Zibby chats with Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and debut author Brisa Carleton about LAST CALL AT THE SAVOY, a lush, exhilarating, blissfully charming novel about the iconic London hotel’s pioneering female mixologist, Ada Coleman. Together, they discuss grief, fashion, sisterhood, coming-of-age, second chances, hotel-bar glamour, and even the handsome historian who helps uncover the Savoy’s hidden past.

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Zibby chats with author Joe McGinniss Jr. about his tender and deeply moving memoir, DAMAGED PEOPLE: A Memoir of Fathers and Sons. Joe reflects on growing up as the child of bestselling author Joe McGinniss, tracing the turbulent highs of his father’s literary fame and the painful lows of his absence, compulsions, and alcoholism. He explores the complicated bonds between fathers and sons, generational trauma, addiction, brilliance, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of redemption.

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At Totally Booked: Live! at the Whitby Hotel, Zibby interviews award-winning producer and true-crime researcher Eli Frankel about his gripping and illuminating new book, SISTERS IN DEATH: The Black Dahlia, the Prairie Heiress, and Their Hunter. Eli shares how decades of obsessive research, access to overlooked primary documents, and on-the-ground investigation led him to uncover a forgotten prime suspect and ultimately solve one of America’s most infamous cold cases. Part true-crime history, part detective story, this conversation reveals the meticulous, unexpected journey behind a breakthrough book.

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At Totally Booked: Live! at the Whitby Hotel, Zibby interviews two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall about her marvelous new picture book, IF WE WERE DOGS. Sophie shares the charming real-life inspirations behind the story—from an exuberant farm dog to a bookish pup in Prospect Park—and opens up about creating the book during her husband’s unexpected heart surgery. She also reflects on the joys and challenges of writing and illustrating, the dynamics of childhood friendships, and the deep connection she finds with young readers.

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At Totally Booked: Live! at the Whitby Hotel, Zibby interviews New York Times bestselling author Tami Charles about TOGETHER, UNITED, a lushly illustrated, powerful, and lyrical children’s book about unity and love. Tami reveals the inspiration behind the series, her passion for helping children understand their worth and history, and the role books play in fostering empathy. She also opens up about navigating book challenges, her unexpected past as a singer, her transition to teaching, and how young readers (and her own son!) continue to shape her work.

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At Totally Booked: Live! at the Whitby Hotel, Zibby interviews debut author and entrepreneur Katie Sturino about her sexy, laugh-out-loud romcom, SUNNY SIDE UP. Katie reveals how the book grew from her own post-divorce journey and her desire to portray a confident, bigger-bodied woman navigating dating, friendship, and self-reinvention, without conforming to “revenge body” tropes. She dives into the novel’s bold early scenes, the importance of supportive female friendships, and the real-life inspiration behind Sunny’s entrepreneurial storyline. Finally, she talks about building her personal care brand, Megababe, which offers clean, cute products that tackle “taboo” body issues… like the anti-chafing Thigh Rescue stick and the Le Tush butt mask. 

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In this special episode of the podcast (in-person at the Whitby Hotel with a live audience!), Zibby interviews celebrated designer and author Nate Berkus about his beautifully photographed new book, FOUNDATIONS: Timeless Design That Feels Personal. Nate shares the evolution of the project, from a rejected “10 little books in a box” concept to a comprehensive, user-friendly guide built on 30 years of design experience. He shares why design should be personal, honest, emotional, and deeply reflective of one’s life, and explains his unconventional approach to understanding clients: starting in their closets. He also speaks candidly about surviving the Indian Ocean tsunami, losing his partner, and how grief reshaped his life and work.

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As featured in People, E! and BuzzFeed! Actor, director, producer, podcaster, and bestselling author Penn Badgley joins Zibby to discuss his debut essay collection, CRUSHMORE: Essays on Love, Loss, and Coming-of-Age, which he wrote with his podcast co-hosts. Also available on YouTube.

Penn reflects on the origins of his podcast show and why adolescence is such a powerful entry point into storytelling. He opens up about his insecurities (from curly hair to fame itself), sharing what it’s like to grow up on camera and how celebrity shapes and distorts identity. They also dive into middle-school angst, the cultural impact of the selfie, the pressures of visibility, and the parts of fame most people never see. He also speaks vulnerably about miscarriage, marriage, and becoming a father of twins.

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Recorded live at the Whitby Hotel, Zibby interviews renowned, #1 New York Times bestselling poet Kate Baer about her latest work, a raw, luminous, and urgent collection titled HOW ABOUT NOW. Kate opens up about the health crisis that reshaped her life and work, her evolving relationship with her body, and the lingering impact of past trauma. She also talks candidly about motherhood, marriage, anxiety, and the strange intimacy of writing poems that expose so much and still leave room for humor and tenderness.

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Totally Booked: LIVE! In this special episode of the podcast (in-person at the Whitby Hotel with a live audience!), Zibby interviews entrepreneur, 2x CEO, author, and single mom Amanda Goetz about TOXIC GRIT: How to Have it All and (Actually) Love What You Have. Amanda opens up about building a high-powered career while raising three kids, navigating divorce, and redefining what it means to “have it all.” She introduces her concept of “character theory,” encouraging women to embrace the many parts of themselves—career-driven, maternal, fun, sensual—and to eliminate guilt by living with intention. She also explains “toxic grit” as hustle without purpose and explains how to create balance over a lifetime rather than in a single day.

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