Zibby speaks to New York Times bestselling author Kevin Wilson about his latest novel Now Is Not The Time to Panic , a coming-of-age story about two teenagers whose anonymous art causes a small Tennessee town to panic . Kevin shares the story of his late friend Eric, who once wrote down two unforgettable sentences that inspired this story. He also talks about his own upbringing and current life in a rural Tennessee town; his job as a creative writing professor, which he adores; and the pieces of...
Nov 09, 2022•28 min•Season 15Ep. 4
Zibby interviews (in person!) Sprinkles co-founder, “Cupcake Wars” judge, and New York Times bestselling author Candace Nelson to discuss her new book Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn Your Passion into Profit , a business book she refers to as a cupcake MBA! Candace shares what it was like to start her cupcake business from scratch (almost like raising children!), the stories behind the names Sprinkles and Pizzana, and how important it was for her to build a network of women–friends, mento...
Nov 08, 2022•35 min•Season 15Ep. 3
Zibby speaks to Alison B. Hart about her dazzling debut novel The Work Wife, which offers an intriguing look at a Hollywood scandal from the alternating perspectives of three fierce women. Alison describes the book’s several editorial transformations (it started with a different title!), her unconventional journey from pre-med to MFA, and the beauty of connecting with readers during book tours (even if only your friends show up!). Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop. Amazon: https://amzn.to/3NQ0si5 B...
Nov 07, 2022•25 min•Season 15Ep. 2
Producer, screenwriter, and New York Times bestselling author Jessica Knoll joins Zibby to discuss her 2015 mystery novel Luckiest Girl Alive and its recent record-breaking Netflix film adaptation. Jessica describes her daring career jumps from Cosmopolitan writer to novelist to screenwriter, and shares what it was really like to adapt her book into a movie (guess how many people auditioned for young TifAni FaNelli!). She also describes how empowering, validating, and healing it was to reveal, i...
Nov 06, 2022•28 min•Season 15Ep. 1
Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling author Matthew Quick to discuss his deeply-moving new novel We Are The Light. Matthew shares the personal struggles and paranoias that inspired the book, the devastating writer’s block he experienced during his early sobriety, and the powerful forces that helped him heal and write again. The two also discuss Matthew’s wildly successful debut novel The Silver Linings Playbook, revealing the not-so-glamorous realities of fame. Finally, Matthew hints at...
Nov 05, 2022•28 min•Season 14Ep. 100
Zibby speaks to actor Zosia Mamet (star of Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning HBO series Girls , and Emmy-nominated HBO Max series The Flight Attendant ) about My First Popsicle: An Anthology of Food and Feelings, a beautiful collection of essays about the intrinsic ties between food, emotions, and memories . The two discuss the exhausting but rewarding process of compiling an anthology; Zibby’s favorite essay (which involves a break-up and meatballs!); Zosia’s experience with her eating disord...
Nov 04, 2022•26 min•Season 14Ep. 99
Zibby is joined by veteran media reporters Felix Gillette and John Koblin to discuss their latest book It’s Not TV: The Spectacular Rise, Revolution, and Future of HBO, a fascinating exposé of HBO’s meteoric ascent and now, its precarious position in the market. The three talk about how the network’s innovation has helped it survive every near-fatal blow in its fifty-year history, the inspiration behind iconic series like The Sopranos, and the playbook that ensures even the strangest concepts be...
Nov 03, 2022•28 min•Season 14Ep. 98
Wall Street Journal sports columnist and NYT bestselling author Jason Gay joins Zibby and Kyle to discuss his hysterical new book of essays, I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were Me: Modern Blunders and Modest Triumphs , which they read (and cried laughing at!) while sitting in standstill traffic. They discuss the importance of finding joy and humor in everyday moments, our society’s frighteningly low attention spans, our fear of aging, and our undeniable need for human interaction, all of which we re-le...
Nov 02, 2022•35 min•Season 14Ep. 97
Zibby speaks to repeat guest and bestselling author Katie Sise about her latest novel The Break (which is also the November pick for Zibby’s Virtual Book Club!). Katie describes the chilling dream that inspired the story and her protagonist’s postpartum anxiety. They also discuss Katie’s publishing experience at Little A (and the wonderful editor that they have in common!), her budding tennis career, and her early-20s adventure as a jewelry designer (which had a huge celebrity following!). Purch...
Nov 01, 2022•25 min•Season 14Ep. 96
Nora, a repeat guest on Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books, talks about her latest (and first!) collection of essays, Bad Vibes Only: (and Other Things I Bring to the Table) , her struggles with an eating disorder, her fabulous podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking, and the role of competitive parenting that she wasn’t prepared for. Zibby loved her previous books No Happy Endings and It’s Okay to Laugh: (Crying is Cool Too) . Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop. Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Usj0Hh Bookshop...
Oct 31, 2022•29 min•Season 14Ep. 95
Zibby spoke to actor Diane Kruger (star of “National Treasure!”) about her new children’s book A Name From the Sky, illustrated by Christa Unzner. (Did you know “Diane” was actually a rare name in Diane’s childhood town in Germany?) The two discussed unique names, writing — and reading — children’s books, the power of discovering your voice, and even Diane’s father’s alcoholism. Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop. Amazon: https://amzn.to/3UaCmjI Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3gZ4d8w Subscribe to Zibby's ...
Oct 30, 2022•20 min•Season 14Ep. 94
Elaine Castillo, one of Financial Times' “30 of the Planet’s Most Exciting Young People,” joins Zibby to discuss her latest book of essays, How to Read Now . The two talk about the circumstances and events that inspired Elaine to begin writing these essays, as well as the significance literature holds in her and her parents' lives. Elaine also tells Zibby about her newfound love for astrology, why she included painful stories about the trauma and discrimination her family has faced, and what she...
Oct 29, 2022•25 min•Season 14Ep. 93
"Grief may turn into loss across the long arc, but it's still very much a living thing. It's not going to go away." Zibby is joined by Rebecca Soffer, the co-founder and CEO of the Modern Loss group, to talk about her latest book, The Modern Loss Handbook , which she wrote during the darkest days of the pandemic. Rebecca explains how the handbook serves as the toolkit she's always needed during her grief journey, what she prompts readers to work on within themselves, and why she is a big advocat...
Oct 28, 2022•24 min•Season 14Ep. 92
Bestselling author Rochelle B. Weinstein returns to talk with Zibby about her latest novel, When We Let Go , which was inspired by her personal healing in North Carolina's mountains. The two discuss the novel's timely conversation on reproductive rights, where the love for someone goes when you lose them, and the psychology behind letting go of our emotional baggage. Rochelle also shares what her daily writing schedule looks like and her thoughts on the ups and downs of what publishing is really...
Oct 27, 2022•24 min•Season 14Ep. 91
Journalist, editor, and author Catie Marron joins Zibby to discuss her latest book, Becoming a Gardener , which recounts Catie's eighteen-month journey of building a garden during the pandemic. The two talk about what prompted Catie to try her hand at building a robust garden, why she made sure to incorporate literature and books about gardening into her personal narrative, and how she found the watercolor images that accompany her words. Catie also shares the fascinating story of how she became...
Oct 26, 2022•22 min•Season 14Ep. 90
Zibby is joined by author and grief advocate Marisa Renee Lee to talk about her debut memoir, Grief Is Love , which she wrote to help process her mother's death. Marisa shares what her life looked like before she worked through her grief, how her miscarriage helped her realize she hadn't fully recovered from the loss of her mom, and the number one kindness she hopes listeners will extend to those in their lives who may be grieving. The two also discuss how Marisa manages her mental health now an...
Oct 25, 2022•29 min•Season 14Ep. 89
YA author and bookfluencer Robby Weber joins Zibby to discuss his latest novel, If You Change Your Mind . The two talk about the importance of diverse representation in love stories, why Robby finds it easy to draft his YA novels, and whether he's a pantser or a plotter. Robby also tells Zibby which projects he's working on next and why he might be a 40-year-old man trapped in a 27-year-old's body. Check out Robby's Bookstagram here ! Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop. Amazon: https://amzn.to/3z6ZK...
Oct 24, 2022•30 min•Season 14Ep. 88
Zibby is joined by author and bookseller Eve Karlin to talk about her latest novel, Track 61 , which was inspired by a historical event that took place in Eve's hometown of Amagansett. The two discuss the fascinating backstory of the real Track 61, which traits Eve took from her grandmother and gave to her protagonist, Grete, and why she made the shift from publishing to working at the popular bookstore, BookHampton. Eve shares how she made time for reading and writing while raising triplets and...
Oct 23, 2022•26 min•Season 14Ep. 87
Zibby is joined by two-time world champion debater Bo Seo to talk about his first book, Good Arguments: How Debate Teaches Us to Listen and Be Heard . Bo shares his belief that quieter people make the best debaters, why he was originally hesitant to write this book in the first person, and his top tips for preventing a conversation from becoming an argument. Bo also reveals to Zibby that he was a Schwarzman Scholar (Zibby's dad even blurbed his book!) and the two discuss what he is considering d...
Oct 22, 2022•26 min•Season 14Ep. 86
New York Times bestselling author, actress, and screenwriter Tembi Locke joins Zibby to talk about her memoir, From Scratch , which was a past Reese's Book Club pick. The two discuss the lessons Tembi's late Italian husband taught her about cooking and enjoying food, what were some of the hardships she faced as a grieving single parent, and why it was so important to her to explain the emotions she felt after her husband's passing as clearly as possible in her writing. Tembi also shares how she ...
Oct 21, 2022•30 min•Season 14Ep. 85
Zibby is joined by actor Ralph Macchio to talk about his new memoir, Waxing On , which takes readers through his life from The Karate Kid to Cobra Kai . Ralph shares how he has navigated the changing seasons of his career, what he likes to do with his family when he's not acting, and the responsibility he feels while continuing to develop such an iconic character in new ways. The two also discuss 1980s nostalgia and Ralph tells Zibby a few of his favorite Mr. Miyagi-isms. Purchase on Amazon or B...
Oct 20, 2022•25 min•Season 14Ep. 84
Zibby is joined by Kirsten Miller to talk about her latest novel, The Change , which was a GMA Book Club pick. The two discuss Kirsten's inspirations for this new thriller, how she crafted one of her favorite characters, and why she wanted to center middle-aged women in her story. Kirsten also shares how she channeled her experience as a woman in advertising into the story's characters and what she thinks women need most in the modern age. Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop. Amazon: https://amzn.to/...
Oct 19, 2022•27 min•Season 14Ep. 83
Actress, writer, and editor Amber Tamblyn joins Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books guest host Allison Pataki to talk about her new book, Listening in the Dark: Women Reclaiming the Power of Intuition , which features a compilation of essays written by women from all walks of life. Amber shares what she learned about intuition from the contributors and her own reflections, how she edited essays by individuals like Amy Pohler differently than her mother's, and why she's considering writing a secon...
Oct 18, 2022•27 min•Season 14Ep. 82
"The running theme of my whole life, really, is wanting to do what I do now. I don't take it for granted at all." Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling author Josie Silver to talk about her latest novel, One Night on the Island . Josie shares why she has used different pen names when publishing different styles of writing, what led her towards writing romance novels, and how writing continues to serve as her escape. Josie and Zibby also talk about their reactions to their teenagers getti...
Oct 17, 2022•25 min•Season 14Ep. 81
Author Claire Messud joins Zibby to discuss her latest novel, A Dream Life , which she actually wrote years ago before abandoning it at the recommendation of a mentor. The two talk about Claire's original inspiration for the story, as well as who she believes most readers will connect with, and the main misconception about novellas. Claire also shares her journey to becoming a writer, why her famous novel, The Emperor's Children , was almost never written, and the semi-autobiographical project a...
Oct 16, 2022•25 min•Season 14Ep. 80
Zibby is joined by debut memoirist Kyleigh Leddy to talk about her book, The Perfect Other , which captures the relationship Kyleigh had with her sister before her death. The two discuss Kyleigh's grieving process, the discomfort she sometimes felt talking about her sister's story in real life, and what life is like for her now. Kyleigh also shares she recently graduated with her Masters in Social Work from Columbia and what she is working on next. Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop. Amazon: https:/...
Oct 15, 2022•25 min•Season 14Ep. 79
"There are seven billion people on earth. Every single person is alive because someone before them somehow managed to live through the horrible reality through each generation." Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books guest host Julianna Goldman is joined by E.M. Tran to talk about her debut novel, Daughters of the New Year. The two discuss the influence E.M.'s family had on the story, why she wanted to center mother-daughter relationships, and what it was like to research the Vietnam Civil War. E.M....
Oct 14, 2022•30 min•Season 14Ep. 78
Photographer, stylist, and author Alyssa Rosenheck joins Zibby to discuss her new book, The New Southern Style , which combines her personal story with her interior design and photography. Alyssa shares how her cancer diagnosis shaped her current approach to life, the ways in which creativity saved her life, and her relationship with this book (which originally came out in 2020). The two also talk about the story behind the lone chair on the cover and what Alyssa is thinking about working on nex...
Oct 13, 2022•27 min•Season 14Ep. 77
Zibby is joined by author Meryl Wilsner to talk about their latest novel, Mistakes Were Made , which actually started as fanfiction. The two discuss the different sources of inspiration for the book's characters, how Meryl found their way into writing queer romances (and writing in general), and what books they're working on next. Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop. Amazon: https://amzn.to/3g0bsfz Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3VjyKxn Subscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here . Purchase Moms Don't Have...
Oct 12, 2022•19 min•Season 14Ep. 76
Zibby Books author and Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books guest host Alisha Fernandez Miranda is joined by former entertainment journalist Kirthana Ramisetti to talk about her debut novel, Dava Shastri's Last Day, a GMA Book Club pick which is now out in paperback. The two discuss how Kirthana's job covering celebrity deaths inspired this book, why it was important to her to fill the novel with her personal passions, and what her upcoming novel, Advika and the Hollywood Wives, is about. Purchase...
Oct 11, 2022•25 min•Season 14Ep. 75
