broken Language, which tells both the story of how she became an artist ...
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Erica C. Barnett, QUITTER: A Memoir of Drinking, Relapse, and Recovery from 2022-01-12T05:00:38
Journalist Erica C. Barnett joins Zibby to discuss her debut memoir, Quitter, about her recovery from alcoholism. The two talk about the connection between addictions and othe...
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Agapi Stassinopoulos, SPEAKING WITH SPIRIT: 52 Prayers to Guide, Inspire, and Uplift You from 2022-01-11T05:00:46
Zibby is joined by best-selling author and speaker Agapi Stassinopoulos to talk about her latest book, Speaking with Spirit. Agapi shares how these 52 prayers were a result of...
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Jacqueline Friedland, HE GETS THAT FROM ME: A Novel from 2022-01-10T05:00:29
Jacqueline Friedland joins Zibby to discuss her latest novel, He Gets That from Me, which was inspired by an article about a surrogacy mix-up that she read while procrastinati...
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Anna Lind Thomas, WE'LL LAUGH ABOUT THIS (SOMEDAY): Essays on Taking Life a Smidge Too Seriously from 2022-01-09T05:00:37
Zibby is joined by humor writer Anna Lind Thomas to talk about her first collection of essays, We'll Laugh About This Someday. Anna tells Zibby about the years of work she put...
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Jenna Blum, WOODROW ON THE BENCH: Life Lessons from a Wise Old Dog from 2022-01-08T05:00:53
"To all of you writers who are struggling and aspiring out there, it's not an instant-gratification profession but it is the most rewarding thing when something that you make gets out ...
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Michael Tubbs, THE DEEPER THE ROOTS: A Memoir of Hope and Home from 2022-01-07T05:00:35
Zibby is joined by the former mayor of Stockton, CA, Michael Tubbs, to discuss his debut memoir, The Deeper the Roots. Michael shares how his mother's approach to life helped prope...
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Francine Prose, THE VIXEN: A Novel from 2022-01-06T05:00:07
Award-winning novelist Francine Prose joined Zibby for a Women on the Move event with the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center to discuss her latest novel, The Vixen, which c...
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Scarlett Thomas, 41-LOVE: A Memoir from 2022-01-05T05:00:39
Novelist Scarlett Thomas joins Zibby to discuss her debut memoir, 41-Love, about how she tried to play tennis competitively to put off her need to grow up. The two talk about their...
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Jen Mann, MIDLIFE BITES: Anyone Else Falling Apart, Or Is It Just Me? from 2022-01-04T05:00:28
"I love writing. I love telling stories. I love making people feel like they're not alone." Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling author, blogger, and very funny woman Jen Mann ...
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Ann Patchett, THESE PRECIOUS DAYS: Essays from 2022-01-03T05:00
Literary giant Ann Patchett joined Zibby for a Women on the Move event with the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center to discuss her memoir in essays, These Precious Days. The...
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Stacey Abrams, STACEY'S EXTRAORDINARY WORDS from 2022-01-02T05:00:40
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams joins Zibby to discuss her first children's book, Stacey's Extraordinary Words, inspired by her own lifelong love for books and w...
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Eve Rodsky, FIND YOUR UNICORN SPACE: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World from 2022-01-01T05:00:47
"The idea of a unicorn space, it's magical. It is the antidote to burnout. It is a necessary must-have, but it actually won't exist until we claim it." Eve Rodsky, the bestselling author of...
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Jenny Judson and Danielle Mahfood, THE LAST SEASON from 2021-12-31T05:00:17
After five years of working on their debut novel, The Last Season, Jenny Judson and Danielle Mahfood have officially gone from high school best friends to published co-authors. Jen...
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Corie Adjmi, LIFE AND OTHER SHORTCOMINGS: Stories from 2021-12-30T05:00:30
Zibby is joined by Corie Adjmi to discuss her short story collection, Life and Other Shortcomings, which was an International Book Award winner. The two talk about how Corie's marr...
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Denise Williams, THE FASTEST WAY TO FALL from 2021-12-29T05:00:46
Denise Williams joins Zibby to talk about her latest novel, The Fastest Way to Fall. Denise shares why she loves writing and reading stories about fat women owning their bodies,&nb...
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Emily Itami, FAULT LINES: A Novel from 2021-12-28T05:00:36
Debut novelist Emily Itami joins Zibby to talk about her book, Fault Lines, which was inspired in part by her own alternating perceptions of motherhood in Tokyo and London. Th...
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Eileen Patricia Curran, HUNGRY HILL from 2021-12-27T05:00:54
Zibby is joined by Eileen Patricia Curran to discuss her debut novel, Hungry Hill, which she self-published. Eileen shares what that journey has been like, from assembling a t...
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Erika Schickel, THE BIG HURT: A Memoir from 2021-12-26T05:00:17
Zibby is joined by author Erika Schickel to talk about her new memoir, The Big Hurt, and the journey she took to reclaim her story. Erika shares how her whole understanding of hers...
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Todd Doughty, LITTLE PIECES OF HOPE: Happy-Making Things in a Difficult World from 2021-12-25T05:00:56
Everyone found their own way to make it through quarantine; for Todd Doughty, that meant compiling lists of happy-making things in a difficult world every day and sharing them on Instagram. Soon...
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Poppy Harlow, THE BIGGEST LITTLE BOY: A Christmas Story from 2021-12-24T05:00:51
CNN anchor, law student, and now author Poppy Harlow joins Zibby to discuss her children's book, The Biggest Little Boy, which was inspired by a real Christmas memory with her son....
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Melanie Gideon, DID I SAY YOU COULD GO: A Novel from 2021-12-23T05:00:27
Melanie Gideon, bestselling author of The Slippery Year and Wife 22, joins Zibby to talk about her latest book, Did I Say You Could Go. Melanie sha...
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Vanessa Zoltan, PRAYING WITH JANE EYRE: Reflections on Reading as a Sacred Practice from 2021-12-22T05:00:31
Vanessa Zoltan, podcast host, atheist chaplain, and author of Praying with Jane Eyre joins Zibby to talk about her book and the path that led her to write it. After not feelin...
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Tracey Shors, EVERYDAY TRAUMA: Remapping the Brain's Response to Stress, Anxiety, and Painful Memories for a Better Life from 2021-12-21T05:00:39
Zibby is joined by renowned neuroscientist Tracey Shors to discuss her first book, Everyday Trauma. The two talk about how although Tracey was inspired to write this story in the w...
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Josephine Caminos Oría, SOBREMESA: A Memoir of Food and Love in Thirteen Courses from 2021-12-20T05:00:19
Josephine Caminos Oría has a love/hate relationship with her book, Sobremesa, even admitting to Zibby that she at one time ripped out 380 pages and tried to start from scratch coun...
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Francesca Serritella, GHOSTS OF HARVARD: A Novel from 2021-12-19T05:00:06
Francesca Serritella joins Zibby to discuss her debut novel, Ghosts of Harvard, which was inspired by a real death that occurred during Francesca's first year of undergrad. The two...
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Malcolm Gladwell, MIRACLE AND WONDER: Conversations with Paul Simon from 2021-12-18T05:00:21
Zibby is once again joined by Malcolm Gladwell, this time to talk about his new audiobook Miracle and Wonder which covers forty hours of interviews he conducted with Paul Simo...
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Lisa Harding, BRIGHT BURNING THINGS: A Novel from 2021-12-17T05:00
Zibby is joined by actress, playwright, and author of Harvesting, Lisa Harding, to talk about her latest novel, Bright Burning Things, which is this month's Read...
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Mary Adkins, PALM BEACH: A Novel from 2021-12-16T05:00:28
Author and writing coach Mary Adkins joins Zibby to discuss her latest novel, Palm Beach, which was inspired in part by her family's move to Florida in 2019. The two talk about the...
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Gretchen Carlson, BE FIERCE: Stop Harassment and Take Your Power Back from 2021-12-15T05:00:41
Podcast host, author, and former news anchor Gretchen Carlson joins Zibby to discuss her life story. The two talk about Gretchen's two books, Getting Real and Be Fier...
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Sarah Ruhl, SMILE: The Story of a Face from 2021-12-14T05:00:16
Playwright, author, and essayist Sarah Ruhl joined Zibby for a Women on the Move event with the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center to discuss her latest book, Smile. S...
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Max Greenfield, I DON'T WANT TO READ THIS BOOK from 2021-12-13T05:00
Max Greenfield, actor and author of the new children's book, I Don't Want to Read This Book, joins Zibby to talk about how his kids helped inspire this project. The two discuss the...
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Julia Quinn, THE WIT AND WISDOM OF BRIDGERTON: Lady Whistledown's Official Guide (The Bridgertons) from 2021-12-12T05:00
Bestselling author of the Bridgerton series Julia Quinn joins Zibby to talk about her latest book, The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton: Lady Whistledown's Official Guide...
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Saumya Dave, WHAT A HAPPY FAMILY from 2021-12-11T05:00
Zibby is joined by Saumya Dave, resident psychiatrist and author of Well-Behaved Indian Women, to talk about her latest novel, What a Happy Family. The...
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Sandra Cisneros, MARTITA, I REMEMBER YOU / MARITA, TE RECUERDO: A Story in English and Spanish from 2021-12-10T05:00
Zibby is joined by literary icon Sandra Cisneros to talk about her latest book, Martita, I Remember You, which she actually began writing in the early 1990s. The two talk about wha...
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Colin Cowie, THE GOLD STANDARD: Giving Your Customers What They Didn't Know They Wanted from 2021-12-09T05:00
Lifestyle expert Colin Cowie joins Zibby to discuss his 11th book, The Gold Standard. Zibby shares which piece of advice from the book she recently shared to inspire her team at Zi...
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Chandler Baker, THE HUSBANDS: A Novel from 2021-12-08T05:00
Bestselling author of Whisper Network Chandler Baker returns to talk with Zibby about her latest novel, The Husbands, a Stepford Wives gender-swap. Chandler...
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Hilma Wolitzer, TODAY A WOMAN WENT MAD IN THE SUPERMARKET: Stories from 2021-12-07T05:00
"To me, there's always humor at the edge of the darkness." Zibby is joined by Hilma Wolitzer to talk about her new collection of short stories, Today a Woman Went Mad in the Supermarket...
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Dana Canedy, A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN: A Story of Love and Honor from 2021-12-06T05:00
Dana Canedy's career is incredible — a senior editor at the New York Times, the administrator of the Pulitzer Prizes, and now the senior vice president and publisher of Simon ...
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Riley Sager, SURVIVE THE NIGHT: A Novel from 2021-12-05T05:00
New York Times bestselling author Riley Sager joins Zibby to discuss his latest thriller, Survive the Night. Riley shares why he loves writing plot twists that the re...
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Maggie Smith, GOLDENROD: Poems from 2021-12-04T05:00
Zibby is joined by professor and poet Maggie Smith to discuss her latest collection, Goldenrod, which includes a selection of the poems Maggie has written since 2016. Maggie shares...
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Esther Freud, I COULDN'T LOVE YOU MORE: A Novel from 2021-12-03T05:00
"I love the fact that we all try and replicate our parents and rebel against them at the same time." Novelist Esther Freud joins Zibby to talk about her latest book, I Couldn't Lov...
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Chloe Shaw, WHAT IS A DOG?: A Memoir from 2021-12-02T05:00
Zibby is joined by author and dog mother Chloe Shaw to discuss her debut memoir, What Is a Dog? Chloe shares her unique literary career as well as the stories of some of the d...
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Nora Zelevansky, COMPETITIVE GRIEVING: A Novel from 2021-12-01T05:00
Zibby is joined by Nora Zelevansky to talk about her latest novel, Competitive Grieving. The two discuss how the death of a friend often also means the loss of a shared histor...
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Jodi Picoult, WISH YOU WERE HERE: A Novel from 2021-11-30T05:00
Although Jodi Picoult is the bestselling author of 26 novels which have collectively sold over 40 million copies, the pandemic affected her just like everyone else. After interviews with frontli...
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Pamela Paul, 100 THINGS WE'VE LOST TO THE INTERNET from 2021-11-29T05:00
Pamela Paul, editor of the New York Times Book Review, joins Zibby to discuss her latest book, 100 Things We've Lost to the Internet. The two joke about the...
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Bernhard Schlink, OLGA: A Novel from 2021-11-28T05:00
Zibby is joined by Bernhard Schlink, author of the international bestselling book, The Reader, to discuss his latest novel, Olga. Bernhard shares how the titular char...
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Melinda Wenner Moyer, HOW TO RAISE KIDS WHO AREN'T ASSHOLES: Science-Based Strategies for Better Parenting — from Tots to Teens from 2021-11-27T05:00
"I think making mistakes is a really important part of parenting. It's actually good for our kids when we screw up because it's an opportunity for us to take responsibility." Melinda W...
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Dr. Traci Baxley, SOCIAL JUSTICE PARENTING: How to Raise Compassionate Anti Racist Justice Minded Kids in an Unjust World from 2021-11-26T05:00
Educator, parenting coach, and author of Social Justice Parenting Dr. Traci Baxley joins Zibby to talk about her work on and off the page. Traci and Zibby discuss how to talk ...
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Gillian Laub, GILLIAN LAUB: Family Matters from 2021-11-26T05:00
When photographer Gillian Laub completed her visual book Family Matters last Thanksgiving, she had no idea where her family would be today. Although Gillian had been photograp...
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Melanie Kirkpatrick, THANKSGIVING: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience from 2021-11-25T05:00
Zibby is joined by former Wall Street Journal editor Melanie Kirkpatrick to discuss her book, Thanksgiving. Melanie shares how her research for&nb...
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Denise Kiernan, WE GATHER TOGETHER: A Nation Divided, a President in Turmoil, and a Historic Campaign to Embrace Gratitude and Grace from 2021-11-25T05:00
Journalist, producer, and author Denise Kiernan joins Zibby to talk about her latest book, We Gather Together. Denise shares how she sought to weave together the history ...
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Kris Clink, SISSIE KLEIN IS COMPLETELY NORMAL: A Novel from 2021-11-24T05:00
Zibby is joined by Kris Clink to talk about her sophomore novel, Sissie Klein Is Completely Normal, which dives into the life story of a minor character from her debut. Kris and Zi...
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Carolyn Ferrell, DEAR MISS METROPOLITAN: A Novel from 2021-11-23T05:00
"The thread that runs through all of my work is that I don't like when people are not heard or seen." Zibby is joined by short story writer, professor, and novelist Carolyn Ferrell to talk ...
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Hillary Rodham Clinton and Louise Penny, STATE OF TERROR: A Novel from 2021-11-22T05:00
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and author Louise Penny joined Zibby for an event with the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center to discuss their New York Times best...
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Kate MacDougall, LONDON'S NUMBER ONE DOG-WALKING AGENCY: A Memoir from 2021-11-21T05:00
Author of London's Number One Dog-Walking Agency Kate MacDougall joins Zibby to discuss not only her memoir but the real-life career change that inspired it. MacDougall&n...
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Amy Mason Doan, LADY SUNSHINE: A Novel from 2021-11-20T05:00
Amy Mason Doan joins Zibby to talk about her third novel, Lady Sunshine, which was inspired in part by a song off of the album, Mermaid Avenue. Amy shares why al...
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Matthew Barzun, THE POWER OF GIVING AWAY POWER: How the Best Leaders Learn to Let Go from 2021-11-19T05:00
Former Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Sweden Matthew Barzun joins Zibby to talk about his latest book, The Power of Giving Away Power, and how the best leaders are often the ones ...
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Dr. Inger Burnett-Zeigler, NOBODY KNOWS THE TROUBLE I'VE SEEN: The Emotional Lives of Black Women from 2021-11-18T05:00
Clinical psychologist Dr. Inger Burnett-Zeigler joins Zibby to discuss her new book, Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen, which grew from her 2018 New York Times ...
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Kaira Rouda, THE NEXT WIFE and SOMEBODY'S HOME from 2021-11-17T05:00
Bestselling author Kaira Rouda joins Zibby to talk about her two novels, The Next Wife and Somebody's Home, both of which she wrote during the pandemic lockdown. Kair...
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Zelmira Crespi and Maria Luisa Montt, HAPPY MOM, HAPPY KID: How to Reconnect with the Best Version of You For Your Kids from 2021-11-16T05:00
"We wanted to give you that final nudge and the permission to understand that you are not alone." Zibby is joined by Zelmira Crespi and Maria Montt, co-authors of Happy Mom, Happy ...
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Joshua Henkin, MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS: A Novel from 2021-11-15T05:00
Joshua Henkin joins Zibby to discuss his latest novel, Morningside Heights, which took him eight years and three thousand pages to write. Joshua shares how the story was inspired b...
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John Freeman, THE PENGUIN BOOK OF THE MODERN AMERICAN SHORT STORY from 2021-11-14T05:00
John Freeman, editor, anthologist, and creator of the literary annual Freeman's, joins Zibby to discuss how he put together The Penguin Book of the Modern American Short S...
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Einat Nathan, MY EVERYTHING: The Parent I Want to Be, The Children I Hope to Raise from 2021-11-13T05:00
"I want every parent to just take a deep breath. We give so much weight to our speeches and to the words that we say. We neglect the small atoms of the family atmosphere and the way we share our...
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Laura Lynne Jackson, SIGNS: The Secret Language of the Universe from 2021-11-12T05:00
"Your life is greater than you can imagine. You are more loved and supported than you can imagine." Zibby is joined by author and medium Laura Lynne Jackson to talk about her latest book, <...
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Daisy Hernández, THE KISSING BUG: A True Story of a Family, an Insect, and a Nation's Neglect of a Deadly Disease from 2021-11-11T05:00
New York Times journalist and author of the memoir A Cup of Water Under My Bed, Daisy Hernández, joins Zibby to talk about her latest book, The Kissing ...
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Jamise Harper and Jane Mount, BIBLIOPHILE: Diverse Spines from 2021-11-10T05:00
When illustrator Jane Mount DM'd bookstagrammer Jamise Harper, Jamise thought she had messaged the wrong person. But now a year later, the two are ready to share their new book, Bibliop...
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Lily King, FIVE TUESDAYS IN WINTER from 2021-11-09T05:00
Zibby is joined by award-winning author Lily King to discuss her first collection of short stories, Five Tuesdays in Winter. Although this is Lily's first collection, she has been ...
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Saraciea J. Fennell with Zakiya Jamal and Cristina Arreola, WILD TONGUES CAN'T BE TAMED: 15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora from 2021-11-08T05:00
Editor of the essay collection, Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed, Saraciea J. Fennell, and two of the anthology's contributors, Zakiya Jamal and Cristina Arreola, join Zibby to discuss ...
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Chibundu Onuzo, SANKOFA: A Novel from 2021-11-07T04:00
Chibundu Onuzo, author of the Reese's and Amazon Editor's Book Pick Sankofa, joins Zibby to discuss her recent six-year journey to publication. Following a book deal at age ni...
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Hazel Hayes, OUT OF LOVE: A Novel from 2021-11-06T04:00
Although Hazel Hayes is technically a debut novelist, she has been creating and sharing stories for her entire career: following her start at Google, Hazel became known for curating talent and p...
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Sutton Foster, HOOKED: How Crafting Saved My Life from 2021-11-05T04:00
Tony Award-winning actress Sutton Foster joins Zibby to talk about her debut memoir, Hooked. The book discusses Sutton's complicated relationship with her mother just as much as it...
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Tracey Lange, WE ARE THE BRENNANS: A Novel from 2021-11-04T04:00
Zibby is joined by Tracey Lange to talk about her debut novel, We are the Brennans, which was loosely inspired by her experience growing up in a large Irish Catholic family. Tracey shar...
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Mitch Albom, THE STRANGER IN THE LIFEBOAT: A Novel from 2021-11-03T04:00
"Do we recognize when our prayers are being answered if it doesn't come in the form that we wanted?" Mitch Albom, bestselling author of Tuesdays with Morrie and The F...
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Zibby Owens, MOMS DON'T HAVE TIME TO HAVE KIDS: A Timeless Anthology from 2021-11-02T04:00
Happy Pub Day to Moms Don't Have Time to Have Kids, the new anthology edited by our own Zibby Owens!!!! To celebrate, Zibby reads one of her essays from the "Get Sick" section of the bo...
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Kate Bowler, NO CURE FOR BEING HUMAN: (And Other Truths I Need to Hear) from 2021-11-01T04:00
"It's the deepest truth I know: life only gets harder if we're doing it right." Historian and New York Times bestselling author Kate Bowler joins Zibby to not only talk about ...
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Amor Towles, THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY: A Novel from 2021-10-31T04:00
Zibby is joined by bestselling author Amor Towles to discuss his latest novel, The Lincoln Highway. The two talk about the history behind the real Lincoln Highway, how Amor tries to cap...
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Dolly Alderton, GHOSTS: A Novel from 2021-10-30T04:00
Dolly Alderton returns to talk about her debut novel, Ghosts, which is now an international bestseller. Dolly and Zibby discuss the book's snarky but heartening portrayal of mom friends...
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Christina Clancy, SHOULDER SEASON: A Novel from 2021-10-29T04:00
Christina Clancy joined Zibby for an Instagram Live to talk about her latest novel, Shoulder Season. Christina shares how she felt an obligation to tell the personal stories of for...
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Rodrigo García, A FAREWELL TO GABO AND MERCEDES: A Son's Memoir of Gabriel García Márquez and Mercedes Barcha from 2021-10-28T04:00
Zibby is joined by director and screenwriter Rodrigo García to talk about his debut memoir, A Farewell to Gabo and Mercedes. Rodrigo explains how the book began with notes he took ...
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Alyssa Milano, SORRY NOT SORRY from 2021-10-27T04:00
Actress, activist, and author Alyssa Milano joins Zibby to talk about her latest book, Sorry Not Sorry, which she hopes will serve as a timestamp when people reflect on this period in h...
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Tamron Hall, AS THE WICKED WATCH: The First Jordan Manning Novel from 2021-10-26T04:00
"People want the real you. They want your stumbling answers, they want the true intention and reason why you wrote this book." Zibby is joined by broadcast journalist, talk show host, and now au...
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Eileen Garvin, THE MUSIC OF BEES: A Novel from 2021-10-25T04:00
"I'm so glad that I found my way in because it's the thing that makes me feel the most myself." Eileen Garvin joins Zibby to discuss her debut novel, The Music of Bees, and the ser...
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Tabitha Forney, PAPER AIRPLANES: A Novel from 2021-10-24T04:00
Tabitha Forney joined Zibby for an IG Live to talk about her debut novel, Paper Airplanes, which follows one woman's journey to recovery after losing her husband on 9/11. The ...
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Asha Bromfield, HURRICANE SUMMER: A Novel from 2021-10-23T04:00
"I believe there's a bigger plan for all of us at play. We're just not always in tune with the seasons of life." When actress Asha Bromfield noticed a lack of projects that told stories lik...
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Savala Nolan, DON'T LET IT GET YOU DOWN: Essays on Race, Gender, and the Body from 2021-10-22T04:00
Lawyer, professor, and writer Savala Nolan joins Zibby to discuss her debut essay collection, Don’t Let It Get You Down, which covers the topics of race, gender, and our bodies. Savala ...
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Keele Burgin, WHOLLY UNRAVELED: A Memoir from 2021-10-21T04:00
Speaker, activist, and founder of the women's empowerment organization, (B), Keele Burgin joins Zibby to discuss her bestselling memoir, Wholly Unraveled, and share how she ended u...
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Alena Dillon, MY BODY IS A BIG FAT TEMPLE: An Ordinary Story of Pregnancy and Early Motherhood from 2021-10-20T04:00
"Everything was alive in the moment, which was an interesting process because I could see how my voice was changed by the experience." Alena Dillon returns to talk about her latest non-fiction b...
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Sabrina Benaim, I LOVE YOU, CALL ME BACK: Poems from 2021-10-19T04:00
Poet Sabrina Benaim joins Zibby to talk about her second collection I Love You, Call Me Back, which is out today. Sabrina shares that while she had the bones of these poems pr...
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Meg Cabot, NO WORDS: A Novel from 2021-10-18T04:00
Zibby is joined by Meg Cabot — author of over fifty novels — to talk about her latest book, No Words. The two talk about how the story and many of its characters...
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Christine Pride and Jo Piazza, WE ARE NOT LIKE THEM: A Novel from 2021-10-17T04:00
Jo Piazza and Christine Pride, co-authors of We Are Not Like Them, join Zibby to talk about their book, their relationship, and what is next for each of them. Jo and Christine...
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Tina Wells, HONEST JUNE from 2021-10-16T04:00
Zibby is joined by the founder of RLVNT Media and middle-grade author Tina Wells to talk about her latest book, Honest June, which is now out exclusively at Target. The two ta...
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Maira Kalman, DARLING BABY from 2021-10-16T04:00
"It's so liberating to write for children that I'm in heaven and don't think I'll ever stop." Zibby is joined by the iconic illustrator Maira Kalman to discuss her latest picture book, ...
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Shelli R. Johannes, SHINE LIKE A UNICORN from 2021-10-15T04:00
Children's book author Shelli Johannes joins Zibby to talk about her two most recent releases, Shine Like a Unicorn and Theo TheSaurus: The Dinosaur Who Loved Big Wor...
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Christina Tosi, EVERY CAKE HAS A STORY from 2021-10-15T04:00
Pastry chef and founder of Milk Bar, Christina Tosi, joins Zibby to talk about her debut picture book, Every Cake Has a Story, and how her career influenced it. Rather than as...
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Victoria Kann, RUBYLICIOUS from 2021-10-14T04:00
Victoria Kann, author of the Pinkalicious series, joins Zibby and four very special guests to talk about her latest picture book, Rubylicious. Victoria shares ho...
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Sandra Boynton, GOOD NIGHT, GOODNIGHT: The original longer version of The Going to Bed Book from 2021-10-14T04:00
Zibby is joined by humorist, author, and musician Sandra Boynton to talk about her bestselling book, Good Night, Good Night, which was recently expanded and re-released. The two di...
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Eva Pilgrim, WALTER DOES HIS BEST: A Frenchie Adventure in Kindness and Muddy Paws from 2021-10-13T04:00
Good Morning America weekend co-anchor and ABC News correspondent Eva Pilgrim joins Zibby to discuss her first picture book, Walter Does His Best, which was inspired ...
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Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic and Vashti Harrison, HELLO, STAR from 2021-10-13T04:00
Zibby is joined by author and illustrator duo Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic and Vashti Harrison to talk about their new picture book, Hello, Star. Stephanie tells Zibby about...
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Senator Elizabeth Warren, PINKIE PROMISES from 2021-10-12T04:00
Senator Elizabeth Warren joins Zibby to discuss her thirteenth book, Pinkie Promises. Senator Warren shares how her tradition of pinkie promising young girls and women inspired the...
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Jesse Thistle, FROM THE ASHES: My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding My Way from 2021-10-11T04:00
Professor and author Jesse Thistle joins Zibby to talk about his bestselling memoir, From the Ashes. Jesse shares how different the overwhelmingly positive reception of his li...
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Myriam J.A. Chancy, WHAT STORM, WHAT THUNDER from 2021-10-10T04:00
Zibby is joined by Guggenheim Fellow, academic, and author Myriam J.A. Chancy to discuss her latest novel, What Storm, What Thunder. Although Myriam wasn't planning on writing...
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Kimberly McCreight, FRIENDS LIKE THESE: A Novel from 2021-10-09T04:00
Kimberly McCreight joined Zibby for an IG Live to talk about her latest novel, Friends Like These, which was inspired in part by her own tight-knit group of college friends. The tw...
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Billy Baker, WE NEED TO HANG OUT: A Memoir of Making Friends from 2021-10-08T04:00
When Boston Globe journalist Billy Baker was approached by his editor to write about the loneliness epidemic and how adult men specifically have a hard time with friends, he d...
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Alex George, THE PARIS HOURS: A Novel from 2021-10-07T04:00
Zibby is joined by Alex George to talk about his latest novel, The Paris Hours, as well as his many other literary endeavors. Alex shares how he was inspired to write this novel after h...
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Nicholas Sparks, THE WISH from 2021-10-06T04:00
Nicholas Sparks returns to discuss his twenty-second novel, The Wish, which had been on his mind for nearly twenty years. Nicholas and Zibby also talk about the shape of contempora...
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Helen Russell, HOW TO BE SAD: Everything I've Learned About Getting Happier by Being Sad from 2021-10-05T04:00
Journalist and author Helen Russell joins Zibby to discuss her latest book, How to Be Sad, and her research on how leaning into our sadness can actually lead to true happiness...
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Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, LIGHT ON THE OTHER SIDE OF DIVORCE: (Life After Divorce, Divorce Book for Women) from 2021-10-04T04:00
Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, aka The Divorce Doctor, joins Zibby to discuss her book, Light on the Other Side of Divorce. Through her work as a clinical psychologist focused on helpin...
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Mary Kay Andrews, THE NEWCOMER: A Novel from 2021-10-03T04:00
"I think my work defines me. I feel as though if I'm not writing, who am I?" Mary Kay Andrews — bestselling author of 26 novels — joins Zibby to talk about her two latest books, The New...
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Mira Jacob, GOOD TALK: A Memoir in Conversations from 2021-10-02T04:00
Zibby is joined by Mira Jacob to talk about her latest book, Good Talk, which was named one of the best books of 2019 by the New York Times Book Review. The grap...
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Bethany Saltman, STRANGE SITUATION: A Mother's Journey into the Science of Attachment from 2021-10-01T04:00
Writer and poet Bethany Saltman didn't set out to write a memoir but when her research into the life and studies of Mary Ainsworth overlapped with her own childhood, she knew she had to del...
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Phoebe Robinson, PLEASE DON'T SIT ON MY BED IN YOUR OUTSIDE CLOTHES: Essays from 2021-09-30T04:00
Zibby is joined by Phoebe Robinson — stand-up comedian, co-creator of 2 Dope Queens, and founder of Tiny Reparations Books — to talk about her latest essay collection, Please ...
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Jayne Allen, BLACK GIRLS MUST DIE EXHAUSTED: A Novel from 2021-09-29T04:00
Although Jayne Allen has been writing all of her life, it wasn't until 2016 when she adopted a pseudonym that she finally felt comfortable publishing her debut novel, Bla...
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R.J. Palacio, PONY from 2021-09-28T04:00
After years spent writing within the world of her bestselling book, Wonder, R.J. Palacio's new novel Pony is a stunning change of pace. Set in the American front...
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Paula Hawkins, A SLOW FIRE BURNING: A Novel from 2021-09-27T04:00
Paula Hawkins, the bestselling author of The Girl on the Train, joins Zibby to discuss her latest novel, A Slow Fire Burning which debuted at #1 on the ...
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Gregg Behr (WHEN YOU WONDER, YOU'RE LEARNING: Mister Rogers' Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids) & Joan Koenig (THE MUSICAL CHILD: Using the Power of Music to Raise Children Who Are Happy, Healthy, and Whole) from 2021-09-26T04:00
"This whole notion that learning needs to be difficult to be effective is just bullshit. I always used to say a laughing child is a learning child— science proves it now." Gregg Behr, co-author ...
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Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer, TAKING THE STRESS OUT OF HOMEWORK: Organizational, Content-Specific, and Test-Prep Strategies to Help Your Children Help Themselves from 2021-09-25T04:00
Zibby is joined by Brian Platzer and Abby Freireich, two Manhattan teachers who also run New York's only tutoring company fully staffed by professional classroom teachers, to talk about the...
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Renée Rosen, THE SOCIAL GRACES: A Novel from 2021-09-24T04:00
Although Renée Rosen's latest book is a work of fiction, she manages to tell the incredible true story of the feud between Alva Vanderbilt and Caroline Astor in The Social Graces Listen
Pam Jenoff, THE WOMAN WITH THE BLUE STAR: A Novel from 2021-09-23T04:00
Zibby hosted a meeting of the Peloton Moms Book Club where they were joined by Pam Jenoff to discuss her latest novel, The Woman with the Blue Star. Pam answered questions about ho...
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Fran Drescher, CANCER SCHMANCER from 2021-09-22T04:00
Zibby is joined by creator and star of The Nanny and founder of The Cancer Schmancer Movement, Fran Drescher, to talk about her 2003 New York Times bestsell...
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Ruth Ozeki, THE BOOK OF FORM AND EMPTINESS: A Novel from 2021-09-21T04:00
Award-winning writer, professor, and Zen Buddhist priest Ruth Ozeki joins Zibby to discuss her latest novel, The Book of Form and Emptiness. The two talk about capturing the imagination...
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Ben Mezrich, THE ANTISOCIAL NETWORK: from 2021-09-20T04:00
Ben Mezrich, the bestselling author of Bringing Down the House and The Accidental Billionaires (which was adapted into The Social Network), joins Z...
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Nathan Harris, THE SWEETNESS OF WATER: A Novel from 2021-09-19T04:00
"I can assure you that moms do find time to read. At least, my mom did." Zibby is joined by Nathan Harris whose debut novel, The Sweetness of Water, was selected as an Oprah Book Club P...
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Daisy Dowling, WORKPARENT: The Complete Guide to Succeeding on the Job, Staying True to Yourself, and Raising Happy Kids from 2021-09-18T04:00
Zibby is joined by Daisy Dowling, her beloved fourth-grade teacher's daughter, to discuss Daisy's new book, Workparent. After serving as a corporate executive coach assisting mothe...
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Jenny Lisk, FUTURE WIDOW: Losing My Husband, Saving My Family, and Finding My Voice from 2021-09-17T04:00
When Jenny Lisk's husband started feeling dizzy one day, they had no idea the cause would be terminal brain cancer. In an instant, Jenny had to become a caretaker to her husband while also figur...
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Fredrik Backman, ANXIOUS PEOPLE: A Novel from 2021-09-16T04:00
"People affect each other in ways you're not aware of and in ways that you're not expecting." Fredrik Backman, the bestselling author of Beartown and A Man Called Ove...
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Hank Phillippi Ryan, HER PERFECT LIFE from 2021-09-15T04:00
Zibby is joined by 37-time Emmy award-winning journalist and bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan to discuss her latest novel, Her Perfect Life. Hank shares which elements o...
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Liane Moriarty, APPLES NEVER FALL from 2021-09-14T04:00
Bestselling author of Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers, and Truly Madly Deeply, Liane Moriarty (also now known as “the TV lady”) had planned...
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Kristan Higgins, PACK UP THE MOON: A Novel from 2021-09-13T04:00
Kristan Higgins, the bestselling author of twenty-one books, joins Zibby to discuss her latest novel Pack Up the Moon. Kristan shares how her personal experience with grief has sha...
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Kat Chow, SEEING GHOSTS: A Memoir from 2021-09-12T04:00
Former NPR reporter and journalist Kat Chow had a fear of death growing up which only made the death of her mother hit harder. In her debut memoir, Seeing Ghosts, Kat attempts to p...
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Jessica DuLong, SAVED AT THE SEAWALL: Stories from the September 11 Boat Lift from 2021-09-11T04:00
Zibby hosts a special podcast in honor of the 20th anniversary of the attacks on September 11th, 2001 with author, mariner, historian, and journalist Jessica DuLong. Jessica’s latest book, S...
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Bethany Crandell, SEE JANE SNAP from 2021-09-10T04:00
Zibby is joined by Bethany Crandell to talk about her hilarious second adult novel, See Jane Snap, which began with just the title. Bethany shares what inspired her to start writin...
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Lọlá Ákínmádé Åkerström, IN EVERY MIRROR SHE'S BLACK: A Novel from 2021-09-10T04:00
Debut novelist Lọlá Ákínmádé Åkerström joins Zibby to talk about the inspiration for her book, In Every Mirror She's Black. Although she received 70 rejections, Lọlá knew...
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Sophie Brickman, BABY, UNPLUGGED: One Mother's Search for Balance, Reason, and Sanity in the Digital Age from 2021-09-09T04:00
Journalist Sophie Brickman joined Zibby to discuss her first book, Baby, Unplugged, and the way childcare technology can make parents more anxious than at ease. Sophie shares how h...
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Lauren Groff, MATRIX: A Novel from 2021-09-08T04:00
Lauren Groff, the award-winning author of Florida, joins Zibby to talk about her latest novel, Matrix, which was inspired by the often overlooked medieval female...
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Hayley Mills, FOREVER YOUNG: A Memoir from 2021-09-07T04:00
Zibby is joined by the iconic star of the original The Parent Trap, Hayley Mills, to discuss her time acting with Disney and the stories that are recounted in her new memoir, ...
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Jan Grue, I LIVE A LIFE LIKE YOURS: A Memoir from 2021-09-06T04:00
Norwegian author and professor Jan Grue joins Zibby to discuss his latest book, I Live a Life Like Yours, which was originally published in Norway in 2018. They talk about how...
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Chin, YZ, EDGE CASE: A Novel from 2021-09-05T04:00
"It's distressing to realize that you're changing. You can see yourself changing in the eyes of the people closest to you." Zibby is joined by YZ Chin to discuss her first novel, Edge C...
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Amy Koppelman, A MOUTHFUL OF AIR from 2021-09-04T04:00
"No one tells you how scary it is to become a mom. You're responsible for a whole other life." Amy Koppelman joined Zibby for an IG Live to talk about her book, A Mouthful of Air, ...
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James Whiteside, CENTER CENTER: A Funny, Sexy, Sad Almost-Memoir of a Boy in Ballet from 2021-09-03T04:00
Principal dancer and choreographer of the American Ballet Theatre James Whiteside joins Zibby to discuss his almost-memoir, Center Center, which James always knew he was meant to w...
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Dr. Samantha Boardman, EVERYDAY VITALITY: Turning Stress into Strength from 2021-09-02T04:00
"The most vital things we do — the best antidote to stress — are actually doing things for someone else." Psychiatrist Samantha Boardman, MD, joins Zibby to talk about the patient who inspired h...
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Cynthia C. Muchnick and Justin Muchnick, THE PARENT COMPASS: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World & THE BOARDING SCHOOL SURVIVAL GUIDE from 2021-09-01T04:00
Zibby is joined by mother-son duo Cindy C. Muchnick and Justin Muchnick to talk about their respective books, The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in...
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Taylor Jenkins Reid, MALIBU RISING: A Novel from 2021-08-31T04:00
"We live our inner life, and then we live the life that we show people. Sometimes, we're just putting on the performance." Zibby is joined by bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid to talk about...
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Eleanor Henderson, EVERYTHING I HAVE IS YOURS: A Marriage from 2021-08-30T04:00
"One of the things that I was working through in my life and in this book was recognizing that I couldn't keep somebody else alive. That was hard to accept." Zibby is joined by Eleanor Henderson...
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Mona Awad, ALL'S WELL: A Novel from 2021-08-29T04:00
Mona Awad joins Zibby to discuss her latest novel, All's Well. The pair talk about Mona's own experience with chronic pain and how she found solace from it in Shakespeare's pl...
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Simon Rich, NEW TEETH: Stories from 2021-08-28T04:00
Zibby is joined by author and screenwriter Simon Rich to discuss his latest book of comedic short stories, New Teeth. One of the youngest writers to be hired on Saturday N...
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Sara Arnell, THERE WILL BE LOBSTER: Memoir of a Midlife Crisis from 2021-08-27T04:00
Sara Arnell joins Zibby to discuss her debut book, There Will Be Lobster, which documents her midlife crisis and what she learned in the throes of it. Sara and Zibby talk about the...
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Mena Suvari, THE GREAT PEACE: A Memoir from 2021-08-26T04:00
Zibby led a discussion with actress Mena Suvari for a virtual event with Book Soup in Los Angeles where they discussed Mena's debut memoir, The Great Peace. Their conversation touc...
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Liv Constantine, THE STRANGER IN THE MIRROR from 2021-08-25T04:00
Zibby was joined by sisters Lynne and Val Constantine — the duo behind Liv Constantine who wrote the Reese's Book Club pick, The Last Mrs. Parrish — for an Instagram Live to discus...
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Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, THE LOVE SONGS OF W.E.B. DU BOIS: A Novel from 2021-08-24T04:00
"Grief is what we pay for love. If you don't really love somebody, you just get past it." Zibby is joined by poet, professor, and author Honorée Fanonne Jeffers to talk about her debut...
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Katie Russell Newland, A SEASON WITH MOM: Love, Loss, and the Ultimate Baseball Adventure from 2021-08-23T04:00
Before Katie Russell Newland's mom died, the two planned to visit every Major League Baseball stadium in the country. After overcoming health issues of her own, Katie decided to finally complete...
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Jennifer Weiner, THAT SUMMER: A Novel from 2021-08-22T04:00
Bestselling author Jennifer Weiner joined Zibby's Virtual Book Club to talk about her latest novel, That Summer. Jennifer shares how she was inspired to write her recent trilogy af...
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Cecily Strong, THIS WILL ALL BE OVER SOON: A Memoir from 2021-08-21T04:00
"Laughter goes hand in hand with tragedy and how we cope." Saturday Night Live star Cecily Strong joined Zibby for an Instagram Live to discuss her debut memoir, This Will All Be Over S...
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Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN from 2021-08-20T04:00
Zibby was joined by the authors of The Personal Librarian, Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, for an Instagram Live to talk about their GMA Book Club pick. Marie and V...
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Sara Shepard, SAFE IN MY ARMS from 2021-08-19T04:00
Zibby moderated a conversation with Sara Shepard about her latest novel, Safe in My Arms, as part of the virtual Penguin Bookshop Writers Series in Pittsburgh. The two bonded over ...
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Karin Slaughter, FALSE WITNESS: A Novel from 2021-08-18T04:00
Zibby is joined by illustrious crime author Karin Slaughter, whose books have sold over 35 million copies in 37 languages. The two talk about how Karin's experiences with the pandemic ...
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Zoje Stage, GETAWAY from 2021-08-17T04:00
"You can only control your own life and what you do. Tomorrow isn't here. We just have today. Today, we're fine." Author of Baby Teeth Zoje Stage joins Zibby to discuss her la...
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Jason Mott, HELL OF A BOOK: A Novel from 2021-08-16T04:00
Jason Mott's latest novel, Hell of a Book — which is already a New York Times bestseller and a Read With Jenna Book Club pick— is mea...
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Gina Yashere, CACK-HANDED: A Memoir from 2021-08-15T04:00
Although Gina Yashere's path to comedy wasn't easy, writing her memoir, Cack-Handed, in her own voice allowed her to work through some things she thought she had left behind. ...
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Ann Garvin, I THOUGHT YOU SAID THIS WOULD WORK: A Novel from 2021-08-14T04:00
Former Moms Don't Have Time to Lose Weight guest Ann Garvin joins Zibby for a new conversation. The two discuss Ann's latest novel, I Thought You Said This Would Work, and how we r...
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Claire Nelson, THINGS I LEARNED FROM FALLING: A Memoir from 2021-08-13T04:00
Zibby is joined by journalist Claire Nelson to talk about her incredible debut memoir, Things I Learned From Falling, which documents her near-death experience while hiking at Josh...
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Mary Dixie Carter, THE PHOTOGRAPHER: A Novel from 2021-08-12T04:00
While The Photographer may be Mary Dixie Carter's first novel, she has been writing and creating art her entire life. Mary Dixie tells Zibby how her previous roles as an actre...
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Peter Hoffman, WHAT'S GOOD?: A Memoir in Fourteen Ingredients from 2021-08-11T04:00
Zibby is joined by restaurateur Peter Hoffman to talk about his debut memoir, What's Good, which not only takes readers through Peter's own history but through those of his favorit...
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Tracy Swinton Bailey, PhD, FOREVER FREE: A True Story of Hope in the Fight for Child Literacy from 2021-08-10T04:00
"I realized that being a good reader and helping other people read well is a political act. You take a stand in society when you decide to chase after that." Along with instilling a lifelong lov...
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Abbie Greaves, ANYWHERE FOR YOU: A Novel from 2021-08-09T04:00
Abbie Greaves is still perplexed by the question posed on the cover of her latest book, Anywhere for You: "How far would you go for the love of your life?" Abbie and Zibby also dis...
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Emily Henry, PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION from 2021-08-08T04:00
Emily Henry joined Zibby for an Instagram Live to discuss her latest novel, People We Meet on Vacation — one of her two books currently on the New York Times bes...
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Sarah Maslin Nir, HORSE CRAZY: The Story of a Woman and a World in Love with an Animal from 2021-08-07T04:00
With the Hampton Classic horse show around the corner, New York Times reporter Sarah Maslin Nir's debut memoir, Horse Crazy, is more timely than ever. As she tra...
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Martha Beck, THE WAY OF INTEGRITY: Finding the Path to Your True Self from 2021-08-06T04:00
Life coach and longtime columnist at O, the Oprah Magazine Martha Beck joins Zibby to discuss her latest book, The Way of Integrity, and how the root of all psyc...
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Karin Tanabe, A WOMAN OF INTELLIGENCE: A Novel from 2021-08-05T04:00
"People will ask: 'But you love your kids, right?' Of course, I love my kids — that's not the issue. We don't have to always say that when we are talking about how hard it is to be a mother...
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Clare Mackintosh, HOSTAGE: A Locked-Room Thriller from 2021-08-04T04:00
Although many people haven't started flying at the same rate they were pre-pandemic, Clare Mackintosh's latest thriller, Hostage, might make it hard for anyone to ever get bac...
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Anna Qu, MADE IN CHINA: A Memoir of Love and Labor from 2021-08-03T04:00
Zibby is joined by debut memoirist Anna Qu to discuss Made in China: A Memoir of Love and Labor, which is out today. The two discuss the trauma endured during Qu's childhood, ...
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Deborah Copaken, LADYPARTS: A Memoir from 2021-08-03T04:00
Universal healthcare may be a controversial issue for some, but not for author Deborah Copaken. In her new memoir, Ladyparts, Deborah shares how her personal and medical history we...
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Phillip Lopate, THE CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN ESSAY from 2021-08-03T04:00
Critic and essayist Phillip Lopate joins Zibby to discuss his latest anthology, The Contemporary American Essay, and how it fits into his trilogy of American essay collections. Als...
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Leslie A. Rasmussen, AFTER HAPPILY EVER AFTER: A Novel from 2021-08-02T04:00
Although it's not surprising that comedy writer Leslie A. Rasmussen's debut novel, After Happily Ever After, is incredibly funny, the relatability of her characters' experienc...
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Sari Botton, GOODBYE TO ALL THAT (REVISED EDITION): Writers on Loving and Leaving New York from 2021-08-01T04:00
Zibby is joined by Sari Botton, the editor of Goodbye to All That, and two of the authors who contributed essays to the revised anthology, Carolita Johnson and Rosie Schaap. The fo...
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Matt Haig, THE COMFORT BOOK from 2021-07-31T04:00
"However bad things are, there's a resilience inside us that can actually cope with more than it feels like we can in any given moment." After completing The Midnight Library ...
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Carol Edgarian, VERA: A Novel from 2021-07-30T04:00
Although author Carol Edgarian is not a San Francisco native, she has managed to capture both the beauty of the city and the fear that comes from living in a place so frequently touched by natur...
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Kate Eberle Walker, THE GOOD BOSS: 9 Ways Every Manager Can Support Women at Work from 2021-07-29T04:00
CEO of PresenceLearning, Kate Eberle Walker, joins Zibby to talk about her new book, The Good Boss, and what it actually takes to become one. After deciding to stop telling other w...
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Ashley C. Ford, SOMEBODY'S DAUGHTER: A Memoir from 2021-07-28T04:00
Growing up, writer and podcaster Ashley C. Ford always felt like her family was keeping secrets from her. As she began to work through the traumas she endured in her relationships both in and ou...
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Joan Silber, SECRETS OF HAPPINESS from 2021-07-27T04:00
Many authors would feel daunted by the prospect of putting out a new book soon after a multi-award-winning novel. But after writing and teaching for over 40 years, Joan Silber knows th...
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Sarah Sentilles, STRANGER CARE: A Memoir of Loving What Isn't Ours from 2021-07-26T04:00
When Sarah Sentilles realized she wanted to become a parent, she learned that her husband did not want to bring another child into an already overpopulated world. The two looked to foster care a...
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Lea Geller, THE TRUTH AND OTHER HIDDEN THINGS: A Novel from 2021-07-25T04:00
"People always ask: 'How do you find the time to write?' You have to treat it like a job even if you're not getting paid to do it." Author and self-proclaimed recovering lawyer Lea Geller says t...
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Noa Tishby, ISRAEL: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth from 2021-07-24T04:00
Actress, activist, and author Noa Tishby recently joined Zibby for an in-person event to discuss her new book, Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth. Ti...
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Anita Diamant, THE RED TENT and PERIOD. END OF SENTENCE: A New Chapter in the Fight for Menstrual Justice from 2021-07-24T04:00
Zibby is joined by best-selling author and journalist Anita Diamant to discuss her latest nonfiction book, Period. End of Sentence., and the fight for menstrual justice. Anita expl...
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Eleni N. Gage, LUCKY IN LOVE: Traditions, Customs, and Rituals to Personalize Your Wedding from 2021-07-23T04:00
Zibby is joined by Eleni Gage — novelist, freelance writer, and former executive editor at Martha Stewart Weddings — to talk about her incredible personal and professional journeys...
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Emily Giffin, THE LIES THAT BIND: A Novel from 2021-07-22T04:00
When Emily Giffin recently joined Zibby to discuss her latest novel, The Lies That Bind, the two realized they had an uncanny amount in common. The two bonded over their experience...
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Calvin Baker, A MORE PERFECT REUNION: Race, Integration, and the Future of America from 2021-07-21T04:00
"Systemic racism is not something that we made once and we're still under the weight of. It's something we recreate every day." Novelist and professor Calvin Baker joins Zibby to discuss his fir...
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Lolo Jones, OVER IT: How to Face Life’s Hurdles with Grit, Hustle, and Grace from 2021-07-20T04:00
"I learned how strong I was. I learned that I'm a fighter. I learned that failure is never going to break me." Olympic runner and bobsledder Lolo Jones joins Zibby to discuss her new memoir...
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Alex Michaelides, THE MAIDENS from 2021-07-19T04:00
Although both of Alex Michaelides' two novels have been instant bestsellers, he still often doubts his writing ability as well as any potential success for his work. Alex shares how he...
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Mary Helen Sheriff, BOOP AND EVE'S ROAD TRIP: A Novel from 2021-07-18T04:00
After trying unsuccessfully to sell Boop and Eve's Road Trip, debut novelist Mary Helen Sheriff was told her manuscript had three red flags that many other first novels have as wel...
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Suleika Jaouad, BETWEEN TWO KINGDOMS: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted from 2021-07-17T04:00
"We tell the story we need to tell, and we have no business trying to avoid it." When Suleika Jaouad was twenty-two years old, she was diagnosed with leukemia and was only given a thirty-fi...
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Elyssa Friedland, LAST SUMMER AT THE GOLDEN HOTEL from 2021-07-16T04:00
Zibby was recently joined by three-time guest Elyssa Friedland on IG Live to talk about her latest novel, Last Summer at the Golden Hotel, set during a pre-COVID summer at the last...
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Hanna Halperin, SOMETHING WILD: A Novel from 2021-07-15T04:00
Debut novelist Hanna Halperin joins Zibby to discuss how the writing she produced during her MFA intersected with her role as a domestic abuse counselor to lead her to her book, Somethi...
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Christina and Ryan Hillsberg, LICENSE TO PARENT: How My Career As a Spy Helped Me Raise Resourceful, Self-Sufficient Kids from 2021-07-14T04:00
Former CIA spies Christina and Ryan Hillsberg realized that parenting was a lot like their agency training: remove yourself from danger as quickly as possible, stay focused on the task at h...
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Terri Libenson, JUST JAIME from 2021-07-13T04:00
Cartoonist and author Terri Libenson joins Zibby to discuss her latest middle-grade novel, Just Jaime, which was selected for The Washington Post KidsPost Summer...
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Joyce Maynard, COUNT THE WAYS: A Novel from 2021-07-13T04:00
With the publication of her tenth novel, Count the Ways, Joyce Maynard feels she has said everything she wanted to about falling in love and the dream of making a family. The journ...
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Sunjeev Sahota, CHINA ROOM: A Novel from 2021-07-13T04:00
Zibby is joined by Sunjeev Sahota to discuss his latest novel, China Room. Inspired by a family legend, Sunjeev wove together two different books he had been working on to tell dis...
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Kate White, THE FIANCÉE: A Novel from 2021-07-12T04:00
Kate White always knew she wanted to write suspenseful thrillers, even while she was serving as the Editor-in-Chief of Cosmo for fourteen years, but it took her time to f...
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Diana Kupershmit, EMMA'S LAUGH: The Gift of Second Chances - A Memoir from 2021-07-11T04:00
"It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a village to write a book." When Diana Kupershmit's daughter Emma was born with physical and mental disabilities, she did not believe she could...
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Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, MOM BRAIN: Proven Strategies to Fight the Anxiety, Guilt, and Overwhelming Emotions of Motherhood―and Relax into Your New Self from 2021-07-10T04:00
"My hope with this book was to let empathy ooze out of it, to let moms know that we recognize how hard this is and how much is going on and how much is changing." Dr. Ilyse DiMarco sees a lot of...
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Gina Hamadey, I WANT TO THANK YOU: How a Year of Gratitude Can Bring Joy and Meaning in a Disconnected World from 2021-07-09T04:00
In January 2018, Gina Hamadey Bergman decided to write thank-you notes during her commute instead of checking off other tasks on her to-do list. What resulted from a simple choice was an en...
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Erin French, FINDING FREEDOM: A Cook's Story; Remaking a Life from Scratch from 2021-07-08T04:00
Erin French, owner and chef of the illustrious Maine restaurant The Lost Kitchen, has had a winding road to success and she's sharing it all in her new memoir, Finding Freedom. Eri...
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Naoise Dolan, EXCITING TIMES: A Novel from 2021-07-07T04:00
Zibby is joined by Naoise Dolan to discuss her debut novel, Exciting Times, and all of the success that has come with it. Naoise shares why she wanted to create characters who...
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J. Michael Straczynski, TOGETHER WE WILL GO from 2021-07-06T04:00
"If you want to have a long-term career as a writer, you have to be constantly questioning and challenging yourself." J. Michael Straczynski may be well known for his film, television, and comic...
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Miranda Cowley Heller, THE PAPER PALACE: A Novel from 2021-07-06T04:00
Coming from a family of writers and editors, Miranda Cowley Heller's time as the Head of Drama at HBO was less expected than the release of her debut novel, The Paper Palace. Miran...
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Kelly Williams Brown, EASY CRAFTS FOR THE INSANE: A Mostly Funny Memoir of Mental Illness and Making Things from 2021-07-06T04:00
Although Kelly Williams Brown coined the term "adulting" with her first book nearly ten years ago, she realized soon after that she had a lot more to learn from life. After what can be described...
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Amanda Kloots, LIVE YOUR LIFE: My Story of Loving and Losing Nick Cordero from 2021-07-05T04:00
Zibby is joined by Amanda Kloots — dancer, fitness instructor, and one of the newest co-hosts on The Talk — to discuss her new memoir, Live Your Life. The two bonded over the ...
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David Page, FOOD AMERICANA: The Remarkable People and Incredible Stories behind America’s Favorite Dishes from 2021-07-04T04:00
While fans of the Food Network may easily recognize Guy Fieri, they actually have journalist David Page to thank for the iconic show, Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. After fighting h...
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Jasmine Mans, BLACK GIRL, CALL HOME from 2021-07-03T04:00
Poet, artist, and entrepreneur Jasmine Mans joins Zibby to discuss her debut book of poetry, Black Girl, Call Home. She shares the journey she took through her writing history to c...
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Craig Kessler, THE DAD ADVICE PROJECT: Words of Wisdom From Guys Who Love Being Dads from 2021-07-02T04:00
The Dad Advice Project grew out of Craig Kessler's simple request for letters of advice from his fellow father friends to fill in the gaps his own father left behind. Over the last...
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Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen, CAMP SLUMBERKINS from 2021-07-01T04:00
Zibby is joined by Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen, the two creators of Slumberkins, as well as one of her sons and all of his Slumberkins. Kelly and Callie talk with...
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Alex Aster, EMBLEM ISLAND: Curse of the Night Witch from 2021-06-30T04:00
Although Alex Aster has known that she wanted to be a writer since she was twelve, she had no idea she would also become a viral TikTok creator. Alex recently joined Zibby to discuss her bo...
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Jamie Brenner, BLUSH from 2021-06-29T04:00
"Your wine can never escape its place of origin. As people, neither can we. We can reinvent ourselves over and over again, but we can never change where we began." Zibby and Jamie Brenner reconn...
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Breena Clarke, CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL: I'm Speaking Now: Black Women Share Their Truth in 101 Stories of Love, Courage and Hope from 2021-06-28T04:00
Breena Clarke, co-editor of Chicken Soup for the Soul: I'm Speaking Now, recently joined Zibby for an Instagram Live. Their conversation, released here as an episode, covers h...
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Steven Rowley, THE GUNCLE from 2021-06-28T04:00
Steven Rowley joined Zibby for an IG Live Happy Hour to talk about his new book, The Guncle. The two caught up on what has happened since Steven was last on the podcast, namely two...
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Jon Levy, YOU'RE INVITED: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence from 2021-06-27T04:00
Behavioral scientist and author Jon Levy joins Zibby to talk about his famous Influencers Dinner, and reveals some secrets about the exclusive dining experience (hint: you'll never guess what th...
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Richard Lui, ENOUGH ABOUT ME: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness from 2021-06-26T04:00
MSNBC and NBC news anchor Richard Lui talks to Zibby — but not about himself. Richard shares why he wanted to write a self-help book on how to be less selfish after he became a family caretaker ...
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Amy B. Scher, THIS IS HOW I SAVE MY LIFE: From California to India, a True Story Of Finding Everything When You Are Willing To Try Anything from 2021-06-25T04:00
When Amy Scher was told an experimental stem-cell treatment for chronic Lyme disease could kill her, she decided that she wanted to fight to survive. Amy shares with Zibby what she learned durin...
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Kate Lebo, THE BOOK OF DIFFICULT FRUIT: Arguments for the Tart, Tender, and Unruly (with recipes) from 2021-06-24T04:00
Award-winning baker and writer Kate Lebo talks with Zibby about her new book of essays, The Book of Difficult Fruit. Part memoir, part history lesson, and featuring fantastic ...
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Mandy Gonzalez, FEARLESS from 2021-06-23T04:00
Broadway performer Mandy Gonzalez — who most recently appeared as Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton — joins Zibby to discuss her new middle-grade novel, Fearless, Listen
Saadia Faruqi, A THOUSAND QUESTIONS from 2021-06-22T04:00
Zibby and her daughter interviewed author Saadia Faruqi about her latest book, A Thousand Questions, as part of the Washington Post KidsPost Summer Book Club. Although it...
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Alka Joshi, THE SECRET KEEPER OF JAIPUR: A Novel from 2021-06-22T04:00
"I read books so that I could learn from those characters and what they decided to do with those obstacles in their lives. Now, I get to write those characters." Alka Joshi joins Zibby and share...
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James Canton, THE OAK PAPERS from 2021-06-21T04:00
"If we all operated in oak time, I think we'd be a lot calmer, a lot more chilled out." Naturalist and author James Canton explains to Zibby how he wanted to combine his academic background in w...
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Peter Brown, FRED GETS DRESSED from 2021-06-20T04:00
When #1 bestselling author and illustrator Peter Brown was younger, his mother found him trying on her makeup. He recalls that she reacted with a smile and helped him apply it properly, lik...
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Liz Climo, YOU'RE DAD: A Little Book for Fathers (And the People Who Love Them) from 2021-06-20T04:00
When cartoonist and animator Liz Climo set out to write You're Dad — a hilarious follow-up to her book You're Mom — she realized she wanted to start a conversati...
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Joanna Rakoff, MY SALINGER YEAR from 2021-06-19T04:00
Zibby is joined by Joanna Rakoff, author of the memoir My Salinger Year, which details the year she worked at the literary agency that represented J.D. Salinger. From respondi...
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Olivia Campbell, WOMEN IN WHITE COATS: How the First Women Doctors Changed the World of Medicine from 2021-06-18T04:00
"The problem with most biographies is that the subjects are made out to be god-like. I really wanted to make these three-dimensional characters." Journalist and author Olivia Campbell ...
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Alexandra Andrews, WHO IS MAUD DIXON?: A Novel from 2021-06-17T04:00
Alexandra Andrews joins Zibby for an impromptu therapy session and conversation about her debut novel, Who is Maud Dixon? The two joke about how many drafts of the story Alexa...
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Genevieve Gannon, THE MOTHERS from 2021-06-16T04:00
Journalist and author Genevieve Gannon explains to Zibby how her latest novel, The Mothers, started as a failed newspaper article pitch about two families and an IVF mix up. She continues on to ...
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Quinta Brunson, SHE MEMES WELL from 2021-06-15T04:00
"I didn't want to be preachy. I wanted to be me, who is not perfect and a friend, and give that out into the world." Writer and producer Quinta Brunson wanted the essays in her new book, She Mem...
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Mary Alice Monroe, THE SUMMER OF LOST AND FOUND & THE ISLANDERS from 2021-06-15T04:00
Zibby is joined by bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe who has not one but three books coming out this year. Mary Alice shares how her own quarantine experience influenced the way the COVID-19 ...
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Chris Bohjalian, HOUR OF THE WITCH from 2021-06-14T04:00
Chris Bohjalian, author of Hour of the Witch and The Flight Attendant (which was adapted for the hit HBO miniseries), recently talked with Zibby over IG Liv...
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Jenny Lee, ANNA K AWAY from 2021-06-14T04:00
Jenny Lee joined Zibby on a recent IG Live —released here as a podcast— to discuss her latest novel, Anna K Away, the sequel to her bestselling book, Anna K.
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Judy Batalion, THE LIGHT OF DAYS UJA EVENT from 2021-06-14T04:00
Zibby recently moderated a conversation with Judy Batalion to once again discuss her novel, The Light of Days, as a part of series with the UJA-Federation of New York.
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Susan Groner, PARENTING WITH SANITY AND JOY from 2021-06-14T04:00
Zibby spoke with Susan Groner, author of Parenting with Sanity and Joy: 101 Simple Strategies, via IG Live— and we’re now releasing the event’s audio as a special episode!
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Raakhee Mirchandani + Holly Hatam, HAIR TWINS from 2021-06-14T04:00
Raakhee Mirchandani and Holly Hatam, the author and illustrator duo behind the picture book, Hair Twins, joined Zibby over IG Live to talk about their book and so much more!
Emiko Jean, TOKYO EVER AFTER: A Novel from 2021-06-13T04:00
Emiko Jean realized that although she had always been a voracious reader, she never believed that she could be a writer because she had never read a YA book written by a Japanese American like h...
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Denene Millner, DENENE MILLNER BOOKS from 2021-06-12T04:00
Journalist and author Denene Millner is living every writer's dream: her imprint, Denene Millner Books, has just released their first season of books with Simon & Schuste...
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Anthony Bourdain and Laurie Woolever, WORLD TRAVEL: AN IRREVERANT GUIDE from 2021-06-11T04:00
"I was left with an outline and a mission and the question of, 'Do I continue with this thing?' What does it mean to write a book with somebody who was so well-known and so beloved and who is no...
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Jen Spyra, BIG TIME: STORIES from 2021-06-11T04:00
Jen Spyra, a former writer for The Onion and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, joins Zibby to talk about her new book of short stories, Big Time. Jen shares how she wanted to wri...
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Hannah Mary McKinnon, YOU WILL REMEMBER ME from 2021-06-11T04:00
When author Hannah Mary McKinnon experienced a professional failure, she realized she had an opportunity to pursue what she had always wanted to do: write a book. With her fifth book n...
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Maddy Mara, DRAGON GIRLS from 2021-06-10T04:00
Zibby is joined by three very special guest hosts to interview Meredith Badger and Hilary Rogers, the duo behind Maddy Mara. Zibby and her kids ask about how the pair began their partnership, wh...
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Marla Frazee, THE FARMER AND THE CIRCUS from 2021-06-10T04:00
"When I'm drawing pictures for children in picture books, I know they're going to get stuff that maybe they don't have the actual vocabulary to articulate, but they will take in the story on a r...
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Naima Coster, WHAT'S MINE AND YOURS from 2021-06-09T04:00
Naima Coster's latest novel, What’s Mine and Yours, was an instant New York Times bestseller, not to mention both a Read with Jenna and Book of the Month Club pick. Naima talks with Zib...
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Lindsey Palmer, OTHERWISE ENGAGED: A NOVEL from 2021-06-09T04:00
Former magazine editor and teacher Lindsey Palmer joins Zibby to discuss how her engagement —and the period of life when she felt like everyone was getting engaged and married— inspired her...
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Danielle Henderson, THE UGLY CRY from 2021-06-08T04:00
Danielle Henderson talks with Zibby about her incredibly moving new memoir, The Ugly Cry. She details how reading helped her cope, shares her present-day family dynamics, and ...
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Paul Mendez, RAINBOW MILK from 2021-06-08T04:00
Rainbow Milk author Paul Mendez sits down with Zibby to discuss how his “story of overcoming indoctrination” came to be. He details the role method acting played in his character c...
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Tia Williams,SEVEN DAYS IN JUNE from 2021-06-08T04:00
"What would you do if the one who got away came back?” This question inspired Tia Williams’ latest novel, Seven Days in June. She talks with Zibby about the invisible struggle of living...
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Samantha Hart, BLIND PONY from 2021-06-07T04:00
Just like you can't judge a book by its cover, you can never tell a person's story by looking at them. Samantha Hart has led an illustrious career working on marketing campaigns for movies and m...
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Lee Woodruff, IN AN INSTANT from 2021-06-07T04:00
In 2006, Lee Woodruff's husband Bob Woodruff —a prominent ABC news anchor at the time— was severely injured while reporting on the war in Iraq. Immediately, life changed for their family and Lee...
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Laila Tarraf, STRONG LIKE WATER from 2021-06-07T04:00
Zibby is joined by Chief People Officer for Allbirds Laila Tarraf to discuss how three significant losses made her reconcile the tenderness of her personal life with the strength she had acquire...
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Richard Russo, MARRIAGE STORY from 2021-06-07T04:00
"The shape of our lives makes a difference in the end. I'd like to die knowing a little bit about what this has all been about." Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Russo talks with Zibby about the in...
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Cheryl Espinosa-Jones, AN OCEAN BETWEEN THEM from 2021-06-07T04:00
Even before Cheryl Espinosa-Jones' first wife died, she knew she wanted to become a therapist and grief counselor to help others process the struggles that they may be going through. Now wi...
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Maggie O'Farrell, HAMNET from 2021-06-06T04:00
"It doesn't take a psychiatrist to see what Shakespeare has done there: he's allowed his son to live." Novelist Maggie O'Farrell has been fascinated by Shakespeare's son, Hamnet, since she was i...
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Lisa Scottoline, ETERNAL from 2021-06-06T04:00
Lisa and Zibby fangirl over their admiration for one another as well as for Lisa's latest historical novel, Eternal, which continues to receive phenomenal reviews. Set in Rome over the span of 2...
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Dacía James Lewis,THE GAME OF LIFE: Releasing the Weight When God Says Wait from 2021-06-05T04:00
When dancer and choreographer Dacía James Lewis looked back over the journal entries she wrote during a season of infertility and struggles, she knew she had a story that could help other women ...
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Sarah Jakes, Roberts, WOMAN EVOLVE: Break Up with Your Fears and Revolutionize Your Life from 2021-06-05T04:00
"I wanted to cultivate a life where when I looked in the mirror, I wasn't ashamed of what I saw." Sarah Jakes Roberts shares her journey from becoming a mother at fourteen to a New York Times be...
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Paul Rudnick, PLAYING THE PALACE from 2021-06-04T04:00
Author and screenwriter Paul Rudnick joins Zibby to talk about his latest novel, Playing the Palace. Paul shares why he wanted to write a gay romance novel rather than a coming out story, how th...
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Wendy Francis, SUMMERTIME GUESTS from 2021-06-04T04:00
Zibby is joined by Wendy Francis to discuss her latest novel which is all about love in the summertime— but with a twist!! Inspired by the real Wentworth By the Sea hotel, Wendy weaves together ...
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Sunny Hostin, ON THE BLUFFS: A NOVEL from 2021-06-04T04:00
Lawyer and co-host of The View Sunny Hostin joins Zibby to discuss her debut novel, Summer on the Bluffs. Sunny reveals how she set up a writers room of friends to help workshop the book, why sh...
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Hadassah Lieberman, HADASSAH: AN AMERICAN STORY from 2021-06-03T04:00
Hadassah Lieberman piques Zibby's interest in transgenerational trauma in today's episode as she recounts the need she felt to share her family story. Born to Holocaust survivors and married to ...
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Kwame Onwuachi, NOTES FROM A YOUNG BLACK CHEF from 2021-06-03T04:00
James Beard Award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi opens up to Zibby about the events that shaped his life and went into his memoir, Notes from a Young Black Chef. He shares how he manages to maintai...
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Tovah Feldshuh, LILYVILLE: Mother, Daughter, and Other Roles from 2021-06-03T04:00
Zibby moderated a conversation with actress Tovah Feldshuh about her memoir, Lilyville, as part of the Authors in Conversation @ Home series with the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC in Houston. Tovah answ...
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Kate Fagan, ALL THE COLORS CAME OUT: A Father, a Daughter, and a Lifetime of Lessons from 2021-06-03T04:00
When former ESPN reporter Kate Fagan's father was diagnosed with ALS, she knew she had to make some changes in her life in order to show up for her family. Despite the wall that had grown betwee...
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Lauren Weisberger, WHERE THE GRASS IS GREEN AND THE GIRLS ARE PRETTY from 2021-06-02T04:00
The bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada, which became a smash box office hit with Meryl Streep and is now in development with Elton John and Paul Rudnick as a Broadway musical, Lauren We...
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Jennifer Weiner, THAT SUMMER from 2021-06-02T04:00
Zibby did a Facebook Live with bestselling author Jennifer Weiner to celebrate the launch of her latest summer read, That Summer. Jen recently lost both her mother and her father-...
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Dara Kurtz, + Bess Kalb, I AM MY MOTHER'S DAUGHTER + NOBODY WILL TELL YOU THIS BUT ME from 2021-06-02T04:00
Zibby moderated a conversation between Emmy-nominated comedy writer, Bess Kalb, and author of I Am My Mother’s Daughter, Dana Kurtz, as part of the Florida JCC's Author Series. The recorded pane...
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Rebecca Starford, AN UNLIKELY SPY from 2021-06-01T04:00
Rebecca Starford tells Zibby all about her new book, The Unlikely Spy, from the obituary that inspired her protagonist to the four years it took to research and write the historical novel, and w...
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Christine Mangan, PALACE OF THE DROWNED from 2021-06-01T04:00
Christine Mangan walks Zibby through her worldly life story and how her experiences have directly led to a number of plot points in her writing. The two discuss the inspiration for Christine's l...
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Nicola Yoon, INSTRUCTIONS FOR DANCING from 2021-06-01T04:00
#1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star, Nicola Yoon, is back with another amazing novel, Instructions for Dancing. Nicola and Zibby discussed h...
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Zakiya Dalila Harris, THE OTHER BLACK GIRL from 2021-06-01T04:00
Zakiya Dalila Harris tells Zibby about how she knew it was the right time to leave her job in the publishing industry to focus on her own writing, the unsettling workplace encounter that inspire...
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Cindy McCain, STRONGER from 2021-05-31T04:00
"I have a voice at this moment in time. I have a voice that I can use for good. I intend to keep using it as long as I can." Cindy McCain joins Zibby to discuss some of the things she reveals in...
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Zibby's Interview with Malcolm Gladwell from 2021-05-31T04:00
Zibby did an Instagram Live for @gmabookclub with bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell about his new book, The Bomber Mafia, already a New York Times bestseller! His five previous books have also...
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Daniel James Brown, FACING THE MOUNTAIN from 2021-05-31T04:00
Zibby is joined by narrative nonfiction author Daniel James Brown to talk about his latest book which has already hit the New York Times bestseller list, Facing the Mountain, which looks at the ...
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Mallory Weggemann, LIMITLESS from 2021-05-30T04:00
"Asking for help does not make us weak. It's honestly probably the strongest thing that we can do." Paralympian swimmer Mallory Weggemann takes Zibby through the first few months of her paralysi...
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Amanda M. Fairbanks, THE LOST BOYS OF MONTAUK from 2021-05-29T04:00
"There's a lot of darkness, but there has to be some sort of sliver of light that we keep going. I do think these stories help us feel less alone. I do." Amanda Fairbanks explains how her career...
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Rabbi Steve Leder from 2021-05-28T04:00
"It's very hard to demonize someone you know and care about. It's very easy to objectify someone you know nothing about. We really need each other." Rabbi Steve Leder recently joined Zibby for a...
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Carol Orange, A DISCERNING EYE from 2021-05-28T04:00
Zibby is joined by Carol Orange to talk about her debut novel, A Discerning Eye, and the rich art history at its core. The pair discuss Carol's career shift from the art world to the literary, t...
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Jessica Anya Blau, MARY JANE from 2021-05-27T04:00
Jessica Anya Blau joins Zibby to discuss her latest novel, Mary Jane, which was written in part over FaceTime with friends during the pandemic. The two talked about Jessica's journey to becoming...
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Gabriela Garcia, OF WOMEN AND SALT from 2021-05-26T04:00
Gabriela Garcia joins Zibby to talk about her debut novel, Of Women and Salt, which was a Good Morning America pick for April. The two discuss the variety of mother-daughter dynamics the bo...
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Michelle Williams, CHECKING IN from 2021-05-25T04:00
"We're waiting on everybody to check in on us. No, you can check in on somebody, too. You don't know what they're going through." Grammy Award-winning member of Destiny's Child Michelle Williams...
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Dwayne Reed, SIMON B. RHYMIN' from 2021-05-24T04:00
Zibby is joined by Dwayne Reed, the teacher who went viral for his creative and educational YouTube videos, to talk about his latest book, Simon B. Rhymin'. Dwayne shares how he became an educat...
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Brooke Baldwin, HUDDLE: How Women Unlock Their Collective Power from 2021-05-21T04:00
Former CNN anchor and journalist Brooke Baldwin joins Zibby to talk about how essential it is for women to cultivate their communities —or huddles— wherever they may exist. From workou...
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Anna Sale, LET'S TALK ABOUT HARD THINGS from 2021-05-20T04:00
"One of the big messages of the book that I hope people allow in is: some hard conversations are hard because you're uncovering a truth that you're not quite ready to face." Journalist and host ...
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Cate Doty, MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS from 2021-05-19T04:00
"I think that we tell these stories to put it in the record, to honor these people, to showcase them for who they really are." Zibby is joined by former New York Times writer and editor Cate Dot...
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Abigail Tucker, MOM GENES from 2021-05-18T04:00
Abigail Tucker joins Zibby to break down the science in her latest book. The two talk about the research that is being conducted on how "mommy brain" is a real biological phenomenon, how the way...
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Deborah Goodrich Royce, RUBY FALLS from 2021-05-17T04:00
Zibby is joined by Deborah Goodrich Royce, owner of the Ocean House Hotel (the site of the Moms Don't Have Time to Travel Retreat!!) and author of the new novel, Ruby Falls. The two discuss Debo...
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Maggie Shipstead, GREAT CIRCLE from 2021-05-14T04:00
This month's Read with Jenna/Today Show book pick!! Maggie Shipstead, author of Great Circle, joins Zibby to talk about her latest book which took almost seven years to write. The two discuss th...
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Laura Dave, THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME (Apple Movie) from 2021-05-13T04:00
This month's Reese's Book Club pick and number 1 on the bestseller list!! Author Laura Dave explains why she couldn't let the story behind her latest novel, The Last Thing He Told Me, go after s...
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Jean Hanff Korelitz, THE PLOT from 2021-05-12T04:00
"It's a great thing about books in general: they don't go anywhere." Jean Hanff Korelitz joins to discuss missing Zibby's in-person salons, why she prefers writing and reading about un...
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Naomi Davis, A COAT OF YELLOW PAINT from 2021-05-11T04:00
Zibby talks with Naomi Davis, author of A Coat of Yellow Paint and creator of the Love Taza blog. The two discussed motherhood in some of its many shapes and sizes, from issues with fertility to...
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Jessica Bacal, THE REJECTION THAT CHANGED MY LIFE from 2021-05-10T06:00
“If you never get rejected, then it means you’re never trying anything that really pushes you in a way that you’ll grow.” Zibby is joined by Jessica Bacal, author of The Rejection That Changed M...
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Sybille van Kempen, LOAVES & FISHES FARM SERIES from 2021-05-09T06:00
Zibby is joined by Sybille van Kempen, author of the Loaves & Fishes Farm Series cookbooks and owner of the Loaves & Fishes Foodstore, which Zibby has been visiting for nearly her entire...
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Victor Wooten, THE SPIRIT OF MUSIC: The Lesson Continues from 2021-05-08T06:00
“Music is not about music. Music is about life. If we lose sight of what life is about, then our music suffers.” Grammy Award-winning musician Victor Wooten joins Zibby to talk about his new boo...
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Tung Nguyen, Katherine Manning, and Lyn Nguyen, MANGO & PEPPERCORNS from 2021-05-07T06:00
"The funny thing is, that's what we did as a family: some families take vacations, my family worked together." Lyn Nguyen talks with Zibby about her book, Mango and Peppercorns: A Memoir of...
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Emma Gannon, OLIVE from 2021-05-06T06:00
"I think most people do doubt their decisions. It's so human to just be like, 'Have I done the right thing here?'" Debut novelist and fellow podcaster Emma Gannon joins Zibby to talk about her s...
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Mark K. Shriver, 10 HIDDEN HEROES from 2021-05-05T06:00
"So many people in America focus on the concept of greatness, on power and prestige, and celebrity and money. I'm really interested in the folks who do the small things that make our communities...
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Lisa Gardner, BEFORE SHE DISAPPEARED from 2021-05-04T06:00
Lisa Gardner joins Zibby to discuss her latest thriller, Before She Disappeared, as well as how she grew attached to both the story and the novel's protagonist, Frankie. Lisa shares how her writ...
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Alison Bechdel, THE SECRET TO SUPERHUMAN STRENGTH from 2021-05-04T06:00
"I was born in 1960, which is pretty much when, as a culture, we started exercising." Cartoonist and memoirist Alison Bechdel talks with Zibby about her latest book and the ways in which exercis...
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Kelly Corrigan, HELLO WORLD from 2021-05-03T06:00
"You're always three questions away from a world-class conversation.”Bestselling author of The Middle Place, Glitter and Glue, and Tell Me More Kelly Corrigan joins Zibby (for a second time!) to...
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Stephanie Butnick, THE NEWISH JEWISH ENCYCLOPEDIA from 2021-05-02T06:00
"It's sort of an invitation to a million conversations.” Author, editor, and podcast host Stephanie Butnick shares the inspiration behind "The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia: From Abraham to Zabar’s...
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Robinne Lee, THE IDEA OF YOU from 2021-05-01T06:00
Actress and author Robinne Lee discuss the inspiration behind the May-December romance in her novel, The Idea of You, and how birthing her first child lead to birthing her first pu...
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Kristy Woodson Harvey, UNDER THE SOUTHERN SKY from 2021-04-30T06:00
Zibby had the privilege of moderating author Kristy Woodson Harvey’s virtual tour event with Left Bank Books for her new novel, Under the Southern Sky. We recorded this conversatio...
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Gina Frangello, BLOW YOUR HOUSE DOWN from 2021-04-30T05:59
"I tried to write a narrative that would talk about the collisions of full-throttle life and what happens to women who are over forty who don't remain in that happily-ever-after state.” Gina Fra...
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Adriana Trigiani, REUNION BEACH from 2021-04-29T06:00
"We always just pretended like we knew each other for a hundred years because that's what it felt like.” In her moving interview with Zibby, Adriana Trigiani lovingly recalls her late friend and...
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Jesse Q Sutanto, DIAL A FOR AUNTIES from 2021-04-28T09:00
"I actually got so carried away with some scenes that I'm like, 'Wait, what's the point of this scene again?' It was the most fun that I've ever had writing a book." Jesse Q. Sutanto joins Zibby...
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Vince Granata, EVERYTHING IS FINE from 2021-04-27T09:00
"If there were any means by which I could get some control over this out-of-control story, it had to be through writing." Vince Granata talks with Zibby about how writing helped him contend with hi...
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Michaeleen Doucleff, HUNT, GATHER, PARENT from 2021-04-26T09:00
"We Westerners are the exception. This conflict-ridden existence between parents and children is not super universal and not actually really common at all." NPR Correspondent Michaeleen Doucleff tr...
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Lynn Berger, SECOND THOUGHTS from 2021-04-25T09:00
"Parenting doesn't start when you have a child. It already started when you were a child." When journalist Lynn Berger found out she was pregnant with her second child, she realized there weren'...
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Emma Straub, ALL ADULTS HERE from 2021-04-24T09:00
Happy Independent Bookstore Day!!!! Author and owner of Books Are Magic Emma Straub answers all of Zibby's questions about owning an independent bookstore like how she and her husband g...
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Alena Dillon, THE HAPPIEST GIRL IN THE WORLD from 2021-04-23T09:00
Alena Dillon joins Zibby to talk about the research on USA Gymnastics that went into her new book, The Happiest Girl in the World, as well as her upcoming memoir about pregnancy. The t...
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Gail Crowther, THREE-MARTINI AFTERNOONS AT THE RITZ from 2021-04-22T09:00
Sociologist and author Gail Crowther joins Zibby to talk about her latest book, Three-Martini Afternoons at the Ritz: The Rebellion of Sylvia Plath & Anne Sexton, and the incredible history ...
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Jessica Bruder, NOMADLAND from 2021-04-21T12:43:49
"One of my great hopes for the movie and for the book is that when people have been inside a different experience, that when they look at people, they’ll wonder what those people have to say in ter...
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Alison Hammer, LITTLE PIECES OF ME from 2021-04-20T09:00
Alison Hammer joins Zibby to talk about her new book, Little Pieces of Me, as well as the other six projects she has going on at the moment. The two talk about how Alison's experiences participa...
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Meg Mason, SORROW AND BLISS from 2021-04-19T09:00
"I'm so grateful to anyone who's read the book or passed the book onto someone or posted about it because it wouldn't exist without all of that." Meg Mason talks with Zibby about how she wrote a...
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Kristin Van Ogtrop, DID I SAY THAT OUT LOUD from 2021-04-18T09:00
"Whether you're dealing with your muffin top over the waistband of your pants or friends who die too young or careers that blow up or slowly shrivel or whatever, you have to remember you're just...
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Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, THE GIRLS ARE ALL SO NICE HERE from 2021-04-17T09:00
Former model and YA writer Laurie Elizabeth Flynn talks with Zibby about her debut adult novel, The Girls Are All So Nice Here, and her process of writing it. From cringing at the memory of...
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Dr. Amy Shah, I'M SO EFFING TIRED from 2021-04-16T09:00
"Fixing fatigue is not about doing less. Look, we did less during this past year, and we were more tired than ever. It's not about doing less. It's actually about doing more of the things that a...
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Megan Wagner Lloyd & Michelle Mee Nutter, ALLERGIC from 2021-04-15T09:00
Zibby talks with the author and illustrator duo behind Allergic, Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter, about their process of working together and how Megan's own lifelong experience with ...
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Anne Lamott, DUSK, NIGHT, DAWN from 2021-04-14T09:00
"This whole book is about finding your center. The center does hold with a couple of good friends." Anne Lamott recently joined Zibby's Book Club to discuss her latest book, Dusk, Night, Dawn: O...
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J. Nicole Jones, LOW COUNTRY from 2021-04-14T09:00
"I started writing just to remember her stories and her voice in this world that doesn't exist anymore." Zibby is joined by fellow memoir enthusiast J. Nicole Jones to discuss her upcoming memoir, ...
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Paula McLain, WHEN THE STARS GO DARK from 2021-04-13T09:00
"We're all shades of gray. There's always complexity in the human story. That's what I'm interested in.” Paula McLain shares how the inspiration for her latest novel, When the Stars Go Dark, struck...
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Jenny Lawson, BROKEN (IN THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY) from 2021-04-12T09:00
"These anonymous people who are struggling have no idea that they saved people's lives. I just think it really speaks to how wonderful it is when we can share our struggles and realize that we're n...
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Julie Metz, EVA AND EVE from 2021-04-11T09:00
"As soon as we can all go out again, I really think it's so important to recapture that feeling of connection to our friends and our family." Julie Metz tells Zibby about the journey her research t...
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Donna Freitas, THE NINE LIVES OF ROSE NAPOLITANO from 2021-04-10T09:00
"Novels. What's wonderful about them is that you can do the stuff you can't in real life. You can make all the mistakes. You can commit all the crimes." Donna Freitas talks with Zibby about how ...
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Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney, GOOD COMPANY from 2021-04-09T09:00
"The exciting thing about deciding to do something later in your life is that you have all these skills that you just didn't have in your twenties." Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney tells Zibby all about...
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Dawnie Walton, THE FINAL REVIVAL OF OPAL & NEV from 2021-04-08T09:00
Dawnie Walton talks with Zibby about how she made the pivot from her twenty-year career in journalism to writing her debut novel, The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. The two discuss the support system...
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Sanjena Sathian, GOLD DIGGERS from 2021-04-07T09:00
"It's just really hard to locate yourself as an Asian American in American history. Even though you might have been here, you were just always floating in the periphery of historical vision." Sa...
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Judy Batalion, THE LIGHT OF DAYS from 2021-04-06T09:00
"I feel a great duty to these women, even those that told their stories but hadn’t been widely heard and especially those that never got to tell their stories." Judy Batalion talks with Zibby ab...
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Jessica Winter, THE FOURTH CHILD from 2021-04-05T09:00
Novelist Jessica Winter talks with Zibby about her incredible career trajectory (she’s currently an executive editor at The New Yorker!) and imparts her quarantine parenting wisdom. She also sha...
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Tamara Winfrey Harris, DEAR BLACK GIRL from 2021-04-04T09:00
Tamara Winfrey Harris joins Zibby to discuss her new book of heartwarming letters from Black women to help guide, protect, and inspire the next generation of young Black girls. The writers of th...
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Sherry Turkle, THE EMPATHY DIARIES from 2021-04-03T09:00
MIT Professor Sherry Turkle has long been revered for her research on society's relationship with technology. In her newest book, The Empathy Diaries, she blends her research with her own narrative...
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Ilona Bannister, WHEN I RAN AWAY from 2021-04-02T09:00
"I discovered that the writing was helping me process everything that had happened. I didn't know that that's what I needed to do." Debut novelist Ilona Bannister has a heartfelt conversation wi...
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Patric Richardson, LAUNDRY LOVE: FINDING JOY IN A COMMON CHORE from 2021-04-01T09:00
The Laundry Evangelist, Patric Richardson, teaches Zibby all of his tips and tricks on how to save your clothes and make doing the laundry more fun. From washing everything on a warm express cyc...
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James Brown, APOLOGY TO THE YOUNG ADDICT from 2021-03-31T09:00
"In the end when all is said and done and it comes time for me to depart, I want my children to remember me and say, 'Hey, Dad had some problems, but he changed. He became a good father.'" James Br...
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Dave Eggers, WE BECAME JAGUARS from 2021-03-30T09:00
"Generally speaking, kids are just so full of wonder and awe and enthusiasm for everything that they are, in a way, the best audience." NYT Bestselling Author and literary legend Dave Eggers talks ...
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Vijay Vad, BACK RX from 2021-03-29T09:00
"I wanted to be in a medical specialty where I restore people's quality of life. I don't save lives going to work every day, but hopefully, I save their quality of life. That's what life is worth l...
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Arianna Huffington & Marina Khidekel, YOUR TIME TO THRIVE from 2021-03-28T13:07:09
Founder of the Huffington Post and Thrive Global, Arianna Huffington, and Thrive Global's Head of Content Development, Marina Khidekel, talk with Zibby about their new book, Your Time to Thrive,...
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Chris Whitaker, WE BEGIN AT THE END from 2021-03-27T09:00
"Basically, Zibby, I don't know what I'm doing. I'm just winging it and hoping for the best." Author Chris Whitaker talks to Zibby about how writing saved his life twice and how the main charact...
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Alan Silberberg, MEET THE MATZAH from 2021-03-26T09:00
"It was a healing, life-changing process of creating art." Alan Silberberg and Zibby talk about his new picture book Meet the Matzah, approaching grief with humor, and the importance of...
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Tracey Cox, GREAT SEX STARTS AT 50 from 2021-03-25T09:00
"The problem is that we think of love and sex as being very happy bedfellows, and they're not. They actually hate each other." Sexpert Tracey Cox talks with Zibby about how reaching a certain ag...
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Alexander Nemerov, FIERCE POISE from 2021-03-24T09:00
"There is no other reason to write about art unless you have strong feelings about it. That's a given." Stanford University Art History Professor Alexander Nemerov and Zibby discuss how he came ...
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Claire Lombardo, THE MOST FUN WE EVER HAD from 2021-03-23T09:00
Claire Lombardo walks Zibby through the roundabout way she became an author, her experience at the Iowa Writers' Workshop, and what she learned when her debut, The Most Fun We Ever Had, first ca...
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Katie Sise, OPEN HOUSE from 2021-03-22T09:00
Katie Sise walks Zibby through her winding career, from actress to jewelry maker, to becoming a TV host, a ghostwriter, and, finally, the writer we know her as today. The two cover everything, f...
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RE-RELEASE! Lena Dunham, NOT THAT KIND OF GIRL from 2021-03-21T10:45
Taking it back a year now to celebrate that Spring 2021 is FINALLY here.
During the pandemic, Zibby did an Instagram Live with Lena Dunham, author of the #1 New York Times bestsel...
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Joyce Carol Oates, THE (OTHER) YOU from 2021-03-20T21:52:40
Zibby interviewed literary legend Joyce Carol Oates as part of Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center's 'Women on the Move' series. Their recorded conversation, released here as a podcast, touches on ...
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Melissa Bernstein, LIFELINES from 2021-03-19T09:00
"The cry of my own soul to be seen became so great that the risk of not saying who I was, was much greater than the risk of saying who I was." Co-founder of Melissa & Doug, Melissa Bernstein, jo...
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Anna Quindlen, NANAVILLE from 2021-03-18T09:00
"It's life-affirming in that you know that someday you will no longer be here, yet all of these people that are carrying some of your DNA will just be boogying down the road." Anna Quindlen talk...
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Anita Moorjani, SENSITIVE IS THE NEW STRONG from 2021-03-17T09:00
"The universe is gifting us all the time if only we opened our eyes to receive it." Anita Moorjani talks to Zibby about the differences between being a highly sensitive person and an empath, how...
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Lake Bell, Lennon Parham, and Amy Solomon, NOTES FROM THE BATHROOM LINE from 2021-03-16T09:00
"It was always bizarre to me that there wasn't another big collection of humor writing by women, especially because the community's only exploded even more. All I do all day is meet brilliant wo...
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Sarah Langan, GOOD NEIGHBORS from 2021-03-15T09:00
Sarah Langan reignites Zibby's inner psychology major as the two discuss the social experiments that inspired Sarah's new book Good Neighbors, why she wanted to create a sympathetic nar...
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Jennifer Rudolph Walsh, HUNGRY HEARTS: Essays on Courage, Desire, and Belonging from 2021-03-14T10:00
"The truth is that the details of your story are your superpower." Zibby meets fellow anthology editor Jennifer Rudolph Walsh to talk about the connections we make through the most painful parts...
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Maisy Card, THESE GHOSTS ARE FAMILY from 2021-03-13T09:00
Author and librarian Maisy Card talks with Zibby about how family secrets inspired her novel, These Ghosts Are Family. She shares the book’s 12-year path to publication, as well as a behind-the-...
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Jeanine Cummins, AMERICAN DIRT: A NOVEL from 2021-03-12T09:00
Zibby interviewed Jeanine Cummins, author of American Dirt, as part of Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center's 'Women on the Move' series. Their recorded conversation, released here as a podcast, cov...
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Leslie Lehr, A BOOB'S LIFE from 2021-03-11T09:00
“I understand how the culture created this situation where we all had these expectations for our lives that has to do with having boobs and how we judge ourselves and what our expectations are w...
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Luvvie Ajayi Jones, PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER from 2021-03-10T09:00
“My journey is a series of moments where I chose to not be moved by the fear that I felt.” The ever-inspirational Luvvie Ajayi Jones redefines what it means to be fearless. She talks with Zibby ...
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Jamie Figueroa, BROTHER, SISTER, MOTHER, EXPLORER from 2021-03-09T09:00
"It's another great function of stories and of literature to remind us of our humanness, of our sense of compassion, and that deep essential quality that we must find our way back to, and that i...
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Courtney Zoffness, SPILT MILK from 2021-03-08T09:00
“I found after becoming a mom that I was responding to various experiences or happenings in really particular ways.” Professor, author, and mother Courtney Zoffness discusses how the lens of mother...
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Annabelle Gurwitch, YOU'RE LEAVING WHEN? from 2021-03-07T09:00
"I try to write these stories that actually redeem experiences because complaining would just be too easy.” Annabelle Gurwitch talks with Zibby about making lemonade out of lemons (figuratively and...
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Jason Gay, LITTLE VICTORIES from 2021-03-06T09:00
“An important part of being a columnist is failing every once in a while or somewhat on the regular. You write the bad ones so you can write the good ones.” Wall Street Journal sports colu...
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Kitty O'Meara, AND THE PEOPLE STAYED HOME from 2021-03-05T09:00
Kitty O’Meara’s poem, And the People Stayed Home, went absolutely viral during the pandemic (the irony of which is not lost on her). She sits down with Zibby to discuss her sudden rise to ...
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Julia Turshen, SIMPLY JULIA from 2021-03-04T09:00
“It’s like you unveiled yourself over every dish.” Zibby talks with cookbook author Julia Turshen about the deeply personal nature of Julia's 15th cookbook, including its revelatory essay on body i...
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Kayleen Schaefer, BUT YOU'RE STILL SO YOUNG from 2021-03-03T09:00
"You thought that when you arrived at X age you would be finished, but we're not ever finished.” Kayleen Schaefer talks with Zibby about her experience interviewing eight people in their thirties o...
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Patricia Engel, INFINITE COUNTRY from 2021-03-02T09:00
“Diaspora is the world’s condition.” Patricia Engel talks with Zibby about growing up the daughter of immigrants, the ingrained pull of an ancestral homeland, and the doubts that haunt those who up...
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Tanya Selvaratnam, ASSUME NOTHING from 2021-03-01T10:25:36
“I wrote my way out of the darkness.” Tanya Selvaratnam talks with Zibby about the intimate partner violence she suffered in a past abusive relationship. She shares the experience of coming forward...
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Joann Lublin, POWER MOMS: HOW EXECUTIVE MOTHERS NAVIGATE WORK AND LIFE from 2021-02-28T09:00
Joann Lublin dismisses the myth of work-life balance and makes a case instead for “work-life sway.” She shares with Zibby the biggest challenges she overcame as a top editor at the Wall Street ...
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Katrina Adams, OWN THE ARENA from 2021-02-27T09:00
Tennis guru and head of the USTA Katrina Adams talks about her success on and off the court -- including her role in a dramatic moment with Serena Williams -- in this candid chat between two tenni...
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Julia Fine, THE UPSTAIRS HOUSE from 2021-02-26T09:00
This frank conversation made Zibby rethink her relationship to “Good Night, Moon” forever as she chatted with novelist Julia Fine about the ways motherhood can make us all crazy.
Jennifer Ryan, THE KITCHEN FRONT: A NOVEL from 2021-02-25T09:00
Book editor turned novelist Jennifer Ryan talks with Zibby about the inspiration behind her latest WWII-era novel, The Kitchen Front. She shares memories of her grandmother, discusses test...
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Meaghan Murphy, YOUR FULLY CHARGED LIFE: A RADICALLY SIMPLE APPROACH TO HAVING ENDLESS ENERGY AND FILLING EVERY DAY WITH YAY! from 2021-02-24T09:00
We 100% guarantee that Meaghan B. Murphy’s interview with Zibby will put a smile on your face! In this inspirational chat, the editor-in-chief of Woman’s Day discusses ‘doing’ happy and sh...
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Georgina Lawton, RACELESS from 2021-02-23T09:00
In this moving interview, Georgina Lawton talks with Zibby about the emotional toll of uncovering the long-held secret that explained her black racial identity, despite being born to two white pare...
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Elizabeth Miki Brina, SPEAK, OKINAWA: A MEMOIR from 2021-02-23T09:00
"This is a book that I needed to write my whole life. It's been building up inside of me for a long time.” Elizabeth Miki Brina talks with Zibby about how writing helped her understand both her his...
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Vendela Vida, WE RUN THE TIDES: A NOVEL from 2021-02-22T09:00
“Teenagers, just by their very nature, are shapeshifters.” Acclaimed novelist Vendela Vida explains how a non-fiction book on lies became We Run the Tides. She talks with Zibby about her p...
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Emily Layden, ALL GIRLS: A NOVEL from 2021-02-21T09:00
Emily Layden’s All Girls: A Novel, honors “the experience of teenage girlhood in all its depth and capacity.” The former high school teacher talks with Zibby about what it was like “to com...
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Maria Adelmann, GIRLS OF A CERTAIN AGE from 2021-02-20T09:00
"I find it hard to be in one voice while I'm writing.” Maria Adelmann shares with Zibby why she loves writing (and reading!) short stories, and how her latest collection of stories, Girls of A ...
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Madeleine Dean and Harry Cunnane, UNDER OUR ROOF: A SON'S BATTLE FOR RECOVERY, A MOTHER'S BATTLE FOR HER SON from 2021-02-19T09:00
"Don't give up hope.” Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and her son, Harry Cunnane, have a candid conversation with Zibby about Harry’s past struggles with addiction. They discuss learning new truths ab...
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Kristin Hannah, THE FOUR WINDS from 2021-02-18T09:00
“Books are always the place that my characters go when the world bruises them, or when they need to recharge or regroup and just to enjoy themselves.” Prolific writer Kristin Hannah talks with Zibb...
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Amy Newmark, CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL: MAKING "ME TIME" from 2021-02-17T09:00
"How great is it to have a job where I get to just share wonderful storytelling with people?” Amy Newmark talks with Zibby about her love of stories, the 30-year path that led her to Chicken So...
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Zibby Owens, MOMS DON'T HAVE TIME TO: A QUARANTINE ANTHOLOGY from 2021-02-16T09:00
IT’S PUB DAY FOR ZIBBY’S ANTHOLOGY! In honor of the big day, we’re releasing a special episode in which Zibby is interviewed by her four kids! This is one episode you won't want to miss. Don’t forg...
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David Sedaris, THE BEST OF ME from 2021-02-15T09:00
"If I'm going to be reading something in front of an audience, I wouldn't want there to be no laughter. I'm not interested in that.” David Sedaris talks about owning who you are as a writer and exp...
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Ladee Hubbard, THE RIB KING from 2021-02-14T09:00
“I do a lot of research and then try to forget it so I can be a little bit more instinctual when I'm writing.” Ladee Hubbard talks with Zibby about weaving fact with fiction, and how her latest nov...
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Lauren Edmondson, LADIES OF THE HOUSE from 2021-02-13T09:00
Lauren talks with Zibby about her pandemic pregnancy and her "second baby of the quarantine” — her novel, Ladies of the House: A Modern Retelling of Sense & Sensibility. She discusses grow...
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Chang-rae Lee, MY YEAR ABROAD from 2021-02-12T09:00
“That's the fun part of writing. You can go anywhere you want.” Chang-rae Lee talks with Zibby about the role of storytellers, how writing helps him cope with his fears, and how being a college pro...
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David Rubenstein, HOW TO LEAD from 2021-02-11T09:00
David Rubenstein shares with Zibby his thoughts on happiness, mortality, success, and more in this deeply sincere yet humorous chat that runs the conversational gamut.
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Random House copy chief Benjamin Dreyer spoke to Zibby about the bakery sign moment that was his "origin story," why younger people should even care about grammar, his love of books, how copy editi...
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Abigail Dean, GIRL A from 2021-02-09T09:00
First time novelist and former lawyer Abigail Dean discusses how she wrote the first half of this book during a leave from work, her writing process, the scary street near her parents' home, and mo...
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Cameran Eubanks Wimberly, ONE DAY YOU'LL THANK ME from 2021-02-08T09:00
Former Southern Charm and Real World star Cameran Eubanks Wimberly shares her thoughts on motherhood, celebrity (she hates being called "famous") and more in this podcast recorded...
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Stephanie Thornton Plymale, AMERICAN DAUGHTER from 2021-02-07T09:00
"I fell through every crack.” Stephanie Thornton Plymale talks with Zibby about overcoming past traumas and the liberation that came with owning her history.
The Kindest Lie, the importance of the...
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Elin Hilderbrand, TROUBLES IN PARADISE from 2021-02-04T09:00
Troubles in Paradise is the last of Elin Hilderbrand's delicious trilogy set in the Virgin Islands. Elin and Zibby discussed getting caught up in local gossip, persistence in the publishin...
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Lauren Fox, SEND FOR ME from 2021-02-03T09:00
When Lauren Fox was in her twenties she found letters in her parents' basement. Her grandparents had been living with them for years and she found a box amongst their belongings containing about se...
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Cherie Jones, HOW THE ONE-ARMED SISTER SWEEPS HER HOUSE from 2021-02-03T09:00
Cherie Jones's book feels like a classic from another era. Her writing is so vivid. She told Zibby about how her characters are inspired by voices that pop into her brain and that it's her role to ...
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Rebecca Sacks, CITY OF A THOUSAND GATES from 2021-02-03T09:00
Zibby describes Rebecca Sacks's novel as a "literary achievement" and "epic journey." She and Rebecca talked about lives intersecting, the beauty in learning new languages, and the idea of being a ...
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Brandon Hobson, THE REMOVED from 2021-02-03T09:00
Brandon Hobson knows how to get into characters' heads and likens the process to acting. He talked to Zibby about the themes in his latest novel—a beautiful examination of how we grieve, how we hea...
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Anna Malaika Tubbs, THE THREE MOTHERS from 2021-02-02T09:00
Zibby was honored to speak with Anna Malaika Tubbs about The Three Mothers - a brilliant, conversational, and historically-rich biography. Anna shines a light on the mothers of Martin Luth...
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Adam Grant, THINK AGAIN from 2021-02-02T09:00
The topic of Adam Grant's book is "The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know," which Zibby thinks will help people view changing their mind, adapting their ideas, or rethinking their decisi...
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Dr. Harold Koplewicz, THE SCAFFOLD EFFECT from 2021-02-02T09:00
Dr. Harold Koplewicz founded the Child Mind Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to children's mental health disorders that Zibby supports as a board member. They talked about combating stigm...
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Rachel Ricketts, DO BETTER from 2021-02-02T09:00
Rachel Ricketts talks to Zibby about spiritual activism, dismantling systems of discrimination and oppression, creating equity, and more in this deeply important conversation.
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Laura Tremaine says that when she changed her mindset around what kind of writer she thought she was supposed to be, this terrific book about connecting took form. Laura shares her experiences with...
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Melissa Gould, WIDOWISH from 2021-02-01T09:00
Melissa Gould calls her emotional memoir a modern love story. Her writing deeply resonated with Zibby, and they talked about grieving, expectations, parenting through loss, and falling in love.
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Jordan Thierry and Ben Sand, A KIDS BOOK ABOUT from 2021-01-31T09:00
Jordan Thierry is the author of A Kids Book About Systemic Racism and Ben Sand is the author of A Kids Book About White Privilege—both part of a fantastic, educational, and inspir...
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Caroline Gertler, MANY POINTS OF ME from 2021-01-30T09:00
Caroline Gertler taught herself to read around age three and knew from then on that she wanted to be a writer. She chatted with Zibby about the books that inspired her, her love of art history, The...
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Sara Faith Alterman, LET'S NEVER TALK ABOUT THIS AGAIN from 2021-01-29T09:00
Sara Faith Alterman's funny and moving memoir takes off from the day her G-rated upbringing came to a screeching halt when she discovered her father's pornographic writing career. With brilliant hu...
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Rio Cortez, THE ABCS OF BLACK HISTORY from 2021-01-28T09:00
Rio Cortez is a Pushcart-nominated poet whose beautifully written, illustrated book presents Black history to younger children. She talked with Zibby about creating a story that depicts diverse fig...
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Gabrielle Korn, EVERYBODY (ELSE) IS PERFECT from 2021-01-27T09:00
Gabrielle Korn's former life as the editor-in-chief of NYLON at age twenty-eight looked shiny and glamorous by day; however, as soon as she left the office, her reality was different. She ...
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Helen Fisher, FAYE, FARAWAY from 2021-01-26T09:00
Helen Fisher talked to Zibby about having to change the title of her novel in the United States, beginning to write in her forties, how difficult it can be to portray loss and grief in writing, man...
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Chelsea Clinton, SHE PERSISTED from 2021-01-25T09:00
Zibby was honored to interview Chelsea Clinton and talk about advocacy, writing books centered on girls and women, their mutual admiration for teachers, raising children in the public eye, and the ...
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Charles Yu, THE ONLY LIVING GIRL ON EARTH from 2021-01-24T09:00
Charles Yu's story is a depiction of Earth in the 3000's in which all that's left of an otherwise abandoned planet is a gift shop. He and Zibby talked about spaceships, teenagedom, mother-daughter ...
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Brittany Barnett, A KNOCK AT MIDNIGHT from 2021-01-23T09:00
Brittany Barnett's book is "a memoir that shows how she came to understand injustice in the courts, how she discovered genius behind bars, and how this journey caused her definition of freedom to e...
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Jennifer Rosner, THE YELLOW BIRD SINGS from 2021-01-22T09:00
Jennifer Rosner's journey to becoming a writer is deeply personal and as beautiful as her debut novel - a mesmerizing story set during World War II. She and Zibby talked about silence, risk, the bo...
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Christina Baker Kline, THE EXILES from 2021-01-21T09:00
An instant New York Times bestseller, Christina Baker Kline's The Exiles is a riveting novel about three women in nineteenth-century Australia. Christina talked to Zibby about his...
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Shari Medini, PARENTING WHILE WORKING FROM HOME from 2021-01-20T09:00
Shari Medini's timely guide and chat with Zibby will help you navigate the delicate balance of wearing many hats like pursuing a career and working from home, parenting and being a partner, and car...
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Elizabeth Passarella, GOOD APPLE from 2021-01-19T09:00
Elizabeth Passarella's collection of essays explores and normalizes dualities in personal identity. She chats about being a Southern girl in New York, small apartments and suburban houses, religion...
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Ashly Perez, READ THIS FOR INSPIRATION from 2021-01-18T09:00
If you need encouragement, Read This for Inspiration is your ticket to feeling uplifted. Ashly Perez talked to Zibby about her creative and nonlinear book, BuzzFeed background, being diagn...
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Priya Parker, THE ART OF GATHERING from 2021-01-15T09:00
How do we create psychological togetherness when physical togetherness is not an option? Priya Parker shares that "gathering" is a source of meaning, inspiration, and beauty. She gives wonderful ex...
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Katherine May, WINTERING from 2021-01-14T09:00
Katherine May's perspective on the transformative power of "wintering" is both timely and timeless. She embraces the ethos of winter to rest, renew, and restore to amass energy to reframe everyday ...
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Rabbi Steve Leder, THE BEAUTY OF WHAT REMAINS from 2021-01-13T09:00
Rabbi Steve Leder has officiated roughly one thousand funerals over thirty years. Even with so much experience helping people deal with loss, he realized he wasn’t prepared when his father passed a...
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Gabriel Byrne, WALKING WITH GHOSTS from 2021-01-12T09:00
Gabriel Byrne's memoir is absolutely gorgeous, and he has so much wisdom to share. His interview with Zibby was briefly interrupted by a goat in the background, but they still got to chat about how...
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Felicia Luna Lemus, PARTICULATE MATTER from 2021-01-11T09:00
Zibby loved reading Particulate Matter, Felicia Luna Lemus's uniquely crafted work of creative nonfiction. She spoke with Felicia Luna Lemus about her process of creating this "portrait" o...
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Malcolm Mitchell, MY VERY FAVORITE BOOK IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD from 2021-01-08T09:00
Malcolm Mitchell and Zibby talked about new fatherhood, the inspirational book he wrote about his journey through literacy and finding magic in reading, and his message to kids that sometimes the b...
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Shani M. King, HAVE I EVER TOLD YOU BLACK LIVES MATTER from 2021-01-07T09:00
Shani King's books stem from conversations he has and wants to have with his kids about identity, history, and celebration. He spoke to Zibby about raising a generation that knows there is power in...
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Liz Tichenor, THE NIGHT LAKE from 2021-01-06T09:00
Liz Tichenor spoke with Zibby about becoming ordained as a priest while experiencing the monumental losses of her young son and her mother. She opened up about the challenge of maintaining her fait...
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Ashley Audrain, THE PUSH from 2021-01-05T09:00
Ashley Audrain's amazing book is both chilling and life-affirming - even though she didn’t originally set out to write a book that was so rife with emotional suspense. The two talked about unexp...
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Jen Sincero, BADASS HABITS from 2021-01-04T09:00
Jen Sincero's book is a must-read to start off 2021. Jen has brought "badass" into mainstream culture, and her latest book tackles all of our "badass habits and shares the important message that we...
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Sabaa Tahir, A SKY BEYOND THE STORM from 2021-01-03T09:00
Zibby did an Instagram Live with Sabaa Tahir for Good Morning America's Book Club Instagram page. Sabaa is a New York Times best-selling author and one of the few Pakistani Americ...
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John Allman, BOYS DANCE! from 2021-01-02T09:00
John Allman's children's books are amazing. He chatted with Zibby about growing up in Texas as a dancer, his love of performance, the American Ballet Theater, and following your North Star.
Cait Flanders, ADVENTURES IN OPTING OUT from 2021-01-01T09:00
Adventures in Opting Out is so timely. Cait Flanders and Zibby talked about taking new paths, making intentional decisions like opting out of drinking, being reflective, and more.
Sophie Cousens, THIS TIME NEXT YEAR from 2020-12-31T09:00
Zibby had a blast interviewing Sophie Cousens for Good Morning America's Book Club Instagram page. This Time Next Year is the perfect book to read right now. They talked about New...
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Lauren Martin, THE BOOK OF MOODS from 2020-12-30T09:00
Zibby couldn't wait to talk to Lauren Martin about her memoir. The book shifted Zibby's whole mindset about how moods affect us, impact the people around us, and how we can navigate through those i...
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Nessa Rapoport, EVENING from 2020-12-29T09:00
Nessa Rapoport's novel is thirty years in the making. Her writing is just as poetic as how she describes to Zibby the way all the parts came together to create this beautiful book.
Paola Mendoza and Abby Sher, SANCTUARY from 2020-12-28T09:00
Zibby was excited to do an Instagram Live with Paola Mendoza and Abby Sher about their novel set in 2032. They discuss a world where citizens are chipped and tracked, what it means to survive as an...
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Kara Goldin, UNDAUNTED from 2020-12-25T09:00
Zibby devoured Kara Goldin's memoir. Her approach to entrepreneurism, success in business, and overcoming challenges is sharp, inspiring, and refreshingly applicable to achieving any goal ...
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Dr. Reshma Shah, NOURISH from 2020-12-24T09:00
Dr. Reshma Shah's book is filled with recipes that will make even avid omnivores wonder why they haven't tried more plant-based dishes before. Dr. Shah talked to Zibby about her winding journey to ...
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Isabel Wilkerson, CASTE from 2020-12-23T09:00
Isabel Wilkerson - already a Pulitzer Prize-winning, bestselling author - has captured attention with her stunning new book Caste, which has been lauded as "an instant American classic" by...
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Anne-Louise Nieto and Hanna Chiou, HABBI HABBI from 2020-12-22T09:00
Zibby talked to Anne-Louise Nieto and Hanna Chiou, the co-founders of Habbi Habbi, a brilliant way to bring bilingual education into your home. They talked about their inspiration for the ...
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Paige Peterson, GROWING UP BELVEDERE-TIBURON from 2020-12-21T09:00
Paige Peterson was Zibby's first boss ever - at age eleven she started babysitting Paige's daughter! Their connection comes through in their special conversation as Paige revealed more about the in...
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RE-RELEASE: Ray Dalio, who just tragically lost his son from 2020-12-19T12:04:18
From Zibby: I woke up this morning to the horrific news that Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, father of four, grandfather, philanthropist, and author of PRINCIPLES OF SUCCESS about whi...
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Clint Edwards, FATHER-ISH from 2020-12-18T09:00
When Zibby started reading Father-Ish, she wasn't in a good mood, but Clint Edwards's book is so funny that she started laughing out loud right away. Clint has a way of making everyday mom...
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Jarrett J. Krosoczka, STAR WARS: JEDI ACADEMY from 2020-12-17T09:00
Zibby's family has long loved Jarrett Krosoczka's New York Times bestselling books, so it was special for Zibby to learn more about Jarrett's life. He shared how his wildly&...
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Rachel Bloom, I WANT TO BE WHERE THE NORMAL PEOPLE ARE from 2020-12-16T09:00
Rachel Bloom's memoir will capture your heart just like her Golden Globe winning tv series, "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend." They chatted about what "normal" means, award shows, OCD, comedy, and more.
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Sarah Gelman, DIRECTOR OF BOOKS, PR, AND EDITORIAL, AMAZON from 2020-12-15T09:00
For passionate readers, Sarah Gelman has the world's best job - she's the Director of Books, PR, and Editorial at Amazon. In this special episode, she and Zibby talked about Amazon's "Best Boo...
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Natalie Portman, NATALIE PORTMAN'S FABLES from 2020-12-14T09:00
Zibby and her family love Natalie Portman's reimagining of classic fairy tales. She had a blast talking to the actress, filmmaker, writer, and mother about judging people by their character rather ...
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Jean Kwok, SEARCHING FOR SYLVIE LEE from 2020-12-11T09:00
Jean Kwok's inspiration for her latest novel is deeply personal. Her conversation with Zibby is captivating - sharing intimate details about her brother who went missing ten years ago, growing up i...
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Suzanne Nossel, DARE TO SPEAK from 2020-12-10T09:00
Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, created a brilliant playbook for navigating free speech in an era of Twitter, cancel culture, and a divided culture. She talked to Zibby about what it means to d...
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Jennifer Risher, WE NEED TO TALK from 2020-12-09T09:00
Zibby talked to power couple Jennifer Risher, author of We Need To Talk, and her husband David. They shared their stories about joining Microsoft and Amazon in the early...
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Michelle Buteau, SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST from 2020-12-08T09:00
Michelle Buteau, comedy queen, talked to Zibby about IVF and hormones, beauty and body image, and raising twins. Michelle reminded Zibby how important it is to stop worrying about being perfect and...
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Tod Jacobs and Peter Lynn, NOT A PARTNERSHIP from 2020-12-07T09:00
Zibby thanked Tod Jacobs and Peter Lynn on behalf of couples everywhere for their terrific book. Their conversation explored some of our biggest questions about relationships: what does a sparkling...
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Kazu Kibuishi, AMULET SERIES from 2020-12-04T09:00
Kazu has been drawing comics since he was five years old. He chatted with Zibby about the inspiration for his popular graphic novel series, how cartoons are a universal language, and how he had to ...
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Emmanuel Acho, UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATIONS WITH A BLACK MAN from 2020-12-03T09:00
"Uncomfortable" is a bit of a misnomer because Emmanuel Acho is gifted at making people feel at ease having honest conversations about racism and social injustice. He talked to Zibby about making o...
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Rachel Hollis, DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING from 2020-12-02T09:00
Zibby thinks Didn't See That Coming is the best book title. It really hits home and she had a great time talking to Rachel about encouraging people who are going through somethin...
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Julie Buxbaum, ADMISSION from 2020-12-01T09:00
Julie Buxbaum became so obsessed with the 2019 college admissions scandal that she was inspired to write Admission. Zibby loved talking about Julie's compelling characters, what it mu...
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Hope Edelman, THE AFTERGRIEF from 2020-11-30T09:00
Hope Edelman talked about her research process for this poignant book, what her term AfterGrief means, bereavement leave, and confiding in others. Her moving advice resonated with Zibby: r...
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Dr. Evan Antin, WORLD WILD VET from 2020-11-27T09:00
Zibby and Dr. Evan Antin both brought furry, four-legged guests to their interview. He shared his passion for animals, wildlife conservation, and vet medicine and talked about some of his wildest a...
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Peace Adzo Medie, HIS ONLY WIFE from 2020-11-26T09:00
Peace Adzo Medie's latest work of fiction is a Reese's Book Club pick and she talked to Zibby about the themes she explored: how culture shapes women's lives, class divide, generational views on wh...
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Janet Evanovich, FORTUNE AND GLORY from 2020-11-25T09:00
Zibby talked to powerhouse writer Janet Evanovich about her New York Times best-seller and twenty-seventh book in the best-selling Stephanie Plum series, her start as a roman...
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Morgan Jerkins, WANDERING IN STRANGE LANDS from 2020-11-24T09:00
Wandering in Strange Lands was a labor of love for Morgan Jerkins. She talked to Zibby about her inspiration for the book, inheriting trauma, and why she encourages aspiring writers to inv...
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Laura Vanderkam, THE NEW CORNER OFFICE from 2020-11-23T09:00
Laura Vanderkam is a time management expert and says that "once a second is gone, all the money in the world can't buy it back." Her wisdom and research resonates as we navigate 2020. Zibby got the...
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Kim Brooks, SMALL ANIMALS from 2020-11-20T09:00
Kim Brooks knows what it means for one seemingly small decision to snowball into something unexpected. She described the catalyst event that led her to write Small Animals (...
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Matthew John Bocchi, SWAY from 2020-11-19T09:00
Matthew John Bocchi was a child when his father died in the World Trade Center on 9/11. He and Zibby had a moving conversation about the long-lasting effects of this tragedy, coping mechanisms...
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Liz Petrone, THE PRICE OF ADMISSION from 2020-11-18T09:00
Zibby talked to Liz Petrone about her soulful memoir, which poignantly explores mental illness and expressed the need for our society to do better in telling the truth about depression, anxiety, an...
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Sarah Crossan, HERE IS THE BEEHIVE from 2020-11-17T09:00
Zibby loved Sarah Crossan's unique writing style and the format of HereIs the Beehive; it reads almost like one big long poem. This novel about adultery, seduction and loyalty wi...
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Clarissa Ward, ON ALL FRONTS from 2020-11-16T09:00
Clarissa Ward is a badass journalist. She talked to Zibby about her trajectory studying comparative literature at Yale, wanting to become an actress, and the epiphany moment that led to her career ...
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Cameron Douglas, LONG WAY HOME from 2020-11-13T09:00
Cameron Douglas wrote a raw and intimate portrait of being raised as Hollywood royalty (the son of Michael Douglas and grandson of Kirk Douglas) and experience becoming a drug addict who served tim...
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Fariha Roisin, LIKE A BIRD from 2020-11-12T09:00
Fariha Roisin's novel is gripping and bold and at times so disturbing it’s almost hard to read. Zibby was fascinated by their talk about abuse, autonomy, humor, self-discovery, victimhood, ancestra...
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Christa Parravani, LOVED AND WANTED from 2020-11-11T09:00
Christa Parravani's memoir is so open and deep that Zibby felt like she already knew her before their interview. Christa talked about both wanting to have the choice for reproductive healthcare
Cecily von Ziegesar, COBBLE HILL from 2020-11-10T09:00
Cecily von Ziegesar wrote the book series Gossip Girl that inspired the hit TV show (Xoxo). Her recent novel, Cobble Hill, is just as entertaining. She talk...
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Bryan Washington, MEMORIAL from 2020-11-09T09:00
Bryan Washington says his editor calls his debut novel Memorial a "rom-com with teeth.” Zibby calls it "powerful and raw.” Good Morning America agreed and selected ...
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Dr. Jill Biden!!! SPECIAL RE-RELEASE from 2020-11-08T09:00
In honor of the historic win yesterday of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris (the first woman VP ever -- and a woman of color!!), I'm re-releasing my interview with THE NEW FIRST LADY OF THE UNITED STATES...
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Alice Hoffman, MAGIC LESSONS from 2020-11-06T09:00
Zibby was delighted to talk to the legendary doyenne of fiction, Alice Hoffman, who called her latest novel "an escape" for her as a writer. They chatted about witchcraft, fairy tales, female heroi...
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Susie Yang, WHITE IVY from 2020-11-05T09:00
Susie Yang's novel, which was recently selected as a TODAY Show #ReadwithJenna pick, is utterly compelling. She talked to Zibby about having a vivid imagination, writing emotions that create a visc...
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Brit Bennett, THE VANISHING HALF from 2020-11-04T09:00
Zibby was thrilled to interview New York Times bestselling author Brit Bennett as part of a PEN America Virtual Author Event. In their live conversation, Brit paints a brilliant picture of...
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Nicole Krauss, TO BE A MAN from 2020-11-03T09:00
Bestselling author Nicole Krauss spoke to Zibby about travel, religion, Nicole's fearless collection of fiction and how she writes characters so compassionately. This incredibly bright literary ...
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Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, MELANIA AND ME from 2020-11-02T09:00
Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, former director of special events at Vogue, was a confidant to Melania Trump from the early 2000s until she found herself in the wake of the Trump family's ...
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Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney, LORETTA LITTLE LOOKS BACK from 2020-10-31T09:00
Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney's novel is versatile and innovative - it's filled with gorgeous illustrations and reads like a mix of poetry, first-person narratives, gospel rhythms,...
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Sophie Kinsella, LOVE YOUR LIFE from 2020-10-30T09:00
Bestselling author Sophie Kinsella's special blend of comedy and romance shines through in her latest novel. Zibby, who has been inhaling the “Shopaholic" novels for years, loved getting to ch...
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Jane Igharo, TIES THAT TETHER from 2020-10-30T09:00
Zibby and Jane Igharo had an animated conversation about Jane's debut novel, inspired by her own experiences being caught between familial expectations and following her heart. Jane talked about ev...
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Charlotte Wood, THE WEEKEND from 2020-10-30T09:00
Zibby was moved by Charlotte Wood's beautifully written novel about well-worn friendships, getting older, and processing grief. They talked about how sustaining female friendships can be, how ...
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Max Gross, THE LOST SHTETL from 2020-10-30T09:00
Max Gross's debut novel weaves an imaginative, humorous, and distinct story about a tiny Jewish village that existed in isolation, overlooked by the Nazis during World War II, forces during the Col...
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Sara Seager, THE SMALLEST LIGHT IN THE UNIVERSE from 2020-10-29T09:00
Sara Seager is an preeminent astronomer, planetary scientist, and MIT professor whose luminous memoir is about how she had to reinvent herself in the wake of tragedy and discovered the power of con...
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Elizabeth Lesser, CASSANDRA SPEAKS from 2020-10-29T09:00
Elizabeth Lesser is an author, cofounder of Omega Institute, has given two popular TED talks, and is a member of Oprah Winfrey's SuperSoul100. She told Zibby that she's been preparing her whole lif...
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Megan Harlan, MOBILE HOME from 2020-10-29T09:00
Megan Harlan moved seventeen times across four continents when she was growing up. She told Zibby about her relationship with "place" as a result of her nomadic childhood, living life in all sorts ...
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Ann Shen, NEVERTHELESS, SHE WORE IT from 2020-10-28T09:00
Ann Shen is a beautiful illustrator, designer, and author and her striking new book highlights some of history's biggest fashion moments and women who broke the mold wearing them. She and Zibby tal...
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Sydney Sadick, AIM HIGH from 2020-10-28T09:00
TV fashion and lifestyle expert Sydney Sadick believes confidence is an accessory that never goes out of style. She and Zibby chatted about developing personal style, "quarantine fashion," sou...
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Alisson Wood, BEING LOLITA from 2020-10-27T09:00
When Alisson Wood was a 17-year-old high school student, she became enmeshed in an abusive relationship with an English teacher. She talked to Zibby about the grooming that created a blueprint for ...
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Elizabeth Berg, I'LL BE SEEING YOU from 2020-10-27T09:00
Zibby was deeply moved by New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Berg's sensational and loving memoir about caring for her parents in their twilight years. Elizabeth's beautiful wr...
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Christie Tate, GROUP from 2020-10-27T09:00
Christie Tate knows what it feels like for someone’s life to look really great on paper and yet still feel inwardly lost and lonely. She talked to Zibby about the transformative experienc...
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Rumaan Alam, LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND from 2020-10-26T09:00
Leave the World Behind is the “it” book of the moment: a Jenna’s Book Club pick on TODAY, a Barnes & Noble pick, and on the short-list for the National Book Award. Rumaan's st...
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Jenna Bush Hager, EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IN ITS TIME from 2020-10-26T09:00
Zibby had such a special conversation with fellow book enthusiast and former First Daughter Jenna Bush Hager. Jenna talked candidly about what it was like to go through loss in the spotlight and...
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Brooke Hecker, LETTERS FROM MY TOOTH FAIRY from 2020-10-23T09:00
Brooke Hecker began writing letters 'from the tooth fairy' for her daughter for each tooth she lost. She eventually turned the notes into this collection, which is a delightful snapshot of differen...
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Tami Charles, ALL BECAUSE YOU MATTER from 2020-10-23T09:00
Zibby and Tami Charles did an Instagram Live together to launch her new book, which Tami wrote as a tribute to her 10-year-old son. It’s a reminder to all children, especially those from marginaliz...
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Eva Chen, ROXY THE LAST UNISAURUS REX from 2020-10-23T09:00
Zibby talked to Eva Chen, Director of Fashion Partnerships at Instagram, sartorial icon, and author of the most charming children's books. They discussed their dream home libraries, turning to read...
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Alyssa Milano, PROJECT CLASS PRESIDENT from 2020-10-22T09:00
Alyssa Milano (actor, producer, designer, philanthropist, humanitarian and author!) spoke with Zibby about how her character Hope wants to change the world but has to get through the trials and tri...
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Kwame Mbalia, TRISTAN STRONG DESTROYS THE WORLD from 2020-10-22T09:00
Zibby loved talking to Kwame Mbalia about his exploration of "non-Western fantasy and science fiction and imagining scientific innovations for future worlds through the eyes of African and African ...
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Kathie Lee Gifford, HELLO LITTLE DREAMER from 2020-10-21T09:00
Interviewing Kathie Lee Gifford was such a treat for Zibby. Kathie Lee, who says she's a kid at heart, talked to Zibby about imparting important values to your children, having perspective, an...
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Oliver Jeffers, WHAT WE'LL BUILD from 2020-10-21T09:00
Oliver Jeffers is a celebrity in Zibby's house; she and her children love his books, especially HOW TO CATCH A STAR. With beautiful illustrations and thought-provoking writing, WHAT WE’LL BUILD, hi...
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Lauren Tarshis, I SURVIVED: THE CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES from 2020-10-20T09:00
Lauren Tarshis told Zibby that she didn't read a book until she was fourteen years old, which is an amazing part of Lauren's journey to becoming a New York Times best-selling author of dozens of bo...
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Lou Diamond Phillips, THE TINDERBOX from 2020-10-20T09:00
Zibby got to interview actor, director, and author Lou Diamond Phillips and his wife Yvonne about how Lou's latest book, The Tinderbox, was inspired by a series of Yvonne's drawings. ...
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Kimberly Derting & Shelli Johannes, CECE LOVES SCIENCE from 2020-10-19T09:00
Zibby enjoyed interviewing co-authors, critique partners, and longtime friends Kimberly Derting and Shelli Johannes about their popular book series. They shared their love of science, keeping their...
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Sophie Blackall, IF YOU COME TO EARTH from 2020-10-19T09:00
Zibby talked to Sophie Blackall about her beautifully illustrated children's book and how she wanted to create something that makes kids feel connected around the globe. They also discussed how bei...
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Shannon Lee, BE WATER, MY FRIEND from 2020-10-16T09:00
Zibby truly enjoyed getting to know Shannon. Shannon shared what she’d learned from her father, renowned movie star and martial artist Bruce Lee, how it felt to have to “hide” who she was growing u...
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Anne Helen Petersen, CAN'T EVEN from 2020-10-15T09:00
Based on Anne Helen Petersen's viral BuzzFeed article, Can't Even is an in-depth and fascinating examination of millennial burnout culture. She and Z...
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Cheryl Strayed, THIS TELLING from 2020-10-14T09:00
Zibby did an Instagram Live with bestselling author Cheryl Strayed (author of WILD) and was over the moon to be interviewing her. They talked about This Telling, her Amazon Original Story,...
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Terri Cheney, MODERN MADNESS from 2020-10-13T09:00
Terri Cheney portrays mental illness through beautiful and often humorous writing in her latest book. She and Zibby talked about her Modern Love article that was adapted for the HBO show, her li...
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Alexandra Elle, AFTER THE RAIN from 2020-10-12T09:00
Alexandra Elle calls her new collection of work her "big girl book" filled with hope, camaraderie, and lessons from motherhood. Listen to their moving talk about healing, self-love, and commun...
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Jamie Lee Curtis, LETTERS FROM CAMP from 2020-10-09T09:00
Zibby was thrilled to talk with Jamie Lee Curtis, who has contributed so much to so many different areas in the artistic world. Jamie and Zibby chatted about Letters from Camp, h...
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Deborah Tannen, FINDING MY FATHER from 2020-10-08T09:00
Deborah Tannen calls her father's life a walking tour through history - growing up in a Jewish community in Warsaw during World War I, The Bolshevik Revolution, The Great Depression - and Zibb...
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Victoria Montgomery-Brown, DIGITAL GODDESS from 2020-10-07T09:00
Zibby loved the lessons from Victoria Montgomery-Brown's new book and their interview. Her unique position as a female business founder, entrepreneur, and CEO is inspiring - and her stories about t...
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Heather Land, A PERFECT 10 from 2020-10-06T09:00
Comedienne Heather Land told Zibby about how she became a public persona due to a dare from a friend and how a coping mechanism turned into a career. They also bonded over second marriages and fall...
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Brooke Adams Law, CATCHLIGHT from 2020-10-05T09:00
Zibby and Brooke Adams Law covered a lot of ground in this special conversation from Alzheimers to self-expression and discovery to writing circles. Zibby especially loved Brooke's inspiring story ...
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Nicholas Sparks, THE RETURN from 2020-10-02T09:00
Zibby was equal parts honored and excited to interview Nicholas Sparks. They talked about different kinds of love stories, how he was encouraged to become a writer by his mother, therapy, reacting ...
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Mikki Daughtry and Rachael Lippincott, ALL THIS TIME from 2020-10-01T09:00
Zibby had a great time getting to know Mikki Daughtry and Rachael Lippincott, who are the #1 New York Times best-selling team of Five Feet Apart which was a hit ...
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Bill Clegg, THE END OF THE DAY from 2020-09-30T09:00
Zibby has been a longtime fan of Bill Clegg's beautiful writing especially his fantastic memoir, Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man. They talked about everything from addiction to parenting to au...
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Arden Myrin, LITTLE MISS LITTLE COMPTON from 2020-09-29T09:00
Zibby could have talked to Arden Myrin all day. She chatted with the actress, comedian, and first time author about how her parents married on a dare, her quirky small-town upbringing, being honest...
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Jeff Hobbs, SHOW THEM YOU'RE GOOD from 2020-09-28T09:00
Jeff Hobbs and Zibby talked about Jeff's latest book, immersion journalism, the messiness of being a teenager, high-school dances, and how different lives along the same timelines can veer off in d...
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Meredith Masony, ASK ME WHAT'S FOR DINNER ONE MORE TIME from 2020-09-25T09:00
Meredith Masony's book is basically Zibby's life manual. You can expect Meredith's laugh-inducing brand of humor and relatability from her "That’s Inappropriate" viral series in her essay collectio...
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Lan Cao and Harlan Margaret Van Cao, FAMILY IN SIX TONES from 2020-09-24T09:00
Zibby laughed her way through her conversation with Lan Cao and Harlan Margaret Van Cao. She enjoyed their beautiful memoir about identity, belonging, Vietnam, and more. She had a front row seat to...
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Ken Follett, THE EVENING AND THE MORNING from 2020-09-23T09:00
Zibby was honored to interview bestselling author Ken Follett, one of the world's best-loved and prolific authors. They talked about Ken’s role as a stepfather, his experience of tragically losing ...
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Catherine Gildiner, GOOD MORNING, MONSTER from 2020-09-22T09:00
Catherine Gildiner's book Good Morning, Monster is an impactful read that follows five patients' journeys to emotional recovery. Zibby was captivated by these stories and he...
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Sara Evans, BORN TO FLY from 2020-09-21T09:00
Zibby loved reading country music star Sara Evans's inspiring memoir. She and Sara had a beautiful talk about blended families and step-parenting, owning your talents, and not letting people put yo...
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Nancy Jooyoun Kim, THE LAST STORY OF MINA LEE from 2020-09-18T09:00
Nancy Jooyoun Kim's beautiful novel explores a nuanced mother-daughter relationship through a dual narrative. Her book was just picked as this month’s Reese’s Book Club pick and is already a New Yo...
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Elizabeth Ames, THE OTHER'S GOLD from 2020-09-17T09:00
Elizabeth Ames is the author of the terrific debut novel The Other's Gold. She and Zibby talked about living at Harvard, writing a campus novel, and their formative college years.
Cat Deeley, THE JOY IN YOU from 2020-09-16T09:00
The superstar host of TV hit show So You Think You Can Dance, Cat Deeley, has a written a lovely children’s book, originally intended for her boys. Her interview with Zibby is a heartfelt reminder ...
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Caitlin Moran, MORE THAN A WOMAN from 2020-09-15T09:00
Caitlin Moran's observational humor is in a class of its own. Zibby laughed her way through Caitlin's book and their conversation: comparing raising children to addiction, motherhood as a superhero...
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Catherine Cho, INFERNO from 2020-09-14T09:00
Zibby was enthralled by Catherine Cho's memoir about her postpartum psychosis when her son was three months old. They talked about preparation for pregnancy being primarily about the physical ...
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Zibby reflects briefly on the past six months from 2020-09-13T17:03:32
This short reflection was intended as a voiceover for an IGTV/Instagram slideshow of Zibby’s six months after quarantine hit, from March 12th to September 13th, 2020. As she heads back to New York ...
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Lisa Donovan, OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HUNGER from 2020-09-11T09:00
Lisa Donovan, renowned pastry chef and essayist, talked to Zibby about creating societal change by reclaiming her story and the stories of women in an industry — and world — ...
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Kendra Adachi, THE LAZY GENIUS WAY from 2020-09-10T09:00
Kendra Adachi's book is a New York Times best seller about spending your energy on what matters to you. Listen to Zibby (who hopes she is now on her way to becoming a lazy genius...
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Sue Miller, MONOGAMY from 2020-09-09T09:00
Legendary bestselling author Sue Miller's critically acclaimed, elegant, and sharply realistic new account of the contemporary family is just as powerful as her previous blockbuster hits. This nove...
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Deshaun Watson, PASS IT ON from 2020-09-08T09:00
Deshaun Watson, NFL quarterback for the Houston Texans, is a marvel on and off the field. Zibby was ultra-impressed by his book and loved talking to him about his relationship with his mom, Ha...
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Julia Phillips, DISAPPEARING EARTH from 2020-09-07T09:00
Julia Phillips always knew she wanted to be a novelist, and her debut of Disappearing Earth is a breathtaking national bestseller. She and Zibby talked about their love of l...
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Zibby Talks About Her Family's Recent Losses from 2020-09-05T09:00
In this short, heartfelt, tearjerker of an episode (you might need some Kleenex), Zibby shares her own thoughts and feelings during a tragic time. Her husband Kyle’s mother, Susan Felice Owens, and...
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Sheila Grinell, THE CONTRACT from 2020-09-04T09:00
Zibby couldn't resist asking Sheila Grinell about the story of her birth (spoiler: it involves a New York City taxi cab), and she loved their conversation about Sheila's winding path to writing, wh...
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Kate Riordan, THE HEATWAVE from 2020-09-04T09:00
Zibby couldn't put down Kate Riordan's thriller, a compelling mystery set in the South of France (making it the perfect backdrop for a long-weekend read)!
Marisa Porges, WHAT GIRLS NEED from 2020-09-02T09:00
Marisa Porges and Zibby explored Marisa's powerful book about what girls need to succeed.
Sara Schaefer, GRAND from 2020-08-31T09:00
Sara Schaefer talked to Zibby about Grand, an honest, witty, and vulnerable memoir. They talked about family scandal, reflecting on childhood, moral anxiety, and whitewater rafting in the ...
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Michele Harper, THE BEAUTY IN BREAKING from 2020-08-31T09:00
Zibby loved Michele's New York Times bestselling memoir and the chance to talk with her about overcoming growing up in an abusive household, her philosophy around fixing what's broken, and consider...
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Heather Lanier, RAISING A RARE GIRL from 2020-08-31T09:00
Zibby and Heather Lanier talked about Raising a Rare Girl, Heather's beautiful account of raising her daughter with a rare chromosomal syndrome, being a medical advocate, and what hap...
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Alyssa Shelasky, APRON ANXIETY from 2020-08-31T09:00
Alyssa Shelasky talked to Zibby about her memoir: learning to cook, the world of food and celebrity chefs, being happy for your ex, and universal truths about love and loss.
Happy Independent Bookstore Day! Authors Share Their Favorites from 2020-08-29T12:33:59
Today, Saturday, August 29th, is Independent Bookstore Day. Listen to a selection of notable authors from this podcast as they share their favorite independent bookstores and why they love them....
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Samantha Irby, WOW, NO THANK YOU from 2020-08-28T09:00
Samantha Irby's humor is exactly what everyone needs right now. She and Zibby talked about rituals, lip balm, bribing children, and what it's like to share your inner monologue with the world.&n...
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Sue Monk Kidd, THE BOOK OF LONGINGS from 2020-08-27T09:00
Zibby interviewed Sue Monk Kidd, award-winning and international best-selling author, for Armonk's North Castle Public Library 2020 speaker series. Already a literary phenomenon, Sue's breathtaking...
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Laura Lippman, MY LIFE AS A VILLAINESS from 2020-08-26T09:00
Laura Lippman, the best-selling crime writer, has come out with a fantastic book of essays called My Life as a Villainess. Zibby loved reading this collection and talking with Laura about ...
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Pamela Redmond, OLDER from 2020-08-25T09:00
Pamela Redmond is the New York Times best-selling author of more than 20 books of fiction and nonfiction including Younger, now a hit TV show created by Darren Star. Her new ...
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Supriya Kelkar, AMERICAN AS PANEER PIE from 2020-08-24T09:00
Supriya Kelkar drew from personal experience growing up Indian American in a small town in the U.S. for her moving YA novel. She talked to Zibby about hiding her curls until her thirties, microaggr...
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Capricia Penavic Marshall, PROTOCOL from 2020-08-21T09:00
Capricia Penavic Marshall served as White House Social Secretary in the Clinton administration and as United States Chief of Protocol in the Obama administration. Her book, Protocol, ...
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Nefertiti Austin, MOTHERHOOD SO WHITE from 2020-08-20T09:00
Nefertiti Austin's book, Motherhood So White, is a powerful memoir about adopting her son, the foster care system, single motherhood, race, and more. She talked with Zibby at a b...
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Heidi Pitlor, IMPERSONATION from 2020-08-19T09:00
Heidi Pitlor's third novel came out yesterday, and she and Zibby talked about writing the book you want to read, motherhood, and the magic of libraries.
Chandler Baker, THE WHISPER NETWORK from 2020-08-10T09:00
Chandler Baker's book, a Reese's Book Club pick, really spoke to Zibby. As someone trying to balance work and momlife, Zibby related to Chandler and her book's character! They discussed the...
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Dr. Jill Biden, WHERE THE LIGHT ENTERS from 2020-08-08T09:00
Zibby had the honor of interviewing the former Second Lady (and perhaps future First Lady), Dr. Jill Biden. She spoke to Zibby about childhood traditions, loss, the state of schools opening th...
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Betsy Carter, LOST SOULS AT THE NEPTUNE INN from 2020-08-07T09:00
When Zibby was growing up and an aspiring author, Betsy Carter was a huge mentor to her and encouraged her love of writing. This has all come full circle with Zibby now getting to do a special...
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Allison Winn Scotch, CLEO MCDOUGAL REGRETS NOTHING from 2020-08-06T09:00
You might feel like you're just eavesdropping on a call between friends in this episode. Allison talks to Zibby about her character, Cleo, a Senator and Presidential-hopeful, Cleo’s political ambit...
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Erica Katz, THE BOYS' CLUB from 2020-08-05T09:00
Erica Katz, a pseudonym for the lawyer (and debut author), lied to her colleagues about vacationing at the beach when she was really hiding in her closet writing this book. It's a good thing Erica ...
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Caroline Leavitt, WITH OR WITHOUT YOU from 2020-08-04T09:00
Caroline Leavitt is a New York Times best-selling author of twelve novels. She told Zibby about the inspiration for her latest book: her own survival of a rare blood disease, being pu...
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André Leon Talley, THE CHIFFON TRENCHES from 2020-08-03T09:00
After this episode, Zibby wanted to give André Leon Talley a hug. He was Anna Wintour’s indomitable right-hand-man at Vogue for decades, but in this memoir, André revealed his s...
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Sophie Mackintosh, BLUE TICKET from 2020-07-31T09:00
Sophie Mackintosh tells Zibby about her inspiration for Blue Ticket: spending her whole life feeling absolutely certain that she didn't want to have children until one day a switch flipped...
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Lara Prescott, THE SECRETS WE KEPT from 2020-07-30T09:00
Lara Prescott's debut novel was an instant New York Times best seller. Lara's mom thinks it's fate that she wrote The Secrets We Kept, a work of historical fiction based...
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Sophie Heawood, THE HUNGOVER GAMES from 2020-07-29T09:00
Sophie Heawood is every bit as funny, raw, and honest as her memoir. She talks to Zibby about trading a rock-and-roll lifestyle for unexpected single motherhood and her story of growing up with her...
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Jodie Patterson, THE BOLD WORLD from 2020-07-28T09:00
Jodie Patterson's memoir quickly became one of Zibby's 2020 - and all time - favorites. Listen to conversation for standout insight on transformation, blended families, and more. "We have to discus...
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Bruce Feiler, LIFE IS IN THE TRANSITIONS from 2020-07-27T09:00
Bruce Feiler, one of America's most popular voices on contemporary life, shares amazing advice about "lifequakes," how to navigate things when life gets overturned in a big way, and adapting t...
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Holly Martyn, WOULD IT KILL YOU TO PUT ON SOME LIPSTICK? from 2020-07-24T09:15
Holly’s hilarious book tracks her dating exploits when she had given up hope. Holly spoke to Zibby about dating while parenting, how her dates felt about being part of a book (!), the conclusion to...
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Sandy Abrams, BREATHE TO SUCCEED from 2020-07-24T09:10
Breathe to Succeed is a slim, inspirational book filled with useful advice on how to be as successful as possible through the power of breath and inner self-awareness. Sandy gave Zibby som...
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Evy Poumpouras, BECOMING BULLETPROOF from 2020-07-24T09:05
Bad-ass. Evy Poumpouras is the epitome of a bad-ass. Formerly a member of the Secret Service, Evy shares the types of looks she gives her husband when she wants something, how she exhibits confiden...
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Aminatou Sow & Ann Friedman, BIG FRIENDSHIP from 2020-07-24T09:00
This power duo, co-hosts of the podcast Call Your Girlfriend, tracks their friendship origins in this treatise on the power and role of female friendship, Shine Theory, and how to kee...
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Tara Stiles, CLEAN MIND, CLEAN BODY from 2020-07-23T09:10
The founder of Strala yoga spoke to Zibby about her participation in a recent National Geographic kids book about animal yoga poses, her daily yoga classes on Instagram, spreading the Stra...
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Tiler Peck, KATARINA BALLERINA from 2020-07-23T09:05
This charming, world-famous ballerina not only co-authored Katarina Ballerina, a middle grade story about an aspiring ballerina, but also hosts Instagram dance classes in quarantine with s...
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Libby Copeland, THE LOST FAMILY from 2020-07-23T09:00
Zibby spoke to Libby Copeland about her non-fiction book The Lost Family, which Zibby read all in one sitting because she couldn’t put it down. The book centers around one woman’s search f...
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Jennifer Dahlberg, LAGGING INDICATORS from 2020-07-22T09:20
Jennifer Dahlberg, Stockholm-based author of novel Lagging Indicators, talked to Zibby about her fascination with the finance world and what it’s like for black women in that ecosystem, pa...
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Amy Poeppel, MUSICAL CHAIRS from 2020-07-22T09:15
The author of Musical Chairs and several other novels, Amy Poeppel is charming and down-to-earth. (Fun fact: she has lived all around the globe and is actually a former teacher.) Her lates...
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Julie Pennell, LOUISIANA LUCKY from 2020-07-22T09:10
Zibby was “lucky” (get it?) to speak to Julie Pennell about her light, entertaining summer read centered around three sisters who win the lottery and have to decide what really matters.
Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke, HOW TO SAVE A LIFE from 2020-07-22T09:05
This best friend duo, co-hosts of the podcast We Fight So You Don’t Have To, have written yet another novel together. And they’re still friends! Listen to Zibby chat with them about the im...
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Jane Rosen, ELIZA STARTS A RUMOR from 2020-07-22T09:00
Eliza Starts a Rumor is irresistible, as is Jane L. Rosen (who tells Zibby that she’s besties with Katie Couric)!
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Natascha Biebow, THE CRAYON MAN from 2020-07-21T09:15
The Crayon Man will make you reconsider every time your child snaps a crayon in half. Part history, part fun story, this book is delightful, as was the conversation Natascha had with Zibby!
Stephen Shaskan, PIZZA & TACO from 2020-07-21T09:10
There’s no rhyme or reason to why kids are obsessed with some books, but Stephen Shaskan’s new series, Pizza & Taco, is one of those books. Listen to Stephen discuss her passion for del...
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Chioma Momah, FIRST DAY AT THE BIG SCHOOL from 2020-07-21T09:05
I spoke to children’s book author Chiomah Momah from her home office all the way in Nigeria. (Ignore the part, please, when I didn’t realize the city she lived in was the capital! Oops!) Her pictur...
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Iva-Marie Palmer, GIMME EVERYTHING YOU GOT from 2020-07-21T09:00
What even is the difference between YA, middle grade, and adult books? Iva-Marie’s latest book in the roller-rink heyday of the 1970s is about teens, so it must be YA. But it doesn’t have to be rea...
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Erin Gardner, PROCRASTIBAKING from 2020-07-20T09:20
Who hasn’t baked lately? For anyone who has ever procrastinated -- especially anyone who finds baking to be the ultimate in distracting time-sinks -- Erin Gardner has the answers. Recipes, tips and...
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Rachel Friedman, AND THEN WE GREW UP from 2020-07-20T09:15
Maybe early success can be a bad thing. Rachel Freidman debates this in her book and in conversation with Zibby as she reflects on her early achievements in music and then, even, in her first book....
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George Brescia, CHANGE YOUR CLOTHES, CHANGE YOUR LIFE from 2020-07-20T09:10
Don’t sweatpants kinda make you feel blech? There’s something psychologically helpful about actually getting dressed, even in a pandemic. George Brescia is a stylist to the stars who has filled his...
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Claire Nicogossian, MAMA, YOU ARE ENOUGH from 2020-07-20T09:05
This is the advice every parent can use right about now. Listen to Dr. Claire Nicogossian’s soothing, sensible advice for a quick dose of sanity in the chaos of today.
Debra Jo Immergut, YOU AGAIN from 2020-07-16T09:15
Debra Jo Immergut, the author of You Again, a thriller about what happens when your present self sees your younger self on the street and what ensues after, is riveting. A “Sliding Door...
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Stephanie Storey, RAPHAEL, PAINTER IN ROME from 2020-07-16T09:10
Zibby and Stephanie were supposed to talk about the art world and the history behind some of history’s greatest artists, but instead they spoke about the stroke that unexpectedly hit Stephanie’s hu...
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Amy Jo Burns, SHINER from 2020-07-16T09:05
A searing novel about Applachain heartbreak, Shiner is Amy Jo Burns’ story based on her own environment growing up. Listen to her talk to Zibby about trauma, secrets, loss and more.
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Elizabeth Kay, SEVEN LIES from 2020-07-16T09:00
Seven Lies is a big book bursting on the scene, but you wouldn’t know it listening to Elizabeth Kay chat nonchalantly with Zibby about the auction that took place around this hot proper...
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Brooke Fossey, THE BIG FINISH from 2020-07-15T09:25
Brooke’s novel The Big Finish was inspired by her own grandfather and his experience at a nursing home. Brooke spoke to Zibby about both having four kids, managing intergenerational care, ...
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Aimee Agresti, THE SUMMER SET from 2020-07-15T09:20
A former entertainment reporter, Aimee Agresti spills all in this delicious novel, The Summer Set, about an aging A-list star. Zibby and Aimee dished about their favorite shows, stars, ...
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Sonali Dev, RECIPE FOR PERSUASION from 2020-07-15T09:15
Sonali Dev is obsessed with Bollywood. In fact, she tried to replicate many things she loves about those bright, beautiful movies in the plot of her novel, Recipe For <...
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Amity Gaige, SEA WIFE from 2020-07-15T09:10
Amity Gaige’s novel Sea Wife is a beautifully written novel about the effects of a sea voyage on a couple and family. Amity talks to Zibby about writing and more!
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Christina Clancy, THE SECOND HOME from 2020-07-15T09:05
Zibby still can’t stop thinking about the characters in The Second Home, an ode to Cape Cod in Christina Clancy’s debut novel about parents, children, places that matter, babysitters, awfu...
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Elise Hooper, FAST GIRLS from 2020-07-15T09:00
Elise Hooper loves doing research. Fast Girls, her historical novel about women runners in the Olympics, highlights her love of working out -- and Google deep dives. Elise and Zibby chatte...
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Amanda Brainerd, AGE OF CONSENT from 2020-07-14T09:15
Harvard grad and real estate exec, Amanda Brainerd, worked on this novel for years. A look back at the 1980s told through the lens of girls away at boarding school, this coming-of-age tale about fa...
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Brandy Ferner, ADULT CONVERSATION from 2020-07-14T09:10
Brandy starts her book with a scene of a busy mom on the toilet hiding from her kids. That’s the tone of this tell-it-like-is conversation with Zibby. A podcaster herself, Brandy confessed all type...
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Lauren Ho, LAST TANG STANDING from 2020-07-14T09:05
Lauren Ho, the author of debut novel Last Tang Standing, spoke to me from Malaysia about her book which she swears isn’t really about her mother. A comedienne at heart (who hadn’t heard of...
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Erin Geiger Smith, THANK YOU FOR VOTING from 2020-07-14T09:00
Thank You For Voting was supposed to be research that Erin Geiger Smith did for the renowned author and Parnassus Bookstore owner, Ann Patchett. But after Erin threw herself into the work for so lo...
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Jason Rosenthal, MY WIFE SAID YOU MAY WANT TO MARRY ME from 2020-07-13T09:15
This heart-breaking yet inspirational story by Jason Rosenthal is an ode to his deceased wife, Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Amy wrote a “Modern Love” piece in the New York Times as she was dying call...
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Janine Urbaniak Reid, THE OPPOSITE OF CERTAINTY from 2020-07-13T09:10
Janine Reid can’t stop kicking her perfectionist self for trusting the first doctor who dismissed her son’s symptoms. Years later, after her son declined and treatment was no longer an option, Jani...
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Jayson Greene, ONCE MORE WE SAW STARS from 2020-07-13T09:05
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. Losing a child. Jayson Greene lived through it and even wrote about it in this powerful account of his daughter’s injury and subsequent death due to an errant b...
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Lisa Baker Morgan, PARIS, PART TIME from 2020-07-13T09:00
Chef Lisa Baker Morgan writes about the terrifying illness that landed her in a French hospital, separated from her two daughters (but with a very dashing paramour) in her beautiful memoir, PARIS P...
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Jasmine Guillory, PARTY OF TWO from 2020-07-10T09:00
Jasmine Guillory’s book The Proposal was a Reese’s Book Club pick and bestseller. Party of Two, a novel about a white Senator and a black lawyer who fall in love and hav...
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Judith Warner, AND THEN THEY STOPPED TALKING TO ME from 2020-07-09T09:00
Judith Warner's latest book is called And Then They Stopped Talking to Me: Making Sense of Middle School. She is a best-selling author, a special correspondent for Newsweek, and&n...
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Rachel Beanland, FLORENCE ADLER SWIMS FOREVER from 2020-07-08T09:00
Rachel Beanland is the author of the novel Florence Adler Swims Forever, through which she takes family history and secret-keeping to a riveting place. Based on a tragedy that took place i...
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Taffy Brodesser-Akner, FLEISHMAN IS IN TROUBLE from 2020-07-07T09:00
I interviewed the amazing Taffy Brodesser Akner about her bestselling first novel, Fleishman Is in Trouble, as part of the Streicker Center from Temple Emanu-El's "Women on the Move" series. T...
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Bethany Saltman, STRANGE SITUATION from 2020-07-06T09:00
Bethany Saltman is the author of Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey into the Science of Attachment. She's also an award-winning editor and researcher. Her work can be seen in publicatio...
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Danica McKellar, THE TIMES MACHINE from 2020-07-03T09:00
I had a blast interviewing former child actress from “The Wonder Years” Danica McKellar about her latest book called The Times Machine! Like me, you probably adored her first as Winni...
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Catherine Newman, HOW TO BE A PERSON from 2020-07-02T09:00
Catherine Newman is the author of the fantastic book How to Be a Person: 65 Hugely Useful, Super-Important Skills to Learn before You're Grown Up. She's the etiquette columnist at Real...
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Kevin Kwan, SEX AND VANITY from 2020-07-01T09:00
I had the most fun laughing and talking with Kevin Kwan who is the author of Crazy Rich Asians trilogy, the international best-selling novels and almost unprecedented single-author trifect...
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J. Courtney Sullivan, FRIENDS AND STRANGERS from 2020-06-30T09:00
I adored interviewing J. Courtney Sullivan about her latest book Friends and Strangers, which comes out today! She is a New York Times best-selling author and he...
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Kerry Kletter, EAST COAST GIRLS from 2020-06-29T09:00
Kerry Kletter is a critically acclaimed author who also has an extensive background in theater and has appeared in film, television, and on stage. I loved talking to her about her most recent book ...
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Bonnie Tsui, WHY WE SWIM from 2020-06-28T09:00
Bonnie Tsui’s mom actually reached out to me after seeing me on and suggested I interview her daughter! Turns out, Bonnie wrote a fantastic, thought-provoking book recently called Why We Swim Listen
Glennon Doyle, UNTAMED from 2020-06-27T09:00
I am such a HUGE fan of Glennon Doyle’s. I loved her book Untamed and could relate to so many parts of it. Talking to Glennon and hearing her soulful advice was just second to none! An act...
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Mary Morris, ALL THE WAY TO THE TIGERS from 2020-06-26T09:00
Mary Morris is the author of the new, critically acclaimed travel memoir All the Way to the Tigers. She is an award-winning author and has written three story collections, four travel memo...
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Carlos Whittaker, ENTER WILD from 2020-06-25T09:00
Carlos Whittaker is the author of three books, Moment Maker: You Can Live Your Life or It Will Live You, Kill the Spider, and most recently, Enter Wild: Exchange a Mild and Mu...
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Susan Burton, EMPTY from 2020-06-24T09:00
Susan Burton's memoir, Empty, is one of my favorite recent books. I'm really excited to share our conversation which we had at the beginning of the pandemic. Now it feels like a lifetime a...
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Julie Clark, THE LAST FLIGHT from 2020-06-23T09:00
Julie Clark's latest book, The Last Fight, was powerful and had me on the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading it. I loved talking to Julie about her suspenseful book centered aro...
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Marian Keyes, GROWN UPS from 2020-06-22T09:00
Marian Keyes is one of the most successful Irish novelists of all time. She has written fourteen novels that have all been bestsellers with 30 million books sold in 33 languages around the world...
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Kara Kinney Cartwright, JUST DON'T BE AN ASSH*LE from 2020-06-21T09:00
Kara Kinney Cartwright is the author of Just Don't Be an Assh*le: A Surprisingly Necessary Guide to Being a Good Guy, which is a frank and very funny guidebook designed to help teach young...
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Angela DiTerlizzi, THE MAGICAL YET from 2020-06-20T09:00
Angela DiTerlizzi is the author of The Magical Yet. She is a mom, wife, and author who delights in writing rhythmic, charming picture books to be enjoyed and shared by both parents and chi...
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Zaina Arafat, YOU EXIST TOO MUCH from 2020-06-19T09:00
Zaina Arafat is the debut author of You Exist Too Much: A Novel, an anticipated book for June 2020 by O, The Oprah Magazine, Elle, Lit Hub and so many others. She is a Pa...
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Samantha Harvey, THE SHAPELESS UNEASE from 2020-06-18T09:00
Samantha Harvey is an acclaimed novelist whose most recent book, a genre-bending memoir called The Shapeless Unease: A Year of Not Sleeping, just came out to rave reviews. For anyone wh...
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Mia Birdsong, HOW WE SHOW UP from 2020-06-17T09:00
I had such a nice talk with author Mia Birdsong, who wrote How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community. Mia is a pathfinder, community curator, and storyteller who stea...
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Laura Munson, WILLA'S GROVE from 2020-06-16T09:00
Laura Munson is the author of Willa's Grove, her debut novel. She's also the author of This Is Not the Story You Think It Is...: A Season of Unlikely Happiness, ...
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Liz Moore, LONG BRIGHT RIVER from 2020-06-15T09:00
I had the chance to interview Liz Moore over Zoom and Instagram Live to discuss Long Bright River, which is Liz's best-selling novel and a GMA Book Club pick. It's the story of two sist...
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Danny Feekes & Suzanne Skyvara, GOODREADS TEAM from 2020-06-14T09:00
Today's episode is a bit of a departure from my typical author interviews. I'm talking to two of the most important people at Goodreads, which many of you fellow book lovers already know about. ...
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Natalie Jenner, THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY from 2020-06-13T09:00
I had the best conversation with Natalie Jenner who is a debut author of The Jane Austen Society. Her historical fiction depicts eight extremely different people at the end of World War...
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Esther Safran Foer, I WANT YOU TO KNOW WE'RE STILL HERE from 2020-06-12T09:00
I recently had the privilege of interviewing Esther Safran Foer. She is the author of the beautiful memoir called I Want You to Know We're Still Here: A Post-Holocaust Memoir, which she wr...
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Adrienne Bankert, YOUR HIDDEN SUPERPOWER from 2020-06-11T09:00
Adrienne Bankert is the author of Your Hidden Superpower: The Kindness That Makes You Unbeatable at Work and Connects You with Anyone. She is also an Emmy Award-winning journalist and curr...
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Maria Quiban Whitesell, YOU CAN’T DO IT ALONE from 2020-06-10T09:00
Maria Quiban Whitesell greets millions of Los Angeles viewers daily each morning as Fox 11's meteorologist, and wrote an amazing memoir called You Can't Do It Alone: A Widow's Journey Through L...
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Donna Hemans, TEA BY THE SEA from 2020-06-09T09:00
Donna Hemans is the amazing, Jamaican-born author of award-winning novel River Woman and most recently, Tea by the Sea. Her short has been featured in Caribbean Writer...
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Maria Russo, HOW TO RAISE A READER from 2020-06-08T09:00
I loved interviewing Maria Russo. She is the former children's books editor of The New York Times Book Review, and she and co-author Pamela Paul wrote How to Raise a ...
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Special Re-Release: Jamaica Kincaid, PARTY from 2020-06-07T09:00
Today I'm re-releasing my conversation with legendary writer, award-winning novelist, and professor Jamaica Kincaid. Jamaica is most recently the author of children’s book Party, illustrat...
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Special Re-Release: Jewell Parker Rhodes, BLACK BROTHER, BLACK BROTHER from 2020-06-06T09:00
I'm re-releasing my episode with Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, which I was honored to record with her a number of months ago. She is an award-winning and best-selling author of many books including her...
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Dr. Casandra Henriquez, PRINCESS ZARA'S BIRTHDAY TRADITION from 2020-06-05T09:00
Six weeks ago, I interviewed Dr. Casandra Henriquez ("Coach Cass”) for my Instagram Live show. We had a great time talking about her children's book, Princess Zara's Birthday Tradition Listen
Special Re-Release: Glory Edim, WELL-READ BLACK GIRL from 2020-06-04T09:00
To amplify voices of color, I'm re-releasing my episode with Glory Edim which we recorded in person earlier this year. Glory is the founder of Well-Read Black Girl, a Brooklyn-based book club ...
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Brad Montague, BECOMING BETTER GROWNUPS from 2020-06-03T09:00
I had such a nice conversation with Brad Montague. It felt so easy getting to know him; he's just an all-around awesome guy. Brad's latest book is called Becoming Better Grownups: Rediscovering...
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Leslie Gray Streeter, BLACK WIDOW from 2020-06-02T09:00
Leslie Gray Streeter is an award-winning columnist and pop culture critic for The Palm Beach Post where she has worked since 2002. She wrote a beautiful book about being a widow calle...
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Victoria James, WINE GIRL from 2020-06-01T09:00
Victoria James is the author of Wine Girl: The Obstacles, Humiliations, and Triumphs of America's Youngest Sommelier, her coming-of-age story in the wine world. Victoria has worked in r...
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Wally Lamb, I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE from 2020-05-31T09:00
I had the best time doing an Instagram Live with Wally Lamb who is the author of six New York Times best-selling novels: I’ll Take You There, We Are Water, Wishin’ an...
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Jeanine Cummins, AMERICAN DIRT from 2020-05-30T09:00
I was absolutely thrilled to interview Jeanine Cummins for my virtual book club. When American Dirt came out, it was an Oprah's book club pick, landed on the best-seller list, was optioned...
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Lily King, WRITERS & LOVERS from 2020-05-29T09:00
I loved my conversation with Lily King which I did via Instagram Live in conjunction with the Montclair Literary Festival. Lily's latest novel, Writers & Lovers, was so good that it kept m...
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Mary Beth Keane, ASK AGAIN, YES from 2020-05-28T09:00
Mary Beth Keane's most recent novel, Ask Again, Yes, is a New York Times best-seller and The Tonight Show Summer Reads Pick. She has authored two other books, was named o...
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Kristy Woodson Harvey, FEELS LIKE FALLING from 2020-05-27T09:00
I met Kristy Woodson Harvey last summer at Author's Night for the East Hampton Library, but I interviewed her virtually to talk about her latest book, Feels Like Falling. She has a seri...
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Nina Renata Aron, GOOD MORNING, DESTROYER OF MEN'S SOULS from 2020-05-26T09:00
Nina Renata Aron recently published a beautiful, gritty, and un-put-down-able memoir called Good Morning, Destroyer of Men's Souls. Nina is a features editor at Full Stop, an onli...
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Judith Viorst, NEARING NINETY from 2020-05-25T09:00
I had the privilege of interviewing the legendary author Judith Viorst as part of the Women on the Move three-part series from the Streicker Center at Temple Emanu-El. Judith is basically who I...
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Phyllis Grant, EVERYTHING IS UNDER CONTROL from 2020-05-24T09:00
Phyllis Grant is an IACP finalist for Personal Essays/Memoir Writing and a three-time Saveur Food Blog Award finalist for her blog, Dash and Bella. Her latest book is Everything Is Und...
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Meena Harris, KAMALA AND MAYA'S BIG IDEA from 2020-05-23T09:00
I had a blast interviewing Meena Harris. Meena is the author of Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea which is based on her aunt and mom, Senator Kamala Harris and Maya Harris, who campaigned to chan...
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Susan Choi, TRUST EXERCISE from 2020-05-22T09:00
I did an Instagram Live with Susan Choi, which was so much fun. Susan's first novel, The Foreign Student, won the Asian-American Literary Award for Fiction. Her second no...
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Emily Henry, BEACH READ from 2020-05-21T09:00
I interviewed Emily Henry, author of Beach Read, which has been on every most-anticipated summer read list there is! Emily writes stories about love ...
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David Baldacci, WALK THE WIRE from 2020-05-20T09:00
I had the best time interviewing David Baldacci at seven thirty in the morning on the publication day for his latest novel, Walk the Wire. David is a best-selling author. His first novel w...
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Laura Hankin, HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT from 2020-05-19T09:00
Laura Hankin is the debut author Happy & You Know It, a darkly humorous novel set on New York's Upper East Side about a struggling musician who takes a gig as a playgroup entertainer and t...
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Valerie & Lynne Constantine, THE WIFE STALKER from 2020-05-18T09:00
Lynne and Valerie Constantine are the terrific duo behind the pen name Liv Constantine. Their debut thriller, The Last Mrs. Parrish, was a Reese Witherspoon Book Club selection, a Peop...
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Maya Shanbhag Lang, WHAT WE CARRY from 2020-05-17T09:00
Maya Shanbhag Lang is the author of What We Carry: A Memoir and The Sixteenth of June, a novel. Lang’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Observer, Listen
Brian Platzer, THE BODY POLITIC from 2020-05-16T09:00
Brian Platzer is the author of The Body Politic and Bed-Stuy Is Burning. His writing has appeared in The New Yorker, McSweeney’s, The New York Times, The New...
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Mary Katherine Backstrom, MOM BABBLE from 2020-05-15T09:00
I could not stop laughing during my interview with Mary Katherine Backstrom. It was late on a Friday afternoon/evening during the quarantine. We were both a little bit giddy. I kept getting interru...
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Lionel Shriver, THE MOTION OF THE BODY THROUGH SPACE from 2020-05-14T09:00
I had so much fun interviewing Lionel Shriver about her latest book, The Motion of the Body Through Space. Lionel's previous novels include the international best-seller We Need to Tal...
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Anna Solomon, THE BOOK OF V. from 2020-05-13T09:00
I had the privilege of interviewing author Anna Solomon on the Good Morning America Book Club Instagram Live account. Her book, The Book of V., was the GMA Book Club pick for t...
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Elizabeth Wetmore, VALENTINE from 2020-05-12T09:00
Elizabeth Wetmore is the debut author — at age 52 — of Valentine, which is a #ReadWithJenna Today Show pick. Elizabeth also came to my virtual book club, which was so much fun!...
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Ruthie Lindsey, THERE I AM from 2020-05-11T09:00
I had the best time talking to Ruthie Lindsey, the author of There I Am: The Journey from Hopelessness to Healing - A Memoir. A speaker, author, podcast host, and social media figure, Ruth...
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Lena Dunham, NOT THAT KIND OF GIRL from 2020-05-10T04:00
I recently did an Instagram Live with the absolutely amazing Lena Dunham! She probably needs no introduction, but Lena was the creator, writer, and star of the HBO television series ...
Alicia Keys, MORE MYSELF from 2020-05-09T09:00
I was over the moon (!!!) to interview Alicia Keys recently. Just in case you don't already know, Alicia Keys is a modern-day renaissance woman. A 15-time Grammy Award-winning artist, Alicia is a s...
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Lindsay Powers, YOU CAN'T F*CK UP YOUR KIDS from 2020-05-08T12:07:59
Lindsay Powers is the author of You Can't F*ck Up Your Kids: A Judgment-Free Guide to Stress-Free Parenting and the creator of the perfectly named #NoShameParenting movement which has reac...
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Brad Meltzer, I AM... LEONARDO DA VINCI & THE LINCOLN CONSPIRACY from 2020-05-07T09:00
Today’s guest, Brad Meltzer, is unbelievably accomplished. He is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of 12 thrillers, he has written several nonfiction books, and now his latest adul...
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Kimberly McCreight, A GOOD MARRIAGE from 2020-05-06T09:00
I loved talking to Kimberly McCreight about her latest book, A Good Marriage. Kimberly has such an her impressive body of work including The New York Times best-selling book R...
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Alli Frank & Asha Youmans, TINY IMPERFECTIONS from 2020-05-05T09:00
Alli Frank and Asha Youmans are the debut co-authors of Tiny Imperfections, a novel. Alli has worked in education for 20-plus years in San Francisco and Seattle in both public and private ...
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Betsey Johnson, BETSEY: A MEMOIR from 2020-05-04T09:00
I recently interviewed Betsey Johnson, the supremely colorful, world-renowned fashion designer and author of Betsey: A Memoir. A designer at the forefront of fashion for the past forty yea...
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Margarita Montimore, OONA OUT OF ORDER from 2020-05-03T09:00
Margarita Montimore is the author of Oona Out of Order, a Good Morning America Book Club pick and a USA Today best seller. Her previous book is Asleep from Day Listen
Jeff Gordinier, HUNGRY from 2020-05-02T09:00
Jeff Gordinier is the author of Hungry: Eating, Road-Tripping, and Risking It All with the Greatest Chef in the World. Jeff is the Food and Drinks editor at Esquire and a frequ...
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Kari Lizer, AREN'T YOU FORGETTING SOMEONE? from 2020-05-01T09:00
Kari Lizer is the author of Aren't You Forgetting Someone?: Essays from My Mid-Life Revenge. She is the creator of the award-winning show The New Adventures of Old Christine, whic...
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Amy Klein, THE TRYING GAME from 2020-04-30T09:00
Amy Klein is the author of The Trying Game: Get Through Fertility Treatment and Get Pregnant without Losing Your Mind. Amy wrote The Fertility Diary column for The New York Times ...
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R. Eric Thomas, HERE FOR IT from 2020-04-29T09:00
R. Eric Thomas is the author of a collection of essays called Here for It: Or, How to Save Your Soul in America. A senior staff writer at elle.com where he h...
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Emily Gould, PERFECT TUNES from 2020-04-28T09:00
Emily Gould is the author of Perfect Tunes: A Novel. She also wrote the books And the Heart Says Whatever and Friendship. She has contributed to many anthologies, Bookfor...
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Susan Isaacs, TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE from 2020-04-27T09:00
My interview with Susan Isaacs was a special recording that happened earlier in the year at an event at Temple Emanu-El in New York City for their women's group. We did this in front of a live audi...
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Mallory Kasdan, ELLA from 2020-04-26T09:00
Mallory Kasdan is the author of Ella, a hilarious, smart children's book that made Entertainment Weekly's Top Ten Must List and was featured in Time, Vogue, ...
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Lisa Damour, UNDER PRESSURE from 2020-04-25T09:00
Lisa Damour, Ph.D, is the New York Times best-selling author of Untangled and her latest book, Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls. Sh...
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Amy Fish, I WANTED FRIES WITH THAT from 2020-04-24T09:00
I interviewed Amy Fish (over Skype - the new normal!), the author of the fabulously titled I Wanted Fries with That: How to Ask for What You Want and Get What You Need. She is the ombudspe...
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Rachel Bertsche, THE KIDS ARE IN BED from 2020-04-23T09:00
Rachel Bertsche is the best-selling author of MWF Seeking BFF: My Yearlong Search for a New Best Friend, and Jennifer, Gwyneth & Me: The Pursuit of Happiness, One Celebrity at a Time. ...
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Janelle Brown, PRETTY THINGS from 2020-04-22T09:00
Janelle Brown is the New York Times best-selling author of Watch Me Disappear, All We Ever Wanted Was Everything, and This is Where We Live. Her latest book,
Nicole Kear, FOREVERLAND from 2020-04-21T09:00
Nicole Kear is the author of the middle grade novel Foreverland, the memoir Now I See You which was on many magazines' best-of lists, the chapter series The Fix-It Friends Listen
Rebecca Serle, IN FIVE YEARS from 2020-04-20T09:00
Rebecca Serle is the author of six books, and is a television writer. Her latest novel, In Five Years, is the Good Morning America Book Club pick for March of 2020 and a bestselle...
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Darcy Miller, CELEBRATE EVERYTHING! from 2020-04-19T09:00
Darcy Miller is the founder of Darcy Miller Designs and the author and illustrator of Celebrate Everything!: Fun Ideas to Bring Your Parties to Life and also Our Wedding Scrapbook...
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Adrienne Miller, IN THE LAND OF MEN from 2020-04-18T09:00
Adrienne Miller is the author of the novel The Coast of Akron and In the Land of Men: A Memoir. She was the literary and fiction editor of Esquire from 1997 to 2006. ...
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Serena Burdick, THE GIRLS WITH NO NAMES from 2020-04-17T09:00
Before social distancing, I sat down with Serena Burdick, who is the author of the historical novel The Girls with No Names. She's also the author of Girl in the Afternoon, and...
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Fanny Singer, ALWAYS HOME from 2020-04-16T09:00
Fanny Singer is the author of Always Home: A Daughter's Recipes & Stories with a forward by Alice Waters, her mother. In 2015, the mother-daughter duo published My Pantry, which F...
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Marisa Meltzer, THIS IS BIG from 2020-04-15T09:00
Marisa Meltzer is the author of This Is Big: How the Founder of Weight Watchers Changed the World (and Me). She co-authored How Sassy Changed My Life and also Girl Power,...
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Joanna Hershon, ST. IVO from 2020-04-14T09:00
Joanna Hershon is the author of the novels, Swimming, The Outside of August, The German Bride, A Dual Inheritance and, as of the pub day today (!!), St. Ivo....
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Janny Scott, THE BENEFICIARY from 2020-04-13T09:00
Janny Scott is the author of the New York Times best-selling book A Singular Woman: The Untold Story of Barack Obama's Mother and most recently, The Beneficiary: Fortune, Misfortune an...
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Ashley Prentice Norton, THE CHOCOLATE MONEY from 2020-04-10T09:00
Ashley Prentice Norton is the author of novels The Chocolate Money and If You Left. Ashley and I discussed both her books during this interview! The Chocolate Money (whic...
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Tara Schuster, BUY YOURSELF THE F*CKING LILLIES from 2020-04-09T09:00
Tara Schuster is the author of Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies: And Other Rituals to Fix Your Life, from Someone Who's Been There. This humorous and honest book explores Tara's neglectful ...
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Dibs Baer, LADY TIGERS IN THE CONCRETE JUNGLE from 2020-04-08T09:00
Dibs Baer is a former entertainment writer and editor who worked in the magazine industry for 15+ years. She has written and co-written six books including the New York Times bestseller
Casey Schwartz, ATTENTION: A LOVE STORY from 2020-04-07T09:00
Casey Schwartz is the author of Attention: A Love Story which is part memoir and part comprehensive journalistic exploration of our culture's flagging ability to pay atte...
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Laura Prepon, YOU AND I, AS MOTHERS from 2020-04-06T09:00
Laura Prepon, the actress and author of You and I, As Mothers, and I chatted live on my Instagram Live show last week (“Z-IGTV”). This podcast is a recording of our live conversation. Laur...
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Megan Angelo, FOLLOWERS from 2020-04-05T09:00
Megan Angelo is the debut author of Followers: A Novel. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, where she helped launch comedy coverage, The Wall Street Journ...
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Therese Anne Fowler, A GOOD NEIGHBORHOOD from 2020-04-04T09:00
Therese Anne Fowler is the New York Times best-selling author of novels Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald, A Well-Behaved Woman, and her most recent novel A Good Neighborhood Listen
Bess Kalb, NOBODY WILL TELL YOU THIS BUT ME from 2020-04-03T09:00
Bess Kalb is the debut author of Nobody Will Tell You This But Me. She is an Emmy-nominated writer for Jimmy Kimmel Live and wrote for the Emmy Awards in 2012 and 2016 and the Aca...
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Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, THE GIFT OF FORGIVENESS from 2020-04-02T09:00
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt is the best-selling author of Rock What You've Got, the children's book Maverick and Me, and I Just Graduated ... Now What? Katherine is an...
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Stephanie Danler, STRAY: A MEMOIR from 2020-04-01T09:00
I’m obsessed with Stephanie Danler’s brilliance. She's the author of the international bestseller Sweetbitter and the executive producer of the Sweetbitter series on Start (which ...
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Dr. Madeline Levine, READY OR NOT from 2020-03-31T09:00
New episode - and so needed right now! Madeline Levine, Ph.D., is a psychologist and the author of the New York Times best-selling books The Price of Privilege and Teach Yo...
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Kathleen West, MINOR DRAMAS & OTHER CATASTROPHES from 2020-03-30T09:00
Kathleen West is the debut author of Minor Dramas & Other Catastrophes. Kathleen uses her experience as both a parent and school teacher to write a pretty perfect novel for today's moms an...
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Special Re-Release: Carla Naumburg, HOW TO STOP LOSING YOUR SH*T WITH YOUR KIDS from 2020-03-29T09:00
Re-Release! Now is the time to listen to How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids author Carla Naumburg, Ph.D. share her tips! Is anyone else going a little bit nuts despite how much yo...
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Special Re-Release: Courtney Maum, TOUCH from 2020-03-28T09:00
Re-Release! Courtney Maum’s novel, TOUCH, is so timely that I just had to rerelease for you this weekend. This one was of my first podcasts ever so please forgive my beginner skills! Courtney and I...
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Eilene Zimmerman, SMACKED from 2020-03-27T09:00
Eilene Zimmerman is the author of the memoir, Smacked: A Story of White-Collar Ambition, Addiction, and Tragedy. Eilene has been a journalist for three decades including a six-year stint a...
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Gene Luen Yang, DRAGON HOOPS from 2020-03-26T09:00
Gene Luen Yang is the author, illustrator, and cartoonist of American Born Chinese, the first graphic novel ever to be nominated for the National Book Award and the American Library Associ...
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Patrice Karst, THE INVISIBLE STRING from 2020-03-25T09:00
Patrice Karst is the author of The Invisible String, a beautiful story about the connection we share with our loved ones even when they’re not physically with us, and many other books that...
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Jen Gotch, THE UPSIDE OF BEING DOWN from 2020-03-24T09:00
Jen Gotch is the founder and chief creative officer of Ban.do, the multimillion-dollar lifestyle brand. She is also a fellow podcaster and former host of the show "Jen Gotch is Okay, Sometimes." Je...
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Janice Kaplan, THE GENIUS OF WOMEN from 2020-03-23T09:00
Janice Kaplan is the author of The Genius of Women: From Overlooked to Changing the World. This multilayered book tells stories of extraordinary women throughout history and weaves them in...
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Abby Sher, MISS YOU LOVE YOU HATE YOU BYE from 2020-03-20T09:00
Abby Sher is a performer and author of many books including her latest, Miss You Love You Hate You Bye. She even wrote a “Modern Love” essay in the New York Times that was adapted into an ...
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Chris Bohjalian, THE RED LOTUS from 2020-03-19T09:00
Chris Bohjalian is the New York Times best-selling author of 21 books including The Flight Attendant, The Guest Room, and Midwives, which was a #1 New York T...
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Malcolm Hansen, THEY COME IN ALL COLORS from 2020-03-18T09:00
Malcolm Hansen is the winner of the BCALA (Black Caucus American Library Association) Literary Award for a first novelist and was nominated for a 2019 NAACP Image Award. His debut novel They Co...
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Stephanie Wrobel, DARLING ROSE GOLD from 2020-03-17T09:00
Stephanie Wrobel is the author of debut novel Darling Rose Gold, a mother-daughter story of obsession, reconciliation, and revenge. It was fascinating to chat with Stephanie about her rese...
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Anne Bogel, DON'T OVERTHINK IT from 2020-03-16T09:00
Anne Bogel is the famous podcast host of "What Should I Read Next?" and "One Great Book.” She’s also the creator of the blog Modern Mrs. Darcy and the author of Reading People and...
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Coronavirus update: My thoughts, my live event at 2 pm and more from 2020-03-15T15:58:30
Hi everyone! In this super short episode, I talk briefly about my thoughts and feelings about this crazy time of life and how the coronavirus has affected the book world - and me.
I discus...
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Jenny Lee, ANNA K: A LOVE STORY from 2020-03-13T09:00
Jenny Lee is a TV writer, producer and author of the YA novel Anna K: A Love Story, a modern-day adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. HBO Max acquired the rights for Ann...
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Cécile David-Weill, PARENTS UNDER THE INFLUENCE from 2020-03-12T09:00
Cécile David-Weill is a French-American and the author of two novels Crush (under the name Cecile De La Baume) and The Suitors. She studied literature at La Sorbonne in Paris and ...
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Jan Eliasberg, HANNAH'S WAR from 2020-03-11T09:00
Jan Eliasberg is the award-winning screenwriter, director and debut author of Hannah's War. This literary spy thriller follows a female Jewish physicist and her work on the atomic bomb dur...
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Kate Elizabeth Russell, MY DARK VANESSA from 2020-03-10T09:00
Kate Elizabeth Russell is the debut author of My Dark Vanessa, the story of a young woman coming to terms with the sexual relationship she had with her teacher and the consequences of it t...
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Glory Edim, WELL-READ BLACK GIRL from 2020-03-09T09:00
Glory Edim is the founder of Well-Read Black Girl, a Brooklyn-based book club and online community that celebrates the uniqueness of black literature and sisterhood. Glory originally started this p...
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Brenda Janowitz, THE GRACE KELLY DRESS from 2020-03-06T09:00
Brenda Janowitz is Pop Sugar's book correspondent and the author of six novels. Her latest, The Grace Kelly Dress, tells the story of an heirloom wedding gown and three generations of wome...
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Caitlin Mullen, PLEASE SEE US from 2020-03-05T09:00
Caitlin Mullen is the debut author of Please See Us, a thriller involving the discovery of two murdered women and a high school drop out who starts having disturbing, violent, powerful vis...
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Laura Zigman, SEPARATION ANXIETY from 2020-03-04T09:00
Laura Zigman is the author of Separation Anxiety, her first novel in over a decade which will surely follow the success of Animal Husbandry, Dating Big Bird, Piece of Work and Her. This bo...
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Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, BLACK BROTHER, BLACK BROTHER from 2020-03-03T09:00
Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes is the award-winning and best-selling author of many books including Ninth Ward, which was the winner of the Coretta Scott King honor; Sugar, winner of the Jane Adams’ Chil...
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Meng Jin, LITTLE GODS from 2020-03-02T09:00
Meng Jin is the debut author of Little Gods, a novel set in China about migrations through time, place, and class and the ways in which we are known and unknown to others and ours...
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Joanna Guest, FOLDED WISDOM from 2020-02-28T09:00
Joanna Guest is the author of Folded Wisdom: Notes from Dad on Life, Love, and Growing Up, a beautifully illustrated collection of morning notes written by her father. Joanna shared the...
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Alexandra Silber, WHITE HOT GRIEF PARADE from 2020-02-27T09:00
Grammy-nominated actor and singer Alexandra Silber is the author of White Hot Grief Parade. This unique memoir details the six months surrounding the death of Alexandra’s father and h...
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Suzanne Falter, THE EXTREMELY BUSY WOMAN'S GUIDE TO SELF-CARE from 2020-02-26T09:00
Suzanne Falter is the author of The Extremely Busy Woman's Guide to Self-Care, a how-to tale that helps women slow down and tune in. During this emotional conversation, Suzanne&n...
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Dolly Alderton, EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT LOVE from 2020-02-25T09:00
Dolly Alderton is the author of The Sunday Times best-selling memoir Everything I Know About Love. This coming-of age-story told in very short chapters chronicles Dolly’s 20s and...
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Sara Shepard, PRETTY LITTLE LIARS from 2020-02-24T09:00
Sara Shepard is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Pretty Little Liars, The Lying Game, The Perfectionists, The Elizas and&nbs...
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Sarah Hurwitz, HERE ALL ALONG from 2020-02-21T09:00
Sarah Hurwitz is the former head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama and senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama. She was also the chief speechwriter for Hillary Clinton on her 2008 p...
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Andi Buchanan, THE BEGINNING OF EVERYTHING from 2020-02-20T09:00
New York Times best-selling author Andrea Buchanan is the author of ten books including The Daring Book for Girls and Mother Shock. In her latest memo...
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Lee Matalone, HOME MAKING from 2020-02-19T09:00
Lee Matalone is the author of debut novel Home Making, a story of three characters united in a quest to find a sense of identity, home, and belonging. I really enjoyed chatting with L...
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Shonda Moralis, BREATHE MAMA BREATHE from 2020-02-18T09:00
Shonda Moralis is the author of Breathe, Mama, Breathe: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Busy Moms. As a self-proclaimed recovering perfectionist and people-pleaser, Shonda’s book explores mind...
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Zibby's Essay: "Making Time for Love This Valentine's Day" from 2020-02-14T09:00
Happy Valentine's Day! I wrote this essay, "Making Time for Love This Valentine's Day" for SheHust...
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Gigi Levangie, BEEN THERE, MARRIED THAT from 2020-02-13T09:00
Gigi Levangie is the author of Been There, Married That, a funny take on a ruthless Hollywood divorce. She also wrote The Starter Wife and Maneater, which were ...
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Siena & Mark Siegel, TO DANCE from 2020-02-12T09:00
I chatted with husband-and-wife team, Siena Cherson Siegel (author) and Mark Siegel (illustrator) of the graphic novel TO DANCE. This autobiographical book chronicles a ten-year period of Siena’s l...
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Dan Peres, AS NEEDED FOR PAIN from 2020-02-11T09:00
Dan Peres is the author of As Needed For Pain: A Memoir of Addiction. This story explores Dan’s struggle with a massive addiction to opiates while working as editor-in-chief of D...
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Alice Berman, I EAT MEN LIKE AIR from 2020-02-07T09:00
Alice Berman is the author of the Audible Originals book I Eat Men Like Air. This murder mystery takes place as seven twentysomethings gather to celebrate their friend's upcoming wedd...
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Angela Himsel, A RIVER COULD BE A TREE from 2020-02-06T09:00
Angela Himsel is the author of A River Could Be a Tree, a memoir chronicling Angela’s journey from a conservative Christian upbringing in rural Indiana to life as a practicing Jewish ...
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Jennifer Gefsky & Stacey Delo, YOUR TURN from 2020-02-05T09:00
Jennifer Gefsky and Stacey Delo are the coauthors of Your Turn: Careers, Kids, and Comebacks--A Working Mother's Guide. This book is a true roadmap for women making career decisions as the...
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Emily Nemens, THE CACTUS LEAGUE from 2020-02-04T09:00
Emily Nemens is the Editor of The Paris Review and the debut author of The Cactus League. Emily’s novel centers around a small suburb of Phoenix, AZ and the di...
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Caroline de Maigret, OLDER, BUT BETTER, BUT OLDER from 2020-01-31T09:00
Caroline de Maigret is the author, with Sophie Mas, of How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are from 2014 and most recently, Older, but Better, but Older. She is an international model...
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Mark McConville, FAILURE TO LAUNCH from 2020-01-30T09:00
Dr. Mark McConville, PhD, is the author of Failure to Launch: Why Your Twentysomething Hasn't Grown Up...and What to Do About It. He is a clinical psychologist in private practice, and as ...
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Elizabeth Gerlach, BEN'S ADVENTURES from 2020-01-29T09:00
Zibby Owens: Elizabeth Gerlach is the author of the children's book series Ben's Adventures about a young triplet brother who uses a wheelchair but loves to dream up fun adventures with hi...
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Marti Bledsoe Post, RETROFIT: THE PLAYBOOK FOR MODERN MOMS from 2020-01-28T03:00
Marti Bledsoe Post is the author of Retrofit: The Playbook for Modern Moms. She is an executive coach and transformation leader at Mindset Digital, where she was previously the chief strategy of...
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Roz Chast & Patty Marx, YOU CAN ONLY YELL AT ME FOR ONE THING AT A TIME from 2020-01-27T09:00
I got to sit down with Patricia Marx and Roz Chast on the publication day of their book, You Can Only Yell at Me for One Thing at a Time: Rules for Couples. Roz Chast, the illust...
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Zibby's Essay: "In Defense of AMERICAN DIRT... and Just Being a Nice Person" from 2020-01-25T09:00
There has been a storm of controversy surrounding Jeanine Cummins' novel, AMERICAN DIRT. One big objection is that Jeanine shouldn't have written a story...
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Ann Napolitano, DEAR EDWARD from 2020-01-24T09:00
Ann Napolitano is the author of Dear Edward, which is a huge sensation. It's a December 2019 Book of the Month Club pick, a January Today Show #ReadWithJenna Pick and th...
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Megan Alexander, ONE MORE HUG from 2020-01-23T09:00
Megan Alexander is an Emmy-nominated national news correspondent on Inside Edition, the number-one syndicated news magazine TV show. She has covered football for CBS, acted in the TV show ...
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Michael Frank, WHAT IS MISSING from 2020-01-22T09:00
Michael Frank is the author of What Is Missing, a gripping psychological novel centered on the lives of three brilliantly developed characters. His memoir, The Mighty Franks,...
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Thatcher Wine, FOR THE LOVE OF BOOKS from 2020-01-21T09:00
I'm here today with Thatcher Wine who's the coauthor, with Elizabeth Lane, of For the Love of Books: Designing and Curating a Home Library. A book by book lovers for book lovers, it's...
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Amber Tamblyn, ERA OF IGNITION from 2020-01-20T09:00
I sat down with Amber Tamblyn who is an author, actress, and director. She has been nominated for an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and an Independent Spirit Award for her work in film and TV. She cowrote a...
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Teresa Sorkin and Tullan Holmqvist, THE WOMAN IN THE PARK from 2020-01-17T09:00
I interviewed both authors of The Woman in the Park, Teresa Sorkin and Tullan Holmqvist, coauthors of both the novel and the screenplay for The Woman in the Park. Tullan is a...
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Randi Zinn, GOING BEYOND MOM from 2020-01-16T09:00
Randi Zinn is the author of Going Beyond Mom: How to Activate Your Mind, Body & Business After Baby. She's a mindfulness and wellness expert and the founder of community Beyond Mom whi...
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Suzanne Morrison, YOGA BITCH from 2020-01-15T09:00
Suzanne Morrison is the author of Yoga Bitch, which was an IndieBound best seller, a Crosscut best Northwest book of 2011, and has been translated into seven languages. Yoga Bitch...
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Ray Dalio, PRINCIPLES FOR SUCCESS from 2020-01-14T09:00
Ray Dalio is the founder, co-CIO, and co-chairman of Bridgewater Associates, one of the top philanthropists in the country, and the New York Times best-selling author of Principles: Life and W...
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Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, WILDHOOD from 2020-01-10T09:00
Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, MD is a professor of medicine in the UCLA Division of Cardiology, visiting professor in the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University, and president...
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Sandra Miller, TROVE from 2020-01-09T09:00
Sandra Miller is the author of the memoir Trove: A Woman's Search for Truth and Buried Treasure, which I loved reading. It's a captivating, sharp, and poignant story spurred on by a physic...
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Rochelle Weinstein, THIS IS NOT HOW IT ENDS from 2020-01-08T09:00
Rochelle Weinstein is the USA Today best-selling author of What We Leave Behind, The Mourning After, Where We Fall, and Somebody's Daughter. H...
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Kiley Reid, SUCH A FUN AGE from 2020-01-07T09:00
Kiley Reid is a recent graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop where she was awarded the Truman Capote Fellowship. Her debut novel, Such a Fun Age, is a Reese Witherspoo...
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Rachel Barenbaum, A BEND IN THE STARS from 2020-01-03T09:00
Rachel Barenbaum is the debut author of A Bend in the Stars, a riveting historical novel, set in World War I-era Russia, about love and the history and science and survival. It was a ...
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Melissa T. Shultz, FROM MOM TO ME AGAIN from 2020-01-02T09:00
Melissa T. Schultz is a writer and the acquisitions editor for Jim Donovan Literary, an agency that represents book authors. She's written about health and parenting for The New York Times...
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Bettina Elias Siegel, KID FOOD from 2020-01-01T09:00
Bettina Elias Siegel is the author of Kid Food: The Challenge of Feeding Children in a Highly Processed World and nationally recognized writer and advocate on issues related to childr...
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Special Episode: Delia Owens (re-release), WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING from 2019-12-31T09:00
To celebrate 2019, I'm re-releasing my episode with Delia Owens, author of WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING, the Listen
Teru Clavel, WORLD CLASS: ONE MOTHER'S JOURNEY HALFWAY AROUND THE GLOBE IN SEARCH OF THE BEST EDUCATION FOR HER CHILDREN from 2019-12-26T09:00
Teru Clavel is the author of World Class: One Mother's Journey Halfway Around the Globe in Search of the Best Education for Her Children. She is an education expert, columnist, and sought-...
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Elyssa Friedland & Kermit Roosevelt III, FIRST STREET from 2019-12-25T09:00
Today I'm with Elyssa Friedland in person and Kermit Roosevelt III via Skype for a new project called First Street, which has been released on Serial Box, a super cool app that allows...
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Alicia Menendez, THE LIKEABILITY TRAP from 2019-12-24T09:00
Alicia Menendez is an MSNBC anchor and leads the “Latina to Latina” podcast. Previously a cohost of PBS TV’s Amanpour & Co, her reporting has appeared on Bustle, ABC News, Fusion TV, P...
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Richie Jackson, GAY LIKE ME from 2019-12-19T09:00
Richie Jackson is the author of Gay Like Me: A Father Writes to His Son, a poignant reflection on what it was like growing up and what it is like now to be gay in America and how to "celeb...
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Julie Valerie, HOLLY BANKS FULL OF ANGST from 2019-12-18T09:00
Julie Valerie is the debut novelist of Holly Banks Full of Angst, a laugh-out-loud book featuring a less-than-perfect protagonist and a message that reminds all of us that there'...
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Sheryl Haft, GOODNIGHT BUBBALA from 2019-12-17T09:00
Sheryl Haft is the author a number of books including Goodnight Bubbala and the upcoming Mazie’s Amazing Machines. A former product designer, she's the founder and ...
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Jamie Hantman, HEELS IN THE ARENA from 2019-12-12T09:00
Jamie Brown Hantman has worked at the highest levels of government including at the White House and for the US Department of Justice. Politico named her one of the “50 Politicos to Watch." She...
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Alison Cayne, THE HAVEN'S KITCHEN COOKING SCHOOL from 2019-12-11T09:00
Alison Cayne is the founder of Haven’s Kitchen, an amazing cooking school, café, and event space in New York. She's the author of The Haven's Kitchen Cooking School: Recipes and Inspiratio...
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Elliot Ackerman, WAITING FOR EDEN from 2019-12-10T09:00
Elliot Ackerman is the author of Waiting for Eden, the most beautiful, slim, searing book about the wife of a soldier and how she deals with his return home as a compromised version of him...
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Kelly Corrigan, TELL ME MORE from 2019-12-05T09:00
Kelly Corrigan is the outstanding author of four consecutive New York Times best sellers including Tell Me More: Stories About the 12 Hardest Things I'm Learning to Say, Glitt...
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Conn Iggulden, THE DOUBLE DANGEROUS BOOK FOR BOYS from 2019-12-04T09:00
Conn Iggulden is a best-selling author of historical fiction, most notably the Emperor series and Conqueror series. He also co-wrote The Dangerous Book for Boys with his ...
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Vashti Harrison, LITTLE LEGENDS from 2019-12-03T09:00
Vashti Harrison is the exceptional children’s book author and illustrator of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History, Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World, and mo...
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Bronson van Wyck, BORN TO PARTY, FORCED TO WORK from 2019-11-28T09:00
Bronson van Wyck is the cofounder (along with his mother) of Van Wyck & Van Wyck, a well-known event planning firm that has designed events for three presidents of the United States, Beyoncé...
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Torrey Maldonado, TIGHT from 2019-11-27T09:00
Torrey Maldonado is a middle school teacher in Brooklyn and the author of Tight and Secret Saturdays. He was voted a top-ten Latino author and best middle-grade and young-adult no...
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Caroline Maguire, WHY WILL NO ONE PLAY WITH ME? from 2019-11-26T09:00
There's nothing worse than having your child in pain and not knowing what to do about it. Caroline Maguire, a personal coach who works with children struggling with executive function weakness, can...
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Raakhee Mirchandani, SUPER SATYA SAVES THE DAY from 2019-11-21T09:00
My kids and I met (and immediately fell in love with!) Raakhee Mirchandani at the Brooklyn Book Festival. She's an award-winning writer, editor, and pediatric cancer crusader. She's also ...
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Cathleen Schine, THE GRAMMARIANS from 2019-11-20T09:00
Cathleen Schine is the author of 11 books including the best-selling novels The Three Weissmanns of Westport, The Love Letter, and The New Yorkers. Cathy's latest no...
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Mitch Albom, FINDING CHIKA from 2019-11-19T09:00
Mitch Albom is the author of seven #1 New York Times best sellers including Tuesdays with Morrie, the best-selling memoir of all time! His latest heartbreaking, inspiring boo...
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Rene Denfeld, THE BUTTERFLY GIRL from 2019-11-14T09:00
Rene Denfeld, is an advocate, award-winning journalist, and best-selling author. We talked about her latest book, The Butterfly Girl, which tackles the plight of homeless children, a margi...
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VC Chickering, TWISTED FAMILY VALUES from 2019-11-13T09:00
VC Chickering is the author of TWISTED FAMILY VALUES and NOOKIETOWN. This former comedy and TV writer writes in an engaging and unique way about the illicit love between cousins in a coming-of-age ...
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Susan Shapiro, THE BYLINE BIBLE from 2019-11-12T09:00
Susan Shapiro is an award-winning Manhattan writing professor, best-selling author of twelve books, and journalist. Her latest book is The Byline Bible: Get Published in Five Weeks.&n...
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Caitlin Moscatello, SEE JANE WIN from 2019-11-07T09:00
Caitlin Moscatello is an award-winning journalist and author of See Jane Win: The Inspiring Story of the Women Changing American Politics. She has written for New York Magazine’s ...
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Rachel Levy Lesser, LIFE'S ACCESSORIES from 2019-11-06T09:00
Rachel Levy Lesser is the author of Life’s Accessories: A Memoir (and Fashion Guide). Life’s Accessories is a coming-of-age memoir told in fourteen essays. Each essay centers a...
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Lisa Jewell, THE FAMILY UPSTAIRS from 2019-11-05T09:00
Lisa Jewell is the internationally best-selling author of seventeen (and a half!) novels including the New York Times best seller Then She Was Gone as well as I Found You...
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Katherine Wintsch, SLAY LIKE A MOTHER from 2019-11-01T09:00
Katherine Wintsch is the CEO of The Mom Complex and a nationally recognized expert on the topic of modern motherhood. She's also the author of Slay Like a Mother: How to Destroy What's Holding ...
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Alex Berenson, TELL YOUR CHILDREN from 2019-10-31T09:00
Alex Berenson is an award-winning novelist, a #1 New York Times best-selling author, and a former New York Times reporter. His latest book, Tell Your ...
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Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg, THE NINE from 2019-10-30T09:00
Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg, author of the award-winning novel Eden and her latest work, The Nine, shares her thoughts on ambitious parenting, boarding sch...
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Susan Orlean, THE LIBRARY BOOK from 2019-10-29T09:00
The legendary Susan Orlean is a staff writer at The New Yorker magazine and the author of eight books including Rin Tin Tin, Saturday Night, and The Orchid Thief...
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Tonya Dalton, THE JOY OF MISSING OUT from 2019-10-25T09:00
I'm thrilled that I got to sit down in person with Tonya Dalton, the author of The Joy of Missing Out: Live More by Doing Less. Just reading that title makes me feel like relaxation co...
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Erica Cerulo & Claire Mazur, WORK WIFE from 2019-10-24T09:00
Erica Cerulo and Claire Mazur are the coauthors of Work Wife: The Power of Female Friendship to Drive Successful Businesses. They met at the University of Chicago in 2002 and founded Of a ...
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Vanessa Lillie, LITTLE VOICES from 2019-10-23T09:00
Vanessa Lillie is the debut author of thriller Little Voices, a story of an investigation by a woman who is both struggling as a new mom and whose her friend was murdered on the night...
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Alain de Botton, THE SCHOOL OF LIFE from 2019-10-22T09:00
In this episode, I get the honor of speaking to the brilliant Alain de Botton, the international philosopher and best-selling author of fourteen books, essay collections, and novels. His most recen...
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Tiffany Shlain, 24/6: THE POWER OF UNPLUGGING ONE DAY A WEEK from 2019-10-17T09:00
Tiffany Shlain is the author of 24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week. An Emmy-nominated filmmaker and creator of the Webby Awards, Tiffany has won more than eighty awards and disti...
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Tui Sutherland, THE HIDDEN KINGDOM from 2019-10-16T09:00
Tui Sutherland is a young adult/fantasy writer who my guest interviewer (my 12-year-old son) is obsessed with! Getting him an advance copy of this graphic novel, which comes out today, was the cool...
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Adrienne Brodeur, WILD GAME from 2019-10-15T09:00
Adrienne Brodeur's memoir, Wild Game: My Mother, Her Lover, and Me is absolutely outstanding and will surely be a best-seller. (The film rights have already been sold to Chern...
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Waylynn Lucas, SUNNY-SIDE UP from 2019-10-11T09:00
Waylynn Lucas is the author of Sunny-Side Up: More Than 100 Breakfast & Brunch Recipes from the Essential Egg to the Perfect Pastry. An award-winning former pastry chef at famed restau...
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Matt Hall, ODDS ON from 2019-10-10T09:00
Matt Hall is the author of Odds On: The Making of an Evidence-Based Investor. He is the co-founder and president of Hill Investment Group and the host of the podcast “Take the Long View.” ...
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Rachel Brathen, TO LOVE AND LET GO from 2019-10-09T09:00
I’m thrilled to share this conversation I had with Rachel Brathen. I interviewed her on Instagram Live at the Simon & Schuster offices on her publication day! (For the video, click Listen
Carla Naumburg, HOW TO STOP LOSING YOUR SH*T WITH YOUR KIDS from 2019-10-08T09:00
Carla Naumburg, PhD, is a writer, speaker, and clinical social worker and the author of How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent....
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Will Schwalbe, THE END OF YOUR LIFE BOOK CLUB from 2019-10-03T09:00
Will Schwalbe is the New York Times best-selling author of The End of Your Life Book Club and Books for Living: Some Thoughts on Reading, Reflecting, and Embracing Life. ...
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Deborah Copaken & Daniel Jones, MODERN LOVE from 2019-10-02T09:00
This is a very special episode with the New York Times "Modern Love" column editor Daniel Jones, the "Modern Love" contributor and author, Deborah Copaken, and the two subjects of Deb's e...
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Eve Rodsky, FAIR PLAY from 2019-10-01T09:00
Eve Rodsky is going to help your marriage!!! The author of Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live), Eve has taken her Harvard law degre...
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Amanda Salzhauer, THE KINDNESS ADVANTAGE from 2019-09-26T09:00
Amanda Salzhauer, MSW, is the coauthor, along with Dale Atkins, PhD, of The Kindness Advantage: Cultivating Compassionate and Connected Children, Everyday Ideas for Raising Kids Who Care. ...
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Katharine McGee, AMERICAN ROYALS from 2019-09-25T10:44:18
Katharine McGee is the author of the New York Times best-selling series The Thousandth Floor and her latest best-selling book, American Royals! Self-proclaimed historical...
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Lisa Heffernan and Mary Dell Harrington, GROWN & FLOWN from 2019-09-24T09:00
Lisa Heffernan and Mary Dell Harrington are the coauthors of Grown & Flown: How to Support Your Teen, Stay Close as a Family, and Raise Independent Adults. They are also the co-creator...
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Deborah Burns, SATURDAY'S CHILD from 2019-09-19T09:00
Today I'm talking with Deborah Burns who’s the author of memoir Saturday’s Child: A Daughter’s Memoir. A former media chief innovation officer and brand leader for top publications, D...
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Leslie Anne Bruce, You Are A F*cking Awesome Mom from 2019-09-18T09:00
Leslie Anne Bruce, a five-time New York Times best-selling coauthor and an award-winning entertainment journalist formally of US Weekly and The Hollywood Reporter, i...
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Stephen A. Schwarzman, WHAT IT TAKES from 2019-09-17T09:00
I am very, very excited to be interviewing Steve Schwarzman today who is..... my dad!!! He's also the chairman, CEO, and cofounder of Blackstone, one of the world’s leading investment firms, and th...
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Danielle Ganek, THE SUMMER WE READ GATSBY from 2019-09-12T09:00
I'm here today with Danielle Ganek, who is a self-proclaimed book-a-holic, former magazine editor, and the author of two novels, Lulu Meets God and Doubts Him and The Summer We Read Ga...
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Zibby's Essay, 10 LESSONS I LEARNED FROM MY FRIEND'S 9/11 DEATH from 2019-09-11T09:00
I lost my college roommate and best friend, Stacey Sanders, on 9/11. I didn’t just lose her. We all did. We all lost someone or something. I’ve written often about Stace and how her loss a...
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Rex Ogle, FREE LUNCH from 2019-09-10T09:00
I am so excited about my conversation with Rex Ogle, a former children's book editor in New York City and author of Free Lunch. Free Lunch is essentially a typical middle-gra...
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Claire Dederer, LOVE & TROUBLE from 2019-09-05T09:00
Claire Dederer is the author of two critically acclaimed memoirs, Love and Trouble: A Midlife Reckoning and Poser: My Life in Twenty-three Yoga Poses, which was a New York Tim...
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Jennifer Blecher, OUT OF PLACE from 2019-09-04T09:00
Jennifer Blecher is the author of OUT OF PLACE, the story of a twelve-year-old girl named Cove who lives on Martha’s Vineyard with her mom. She has never left the island once in her e...
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Michele Filgate, WHAT MY MOTHER & I DON'T TALK ABOUT from 2019-09-03T09:00
Today I'm interviewing Michele Filgate, the editor of the anthology What My Mother and I Don't Talk About: Fifteen Writers Break the Silence. The collection is based on her ...
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Lisa Perry, LISA PERRY: FASHION - HOMES - DESIGN from 2019-08-29T09:00
Lisa Perry is an internationally renowned fashion designer. Assouline recently released her new book Lisa Perry: Fashion - Homes - Design. The forward was written by Hillary Clinton and th...
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Jack Fairweather, THE VOLUNTEER from 2019-08-28T09:00
Jack Fairweather is a former award-winning war reporter who has covered Iraq, Afghanistan, and more. He is the author of A War of Choice and The Good War. His most recent boo...
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Lauren Gershell, THAT'S WHAT FRENEMIES ARE FOR from 2019-08-27T09:00
Lauren Gershell is the coauthor, along with Sophie Littlefield, of That's What Frenemies Are For: A Novel. It centers around a New York City woman who 'has it all' but feels her star fadin...
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Holly Peterson, IT'S HOT IN THE HAMPTONS from 2019-08-22T09:00
Best-selling author and award-winning journalist Holly Peterson released a new book this summer. In her amazing beach read, It’s Hot in the Hamptons, Holly doesn't skim the surfa...
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Jane Green, THE FRIENDS WE KEEP from 2019-08-20T09:00
Jane Green is the author of many best-selling novels. Her latest book, The Friends We Keep, debuted early this summer, and is set at university in the UK in the 1980s. Three students ...
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Ben Michaelis, YOUR NEXT BIG THING from 2019-08-16T09:00
Ben Michaelis, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, elite performance coach, and the author of Your Next Big Thing: Ten Small Steps to Get Moving and Get Happy. The inspiration for his re...
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Ricardo Cortés, PARTY and GO THE F*CK TO SLEEP from 2019-08-15T09:00
Ricardo Cortés is an artist, writer, publisher, and the #1 New York Times best-selling illustrator of GO THE F*CK TO SLEEP. His most recent project has been taking a small New Yorker <...
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Jamaica Kincaid, PARTY from 2019-08-14T09:00
I'm beyond honored to release my podcast conversation with the legendary writer, novelist, and professor, Jamaica Kincaid. Jamaica is most recently the author of her first children’s book Party...
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Heather Hansen, THE ELEGANT WARRIOR from 2019-08-13T09:00
Heather Hanson is the author of The Elegant Warrior: How To Win Life’s Trials Without Losing Yourself. A trial lawyer for over twenty years defending medical malpractice suits, Heather is ...
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Karen Dukess, THE LAST BOOK PARTY from 2019-08-12T09:00
Karen Dukess is the author of The Last Book Party, a fantastic coming-of-age novel set in the literary world and in Cape Cod. Karen's debut novel is absolutely lovely and takes t...
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Madeleine Henry, BREATHE IN, CASH OUT from 2019-08-09T09:00
Madeleine Henry is the author of Breathe In, Cash Out. Her debut novel Breathe In, Cash Out, is about an investment banker, Allegra, who wants to be a yog...
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Elissa Altman, MOTHERLAND: A MEMOIR OF LOVE, LOATHING, AND LONGING from 2019-08-08T09:00
Elissa Altman's new memoir, MOTHERLAND, is absolutely beautiful! An intimate tale about her relationship with her mother, both the early stages when she felt "less than" given her mother's beauty a...
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Fiona Davis, THE CHELSEA GIRLS from 2019-08-07T09:00
Fiona Davis is the best-selling author of The Dollhouse, The Address, and The Masterpiece. Her latest book, The Chelsea Girls, is in her signature hist...
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Candace Bushnell, IS THERE STILL SEX IN THE CITY? from 2019-08-06T09:00
I am beyond excited to be interviewing Candace Bushnell who is the internationally best-selling author of nine books, the latest of which is a memoir: Is There Still Sex in the Cit...
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Abigail Maslin, LOVE YOU HARD from 2019-08-05T09:00
Abby Maslin is the author of The Washington Post best seller Love You Hard: A Memoir of Marriage, Brain Injury, and Reinventing Love. Abby started blogging about ca...
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Liz Astrof, DON'T WAIT UP: CONFESSIONS OF A STAY-AT-WORK MOM from 2019-08-02T09:00
Liz Astrof is the author of the hilarious collection of essays Don't Wait Up: Confessions of a Stay-at-Work Mom. An award-winning executive producer and successful sitcom writer, Liz ...
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Joanne Ramos, THE FARM from 2019-08-01T09:00
Joanne Ramos, a debut author whose journey from the Philippines to Princeton informed her story, wrote an AMAZING first novel. THE FARM is not only an inside look at a surrogacy facility but it's a...
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Richard Kirshenbaum, ROUGE from 2019-07-31T09:00
Richard Kirshenbaum is an ad man, author, and entrepreneur. His latest book, Rouge: A Novel of Beauty and Rivalry, has already been optioned by Sony Pictures. Rouge is an inc...
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Mary Laura Philpott, I MISS YOU WHEN I BLINK from 2019-07-30T09:00
Mary Laura Philpott is the author of I Miss You When I Blink, her debut memoir written as a collection of essays. She asks: what happens after you check off all the boxes on your to-do lis...
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William Dameron, THE LIE from 2019-07-29T09:00
William Dameron is the author of The Lie: A Memoir of Two Marriages, Catfishing & Coming Out, which was chosen as the Amazon First Reads Book Pick for June 2019.He is an awar...
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Lori Gottlieb, MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO SOMEONE from 2019-07-25T09:00
Lori Gottlieb is the author of the instant New York Times best seller Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed, which is currently bein...
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Christina Geist, SORRY, GROWN-UPS, YOU CAN'T GO TO SCHOOL from 2019-07-24T09:00
Christina Geist, author of BUDDY'S BEDTIME BATTERY and her latest children's book, SORRY, GROWN-UPS, YOU CAN'T GO TO SCHOOL, talks about her amazing career, multi-tasking, Listen
Laurie Gelman, YOU'VE BEEN VOLUNTEERED: A CLASS MOM NOVEL from 2019-07-23T09:00
Laurie Gelman spent twenty-five years as a broadcaster in both Canada and the United States before writing novels. She is the author of You've Been Volunteered: Class Mom, a novel abo...
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Marcy Dermansky, VERY NICE from 2019-07-18T09:00
Marcy Dermansky is the author of Very Nice: A Novel. She has previously written critically acclaimed novels and widely published short fiction. Marcy talks about her writing process and th...
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Christopher Cerf, A SKUNK IN MY BUNK! from 2019-07-17T09:00
Christopher Cerf is an Emmy and Grammy award-winning author, composer, humorist, and producer. A charter contributing editor of the National Lampoon and a former senior editor at Random Ho...
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Lauren Mechling, HOW COULD SHE from 2019-07-16T09:00
Lauren Mechling is the author of How Could She: A Novel. A former reporter at The New York Sun and features editor at The Wall Street Journal, Lauren has written for ...
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Dr. Michael Reichert, HOW TO RAISE A BOY from 2019-07-11T09:00
Have any sons? Listen to the highly esteemed, Dr. Michael Reichert, author of HOW TO RAISE A BOY. We had the best conversation about how boys feel pressured to be “brave,” how to parent boys in the...
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Lisa Taddeo, THREE WOMEN from 2019-07-09T09:00
Lisa Taddeo's non-fiction book, THREE WOMEN, is absolutely sensational. Dark, moving, and written in a brilliant, fresh way, THREE WOMEN is a story about desire, relationships, lust and longing.&nb...
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Eva Hagberg Fisher, HOW TO BE LOVED from 2019-07-05T09:00
Eva Hagberg Fisher is the New York-based author of HOW TO BE LOVED: A MEMOIR OF LIFESAVING FRIENDSHIP. Listen to our discussion about her new book which she says is either "a critique of capitalism...
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Catherine Price, HOW TO BREAK UP WITH YOUR PHONE from 2019-07-04T09:00
Catherine Price is an award-winning writer and science journalist and the author of How to Break Up with Your Phone. Before you freak out, breaking up with your phone does not me...
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Emily Oster, CRIBSHEET: A DATA-DRIVEN GUIDE TO BETTER, MORE RELAXED PARENTING FROM BIRTH TO PRESCHOOL from 2019-07-03T09:00
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Dena Moes, THE BUDDHA SAT RIGHT HERE from 2019-07-02T09:00
Dena Moes is the author of The Buddha Sat Right Here: A Family Odyssey Through India and Nepal. Her book is a memoir of adventure, motherhood, and love, woven into a spiritual journey...
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Neil Pasricha, THE HAPPINESS EQUATION from 2019-07-01T09:00
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Zibby's essay: "School Didn't Prepare Me For Parenting" from 2019-06-28T19:27:05
I've been spending a lot of time in the ER this summer. It has made me realize how useless my education has been when it comes to preparing me for motherhood. Why wasn't there a class on how to rea...
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Julie Morgenstern, TIME TO PARENT from 2019-06-27T10:17:41
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BONUS EPISODE: Nora McInerny on her non-profit, Still Kickin from 2019-06-26T09:00
Today's short bonus episode is with Nora McInerny the host of podcast “Terrible, Thanks for Asking” and the author of several books including No Happy Endings: A Memoir, which I talked to ...
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Sheri Salata, THE BEAUTIFUL NO from 2019-06-24T09:00
Sheri Salata was the co-president of Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) and has now written a fabulous book, The Beautiful No. Sheri had a front-row seat to the most prolific ...
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Amanda Stern, LITTLE PANIC from 2019-06-21T09:00
Amanda Stern is the author of Little Panic: Dispatches from an Anxious Life, a memoir about her undiagnosed childhood panic disorder that takes place in New York City in the Etan Patz...
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Meg Wolitzer, THE FEMALE PERSUASION from 2019-06-20T09:00
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Biz Ellis, YOU'RE DOING A GREAT JOB from 2019-06-19T09:00
Biz Ellis is a former stand-up comic and corporate event planner. She now cohosts the comedy podcast that happens to be about parenting called “One Bad Mother.” She, along with her cohost Theresa T...
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Jennifer Weiner, MRS. EVERYTHING from 2019-06-18T09:00
Jennifer Weiner is the best-selling author of dozens of books including her latest novel, MRS. EVERYTHING. This book, about two sisters from the 1950s to present day, is a family saga, a dr...
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Katie Arnold, RUNNING HOME from 2019-06-17T09:00
Katie Arnold is a contributing editor at Outside magazine where she has been on staff for twelve years. Running Home: A Memoir is her first book and we're talking a...
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Zibby's essay: "This Father's Day, My Dad Actually Gave Me The Gift" from 2019-06-16T23:51:18
For Father's Day, I wrote this short article about my dad for the The Squickerwonkers. The two titles in the series so far are The Pre-Show and Act 1: The Demise of Selma the Spoil...
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Julie Satow, THE PLAZA from 2019-06-12T09:00
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Catherine McCord, WEELICIOUS. ONE FAMILY. ONE MEAL. from 2019-06-11T10:51:43
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Lisa Barr, THE UNBREAKABLES from 2019-06-10T11:17:54
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Zibby's essay: "Time Keeps On Slipping into the Future... Especially as a Mom" from 2019-06-07T17:52:41
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Nicola Harrison, MONTAUK from 2019-06-06T09:00
Nicola Harrison, a native of England who studied literature at UCLA and received an MFA in creative writing at Stony Brook, has published her debut novel after an extensive career in magazines. Lis...
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Wendy Walker, THE NIGHT BEFORE from 2019-06-04T09:00
Wendy is the national best-selling author of All Is Not Forgotten, Emma in the Night, and now her latest work, The Night Before. Listen to Wendy talk ...
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Brian Solis, LIFESCALE: HOW TO LIVE A MORE CREATIVE, PRODUCTIVE AND HAPPY LIFE from 2019-05-30T09:00
Listen to 7-time best-selling author, Brian Solis, as he discusses how to stay focused despite our many technological distractions, how to recover from a life of multi-tasking, and what we need to ...
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Darcy Lockman, ALL THE RAGE from 2019-05-28T09:00
Darcy Lockman, Ph.D., talks gender roles in marriage, how to get your husband to NOT just stand there while you make chicken nuggets, all the research on what women are suited for more than men, an...
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Zibby's essay: "Moving On Up" from 2019-05-26T16:05:09
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Marisa Ramel Bardach: THE GOODBYE DIARIES from 2019-05-09T09:00
Marisa Ramel Bardach talks about losing her mother and how it took her 19 years to publish this "mother-daughter memoir," alternating chapters between her teenage self and her mother who was battli...
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Claire Gibson, BEYOND THE POINT from 2019-05-07T09:00
Listen to debut novelist and bright, shining talent, Claire Gibson, as she discusses the road to BEYOND THE POINT. This novel of female friendships that began at the West Point Military Academy tac...
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Kate Hope Day, author of IF, THEN from 2019-05-02T09:00
Kate Hope Day, debut author of IF, THEN, a powerful look at an Oregon community when time changes shape, talks about motherhood, writing, "Sliding Doors," her background and so much more!
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Cathy Guisewite, FIFTY THINGS THAT AREN'T MY FAULT from 2019-04-30T09:00
Famous creator of the "Cathy" comic strip, Cathy Guisewite shares her ridiculously funny, laugh-out-loud tales of daily annoyances, like getting stuck in a sports bra. She weaves these relatable mo...
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Steven Rowley, THE EDITOR from 2019-04-25T09:00
Steven Rowley talks about his fabulous novel, THE EDITOR, about a writer who sells his manuscript to Jackie O. The antics that ensue are hilarious and poignant. They speak to mother/son relationshi...
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Jamie Brenner, DRAWING HOME from 2019-04-23T09:00
Listen as Jamie discussed themes in her latest novel, DRAWING HOME, including loss, divorce, mothering teens, art, vaping and more!
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Celeste Ng, LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE from 2019-04-18T09:00
Listen to bestselling, prize-winning author, Celeste Ng, author of LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE and EVERYTHING I NEVER TOLD YOU. Celeste talks about her process for inventing characters, her fear of los...
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Helen Ellis, SOUTHERN LADY CODE from 2019-04-16T09:00
The hilarious, refreshing Helen Ellis makes me laugh out loud in this light-hearted conversation about her decades in the publishing industry and being a Southern girl transplanted in the Big Apple...
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Pamela Paul, New York Times Book Review Editor, MY LIFE WITH BOB from 2019-04-11T09:00
Pamela Paul gives the inside scoop on what qualities a book needs to make it into the 1% of submitted books that are actually reviewed! She talks about her lifetime love of books, why kids and adul...
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Claire Bidwell Smith, THE RULES OF INHERITANCE from 2019-04-09T09:00
Claire Bidwell Smith's memoir, THE RULES OF INHERITANCE, covers her profound loss of her mother, the subsequent death of her father and all the ways she coped with both of those. It's searing and u...
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Chris Van Dusen, IF I BUILT A CAR, THE CIRCUS SHIP from 2019-04-04T09:00
The legendary children's book author and illustrator, Chris Van Dusen, shares his secrets to painting, writing, storytelling and more!!
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Nell Freudenberger, Author of LOST AND WANTED from 2019-04-02T09:00
Nell Freudenberger, whose first collection of stories, LUCKY GIRLS, was published when she was just 26, has a new novel out in April 2019: LOST AND WANTED. As one of the New Yorker magazine's "20 u...
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Lynda Cohen Loigman, THE WARTIME SISTERS from 2019-03-28T09:00
Lynda Cohen Loigman paints a clear picture of the WWII homefront as she spins a tale of two sisters and how they navigate the world and their relationship. Listen to Lynda's story of writing this b...
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Nora McInerny, NO HAPPY ENDINGS from 2019-03-26T09:00
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Susan Conley, ELSEY COME HOME from 2019-03-14T09:00
Susan Conley's beautiful novel, ELSEY COME HOME, takes place in China and shows a dark side of motherhood, addiction and more.
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Falguni Kothari, THE OBJECT OF YOUR AFFECTIONS from 2019-03-12T09:00
Listen to Falguni Kothari as she discusses how she fell into writing fiction, what it's like to have written in India and the U.S. and more!
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Dr. Darria Long Gillespie, Author of MOM HACKS from 2019-03-07T09:00
Dr. Darria Long Gillespie, doctor, mother, TV personality and powerhouse, shares 100+ research-based hacks for moms plus her own advice (running is her sanity!). Her book, MOM HACKS, will help any ...
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Gretchen Rubin, OUTER ORDER INNER CALM from 2019-03-05T09:00
#1 bestselling author of THE HAPPINESS PROJECT, Gretchen Rubin discusses her latest book on pub day: OUTER ORDER INNER CALM. She gives tips and strategies for decluttering, explains why it will hav...
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Elisa Strauss, Author of CONFETTI CAKES FOR KIDS from 2019-02-28T09:00
Listen to cake maker extraordinaire, Elisa Strauss. As founder and head designer of the NYC bakery Confetti Cakes until 2010, Elisa went on to compete in and then judge many Food Network and realit...
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Carolyn Murnick, Author of THE HOT ONE: A MEMOIR OF FRIENDSHIP, SEX AND MURDER from 2019-02-26T09:00
New York magazine editor, Carolyn Murnick, wrote a chilling, crime-reporter style memoir about the death of her childhood best friend, Ashley. It takes readers across LA, NJ and the whole country a...
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Sharon Rowe, Author of THE MAGIC OF TINY BUSINESS from 2019-02-21T09:00
Sharon Rowe, founder and CEO of Eco-Bags, one of the first re-usable shopping bags to hit the U.S. market 20 years ago, talks about her secrets to managing it all: running her own business, parenti...
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Hillary Frank, Author of WEIRD PARENTING WINS from 2019-02-19T09:00
Hillary Frank, award-winning host of the podcast, "The Longest Shortest Time," shares tips from moms across the country in her book, WEIRD PARENTING WINS. Listen to this radio expert as she discuss...
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Dan Pink, Author of WHEN: THE SCIENTIFIC SECRETS OF PERFECT TIMING from 2019-02-14T09:00
Bestselling author, Daniel Pink, changes the way we think about timing in his latest book, WHEN: THE SCIENTIFIC SECRETS OF PERFECT TIMING. Learn about "the cappuccino," when to work out, when to ha...
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John Kenney, Author of LOVE POEMS (FOR MARRIED PEOPLE) & TALK TO ME from 2019-02-12T09:00
Hilarious author, John Kenney, winner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor for his first novel, TRUTH IN ADVERTISING, talks about his tongue-in-cheek poetry collection LOVE POEMS (FOR MARRIED PE...
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Gary John Bishop, Author, UNF*CK YOURSELF from 2019-02-07T09:00
Irreverent, bad-ass, personal development guru, Gary John Bishop, gives advice on finding your best self, writing, parenting and getting out of your own way.
Rowan Ricardo Phillips, Author of THE CIRCUIT from 2019-01-31T09:00
Rowan Ricardo Phillips is the author of the amazing tennis chronicle, THE CIRCUIT: A TENNIS ODYSSEY. Listen as Rowan and I talk tennis, poetry, writing and more!
Gemma Hartley, Author of FED UP. from 2019-01-01T09:00
Gemma's Hartley's book, FED UP. Emotional Labor, Women, and the Way Forward, tackles gender relations and roles b...
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Jennifer Miller & Jason Feifer, Authors of MR. NICE GUY from 2018-12-25T09:00
This absolute page-turner, MR. NICE GUY, was written by two super nice people! Jennifer Miller and Jason Feifer, an adorable husband and wife team, wrote this quick-paced, of-the-moment novel about...
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Rebecca Soffer, Author of MODERN LOSS from 2018-12-18T09:00
Listen to fabulous, open, honest author, Rebecca Soffer, open up about her parents' deaths, how she coped with loss, her website, ModernLoss.com, and tips sh...
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Natasha Solomons, Author of HOUSE OF GOLD from 2018-12-11T09:00
Natasha Solomons will delight with her British accent and lush re-telling of what HOUSE OF GOLD is about. This sweeping novel about a WWI-era European J...
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Sara Bliss, Author of TAKE THE LEAP from 2018-12-04T09:00
Author and journalist, TAKE THE LEAP, shares her findings about choosing the best career, finding your path in life and how to write a great profile!
Anne Lamott, Author of ALMOST EVERYTHING: NOTES ON HOPE from 2018-11-20T09:00
Writing legend, Anne Lamott, shares her thoughts on writing, dieting, parenting, hope and more!
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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Author of BOLD & BRAVE: TEN HEROES WHO WON WOMEN THE RIGHT TO VOTE from 2018-11-13T09:00
Listen to recently re-elected Senator Kirsten Gillibrand as she discusses modern-day women's rights heroes, politics, parenting and more! Her new c...
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EXPLICIT LANGUAGE: Jo Piazza, Author of CHARLOTTE WALSH LIKES TO WIN from 2018-11-06T09:00
Jo Piazza, podcast host of "Committed," travel writer, award-winning journalist and author of CHARLOTTE WALSH LIKES TO WIN and HOW TO BE MARRIED, shares her th...
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Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, Ph.D., Author of THE TANTRUM SURVIVAL GUIDE from 2018-10-30T09:00
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Georgia Clark, Author, THE BUCKET LIST from 2018-10-18T09:00
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Jeff Norton, Author of ALIENATED: GROUNDED AT GROOM LAKE from 2018-10-16T09:00
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Madeline Puckette, Author of WINE FOLLY: MAGNUM EDITION from 2018-10-11T09:00
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Kate Schelter, Author of CLASSIC STYLE: HAND IT DOWN, DRESS IT UP, WEAR IT OUT from 2018-10-09T09:00
Artist/Author/Stylist/Branding Guru, Kate Schelter, opens up about her way of seeing the world as a composition, her family life, the 1980s, writing, motherhood and style. CLASSIC STYLE is a perfec...
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Ingrid Fetell Lee, Author of JOYFUL: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness from 2018-10-04T09:00
Listen to this life-changing interview with author, Ingrid Fetell Lee. Ingrid explains the 10 simple ways you can use your environment to add more joy to your life! Simple yet utterly profound!!! H...
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Jeanne McCulloch, Author of ALL HAPPY FAMILIES from 2018-10-02T09:00
Jeanne McCulloch opens up about the experiences behind her compelling, beautiful memoir, ALL HAPPY FAMILIES. She talks about the backdrop of the book - ...
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Glynnis MacNicol, Author of NO ONE TELLS YOU THIS from 2018-09-27T09:00
Glynnis MacNicol, author of NO ONE TELLS YOU THIS, talks about the year she turned 40, her decision not to have children, the stress of the school run - even as an aunt!, dealing with her mother's ...
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EXPLICIT LANGUAGE: James Frey, Author of KATERINA, A MILLION LITTLE PIECES and more from 2018-09-25T09:00
EXPLICIT LANGUAGE! James Frey, the #1 best-selling author of A MILLION LITTLE PIECES, MY FRIEND LEONARD, BRIGHT SHINY MORNING, FINAL TESTAMENT OF THE HOLY BIBLE and many others, brings you his late...
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Susie Orman Schnall, Author of THE SUBWAY GIRLS from 2018-09-20T09:00
Susie Orman Schnall, author of THE SUBWAY GIRLS, THE BALANCE PROJECT and ON GRACE, talks about work/life balance, careers, living in the moment an...
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Gail Honeyman, Author of ELEANOR OLIPHANT IS COMPLETELY FINE from 2018-09-18T07:59:02
Gail Honeyman, author of ELEANOR OLIPHANT IS COMPLETELY FINE, talks all about her New York Times best-selling debut novel. Gail discusses loneliness vs. solitude, manicurists vs. dog groomers, alco...
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Amy Blumenfeld, Author of THE CAST from 2018-09-13T12:47:34
Amy Blumenfeld talks about surviving childhood cancer and turning her experience into a novel, THE CAST, to help others. While this beautiful story is mos...
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Susan Verde, Children's Book Author, I AM HUMAN, I AM YOGA from 2018-09-11T09:00
Susan Verde, a self-identified author, mom and yogi, has written some of the most lyrically beautiful children's books -- that help adults with anxiety too! ...
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EXPLICIT LANGUAGE: Lyss Stern, Author of MOTHERHOOD IS A B#TCH from 2018-09-04T09:00
Lyss Stern, author of MOTHERHOOD IS A B#TCH, gives LYSS-eners 10 steps to save their sanity! Lyss's tongue-in-cheek, relatable, inspiring book made for fantastic conversation. The CEO and founder o...
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KJ Dell'Antonia, Author, HOW TO BE A HAPPIER PARENT: Raising a Family, Having a Life, and Loving (Almost) Every Minute from 2018-08-28T09:00
Listen to KJ Dell'Antonia tell it like it is in HOW TO BE A HAPPIER PARENT: Raising a Family, Having a Life, and Loving (Almost) Every Minute. This first-person-narrative-meets-advice-book provides...
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Mara Altman, Author of GROSS ANATOMY: DISPATCHES FROM THE FRONT (AND BACK) from 2018-08-21T13:38:15
Listen as the hilarious Mara Altman talks about her book, GROSS ANATOMY: DISPATCHES FROM THE FRONT AND BACK, which comes out today (August 21!!)! Mara discu...
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Jon Henes, Writer, "Alzheimer's Disease: A Letter to My Mom" from 2018-08-14T09:00
Be prepared to cry. Listen to lawyer and writer, Jon Henes, as he discusses the devastating impact of his mother's Alzheimer's disease. His essays on Medium.com about it are deeply moving, beautifu...
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Live from Author's Night! Florence Fabricant, The New York Times Food Editor from 2018-08-12T03:22:13
Listen in to this LIVE podcast from Author's Night, the East Hampton Library benefit, to fabulous Florence Fabricant, the uber-important food and wine writer and editor of the New York Times. She t...
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Live from Author's Night! Ellie Cullman, "From Classic to Contemporary" from 2018-08-12T03:18:14
Listen in to this LIVE podcast from the East Hampton Library's Author's Night benefit!!! Legendary interior designer, Ellie Cullman, of firm Cullman & Kravis, talks about how she started her busine...
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Rev. Lydia Sohn, Author of "What Do 90-Somethings Regret Most?" from 2018-08-07T09:00
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Rosie Walsh, Author of GHOSTED from 2018-07-31T09:00
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