Alice Feeney, BEAUTIFUL UGLY

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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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Zibby is joined by New York Times million-copy bestselling author Alice Feeney to discuss her magnetic, jaw-dropping new thriller, BEAUTIFUL UGLY. Alice delves into the story, which follows struggling author Grady Green a year after his wife’s mysterious disappearance, and what happens when he travels to a tiny Scottish island to get his life back on track... and sees a woman who looks exactly like his missing wife. Alice describes her creative process and explores her novel’s themes of grief, love, identity, and revenge. She also reflects on the balance between fiction and personal experience.

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Alice Feeney, BEAUTIFUL UGLY

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Tess Sanchez, WE'VE DECIDED TO GO IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION: Essays 23:24

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Zibby chats with former casting executive Tess Sanchez (who is married to actor and past podcast guest Max Greenfield!) about WE’VE DECIDED TO GO IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION, a moving and witty essay collection about career upheaval, identity, and resilience. Tess reflects on a pivotal two-year period in her life that was filled with unexpected setbacks. She opens up about the shock of losing a career that had defined her for two decades, the struggle to reframe her sense of self beyond work, and the unexpected humor that emerged from this moment of crisis. She also touches on her experience navigating her father’s aphasia and Alzheimer’s diagnosis—and how grief and humor often exist side by side. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3FQRSiV Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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John Kenney, I SEE YOU'VE CALLED IN DEAD: A Novel 25:02

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Zibby Publishing author alert! Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling and Thurber Prize-winning author John Kenney to discuss his razor-sharp, darkly comedic, and emotionally piercing new novel, I SEE YOU’VE CALLED IN DEAD. John delves into the story, which follows an obituary writer who accidentally publishes his own death notice, sparking chaos and unexpected self-discovery. John shares the deeply personal inspiration behind this book, touching on loss, the complexities of grief, and how humor helps us navigate life’s toughest moments. The conversation also delves into male friendship, office culture, and the impact of writing. With wit and warmth, John and Zibby explore what it means to truly live while grappling with loss. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/41UiCYz Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Sarah Harman, ALL THE OTHER MOTHERS HATE ME 21:12

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Journalist turned novelist Sarah Harman joins Zibby to discuss her biting, twisty, utterly delightful thriller, ALL THE OTHER MOTHERS HATE ME, which follows a washed-up girl band star turned reluctant mom detective at the center of a missing child investigation. Sarah talks about her unconventional writing process, the challenges of creating an unlikable yet relatable protagonist, and balancing creative ambition and motherhood. She also talks about the pressures of “Plan B” careers, her experience adapting her book for FX, and the eternal question of what it really means to be a “good mom.” Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4cdEUIm Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Jenny Fielding, VENTURE EVERYWHERE: Travel, Entrepreneurship and a Roadmap for Life 19:40

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Zibby interviews Jenny Fielding, one of the most active global pre-seed investors, about her new book, VENTURE EVERYWHERE. Jenny shares her experiences traveling to over 100 countries to profile global entrepreneurs who are starting innovative companies far from Silicon Valley’s spotlight. She explores the entrepreneurial archetypes, from bold risk-takers to resilient thinkers, and then shares her unconventional path—from JP Morgan to launching her first startup inspired by the high cost of international calls. She offers practical advice on pursuing big ideas incrementally, making space for innovation even while juggling a day job. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/42j9T24 Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Sonya Walger, LION 27:44

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British-American actress, writer, and podcaster Sonya Walger joins Zibby to discuss LION, a stunning autobiographical novel full of drama, love, and tragedy. Together, they explore the blurred line between fiction and reality, with Sonya describing her book as “a work of fiction in which everything happened.” She shares poignant stories of her charismatic, risk-taking father—once a Formula One driver, polo player, and skydiver—and reflects on how he shaped her own parenting, choices, and identity. She talks about memory, family, her marriage, writing as a way to detangle personal truths, and the chaos of losing her home shortly after this book’s release. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3FD0rxV Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Tamron Hall, HARLEM HONEY: The Adventures of a Curious Kid 27:42

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Emmy Award-winning television host, veteran journalist, and bestselling author Tamron Hall returns to the podcast to discuss her delightful children’s book, HARLEM HONEY: The Adventure of a Curious Kid. Inspired by Tamron’s real-life son and his adventure visiting Harlem’s most iconic spots, the book’s protagonist navigates a bustling new neighborhood. Zibby and Tamron discuss the themes of patience, presence, curiosity, and the power of slowing down and appreciating first-time experiences. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4j5JCtT Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Tamsen Fadal, HOW TO MENOPAUSE: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better Than Before 24:40

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Charlotte McConaghy, WILD DARK SHORE: A Novel 24:33

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Joshua A. Miele and Wendell Jamieson, CONNECTING DOTS: A Blind Life 27:17

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Georgia Hunter, ONE GOOD THING: A Novel 26:56

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Jennifer Lang, LANDED: A Yogi's Memoir in Pieces & Poses 29:34

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Jill Santopolo, THE LOVE WE FOUND 26:56

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Samina Ali, PIECES YOU'LL NEVER GET BACK: A Memoir of Unlikely Survival 22:23

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