Beste Zibby Owens podcasts (2024)

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Emmanuel Acho and Noa Tishby, UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATIONS WITH A JEW 29:07

2h ago29:07

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In this special episode (an in-person recording), Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling authors Noa Tishby, an actor and Israeli activist, and Emmanuel Acho, a sports analyst and former NFL linebacker, to discuss UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATIONS WITH A JEW. They share the impetus for this project and delve into the book's main topics: antisemiti…

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Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, CLOSER TOGETHER: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other 33:13

3d ago33:13

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Zibby is joined by retired Canadian television host and passionate mental health advocate Sophie Grégoire Trudeau to discuss CLOSER TOGETHER, a deeply personal book that delves into the science behind brain health and our unique emotional signatures, while also providing tools for emotional leadership and self-awareness. Sophie reflects on her expe…

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From Conflict to Connection with Greg Stewart 46:50

4d ago46:50

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This week, Dr. Tracy and her favourite co-host/hubby, Greg, are back and here to tackle one of the most common issues couples face in relationships: why bringing up one problem with a partner often leads to a flood of additional grievances. They discuss why this might happen, identify defense mechanisms and avoidance strategies, and emphasize the i…

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Tommy Tomlinson, DOGLAND: Passion, Glory, and Lots of Slobber at the Westminster Dog Show + THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: One Fat Man's Quest to Get Smaller in a Growing America 29:20

4d ago29:20

29:20

In this special episode (a live recording at Zibby’s Asheville Retreat!!), Zibby interviews Pulitzer Prize-finalist Tommy Tomlinson about his new book, DOGLAND, and his previous memoir, THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM. First, Tommy shares insights into the connection between humans and dogs (through the lens of the Westminster Dog Show) and discusses them…

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Caroline Leavitt, DAYS OF WONDER 29:04

5d ago29:04

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New York Times bestselling author Caroline Leavitt joins Zibby to discuss DAYS OF WONDER, a gripping drama about mothers and daughters, guilt and innocence, and the lengths we go for love. Caroline delves into her novel’s intricate storyline, which follows the afterlives of two young lovers torn apart by a crime, inspired by a real-life experience …

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Jordan Taylor and Edith Cooper on Running a Business as Mother and Daughter 34:40

5d ago34:40

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At 59, Edith Cooper never thought she’d make a career pivot. She spent nearly 30 years working her way up at Goldman Sachs, but then, she was approached to co-found a company called Medley. Who was the other co-founder? Jordan Taylor, AKA her daughter. The mom and daughter duo launched Medley, a coaching platform equipping Millennial-aged workers w…

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Re-Run: Julie Bogart – Raising Critical Thinkers 58:10

6d ago58:10

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Julie Bogart has a book called Raising Critical Thinkers which is mainly what we talked about in this episode. We chat not only about raising critical thinkers but also how to be critical thinkers ourselves. Julie provides passionate & compassionate exploration of what critical thinking is and how to hone this vital skill set in our children. Julie…

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Erik Larson 1:34:23

5d ago1:34:23

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Erik Larson: Manhattan (2 1/2 ounces Michter’s rye, 1 1/2 ounces sweet vermouth, dash bitters, cherry, served up) Erik names the person he’s written about that he’d most like to be able to meet, talks about what he looks for in a subject for a new book, the stories behind finding the titles to his books so far, the conversations he had with his age…

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Pinky Cole, I HOPE YOU FAIL: Ten Hater Statements Holding You Back from Getting Everything You Want 26:41

6d ago26:41

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Zibby interviews Pinky Cole, the founder of the wildly successful restaurant chain Slutty Vegan, about her honest and inspiring advice book, I HOPE YOU FAIL. Pinky shares the inspiration behind her unconventional guide, drawing from her own challenges and failures and her philosophy to view them as opportunities for growth. She opens up about her j…

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Overtalking, Undertalking, and Lessons on Friendship in the Art of Storytelling: Micaela Blei 30:11

6d ago30:11

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Episode #95: Oversharing, overtalking, undertalking, undersharing, small talk, deep talks, mismatches in vulnerability, and the art of listening---these are the tricky friendship topics we are dealing with today. I'm joined by Micaela Blei, a GrandSLAM-winning storyteller and former founding Director of Education at The Moth. Topics we covered: The…

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The Courage to Choose Yourself with Julie Chavez 57:46

11d ago57:46

57:46

In this deeply relatable episode, Dr. Tracy sits down with Julie Chavez, an elementary school librarian from Northern California and the author of the USA Today bestselling memoir "Everybody but Myself." Julie opens up about her journey from prioritizing everyone else's needs to understanding the crucial importance of self-care, a lesson learned th…

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Courtney Preiss, WELCOME HOME, CAROLINE KLINE 22:22

11d ago22:22

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Debut author Courtney Preiss joins Zibby to discuss WELCOME HOME, CAROLINE KLEIN, a warm, big-hearted, laugh-out-loud novel about a newly single young woman who reluctantly returns to her Jersey Shore hometown after her father has a bad fall—not to be his caretaker, but to replace him in his local men’s softball league. Courtney talks about her pro…

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Steve Almond, TRUTH IS THE ARROW, MERCY IS THE BOW: A DIY Manual for the Construction of Stories 30:08

12d ago30:08

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Zibby is joined by author Steve Almond to discuss his wonderfully wise, irreverent, and inspiring new book for writers, TRUTH IS THE ARROW, MERCY IS THE BOW. Steve touches on the technical aspects of storytelling (like plot and character development) and then delves into the roots of storytelling, inspiration, and the importance of confronting inne…

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YSE Beauty Founder Molly Sims on Leaving a Job with Dignity 28:14

12d ago28:14

28:14

Kentucky-born model Molly Sims never met a biscuit she didn’t like. Her southern charm brought her to college at Vanderbilt University, where she made the boldest move of her career: quitting her pre-law studies to become a full time model. Molly was in her early 20s, alone, and homesick halfway across the world. But with placements on the cover of…

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Liz Truss 37:12

13d ago37:12

37:12

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss: Espresso Liz Truss discusses her preference for the emergence of independent journalism and death of traditional media in America as opposed to Britain where the BBC is still dominant, names her favorite few states in America, names the two places in Britain that every American should visit, talks about the stress o…

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Episode 179: Dr. Amy Bantham – Revitalizing Family Fitness: Crafting an Active Lifestyle for Our Kids 37:52

13d ago37:52

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Dr. Amy Bantham is the founder and CEO of Move to Live More. They have a mission to bring healthcare, health and fitness and communities together to get people active and healthy. Dr. Amy has a book called Move to Live More which is all about trying to help us keep our kids active. Amy also has a podcast related to this topic, which is a fantastic …

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Denise Dorrance, POLAR VORTEX: A Family Memoir 24:59

13d ago24:59

24:59

Cartoonist and illustrator Denise Dorrance chats with Zibby about POLAR VORTEX, a poignant, heartbreaking, and darkly funny graphic memoir that perfectly captures the grief, nostalgia, and chaos of caring for an elderly, dementia-impaired parent in crisis. Denise recounts her experience of rushing back to Iowa from London to take care of her ailing…

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Body Memories and Intergenerational Healing with Dr. Tanya Cotler 55:35

18d ago55:35

55:35

Coming to you from Nashville, Tennessee, Dr. Tracy reunites in person with her dear friend Dr. Tanya Cotler, a clinical psychologist specializing in maternal mental health and child-parent attachment. Dr. Tracy kicks off the episode by sharing a recent personal experience of a body memory—a sudden, unexplained emotional outburst she later linked to…

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Suzanne Park, ONE LAST WORD 26:43

18d ago26:43

26:43

Zibby chats with Korean American writer and comedian Suzanne Park about ONE LAST WORD, a smart and breezy romp brimming with pitch-perfect humor, endearing insights, and lovably relatable characters. They delve into the novel's plot, which revolves around a new app that lets you send messages to anyone you want after you die… and the craziness that…

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5 Friendship Issues to Consider Addressing With a Therapist: Roxanne Francis 24:42

18d ago24:42

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Episode #94: Everyone runs into bumps in their friendships. Trust me, I have a decade's worth of writing material from readers and listeners to prove that point. But when are friendship issues getting to the point where addressing them with a therapist is highly recommended? I'm joined by award-winning psychotherapist, Roxanne Francis, who responde…

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Lisa Grunwald, THE EVOLUTION OF ANNABEL CRAIG 24:54

19d ago24:54

24:54

Author Lisa Grunwald joins Zibby to discuss THE EVOLUTION OF ANNABEL CRAIG, a sensitive and poignant novel about a young Southern woman who sets out on a journey of self-discovery after both her parents die, as the infamous 1925 Scopes Trial tests her faith and her marriage. Lisa delves into the significance of the Scopes “Monkey Trial” for her pro…

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S9 Ep. 10: My Partner Won't Give Me What I've Asked for in Bed, 'Tension Orgasms', and Why Does My Partner Prefer Porn to Sex with Me 21:44

19d ago21:44

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) When I first got together with my partner of four years, we had lots of fun tying each other up. That stopped about a year ago and I really miss it, so I asked if we could incorporate it back into our lovemaking. The very same night, I walked into the bedroom ready for b…

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Drybar Founder Alli Webb on Scaling a $200+ Million Dollar Business without a College Degree 29:38

19d ago29:38

29:38

Alli Webb was a stay-at-home mom for five years when she realized she needed to get out of the house more. So she started a mobile hair business. She’d go house-to-house and offer $40 blowouts to moms in LA, something that pretty much no one was doing at the time. She soon opened her first brick and mortar and called it Drybar. 100+ locations later…

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Admiral James Stavridis 1:05:58

20d ago1:05:58

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Admiral James Stavridis: Negroni (1 ounce gin, 1 ounce sweet vermouth, 1 ounce Campari, garnish with orange peel) Admiral Stavridis names the two most terrifying moments of his military career, describes how naval warfare will look in fifty years (or less), the classified military report meant to predict the future that was most off, the Russel Cro…

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Episode 178: Sarah Edmondson – A Little Bit Culty

20d ago

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Sarah Edmondson is on the podcast today! And wow, she has a story! She is a former member of NXIVM. She ended up leaving the group and came forward about things that were happening behind the scenes there. Sarah’s full story as a whistleblower is featured in the CBC podcast “Uncover: Escaping NXIVM” (downloaded over 25 million times) and “The Vow”,…

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Lissa Soep, OTHER PEOPLE'S WORDS: Friendship, Loss, and the Conversations That Never End 27:29

20d ago27:29

27:29

Zibby speaks to author Lissa Soep about OTHER PEOPLE’S WORDS: Friendship, Loss, and the Conversations that Never End, an intimate, original, and profoundly generous look at the power of language to nurture our lives amid the wreckage of grief. Lisa shares the stories of her friends Christine and Jonnie, whose early and unexpected deaths deeply impa…

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Why Love Isn’t Enough with Matthew Hussey 44:10

25d ago44:10

44:10

Is love really all you need when it comes to relationships? In this insightful conversation, Dr. Tracy and Matthew Hussey, renowned love and relationship expert, explore the very real challenges of finding the right person in today’s society. Before diving into the advice and strategies, the two share a candid connection about the ironic struggle t…

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Nell Freudenberger, THE LIMITS 21:29

25d ago21:29

21:29

Award-winning author Nell Freudenberg joins Zibby to discuss THE LIMITS, a heart-wrenching and humane novel set in French Polynesia and New York City about three characters who undergo massive transformations when the pandemic hits. Nell reveals her fascination with the ocean and coral research (she even scuba-dived in Belize to authentically portr…

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Small Friendship Slights and Changing Your Instagram Handle 8:46

25d ago8:46

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Episode #93: A quick conversation about the subtle hurts that can make friendship difficult. It's the small slights I cover on Dear Nina in general, not the giant betrayals. Why? The big "stuff" is much more black and white, and we don't need much conversation around whether to stay friends. Today I also have a big instagram tip if you're looking t…

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Jane Bertch, THE FRENCH INGREDIENT: Making a Life in Paris One Lesson at a Time; A Memoir 24:22

26d ago24:22

24:22

Zibby is joined by cooking school owner and author Jane Bertch to discuss THE FRENCH INGREDIENT, the inspiring and delicious memoir of an American woman navigating innumerable cultural differences to build a life in Paris and open her cooking school, La Cuisine Paris. Jane delves into the challenges of opening her business (and triumphing over Fren…

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S9 Ep. 9: Talking About Sex When You Haven't Had It In Years (and Years), Friends with Benefits, and How do You Know if You're Terrible in Bed? 23:50

26d ago23:50

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I feel like your inbox for this podcast is full of questions like mine. I’ve been married for 26 years, and our sex life quietly died about 10 years ago. I’ve been listening to you both and I know this is normal. What I want to find out is if my wife misses our sex, or i…

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Christine Blasey Ford on Detaching Yourself from the Outcome 25:42

26d ago25:42

25:42

Before September 2018, the public didn’t know Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. She was a busy mom and professor at Palo Alto University and Stanford. Then, she leveled a sexual assault accusation against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, a SCOTUS nominee. She testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee and 5 million people tuned in. From then on, any conce…

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Episode 177: Jess Ekstrom – Getting More Women Behind the Mic 57:00

27d ago57:00

57:00

Jess Ekstrom is on the podcast today! Jess is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author. She started her own business in college after an internship at Make a Wish. She founded Headbands for Hope where they deliver headbands to kids with illnesses. They have now donated millions of headbands to kids around the country and world. Jess is now the author o…

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James Rhee, RED HELICOPTER: A Parable for Our Times: Lead Change with Kindness (Plus a Little Math) 27:34

27d ago27:34

27:34

James Rhee, a high school teacher, Harvard Law graduate, private equity investor, and the unexpected Chairman and CEO of Ashley Stewart, joins Zibby to discuss RED HELICOPTER—A PARABLE FOR OUR TIMES: Lead Change With Kindness (Plus a Little Math), a brilliant business handbook that elevates kindness, joy, and goodwill. James shares what he learned …

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Neely Tubati Alexander, IN A NOT SO PERFECT WORLD 22:50

29d ago22:50

22:50

Neely Tubati Alexander returns to the podcast, this time to discuss IN A NOT SO PERFECT WORLD, a delightful Carribbean-set romp about a quirky video-game designer and the hot next-door neighbor who invites her on a luxurious vacation… to pose as his new girlfriend. Neely talks about the romance genre (and all the fun tropes!), her creative process …

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Julia Alvarez, THE CEMETERY OF UNTOLD STORIES 23:53

1M ago23:53

23:53

Great American novelist Julia Alvarez, bestselling author of HOW THE GARCÍA GIRLS LOST THEIR ACCENTS, joins Zibby to discuss her luminescent and lyrical new novel, THE CEMETERY OF UNTOLD STORIES. Julia describes her book as a journey through an older writer’s mind as she grapples with the end of her career and all the untold stories within her. She…

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Carys Davies, CLEAR 19:13

1M ago19:13

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Award-winning writer Carys Davies joins Zibby to discuss CLEAR, a stunning, exquisite novel about an impoverished Scottish minister who is dispatched to a remote island to “clear” the last remaining inhabitant… who has no intention of leaving. Carys reveals how a chance encounter with an extinct language dictionary ignited the spark for CLEAR over …

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Understanding Grief Beyond the Surface with Meghan Riordan Jarvis 58:09

1M ago58:09

58:09

Have you ever considered the subtle ways grief touches our daily lives? In today's episode, Dr. Tracy sits down with grief therapist Meghan Riordan Jarvis to unpack the nuanced experiences of grief and loss beyond what we often associate with obvious tragedies, like the death of a loved one. They discuss how grief can sneak into our everyday lives,…

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Jo Piazza, THE SICILIAN INHERITANCE 29:36

1M ago29:36

29:36

Bestselling author Jo Piazza chats with Zibby about The SICILIAN INHERITANCE, an utterly immersive, multigenerational mystery about a long-awaited trip to Sicily, a disputed inheritance, and a family secret that some will kill to protect. Jo talks about the real-life murder of her great-great-grandmother, Lorenza Marsala, which inspired this story,…

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Zibby Owens on Starting a Career Later in Life 31:10

1M ago31:10

31:10

Zibby Owens witnessed first-hand the payoff of great entrepreneurship as she watched her father build his company, Blackstone, from the ground up. She freelanced as a writer earlier in her career. She focused on raising her kids for 10+ years. Then her marriage ended. So she spent her weekends without the kids rekindling her love of literature – an…

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Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran, PIPER CHEN SINGS 29:15

1M ago29:15

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Award-winning actress Phillipa Soo (best known for the role of Eliza in HAMILTON) and her sister-in-law and co-author Maris Pasquale Doran join Zibby to discuss PIPER CHEN SINGS, an empowering and heartwarming children’s book about a girl who turns performance jitters into confidence when singing a solo at her school concert. Maris, who draws from …

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S9 Ep. 8: Should You Stay if Your Partner Has No Interest in Making Sex Good, What to Do if He Orgasms Too Quickly, and Why Did my New Trick Backfire? 23:53

1M ago23:53

23:53

In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) My husband and I are each other’s first loves. We’re now twenty years on, 10 years married with a child and I feel at a loss. Our sex life is robotic and boring, once or twice a month. Same foreplay, same position. I have repeatedly suggested trying new things, but it’s …

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The Courage to Trust Friends After You’ve Been Hurt 14:45

1M ago14:45

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Episode #92: For anyone who has been hurt by a friend--or a group of friends--recently or in the past, this 14-minute episode is for you. It's a solo episode that came from my reaction to a TikTok video I saw by a woman who was left out of a group trip years ago and has decided she will never trust anyone with her friendship again. Other titles I c…

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Celeste Ng on Moms with Secrets, from Pop Culture Moms 5:55

1M ago5:55

5:55

Sharing an episode of another podcast we’re loving: Pop Culture Moms. Andie and Sabrina are toddler moms and best friends of 20 years. They’re taking their obsession with TV and movies to the next level by talking to celebrities, writers and fellow “scholars” of pop culture about what they can learn from the fictional moms they love most. In this e…

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Andrew Duplessie 39:02

1M ago39:02

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Andrew Duplessie: Dark N’ Stormy (2 1/2 ounces Goslings rum with ginger beer over ice, 2 lime wedges) One of the most popular authors in the world on BookTok, Andrew discusses the ins-and-outs of publishing fiction in new media, as well as contrasts the experience with his debut TOO SCARED TO SLEEP, published by (traditional media) Harper Collins, …

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Episode 176: Jessica Saunders – Author of Love, Me (February’s Book Club Pick!!) 53:34

1M ago53:34

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This episode is a little bit different, it’s a book club episode! I am doing a monthly book club. I am a big reader myself and I thought why not do a book club!? The book that we read for February was Love, Me by Jessica Saunders! Jessica was able to join us for the book club and it was so much fun to have the author join our conversation! This boo…

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Elle Evans, WEDDING ISSUES: A Novel 27:35

1M ago27:35

27:35

Zibby Books author alert!! Zibby speaks with debut author (and resident doctor!) Elle Evans about WEDDING ISSUES, a laugh-out-loud, feel-good story about a charismatic law student who is the maid of honor for two brides competing for the same magazine cover: her best friend and her cousin. Elle describes her unique path to writing and what it’s lik…

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Gretchen Schreiber, ELLIE HAYCOCK IS TOTALLY NORMAL 27:21

1M ago27:21

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Zibby is joined by debut author (and Manager of Books at Reese’s Book Club!) Gretchen Schreiber to discuss ELLIE HAYCOCK IS TOTALLY NORMAL, a big-hearted novel best described as The Breakfast Club meets Five Feet Apart. Gretchen opens up about her medical journey and upbringing around Ronald McDonald Houses and then delves into her book's themes: n…

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Shannon Reed, WHY WE READ: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One More Page Before Lights Out 21:17

1M ago21:17

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Beloved writer, teacher, bibliophile, and Thurber Prize semifinalist Shannon Reed joins Zibby to talk about her whip-smart, hilarious collection, WHY WE READ: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One More Page Before Lights Out. Shannon describes her lifelong passion for reading, starting with her grandmother teaching her how to do it when she was jus…

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Susan Lieu, THE MANICURIST'S DAUGHTER: A Memoir 31:25

1M ago31:25

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Author Susan Lieu joins Zibby to discuss her stunning, devastating, and intimate memoir (and Zibby’s April Book Club Pick!), THE MANICURIST’S DAUGHTER. Susan describes her childhood as the daughter of Vietnamese refugees in California. Then she talks about her savvy and charismatic mother, who, after setting up two successful nail salons, died from…

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