Totally Booked with Zibby

#1 New York Times bestselling author Drew Daywalt joins Zibby to discuss GOODNIGHT, CRAYONS, the hilarious new picture book in his beloved series. Drew describes how he went from a stalled Hollywood career to writing children's books. He shares the origins of THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT, the childhood box of crayons that changed his life, and why giving voice to the voiceless resonates so powerfully with young readers. The conversation also touches on creativity, failure, fate, literacy, and why making kids laugh—and love books—matters more than ever.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4aVRmxPShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact [email protected].) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zibby chats with entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author Betsy Fore about her powerful new guidebook, BUILT ON PURPOSE: Discover Your Deep Inner Why and Manifest the Business of Your Dreams. Betsy shares how a life-altering car accident reshaped her outlook, the role manifestation and abundance mindset have played in her career, and how she built mission-driven companies while staying rooted in her values and Native heritage.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3YqEDf5Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact [email protected].) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author Alyson Richman joins Zibby to discuss THE MISSING PAGES, a haunting and soulful story inspired by the legend of Harry Widener, a passionate book collector who died on the Titanic. Alyson shares the real history behind the Widener Library, the book’s dual-timeline structure, and how themes of grief, love, art, and our enduring connection to those we’ve lost shaped the novel. She also reflects on her feelings of being an outsider and her lifelong love of books.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3Lu4YG2Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact [email protected].) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zibby welcomes #1 New York Times bestselling author Laura Dave back to the podcast to discuss THE FIRST TIME I SAW HIM, the highly anticipated sequel to THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME, continuing Hannah Hall’s pulse-pounding journey. The two chat about the origins of the story, why Laura never expected to write a sequel, and the creative process behind its intricate plotting and emotional themes. Laura also shares insights about adapting her work for television, collaborating with Jennifer Garner on the hit Apple TV+ series, and the deep connection she feels with readers who have embraced these characters.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4qe3XBgShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact [email protected].) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded live at Zibby’s Bookshop x Minnie Rose, award-winning author Donna Freitas joins Zibby to discuss HER ONE REGRET, a riveting feminist thriller about a missing mother, the baby she left behind, and a community consumed by questions of whether she was taken… or chose to leave. Donna reflects on themes of motherhood, regret, judgment, and identity. Drawing on her own life, academic research, and years of observing women’s lived experiences, she talks candidly about societal expectations placed on mothers, the loneliness and emotional complexity of early parenthood, and the courage it takes to tell difficult stories.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4ptYCo5Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact [email protected].) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.