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Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books podcast

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  Produced by Zibby Media  

[Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books] (https://zibbymedia.com/pages/podcasts) is the award-winning, author-interview podcast hosted by author, bookstore owner and publisher, Zibby Owens, dubbed "NYC's Most Powerful Book-fluencer" (Vulture). ( [Zibby] (www.instagram.com/zibbyowens) 's novel [Blank] (www.zibbyowens.com/blank) is a USA Today bestseller!) Hear from your favorite celebrities, novelists, memoirists, and others to keep you in-the-know, help you find the next book for you, and inspire you! Sign up for our newsletters [ here] (https://zibbymedia.com/pages/newsletters) and learn more on [zibbymedia.com. ] (www.zibbymedia.com) Please rate and review the podcast if you love it!! *** Music by [Morning Moon Music] (https://www.morningmoon.com/music) . Sound editing by TexturesSound. Hosting by Acast. To inquire about advertising, please contact [allie.gallo@acast.com] (mailto:allie.gallo@acast.com) . *** Thank you to this week's sponsors: K12: K12 Powered Schools are tuition-free online accredited public schools for kindergarten through 12th grade, designed to help your child to learn at their own pace, in their own place, and with an engaging curriculum that supports individual learning styles. Join the more than 2 million families who have been served by K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. Go to K12.com/ZIBBY today to learn more and find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. ADT: ADT is America’s most trusted name in home security. From cameras to doorbells and more, get peace of mind when you’re home or away. Get started at ADT.com. Life360: Life360 is a family connection and safety app that lets you keep track of the people and things that are most important to you. Put away the bubble wrap and protect your loved ones with Life360. Visit Life360.com or download the app today and use code BOOKS to get one month of the gold package for free, plus 15% off all Tiles! Medik8: Medik8 is a British dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for age-defying heroes that deliver results without compromise. Every Medik8 product combines results-driven, scientific skincare for all skin types. Recommended by dermatologists, Medik8 is also B Corp™ certified. Visit medik8.us to save 20% off your first purchase using code ZIBBY at checkout! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. [https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books] (https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

[Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books] (https://zibbymedia.com/pages/podcasts) is the award-winning, author-interview podcast hosted by author, bookstore owner and publisher, Zibby Owens, dubbed "NYC's Most Powerful Book-fluencer" (Vulture). ( [Zibby] (www.instagram.com/zibbyowens) 's novel [Blank] (www.zibbyowens.com/blank) is a USA Today bestseller!) Hear from your favorite celebrities, novelists, memoirists, and others to keep you in-the-know, help you find the next book for you, and inspire you! Sign up for our newsletters [ here] (https://zibbymedia.com/pages/newsletters) and learn more on [zibbymedia.com. ] (www.zibbymedia.com) Please rate and review the podcast if you love it!! *** Music by [Morning Moon Music] (https://www.morningmoon.com/music) . Sound editing by TexturesSound. Hosting by Acast. To inquire about advertising, please contact [allie.gallo@acast.com] (mailto:allie.gallo@acast.com) . *** Thank you to this week's sponsors: K12: K12 Powered Schools are tuition-free online accredited public schools for kindergarten through 12th grade, designed to help your child to learn at their own pace, in their own place, and with an engaging curriculum that supports individual learning styles. Join the more than 2 million families who have been served by K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. Go to K12.com/ZIBBY today to learn more and find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. ADT: ADT is America’s most trusted name in home security. From cameras to doorbells and more, get peace of mind when you’re home or away. Get started at ADT.com. Life360: Life360 is a family connection and safety app that lets you keep track of the people and things that are most important to you. Put away the bubble wrap and protect your loved ones with Life360. Visit Life360.com or download the app today and use code BOOKS to get one month of the gold package for free, plus 15% off all Tiles! Medik8: Medik8 is a British dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for age-defying heroes that deliver results without compromise. Every Medik8 product combines results-driven, scientific skincare for all skin types. Recommended by dermatologists, Medik8 is also B Corp™ certified. Visit medik8.us to save 20% off your first purchase using code ZIBBY at checkout! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. [https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books] (https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

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#1954

A Zibby Summer Reads pick! Clare Pooley, HOW TO AGE DISGRACEFULLY

British novelist Clare Pooley joins Zibby to discuss HOW TO AGE DISGRACEFULLY, an utterly hysterical, quirky, and reassuringly wise novel that centers around Lydia, a menopausal woman and empty-nester who is lonely and suspects her husband is having an affair… so she decides to help out at a senior citizen social club. She finds herself surrounded by very eclectic and mischievous seniors who, after an accident, must band together to save their community hall. Clare delves into her journey with sobriety and breast cancer and shares how an anonymous blog eventually led to a successful writing career. She also shares her perspectives on aging, highlighting the power of living every moment to the fullest, regardless of age. Purchase on Bookshop: [https://bit.ly/3WNFMvJ] (https://bit.ly/3WNFMvJ) Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram [@zibbyowens] (https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/) ! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. [https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books] (https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

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18 hrs Ago

#1953

New York Times bestselling author! T. J. Newman, WORST CASE SCENARIO

New York Times bestselling author (and former flight attendant) TJ Newman returns to the podcast to discuss WORST CASE SCENARIO, a chilling, heart-stopping, unputdownable thriller about a commercial plane that crashes into a nuclear plant in the small town of Waketa, Minnesota. TJ reveals how her conversations with pilots about their deepest fears led to the book's terrifyingly plausible premise. The discussion delves into themes of personal sacrifice, ethical dilemmas, and the balance between duty and family. TJ also reflects on the pressure of writing after her previous successes and gives updates on the screen adaptations of her earlier books. Purchase on Bookshop: [https://bit.ly/3Arxd2p] (https://bit.ly/3Arxd2p) Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram [@zibbyowens] (https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/) ! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. [https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books] (https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

Yesterday

28 MINS

28:46

Yesterday

#1952

National bestseller! Tom Seeman, ANIMALS I WANT TO SEE: A Memoir of Growing Up in the Projects and D...

Zibby chats with bestselling author Tom Seeman about ANIMALS I WANT TO SEE, a lyrical, tender, and insightful memoir about a boy who grew up in a family of fourteen in the projects of Toledo, Ohio, and journeyed from child janitor with big dreams to teenage petty criminal to student at Yale and Harvard. Tom describes his wonderful mother, whose resilience and kindness shaped his life and shielded him from his alcoholic father’s abuse. He also touches on his life-changing scholarship to a private high school and the small act of kindness that transformed his life. Finally, he reflects on the role of luck, nature vs. nurture, and the power of persistence and positive thinking. Purchase on Bookshop: [https://bit.ly/3WKVk3C] (https://bit.ly/3WKVk3C) Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram [@zibbyowens] (https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/) ! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. [https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books] (https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

Yesterday

25 MINS

25:53

Yesterday

#1951

A Zibby Summer Reads Pick: Life and Love After Divorce, Sarah Manguso, LIARS

Zibby chats with award-winning author Sarah Manguso about LIARS, an eviscerating and unforgettable story of a marriage that burns to the ground and a woman who rises inexorably from its ashes. Sarah delves into her novel’s portrayal of a marriage that devolves into covert domestic abuse, exposing the often-overlooked dynamics of control and manipulation. She also reflects on her journey to becoming a writer and then describes a very tumultuous time in her life, which is when she wrote this powerful novel. Purchase on Bookshop: [https://bit.ly/3WTJiGh] (https://bit.ly/3WTJiGh) Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram [@zibbyowens] (https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/) ! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. [https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books] (https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

15 Aug 2024

27 MINS

27:35

15 Aug 2024

#1950

A Zibby Summer Reads Pick— Loss and Grief: You Too? Lisa Keefauver, GRIEF IS A SNEAKY BITCH: An Unce...

Grief activist Lisa Keefauver joins Zibby to discuss GRIEF IS A SNEAKY BITCH, a warm, irreverent, and powerful guide for those navigating grief and those supporting the bereaved. Lisa shares the harrowing journey of losing her husband—a massive, undiagnosed tumor caused a scary shift in his behavior and culminated in a series of catastrophic strokes that took his life. Lisa delves into the complexities of grief, and then she and Zibby explore the importance of rituals, shared stories, and the need to normalize grief as part of the human experience. Purchase on Bookshop: [https://bit.ly/3yyRSRn] (https://bit.ly/3yyRSRn) Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram [@zibbyowens] (https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/) ! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. [https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books] (https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

15 Aug 2024

29 MINS

29:39

15 Aug 2024

#1949

#1 Internationally Bestselling Author! Marian Keyes, MY FAVORITE MISTAKE

Zibby chats with #1 internationally bestselling author Marian Keyes about MY FAVORITE MISTAKE, a warm-hearted and deftly plotted page-turner about a woman who, in full mid-life crisis mode, switches Manhattan and a big-deal PR job for the Irish town of Maumtully, where she helps her old friends set up a luxury retreat… and bumps into an old flame. Marian delves into her novel’s themes of aging, midlife love, regret, and self-forgiveness. Then, she shares reflections on her own life, including her decision to pursue IVF and her experience as an alcoholic in recovery. Purchase on Bookshop: [https://bit.ly/3WZ5nn2] (https://bit.ly/3WZ5nn2) Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram [@zibbyowens] (https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/) ! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. [https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books] (https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

14 Aug 2024

28 MINS

28:14

14 Aug 2024

#1948

A Zibby Summer Reads Pick—Loss and Grief: You Too? M. K. Asante, NEPHEW: A Memoir in 4-Part Harmony

Award-winning filmmaker, recording artist, professor, and bestselling author MK Asante joins Zibby to discuss NEPHEW, an explosive, intimate, and innovative memoir written as a love letter to a nephew who was shot nine times and survived. MK highlights the intentional connections between this book and his first memoir, BUCK, and then delves into his inspirations: his nephew; his brother, who was killed; his grandfather, who fought in the Civil Rights Movement; and African American culture, particularly through the lens of hip-hop. He also reflects on his journey as a multidisciplinary artist, from collaborating with Dr. Maya Angelou to co-writing the Monday Night Football anthem with Snoop Dogg and Chris Stapleton. Purchase on Bookshop: [https://bit.ly/4dfDQmX] (https://bit.ly/4dfDQmX) Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram [@zibbyowens] (https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/) ! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. [https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books] (https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

14 Aug 2024

26 MINS

26:20

14 Aug 2024

#1947

A Zibby Summer Reads pick: Wedding Season! Lauren Aliza Green, THE WORLD AFTER ALICE

Zibby speaks with debut author Lauren Aliza Green about THE WORLD AFTER ALICE, a gorgeous and gripping story of two estranged families brought together to celebrate an unexpected wedding. Twelve years after the stunning loss of sixteen-year-old Alice, her brother Benji and her best friend Morgan are getting married—unearthing secrets and reopening deep, painful wounds. Lauren discusses the novel’s exploration of grief, loss, and the lasting impact of suicide, particularly on teenagers. She shares her inspiration for the story, rooted in the rising mental health crisis, and then describes her writing process (including some unconventional habits), her love of Russian literature, and her next project—a modern-day adaptation ofKing Lear. Purchase on Bookshop: [https://bit.ly/3LVghnt] (https://bit.ly/3LVghnt) Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram [@zibbyowens] (https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/) ! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. [https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books] (https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

13 Aug 2024

21 MINS

21:46

13 Aug 2024

#1946

The Lit Lifestyle: Historical Fiction! Talia Carner, THE BOY WITH THE STAR TATTOO

Zibby interviews author Talia Carner about THE BOY WITH THE STAR TATTOO, a spellbinding and impeccably researched historical novel of ingenuity and courage, love and loss, spanning postwar France when Israeli agents roamed the countryside to rescue hidden Jewish orphans—to the 1969 escape of the Israeli naval boats of Cherbourg, France. Talia describes her writing process and inspiration for this novel, including a French road sign and interviews with Israeli Navy officers. She also talks about the antisemitic attacks on her work, her focus on moral dilemmas, and the support she’s received from the Jewish community amid these challenges. Purchase on Bookshop: [https://bit.ly/4dzksB3] (https://bit.ly/4dzksB3) Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram [@zibbyowens] (https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/) ! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. [https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books] (https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

13 Aug 2024

27 MINS

27:18

13 Aug 2024

#1945

A USA Today Bestseller! Catherine Mack, EVERY TIME I GO ON VACATION, SOMEONE DIES

Bestselling Canadian author Catherine Mack joins Zibby to discuss EVERY TIME I GO ON VACATION, SOMEONE DIES, an irresistibly clever and hilarious series starring Eleanor Dash, a bestselling author whose Italian book tour turns into a real-life murder mystery when the man her protagonist is based on claims someone is trying to kill him—just as she decides to kill him off her series. Catherine discusses her writing career and publishing experiences, her love for including humorous footnotes (which she uses to brilliantly break the fourth wall in this novel), the challenge of blending genres, and the experience of adapting her novel for television. Purchase on Bookshop: [https://bit.ly/3Yy6Oty] (https://bit.ly/3Yy6Oty) Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram [@zibbyowens] (https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/) ! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. [https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books] (https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

12 Aug 2024

36 MINS

36:41

12 Aug 2024

#1944

A Zibby Summer Reads pick! Noa Yedlin, STOCKHOLM

Zibby chats with bestselling Israeli author Noa Yedlin about STOCKHOLM, a refreshing,ingeniously plotted dark comedy about a tight-knit circle of seniors who attempt to hide the death of one of their best friends so he can win the Nobel Prize for Economics. Noa delves into the novel’s themes of friendship, success, egos, aging, and mortality. She reflects on her writing career, from journalism to fiction, and then offers advice to aspiring authors. Purchase on Bookshop: [https://bit.ly/3WT4Rqs] (https://bit.ly/3WT4Rqs) Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram [@zibbyowens] (https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/) ! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. [https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books] (https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

12 Aug 2024

24 MINS

24:07

12 Aug 2024

#1943

A Natalie Portman Book Club Pick! Colombe Schneck, SWIMMING IN PARIS: A Life in Three Stories

French documentary film director, journalist, and bestselling author Colombe Schneck joins Zibby to discuss SWIMMING IN PARIS, the Natalie Portman Book Club Pick and a brilliantly written, searingly intimate piece of biographical fiction about a woman experiencing all of life: friendships, love, sex, abortion, and swimming. Colombe shares why she finally felt compelled to write about her abortion in a burst of raw emotion after decades of silence. She also touches on the trauma carried by her Holocaust-survivor parents, the realities of growing up in a liberal Parisian environment, the death of a close childhood friend, a painful breakup, and the solace she found in swimming. Purchase on Bookshop: [https://bit.ly/46BbMrs] (https://bit.ly/46BbMrs) Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram [@zibbyowens] (https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/) ! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. [https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books] (https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

11 Aug 2024

25 MINS

25:04

11 Aug 2024

#1942

A Zibby Summer Reads pick! Anastasia Zadeik, THE OTHER SIDE OF NOTHING: A Novel

Zibby chats with author Anastasia Zadeik about THE OTHER SIDE OF NOTHING, a riveting and redemptive portrayal of two suicidal young adults who meet in a psychiatric facility and escape on a cross-country journey—and their two mothers, who set out to find them. Anastasia emphasizes her intent to portray mental illness realistically, resisting the urge to sensationalize or simplify it. She shares that she drew from personal experiences, including her own struggles with depression and those of her family members, and then she and Zibby discuss the challenges faced by parents of children with mental health issues and the societal stigmas around them. Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram [@zibbyowens] (https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/) ! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. [https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books] (https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

11 Aug 2024

27 MINS

27:05

11 Aug 2024

#1941

A Zibby Summer Reads Pick: Destination—Paris! Glynnis MacNicol, I'M MOSTLY HERE TO ENJOY MYSELF: One...

Zibby chats with memoirist and podcast host Glynnis MacNicol about I’M MOSTLY HERE TO ENJOY MYSELF, an intimate, powerful, jubilant, and triumphant travelog about the radically pleasurable time she spent in Paris after spending the height of the pandemic entirely alone in her NYC apartment. Glynnis describes her five weeks abroad, reflecting on the liberation and joy she rediscovered. She touches on her book’s themes: food, friendship, and physical intimacy—and challenges the societal expectations surrounding middle-aged women. Purchase on Bookshop: [https://bit.ly/4duGJQh] (https://bit.ly/4duGJQh) Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram [@zibbyowens] (https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/) ! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. [https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books] (https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

10 Aug 2024

25 MINS

25:09

10 Aug 2024