Joanna Margaret, THE BEQUEST: A Dark Academia Thriller
Totally Booked with Zibby
12/23/22
•21m
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Zibby interviews art historian and debut author Joanna Margaret about The Bequest, a richly atmospheric thriller about an American Ph.D. student who moves to Scotland and finds herself embroiled in a 450-year-old mystery. Joanna talks about her own trajectory from Ph.D. student to archival historian and writer (this book is based on a 16th-century Italian letter she decoded herself!), her experience as Joyce Carol Oates’ MFA student, and the challenge of writing such a complex story. The two also chat about the importance of brick-and-mortar bookstores (Zibby is opening one in LA!!!), and Joanna reveals the details of her next project.
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•26m
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December 24, 2022
•29m
Guest host Julianna Goldman interviews New York Times bestselling author and CEO of Whole30 Melissa Urban about The Book of Boundaries: Set the Limits That Will Set You Free. Melissa reveals the inspiration behind the book, her thoughts on technology and “doomscrolling,” and the actual definition of a boundary. Then, she shares her best advice (with real-life scenarios and actionable tips!) on how to set boundaries at work and with family. Finally, the two discuss current social movements (like #MeToo, quiet quitting, and hustle culture) and how they impact boundary-setting.
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