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Katy Tur, ROUGH DRAFT

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Katy Tur, ROUGH DRAFT

Zibby is joined by broadcast journalist, correspondent, and MSNBC anchor Katy Tur to discuss her latest memoir, Rough Draft. While Katy's first book—a New York Times bestseller—focused on her time covering Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, her new project takes readers into her life growing up as the daughter of two journalists as she worked to make her own name in the industry. Katy tells Zibby what it was like to abruptly shift from an international to a political correspondent, how she's processing the abusive behavior she witnessed in her childhood, and the effect she hopes this book will have on her family as well as readers everywhere.

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Rabbi Steve Leder, FOR YOU WHEN I AM GONE

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Rabbi Steve Leder, FOR YOU WHEN I AM GONE

Bestselling author of The Beauty of What Remains Rabbi Steve Leder returns to talk with Zibby about his latest book, For You When I'm Gone, which offers examples of how to write a will that encapsulates your whole life's story. The two discuss the impact Rabbi Leder's father's death had on him, as well as the significance of leaving words (which share a Hebrew term with “things”). Rabbi Leder also shares how writing this book has helped him grapple with mortality and what we really want to leave behind for our loved ones.

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Sheleana Aiyana, BECOMING THE ONE

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Sheleana Aiyana, BECOMING THE ONE

Writer, spiritual counselor, and founder of Rising Woman Sheleana Aiyana joins Zibby to talk about her first book, Becoming the One, which takes readers through one of her self-discovery programs. The two discuss some of the traumas Sheleana faced early on and how she managed to work through them, as well as when she knew she was destined to help other women find themselves. Sheleana also shares why the process of writing this book was so grueling and how working on herself allowed her to find her husband who helped her through her self-doubts.

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Doree Shafrir & Kate Spencer, THANKS FOR WAITING and A NEW YORK MINUTE

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Doree Shafrir & Kate Spencer, THANKS FOR WAITING and A NEW YORK MINUTE

Zibby is joined by the two co-hosts of the Forever35 podcast Doree Shafrir and Kate Spencer to talk about their show and respective books. Doree tells Zibby why she wanted to share the lessons she learned as a late-bloomer in her new memoir, Thanks for Waiting, while Kate shares how romance novels saved her after her mom's death which led her to write both her memoir, The Dead Moms Club, and her new novel, In a New York Minute. The three also chat about some of Doree and Kate's favorite podcast guests and what they like most about how their show has evolved.

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James Patterson, JAMES PATTERSON BY JAMES PATTERSON

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James Patterson, JAMES PATTERSON BY JAMES PATTERSON

Literary giant James Patterson joins Zibby to talk about his autobiography, James Patterson by James Patterson. The two discuss the impact the two major loves of James' life have had on him, why encouraging children to read and promoting literacy in schools are so important to him, and a handful of some of James' very funny stories. James also shares what it's like to go out in public and be recognized—just not as James Patterson.

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Mary Laura Philpott, BOMB SHELTER

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Mary Laura Philpott, BOMB SHELTER

Mary Laura Philpott returns to discuss her latest memoir, Bomb Shelter, which was selected as an Editor’s Choice by the New York Times Book Review. Mary Laura tells Zibby about her mental spatial awareness and how it informs her sentence structure, the main themes that thread the chapters of this book together, and why she loves discovering art she didn't initially think she would enjoy. Mary Laura also shares what it's like to write a memoir and have strangers connect with it while not necessarily realizing that they don't fully know you.

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Alyssa Shelasky, THIS MIGHT BE TOO PERSONAL

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Alyssa Shelasky, THIS MIGHT BE TOO PERSONAL

New York Magazine columnist and author of Apron Anxiety Alyssa Shelasky returns to talk with Zibby about her latest memoir, This Might Be Too Personal. The two discuss misconceptions about writers' lives, when Alyssa realized her work was famous, and her two remaining regrets after writing this book.

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Sharon Gless, APPARENTLY THERE WERE COMPLAINTS

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Sharon Gless, APPARENTLY THERE WERE COMPLAINTS

Sharon Gless, the Emmy Award-winning star of hit shows like Cagney & Lacey and Burn Notice, joins Zibby to discuss her memoir, Apparently There Were Complaints, which took her seven years to complete. Sharon unpacks some of the stories she shares in the book about her grandmother and tells Zibby about how the two reconnected through a medium. The two also talk about how Sharon's body has changed throughout her career, why she made the decision to not have children, and how she largely wrote this memoir using notes from her friend about all of the stories she has told through the years.

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Melissa Gilbert, BACK TO THE PRAIRIE

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Melissa Gilbert, BACK TO THE PRAIRIE

Zibby is joined by child star of Little House on the Prairie Melissa Gilbert to discuss her latest memoir, Back to the Prairie, which focuses largely on her experience creating her dream home in the Catskills. The two talk about how Melissa faced and overcame her chronic pain, when she and her husband decided to dive all in on living a more rustic lifestyle, and what she loves most about being a grandmother. Melissa also shares how her life differs from popular misconceptions about celebrities as well as what she hopes to write next.

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Melissa Harris, ONE POUND, TWELVE OUNCES

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Melissa Harris, ONE POUND, TWELVE OUNCES

Author Melissa Harris joins Zibby to talk about her award-winning memoir, One Pound, Twelve Ounces, which was actually her premature son's weight at birth. The two discuss how the book grew from a blog Melissa wrote to keep family members around the world updated about her son's progress, when she realized she had PTSD from the ninety-five days she spent in the NICU, and what her life with her children looks like now.

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Claire Lynch, SMALL

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Claire Lynch, SMALL

Zibby is joined by professor Claire Lynch to talk about her debut memoir, Small, which she wrote while in lockdown. The two discuss some of the formative experiences Claire and her wife went through on their fertility and subsequent parenthood journey, as well as how she managed to construct a memoir that reads like poetry. Claire also shares what parents expecting twins should do to prepare themselves, why she finds it easier to reveal her emotions in writing rather than face-to-face, and what style of writing she wants to try next.

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Jennifer Grey, OUT OF THE CORNER

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Jennifer Grey, OUT OF THE CORNER

Zibby is joined by the star of Dirty Dancing and other hit films Jennifer Grey to talk about her debut memoir, Out of the Corner, which she says writing was one of the best experiences of her life. The two discuss how Jennifer came to terms with her anxiety as well as with her chronic pain, what it was like for her to recall long-buried memories, and how her relationship with her family has evolved throughout her life and career. Jennifer also shares some of the kind things her daughter told her after reading (and annotating) the book.

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Courtney Maum, THE YEAR OF THE HORSES

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Courtney Maum, THE YEAR OF THE HORSES

Author of Touch and Costalegre Courtney Maum returns to the podcast for a third time to talk with Zibby about her highly anticipated debut memoir, The Year of the Horses, which was just picked by Amazon as a Best Book of May. Courtney shares which parts of the book were the hardest for her to write and how her general demeanor has changed since her return to horseback riding. The two also discuss how to be there for someone who doesn't know how to ask for the help they need, the impact her insomnia has had on her life, and why she's looking forward to having a boring summer.

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Tunde Oyeneyin, SPEAK

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Tunde Oyeneyin, SPEAK

"I think the beauty of uncertainty is infinite possibility. When you don't know what's next, anything can be next." Wildly popular Peloton instructor and host of the Fitness Flipped Podcast Tunde Oyeneyin joins Zibby to celebrate the pub day for her debut memoir, Speak. Tunde shares how she knew from her very first cycling class that it was going to change her life, as well as how that vision merged with her lifelong love of teaching. The two also talk about what Speak is an acronym for, why Tunde still shows up and gives her classes her all even when she doesn't feel her best, and the impact she hopes her vulnerability will have on readers.

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Gary Janetti, START WITHOUT ME

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Gary Janetti, START WITHOUT ME

Zibby is joined by writer, producer, and author of the instant New York Times bestseller Do You Mind If I Cancel?, Gary Janetti, to talk about his new book of essays, Start Without Me. The two discuss how Gary got his start as a sitcom writer by researching scripts in the Writers Guild Library, why the dreamy quality of the book's short chapters came about naturally, and where aspiring comedy writers should look for inspiration. Gary also shares how he approaches his viral Instagram (which has over 1 million followers!!!) and what he is currently reading.

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Kelsey Chittick, SECOND HALF

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Kelsey Chittick, SECOND HALF

Comedian, inspirational speaker, and author of The Second Half Kelsey Chittick joins Zibby to discuss her book and how she has rediscovered joy in life following the immense grief of losing her husband. Kelsey recounts the heartbreaking story of how she learned her husband had passed, why she decided to include a section discussing the hopelessness she felt in the immediate aftermath of her loss, and what conversations she wants this book to help start. The two also talk about the importance of staying healthy and why it might be smart to prevent kids from playing collision-based sports too soon.

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