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Nabil Ayers, MY LIFE IN THE SUNSHINE

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Nabil Ayers, MY LIFE IN THE SUNSHINE

Entrepreneur, author, and musician Nabil Ayers joins Zibby to discuss his debut memoir, My Life in the Sunshine, which tells the story of his unique family structure and how he met his father, jazz artist Roy Ayers, when he was 35. The two talk about Nabil's mother and his reactions to the decisions she made that ultimately shaped his life, his relationship with Judaism, and how Zibby accidentally shared this book's cover before Nabil did. Nabil also shares how he found his way to writing later in life and how his wife pushed him to finally share this story.

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Erika L. Sánchez, CRYING IN THE BATHROOM

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Erika L. Sánchez, CRYING IN THE BATHROOM

Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling author, poet, and professor Erika L. Sánchez to talk about her memoir, Crying in the Bathroom. Erika shares how she first fell in love with poetry and writing, the ways in which her rebellion against cultural and religious norms has shaped her work, and why she decided to start this memoir by sharing intimate details about her body. The two also discuss what Erika is reading right now and which form of writing she's returning to with her next project.

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Leah Witman Moore, LOVING YOU BIG

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Leah Witman Moore, LOVING YOU BIG

Zibby is joined by teacher and debut memoirist Leah Witman Moore to talk about her new book, Loving You Big, which tells the story of how Leah found her voice as a mother to children with disabilities. The two discuss when Leah managed to write during her busy days, which things she wishes society better understood about those with disabilities, and the moment in her classroom when she realized she had to tell this story. Leah also shares what she's read most recently and her favorite depiction of families with disabilities in the media.

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Allison Trowbridge, TWENTY-TWO

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Allison Trowbridge, TWENTY-TWO

Zibby is joined by the founder and CEO of Copper Books, Allison Trowbridge, to discuss her new company and her book, Twenty-Two: Letters to a Young Woman Searching for Meaning. The two talk about the experiences Allison and her family went through that inspired her to write an epistolary memoir to a fictional friend and how her struggles have inspired her to make positive changes in the world. Allison also shares why she started Copper Books as a social media platform dedicated to authors and readers. Download it on the App Store today to find live events, book discussions, and so much more!

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Brooke Siem, MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS

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Brooke Siem, MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS

Award-winning chef, author, and speaker Brooke Siem joins Zibby to talk about her debut memoir, May Cause Side Effects, which tells the story of her withdrawal after fifteen years on antidepressants. The two discuss how Brooke's experience affected her memories—including when she won Food Network's Chopped competition—as well as how her support network helped her reframe her outlook on life. Brooke also shares how her antidepressant journey impacted her relationship with food, who she hopes will read her book, and which author shaped her writing journey the most.

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Chloé Cooper Jones, EASY BEAUTY

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Chloé Cooper Jones, EASY BEAUTY

"I'm human like anybody else. I'm susceptible to all these bad narratives that I both internalize about myself or can turn on other people." Pulitzer Prize finalist, professor, and author Chloé Cooper Jones joins Zibby to talk about her memoir, Easy Beauty, which documents her global exploration and life with a disability. The two discuss misconceptions about motherhood, how Chloé dismantled the weight of society's judgment of those with disabilities, and her love of Roger Federer. Chloé also shares what her relationship with her son looks like today and how she's handled criticism from those who still choose to disrespect disabled mothers.

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Aileen Weintraub, KNOCKED DOWN

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Aileen Weintraub, KNOCKED DOWN

Award-winning author, journalist, and editor Aileen Weintraub joins Zibby to discuss her new memoir, Knocked Down, which recounts her experience of being on bed rest during her pregnancy. The two talk about the flaws in how the medical system in this country views and treats women, what inspired Aileen to tell this story, and how moms do ultimately find time for things in their lives. Aileen shares what her experience was like processing the grief of losing her dad while incapacitated, as well as how she felt both while writing the book and recording the audiobook.

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Kathryn Schulz, LOST & FOUND

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Kathryn Schulz, LOST & FOUND

Zibby is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Kathryn Schulz to talk about her memoir, Lost & Found, which looks at the wide-ranging experiences of loss and discovery. Kathryn shares her thoughts on what makes a good death and whether that moniker is fair to those grieving, as well as what she wishes her father lived to see. The two also discuss what it was like for Kathryn to win the Pulitzer, the lessons she learned from watching her parents’ relationship, and why she wanted to analyze what we mean by each of the words lost, and, and found.

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Jennette McCurdy, I'M GLAD MY MOM DIED

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Jennette McCurdy, I'M GLAD MY MOM DIED

Zibby is joined by former Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy to talk about her debut memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died, and why she chose the book's eye-catching title. The two discuss some of the narratives Jennette grew up with that she had to unlearn in adulthood, as well as where she is now in her eating disorder recovery journey. Jennette also shares why it was important to write from her younger self's perspective, what it was like for her to write about such heavy topics, and which projects she's working on next.

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Josh Peck, HAPPY PEOPLE ARE ANNOYING

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Josh Peck, HAPPY PEOPLE ARE ANNOYING

Actor Josh Peck joins Zibby to talk about his memoir, Happy People Are Annoying. The two connect over growing up with Jewish mothers and how that impacted their relationships with food. Josh also shares why he wanted to write a memoir at this time in his life, what made him decide to be so frank with the behind-the-scenes facts he shared, and whether or not there was anything he regretted putting in. Watch Josh in 13: The Musical, out today on Netflix!

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Emily Maloney, COST OF LIVING

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Emily Maloney, COST OF LIVING

Zibby is joined by author Emily Maloney to talk about her book of personal essays, Cost of Living, which grew out of a piece that is featured in the Best American Essays compilation. The two discuss the current state of healthcare in America, as well as what Emily sees as the industry's potential future. Emily also shares her 15-year process of publishing this book, at which stage she decided to incorporate anecdotes about her parents, and what she is working on next.

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Liz Scheier, NEVER SIMPLE

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Liz Scheier, NEVER SIMPLE

Zibby is joined by editor and author Liz Scheier to discuss her debut memoir, Never Simple, which details the complex relationship she had with her mother. The two talk about the steps Liz took to paint as full of a picture of her mother as she could, when she found the time to write while raising two kids under two, and how her experience as an editor helped her as a writer. Liz also shares what she's learned about parent-child relationships overall, her thoughts on elder care after arranging as much security as she could for her mother towards the end of her life, and which parts of her story she decided not to share in the book.

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Bernardine Evaristo, MANIFESTO: ON NEVER GIVING UP

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Bernardine Evaristo, MANIFESTO: ON NEVER GIVING UP

Zibby is joined by the Booker Prize-winning author of Girl, Woman, Other Bernardine Evaristo to talk about her first non-fiction book, Manifesto: On Never Giving Up. The two discuss why Bernardine didn't want to write another novel after the runaway success with Girl, Woman, Other, why she's written in various genres at the different stages of her life, and which medium she plans to return to with her next project.

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Kate Swenson, FOREVER BOY

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Kate Swenson, FOREVER BOY

Creator of the blog and Facebook group Finding Cooper's Voice, Kate Swenson, joins Zibby to talk about her first book, Forever Boy: A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy. The two discuss why Kate felt comfortable sharing more personal information in this book than she does on her blog, how her family dynamic has evolved over the last eleven years, and how she manages to keep such a sunny disposition. Kate also shares how Covid impacted Cooper and his treatment, as well as her favorite parts of the Facebook community she has created.

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Dana Brown, DILETTANTE

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Dana Brown, DILETTANTE

Zibby is joined by the former deputy editor of Vanity Fair Dana Brown to talk about his debut memoir, Dilettante. The two discuss what they miss about the heyday of print magazines, the crazy true story of how Dana got his start at Condé Nast, and how working for the magazine helped him find where he belonged. Dana and Zibby also connect over the summer their times at VF overlapped and Dana shares what he's currently reading.

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Judy Goldman, CHILD

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Judy Goldman, CHILD

Zibby is joined by award-winning author Judy Goldman to talk about her latest memoir, Child, which she didn't feel ready to write until her eighties. Judy shares how she processed and portrayed the sensitive nature of her personal history growing up in the segregated Jim Crow South, as well as why she felt called to write this memoir in the first place. The two discuss the benefits of launching a writing career later in life, what Judy hopes readers don't take away from this story, and the significance of her upcoming project.

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Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOUNTAIN

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Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOUNTAIN

"At the end of the day, it doesn't matter how old we are, we still all have that little child inside of us." Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, global explorer, activist, and founder of the non-profit Courageous Girls, joins Zibby to talk about her debut memoir, In the Shadow of the Mountain, which was recently optioned for film by Selena Gomez. The two discuss how Silvia got to a place where she could be so open about her experience with childhood sexual violence, as well as why she wants to break the stigma for others who have endured similar traumas. Silvia also shares what she plans to do on tour in her home country of Peru once the book is translated into Spanish.

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Zibby Owens, BOOKENDS

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Zibby Owens, BOOKENDS

"This whole experience has taught me that my people are all over the place." In a special episode, Zibby is interviewed by New York Times bestseller and friend Allison Pataki to celebrate the release of Zibby's debut memoir, Bookends!!! Zibby shares why she likes to be so open about her emotions both online and in this book, what she has taken away from losing multiple loved ones, and how she might not have ever ended up where she is if she had never written an article for Seventeen in 1992. She also tells Allison who she thinks would play her in a movie and why she values the community she has cultivated so much. Want to know which books Zibby mentions in Bookends? Click here to check out her list!

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Zain Asher, WHERE THE CHILDREN TAKE US

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Zain Asher, WHERE THE CHILDREN TAKE US

"I'm a firm believer that the issue isn't whether or not your opportunities come. The issue is whether you're ready when your opportunity comes." CNN anchor Zain Asher joins Zibby to talk about her memoir, Where the Children Take Us, which documents her family's tragedy and triumphs. The two discuss why Zain wrote this book to honor her mother who raised her and her three siblings after her dad died in a car accident, which life lessons shaped her work ethic, and how her family grappled with race throughout the different phases of their lives.

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Rachel Signer, YOU HAD ME AT PET-NAT

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Rachel Signer, YOU HAD ME AT PET-NAT

Natural wine journalist, founder of Pipette Magazine, and winemaker Rachel Signer joins Zibby to discuss her memoir, You Had Me at Pét-Nat. The two talk about how and why Rachel made the leap into writing about natural wine at a time when many had no idea what that was and the experience she had that inspired her to share her stories in Pipette. Rachel also shares how to find natural wine in your area, what it was like to write this during the pandemic with a newborn, and which genre she wants to return to after completing a memoir.

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