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Between Chapters: How I Started Over, Took Some Chances, and Found the Plot
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For anyone in the messy middle—of a marriage, a loss, an emptying house, or a life that no longer fits.
You’re not starting over. You’re between chapters.
In forty short, funny, honest essays, Zibby Owens writes about what happens when the life you carefully built stops looking like the life you thought you’d have—and you have to figure out who you are now.
Over one tumultuous decade, her life comes apart and slowly, surprisingly, comes back together: a divorce that upends her family, a second chance at love, four kids and countless shared-custody handoffs, the death of her stepfather, friendships gained and lost, and the books that carry her through it all.
There’s the birds-and-bees talk that goes spectacularly wrong. The inflatable raft at sleepaway camp she cannot climb. Weight lost and found. A zillion mistakes. And the unglamorous work of becoming someone new when the old script no longer fits.
Read it straight through or one essay at a time—each takes just a few minutes.
For anyone navigating divorce, grief, an empty nest, reinvention—or simply wondering what comes next.
And for the friend who’s between chapters: when you don’t know what to say, give her this.
Audiobook read by the author.
You’re not starting over. You’re between chapters.
In forty short, funny, honest essays, Zibby Owens writes about what happens when the life you carefully built stops looking like the life you thought you’d have—and you have to figure out who you are now.
Over one tumultuous decade, her life comes apart and slowly, surprisingly, comes back together: a divorce that upends her family, a second chance at love, four kids and countless shared-custody handoffs, the death of her stepfather, friendships gained and lost, and the books that carry her through it all.
There’s the birds-and-bees talk that goes spectacularly wrong. The inflatable raft at sleepaway camp she cannot climb. Weight lost and found. A zillion mistakes. And the unglamorous work of becoming someone new when the old script no longer fits.
Read it straight through or one essay at a time—each takes just a few minutes.
For anyone navigating divorce, grief, an empty nest, reinvention—or simply wondering what comes next.
And for the friend who’s between chapters: when you don’t know what to say, give her this.
Audiobook read by the author.
240 pages, Paperback
Published September 22, 2026
About the author
Zibby Owens
9 books25.9k followersZIBBY OWENS is the national bestselling author and editor of seven books including Between Chapters, Blank, Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, Princess Charming, and the On Being Jewish Now anthology, which has spent 29 weeks on the USA Today bestseller list and inspired a companion essay platform and a stage adaptation.
Owens has contributed to Vogue, Oprah Daily, Good Morning America, and the Washington Post, and writes a weekly bestselling Substack. She hosts the award-winning podcast Totally Booked with Zibby with more than 2,300 author episodes, and the weekly TV show Totally Booked with Zibby on JBS.
A frequent speaker, moderator and broadcast guest, Owens is known for highlighting the book industry’s most anticipated new releases and emerging authors. In 2021 she founded Zibby Media with the launch of Zibby Publishing and unique year-round hosted retreats and events for book lovers. In 2023, she opened Zibby’s Bookshop, the independent bookstore in Santa Monica, CA.
A graduate of Yale University and Harvard Business School, Owens, a mother of four, lives in New York and L.A. with her husband.
Owens has contributed to Vogue, Oprah Daily, Good Morning America, and the Washington Post, and writes a weekly bestselling Substack. She hosts the award-winning podcast Totally Booked with Zibby with more than 2,300 author episodes, and the weekly TV show Totally Booked with Zibby on JBS.
A frequent speaker, moderator and broadcast guest, Owens is known for highlighting the book industry’s most anticipated new releases and emerging authors. In 2021 she founded Zibby Media with the launch of Zibby Publishing and unique year-round hosted retreats and events for book lovers. In 2023, she opened Zibby’s Bookshop, the independent bookstore in Santa Monica, CA.
A graduate of Yale University and Harvard Business School, Owens, a mother of four, lives in New York and L.A. with her husband.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
I mean... five stars, of course!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Sadly, this one just wasn’t for me. I first became familiar with Zibby Owens through her work in publishing, and based on the title and description, I really thought this was going to be about women’s empowerment and how she started over and built a whole new career later in life. That wasn’t really what I got from it.
The book opens with Zibby talking about falling in love with her tennis pro while she was still married, which led to the end of her marriage and a lot of upheaval for her family. I understand that marriages are complicated, and I’m sure there were problems that led up to all of that. But even so, it wasn’t an opening that made me feel particularly sympathetic toward her situation or some of the choices she made.
Most of the book ended up being stories and little vignettes about her life as a very busy, very wealthy mom. Zibby grew up with a tremendous amount of wealth and privilege and continued to live that way as an adult, so there was very little here that I could relate to or connect with.
It made me think about Strangers by Belle Burden, another memoir that I thought could be divisive because it also came from a place of extreme privilege. But with that book, I still felt there was a bigger message about why women need to understand their finances. With Between Chapters, I kept waiting to figure out what the bigger message was, and I’m still not really sure.
I do think there is a certain group of women who will probably see themselves in Zibby’s stories and connect with this much more than I did. I just went into it expecting a very different book and came away disappointed.
Thank you to NetGalley and Zibby Publishing for the advanced listening copy ahead of publication. All opinions are my own.
The book opens with Zibby talking about falling in love with her tennis pro while she was still married, which led to the end of her marriage and a lot of upheaval for her family. I understand that marriages are complicated, and I’m sure there were problems that led up to all of that. But even so, it wasn’t an opening that made me feel particularly sympathetic toward her situation or some of the choices she made.
Most of the book ended up being stories and little vignettes about her life as a very busy, very wealthy mom. Zibby grew up with a tremendous amount of wealth and privilege and continued to live that way as an adult, so there was very little here that I could relate to or connect with.
It made me think about Strangers by Belle Burden, another memoir that I thought could be divisive because it also came from a place of extreme privilege. But with that book, I still felt there was a bigger message about why women need to understand their finances. With Between Chapters, I kept waiting to figure out what the bigger message was, and I’m still not really sure.
I do think there is a certain group of women who will probably see themselves in Zibby’s stories and connect with this much more than I did. I just went into it expecting a very different book and came away disappointed.
Thank you to NetGalley and Zibby Publishing for the advanced listening copy ahead of publication. All opinions are my own.
August 25, 2026
Zibby Owens is an author, publisher, bookstore owner and podcast host. I forget how I first heard (read?) about BETWEEN CHAPTERS, but the synopsis immediately sounded like something I’d love. I love reading about book people.
The book opens with Owens falling in love with her tennis coach and then going through a divorce, which is an incredibly messy life event. But the author’s upbeat narration makes it sound almost like an “oops, lol!” situation, without much reflection or context about how or why it happened. For me, this set the tone for a memoir that stays glossy and surface-level rather than digging deeper into who Owens is as a person and why she’s made certain decisions.
There are also offhanded mentions of growing up incredibly privileged: her father is a CEO, she grew up on the Upper East Side, flew first class and shopped at Bergdorf Goodman as a teenager. (Her father is a billionaire and an adviser and donor to President Trump, btw.) Later, she’s able to open a bookstore in California and rebuild her home after devastating wildfires. There’s nothing inherently wrong with writing about a privileged life, but I wanted more acknowledgment or examination of how that privilege shaped her experiences. (An LATimes article said she had access to “unlimited funds.”)
Owens seems like a kind, thoughtful person, but this collection of essays just didn’t work for me. Each one felt like something you’d skim in a personal newsletter: short, mostly light and simplistic, with an observation or a “here’s a thing that happened to me” takeaway. (The emotional chapter about losing her stepfather is a notable exception.) Maybe readers who already know and follow Owens will connect with this book and her more than I did.
Thank you to #NetGalley and Zibby Publishing for an advanced audiobook copy of #BetweenChapters. Publication date Sept. 22, 2026.
The book opens with Owens falling in love with her tennis coach and then going through a divorce, which is an incredibly messy life event. But the author’s upbeat narration makes it sound almost like an “oops, lol!” situation, without much reflection or context about how or why it happened. For me, this set the tone for a memoir that stays glossy and surface-level rather than digging deeper into who Owens is as a person and why she’s made certain decisions.
There are also offhanded mentions of growing up incredibly privileged: her father is a CEO, she grew up on the Upper East Side, flew first class and shopped at Bergdorf Goodman as a teenager. (Her father is a billionaire and an adviser and donor to President Trump, btw.) Later, she’s able to open a bookstore in California and rebuild her home after devastating wildfires. There’s nothing inherently wrong with writing about a privileged life, but I wanted more acknowledgment or examination of how that privilege shaped her experiences. (An LATimes article said she had access to “unlimited funds.”)
Owens seems like a kind, thoughtful person, but this collection of essays just didn’t work for me. Each one felt like something you’d skim in a personal newsletter: short, mostly light and simplistic, with an observation or a “here’s a thing that happened to me” takeaway. (The emotional chapter about losing her stepfather is a notable exception.) Maybe readers who already know and follow Owens will connect with this book and her more than I did.
Thank you to #NetGalley and Zibby Publishing for an advanced audiobook copy of #BetweenChapters. Publication date Sept. 22, 2026.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
This heartfelt, witty collection of essays made me laugh and cry in the same sentence. Zibby Owens bravely explores motherhood, marriage, divorce, weight loss, depression, and career, leaving the reader hopeful and uplifted. Packed with pearls of wisdom, I recommend this for readers far and wide.
September 23, 2026
I enjoyed this. The essays are a mixture of vulnerable, messy, witty, relatable, and endearing. As Owens reflects, it was interesting to see how reading was a huge lifeline for her during difficult times and turned into a huge media career. The writing is conversational and fast-paced. She doesn't hide her flaws or fears so this has a self-deprecatingly funny, confessional vibe. The book is broken into 40 short, standalone chapters/essays, making it easy to read in small chunks or in one sitting. Heartfelt and uplifting, a reminder that reinvention and change are possible at any stage of life.
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September 22, 2026I loved this memoir! It reads more like a collection of personal essays, with Zibby reflecting on friendship, parenting, divorce, loss, love, reinvention, and, of course, books.
The best way I can describe the experience is that it felt like sitting down with a friend over coffee and chatting about life. It’s warm, candid, funny, and relatable, especially as Zibby looks back on how much her life has changed over the past decade and the chances she took along the way.
I had the physical copy thanks to Zibby Publishing, but I also listened to the audiobook through Libro.fm, and I highly recommend the audio. Zibby narrates it herself, and you can absolutely tell she’s an experienced podcaster. Her delivery feels so natural and conversational, and some of the essays toward the end were incredibly moving in her voice.
This would make such a great book club pick, particularly for women in and around their 40s. There is SO much here to talk about: changing friendships, motherhood, starting over, figuring out what you want your next chapter to look like, and the role books can play through all of it.
Highly recommend, especially on audio.
The best way I can describe the experience is that it felt like sitting down with a friend over coffee and chatting about life. It’s warm, candid, funny, and relatable, especially as Zibby looks back on how much her life has changed over the past decade and the chances she took along the way.
I had the physical copy thanks to Zibby Publishing, but I also listened to the audiobook through Libro.fm, and I highly recommend the audio. Zibby narrates it herself, and you can absolutely tell she’s an experienced podcaster. Her delivery feels so natural and conversational, and some of the essays toward the end were incredibly moving in her voice.
This would make such a great book club pick, particularly for women in and around their 40s. There is SO much here to talk about: changing friendships, motherhood, starting over, figuring out what you want your next chapter to look like, and the role books can play through all of it.
Highly recommend, especially on audio.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Between Chapters by Zibby Owens. Thanks to Zibby books for the gifted copy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Best selling author and podcast host, Zibby Owens, recollects how she’s changed in the last ten years. Going through divorce, new love, starting a career, weight change, and new friends, but keeping her passion for writing and reading at the heart of it all.
Written as a series of essays, it flows as a continuous story, and can be easily read in one sitting. It’s a fast read and you find it hard to put down with the short chapters, some of which are funny and some sad; just like life itself. There were moments that I did laugh out loud with Zibby and her children, like during the sex ed talk. I loved how Zibby is motivated by her passions of reading and writing - I felt it!
“The stuff of life is, of course, just stuff. What matters in the end are the memories from photos, the handwritten recipes, the birthday cards with meaningful notes, the mementos. Not the shoes, although they were pretty fabulous.”
Read if you like:
-Publishing or writing industry
-Divorce or restarting stories
-Jewish American and female memoirs
Between Chapters comes out 9/22.
Best selling author and podcast host, Zibby Owens, recollects how she’s changed in the last ten years. Going through divorce, new love, starting a career, weight change, and new friends, but keeping her passion for writing and reading at the heart of it all.
Written as a series of essays, it flows as a continuous story, and can be easily read in one sitting. It’s a fast read and you find it hard to put down with the short chapters, some of which are funny and some sad; just like life itself. There were moments that I did laugh out loud with Zibby and her children, like during the sex ed talk. I loved how Zibby is motivated by her passions of reading and writing - I felt it!
“The stuff of life is, of course, just stuff. What matters in the end are the memories from photos, the handwritten recipes, the birthday cards with meaningful notes, the mementos. Not the shoes, although they were pretty fabulous.”
Read if you like:
-Publishing or writing industry
-Divorce or restarting stories
-Jewish American and female memoirs
Between Chapters comes out 9/22.
September 23, 2026
The audio version narration was good but the book itself was NOT. I’m not exactly sure why the author wrote this book. There were so many cringy moments. And no message really. A lot of whining about being a mom to 4 kids and having no life other than doing everything for them. There was a very awkward part where she describes an evening with her small grade school kids and she’s going over an assignment. She doesn’t read the suggested answer from the school so she goes on to explain hand jobs and oral sex to her young kids. It was so creepy. Then she laughs. Also another time she explains about her new husband making her the perfect s’more and he was so excited. She was TOO busy putting the kids to sleep and didn’t have time for the s’more. Ok so your new husband is so excited into pleasing you and yet you have no time for him. One of the reviewers compared her book to Belle Burdens book “Strangers”. and I got news for you.. they aren’t even comparable or close. Strangers was a 5 star read.
September 28, 2026
Thank you so much to libro.fm for the advance listener copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
Ugh...
I had never heard of the author before listening to this audiobook. I can't say that I had any specific expectations going in except what I read in the cover blurb. It sounded pretty straightforward: written by a woman reinventing herself after losing weight, divorcing her husband and evolving from stay-at-home-mom to "bookfluencer."
Instead of female empowerment, I was mostly put off by the author and her decisions. She starts off by announcing her upcoming divorce from her husband to her girlfriend group. When they immediately gather around her to offer comfort and support she tells them it's all good - she's been having a year long affair with her tennis coach, she's in love and she can't wait to introduce him to her very young children. What the ???? She isn't a fan of the whole shared custody that comes with divorce so instead of sticking around New York City on weeks when her ex-husband has the kids, she jets off to California to distract herself with her nieces and nephews. Umm...??? Then there was a whole essay about how she took a sex ed. curriculum intended for rising high schoolers and shared it all - in painful detail - with her elementary schoolers because...she has poor reading comprehension skills? I think it was supposed to be amusing but I was cringing.
I dunno, I just didn't find it endearing or charming. I originally landed on 2 stars but the more I simmered with it, I just found it distasteful and the writer unsympathetic. On the upside, it is short. That's really all I liked about it. It may have value for some people but it was a miss for me. 1 star
Ugh...
I had never heard of the author before listening to this audiobook. I can't say that I had any specific expectations going in except what I read in the cover blurb. It sounded pretty straightforward: written by a woman reinventing herself after losing weight, divorcing her husband and evolving from stay-at-home-mom to "bookfluencer."
Instead of female empowerment, I was mostly put off by the author and her decisions. She starts off by announcing her upcoming divorce from her husband to her girlfriend group. When they immediately gather around her to offer comfort and support she tells them it's all good - she's been having a year long affair with her tennis coach, she's in love and she can't wait to introduce him to her very young children. What the ???? She isn't a fan of the whole shared custody that comes with divorce so instead of sticking around New York City on weeks when her ex-husband has the kids, she jets off to California to distract herself with her nieces and nephews. Umm...??? Then there was a whole essay about how she took a sex ed. curriculum intended for rising high schoolers and shared it all - in painful detail - with her elementary schoolers because...she has poor reading comprehension skills? I think it was supposed to be amusing but I was cringing.
I dunno, I just didn't find it endearing or charming. I originally landed on 2 stars but the more I simmered with it, I just found it distasteful and the writer unsympathetic. On the upside, it is short. That's really all I liked about it. It may have value for some people but it was a miss for me. 1 star
September 22, 2026
Thank you @zibbyowens @zibbypublishing for my gifted copy and thoughtful PR box and thank you @librofm for my gifted audiobook! #ZibbyPublishing #ZibbyBooksAmbassador #ZibbyOwens #BetweenChapters #librofm
𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐭
𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: 𝐙𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐲 𝐎𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐬
𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫: 𝐙𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐲 𝐎𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐬
𝐏𝐮𝐛 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
I have been following Zibby Owens for a few years on social media and I’ve always admired her in the book community. Between Chapters gave me the opportunity to take a closer look at her life and learn more about her and how she got to where she is today. It’s full of humor and heart and vulnerability. Between Chapters is a collection of essays about Owens and her life and how it’s changed over time. I love how as a reader, I was able to find a way to relate to Owens while reading her essays. We are all going through something in our lives and it helps to find humor in the chaos.
This is the type of book that you can read all at once or break it up and read one essay at a time. There are 40 total essays and at 216 pages, it’s a quick but meaningful read!
🎧Zibby Owens narrators her own book, and I love how it feels so personal and intimate. I always love when an author is able to narrator their own book, but this time it just felt so authentic and I cannot recommend this one on audio enough!
𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐭
𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: 𝐙𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐲 𝐎𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐬
𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫: 𝐙𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐲 𝐎𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐬
𝐏𝐮𝐛 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
I have been following Zibby Owens for a few years on social media and I’ve always admired her in the book community. Between Chapters gave me the opportunity to take a closer look at her life and learn more about her and how she got to where she is today. It’s full of humor and heart and vulnerability. Between Chapters is a collection of essays about Owens and her life and how it’s changed over time. I love how as a reader, I was able to find a way to relate to Owens while reading her essays. We are all going through something in our lives and it helps to find humor in the chaos.
This is the type of book that you can read all at once or break it up and read one essay at a time. There are 40 total essays and at 216 pages, it’s a quick but meaningful read!
🎧Zibby Owens narrators her own book, and I love how it feels so personal and intimate. I always love when an author is able to narrator their own book, but this time it just felt so authentic and I cannot recommend this one on audio enough!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I discovered Between Chapters through NetGalley, and it truly caught my eye from the very beginning. First, there was the cover—it felt warm, cheerful, and inviting, almost like an open door into a cozy room filled with stories. But once I got to know the book itself, I realized that discovering it was one of those beautiful serendipitous moments life sometimes gives us.
Between Chapters by Zibby Owens felt like a warm embrace for my soul. As a librarian myself, I have always cherished the love, comfort, and little bit of magic that books can bring into our lives. Zibby seems to understand that magic deeply. Reading the stories, and learning about the many twists, turns, and roller-coaster moments of her life, I found her journey incredibly inspiring.
There is something wonderfully intimate about the way Zibby writes. It feels as though she takes you gently by the hand, sits beside you, and opens her heart as a dear friend would. Her honesty, warmth, and raw truth for life shines through every chapter.
This book reminded me that sometimes the stories we stumble upon by chance are the ones that stay with us the longest. Thank you, Zibby, for letting me get to know you through these pages. I discovered your book through NetGalley, but I feel I have also discovered the person behind it—and now I find myself following all the beautiful projects you have in mind.
I discovered Between Chapters through NetGalley, and it truly caught my eye from the very beginning. First, there was the cover—it felt warm, cheerful, and inviting, almost like an open door into a cozy room filled with stories. But once I got to know the book itself, I realized that discovering it was one of those beautiful serendipitous moments life sometimes gives us.
Between Chapters by Zibby Owens felt like a warm embrace for my soul. As a librarian myself, I have always cherished the love, comfort, and little bit of magic that books can bring into our lives. Zibby seems to understand that magic deeply. Reading the stories, and learning about the many twists, turns, and roller-coaster moments of her life, I found her journey incredibly inspiring.
There is something wonderfully intimate about the way Zibby writes. It feels as though she takes you gently by the hand, sits beside you, and opens her heart as a dear friend would. Her honesty, warmth, and raw truth for life shines through every chapter.
This book reminded me that sometimes the stories we stumble upon by chance are the ones that stay with us the longest. Thank you, Zibby, for letting me get to know you through these pages. I discovered your book through NetGalley, but I feel I have also discovered the person behind it—and now I find myself following all the beautiful projects you have in mind.
September 18, 2026
Zibby Owens’s Between Chapters had already been keeping me company on audio when a FUN surprise showed up in my mailbox—a physical copy of the very book I was listening to. Thank you so much to Zibby Owens and Zibby Books for the gifted early copy. Have you ever been right in the middle of a book and then had the physical copy unexpectedly arrive? Book mail timing doesn’t get much better than that.
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I ended up tandem reading and listening, and since Zibby narrates the audiobook herself, listening felt especially personal. There’s just something about hearing someone tell you their own story in their own voice.
Between Chapters takes us through roughly a decade of Zibby’s life, and WOW, a lot can change in ten years. She goes from being a stay-at-home mom of four to building an entirely new life around books—as an author, podcaster, bookstore owner, publisher, event host, and someone who has created this huge bookish community.
But what I loved is that this isn’t simply a highlight reel of everything she accomplished.
Zibby gets into the messy stuff too. Motherhood, divorce, remarriage, friendship, shared custody, grief, loss, mistakes, taking chances and trying to figure out who you are when life suddenly looks nothing like the one you thought you were building.
And, of course, books are woven throughout it all.
That may have been what I connected with most. Books can entertain us, but they can also get us through some pretty difficult chapters. They give us somewhere to land while we figure out what comes next.
There were moments when Zibby made me laugh and others that caught me completely off guard emotionally. Hearing those moments in her voice made them hit even harder.
More than anything, I came away loving the reminder that starting over doesn’t have an expiration date. Sometimes the next chapter looks NOTHING like the one you thought you were writing.
And Zibby, what a comeback. I’m so glad you decided to keep turning the pages.
What chapter of your own life turned out completely differently than you expected?
#BetweenChapters #ZibbyOwens #Memoir #BooksAboutBooks #Bookstagram
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I ended up tandem reading and listening, and since Zibby narrates the audiobook herself, listening felt especially personal. There’s just something about hearing someone tell you their own story in their own voice.
Between Chapters takes us through roughly a decade of Zibby’s life, and WOW, a lot can change in ten years. She goes from being a stay-at-home mom of four to building an entirely new life around books—as an author, podcaster, bookstore owner, publisher, event host, and someone who has created this huge bookish community.
But what I loved is that this isn’t simply a highlight reel of everything she accomplished.
Zibby gets into the messy stuff too. Motherhood, divorce, remarriage, friendship, shared custody, grief, loss, mistakes, taking chances and trying to figure out who you are when life suddenly looks nothing like the one you thought you were building.
And, of course, books are woven throughout it all.
That may have been what I connected with most. Books can entertain us, but they can also get us through some pretty difficult chapters. They give us somewhere to land while we figure out what comes next.
There were moments when Zibby made me laugh and others that caught me completely off guard emotionally. Hearing those moments in her voice made them hit even harder.
More than anything, I came away loving the reminder that starting over doesn’t have an expiration date. Sometimes the next chapter looks NOTHING like the one you thought you were writing.
And Zibby, what a comeback. I’m so glad you decided to keep turning the pages.
What chapter of your own life turned out completely differently than you expected?
#BetweenChapters #ZibbyOwens #Memoir #BooksAboutBooks #Bookstagram
October 4, 2026
If you’re a reader, you’ve probably heard of Zibby Owens. She’s become one of the most recognizable voices in the book world, introducing readers to thousands of authors and books through her podcast, Totally Booked with Zibby. So, it’s hard to imagine that ten years ago, Zibby was a stay-at-home mom who loved to read but hadn’t yet become the Zibby readers know today.
In Between Chapters, Zibby takes readers through her forties in a collection of essays sharing the good, the difficult, and the hilarious moments of what she calls her reinvention decade.
From motherhood wins and fails (including one very important conversation with her teens that does not go according to plan) to finding love after divorce and building a career around books, Zibby takes readers alongside as her literary world grows—from her podcast to starting her own publishing company, opening a bookstore in Santa Monica, and becoming a published author. She also writes candidly about using her platform to speak up for what she believes in, amplifying Jewish voices, and her struggles with weight.
Written in a relatable way that feels a little like reading letters from a friend, Zibby reminds us that age is just a number and that sometimes the best chapters are the ones we never see coming.
In Between Chapters, Zibby takes readers through her forties in a collection of essays sharing the good, the difficult, and the hilarious moments of what she calls her reinvention decade.
From motherhood wins and fails (including one very important conversation with her teens that does not go according to plan) to finding love after divorce and building a career around books, Zibby takes readers alongside as her literary world grows—from her podcast to starting her own publishing company, opening a bookstore in Santa Monica, and becoming a published author. She also writes candidly about using her platform to speak up for what she believes in, amplifying Jewish voices, and her struggles with weight.
Written in a relatable way that feels a little like reading letters from a friend, Zibby reminds us that age is just a number and that sometimes the best chapters are the ones we never see coming.
October 13, 2026
Warm, funny, authentic essays about every area of life--this book was as perfect as I expected it to be.
If you don't know Zibby Owens, where have you been? No, seriously, she is the QUEEN of the book world. A writer, podcaster, and bookfluencer extraordinaire, her interviews, articles, and posts cover every topic imaginable. Mundane worries, existential panic, slapstick humor, tragic loss. . .there's nothing she's afraid to confront head on.
As one of the founders of Artists Against Antisemitism, she has been a champion of Jewish causes and a spokesperson for Jews who have been discriminated against both within the literary community and outside of it, especially after the tremendous rise of incidents since October 7th.
Reading this book is escaping into a cozy space, filled with entertaining, thoughtful, and heartwarming stories. I loved every single page and only wish it had been longer. There's a reason so many Zibby fans feel as if we're her close friends--she has a knack for enveloping every reader and follower into her homey embrace.
I'll be patiently waiting for Volume 2 :)
If you don't know Zibby Owens, where have you been? No, seriously, she is the QUEEN of the book world. A writer, podcaster, and bookfluencer extraordinaire, her interviews, articles, and posts cover every topic imaginable. Mundane worries, existential panic, slapstick humor, tragic loss. . .there's nothing she's afraid to confront head on.
As one of the founders of Artists Against Antisemitism, she has been a champion of Jewish causes and a spokesperson for Jews who have been discriminated against both within the literary community and outside of it, especially after the tremendous rise of incidents since October 7th.
Reading this book is escaping into a cozy space, filled with entertaining, thoughtful, and heartwarming stories. I loved every single page and only wish it had been longer. There's a reason so many Zibby fans feel as if we're her close friends--she has a knack for enveloping every reader and follower into her homey embrace.
I'll be patiently waiting for Volume 2 :)
September 25, 2026
A memoir in essays by podcaster, publisher, writer, and all around book champion Zibby Owens, covering everything from family and friendship, marriage and divorce, struggles with anxiety and her weight, being Jewish, and the healing power of books, and more.
The essays cover the last ten years or so of her life and appear to have been written contemporaneously with the events described, and some have been published before in this or other forms. So if you follow Zibby’s Substack or Instagram, or if you’ve read her 2022 memoir Bookends (which I just read a few months ago), a fair amount of the material might be familiar to you. Still, an engaging quick read of bite-size essays.
Thanks to Zibby Publishing for my e-ARC (out now); all opinions are my own.
The essays cover the last ten years or so of her life and appear to have been written contemporaneously with the events described, and some have been published before in this or other forms. So if you follow Zibby’s Substack or Instagram, or if you’ve read her 2022 memoir Bookends (which I just read a few months ago), a fair amount of the material might be familiar to you. Still, an engaging quick read of bite-size essays.
Thanks to Zibby Publishing for my e-ARC (out now); all opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
𝗠𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦
This is one of the best memoirs I have read in a long time. Zibby is 𝙧𝙖𝙬, 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩, and 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚. Some chapters made me laugh out loud; others were very emotional. She shares personal struggles and fears and shows the reality behind a seemingly perfect life. You really have to experience this memoir yourself to appreciate it.
Also, let’s take a moment to appreciate the cover! I can’t tell you how many times I analyzed it and tried to figure out which books Zibby has on her shelves 😂
🎧Zibby is the narrator of the audiobook, and I am usually a bit skeptical when authors read their stories, but this one turned out to be perfect. Zibby kept me engaged, and I really felt all the emotions.
This is one of the best memoirs I have read in a long time. Zibby is 𝙧𝙖𝙬, 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩, and 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚. Some chapters made me laugh out loud; others were very emotional. She shares personal struggles and fears and shows the reality behind a seemingly perfect life. You really have to experience this memoir yourself to appreciate it.
Also, let’s take a moment to appreciate the cover! I can’t tell you how many times I analyzed it and tried to figure out which books Zibby has on her shelves 😂
🎧Zibby is the narrator of the audiobook, and I am usually a bit skeptical when authors read their stories, but this one turned out to be perfect. Zibby kept me engaged, and I really felt all the emotions.
September 25, 2026
Despite the author dedicating most of this work to telling us how renowned and well-connected she is, I had no idea who she was before I decided to pick this up for some “life is constantly changing” support. Maybe I would’ve seen this coming had I ever heard of her before. Well, the author lets you get 60% into the book before revealing she’s a Zionist. She equates Muslims, Palestinians, and those opposing the genocide in Gaza with Nazis and encourages readers to “challenge antisemitism.” And here I thought the worst part of the book would be her failure to comprehend what ‘down to earth’ means.
Don’t bother with this book that hides a Zionist rallying cry within very lukewarm life advice.
Don’t bother with this book that hides a Zionist rallying cry within very lukewarm life advice.
September 29, 2026
I’ve followed Zibby Owen for years now: through her virtual book club, podcasts, Substack, Instagram, and even two book retreats where I’ve gotten to know her personally. Reading Between Chapters made me feel like I knew her even more.
These essays are honest, brave, and deeply human. Zibby opens doors into parts of her life that were surely hard to share, revealing a vulnerability that is connective. She reminds us that even someone who seems to have it all together is navigating the same fears, joys, and messy moments we all do.
Her stories will make you laugh, cry, and feel less alone. Between Chapters is warm, witty, and full of heart. It’s a beautiful reflection of the woman who has devoted herself to uplifting readers and writers everywhere.
These essays are honest, brave, and deeply human. Zibby opens doors into parts of her life that were surely hard to share, revealing a vulnerability that is connective. She reminds us that even someone who seems to have it all together is navigating the same fears, joys, and messy moments we all do.
Her stories will make you laugh, cry, and feel less alone. Between Chapters is warm, witty, and full of heart. It’s a beautiful reflection of the woman who has devoted herself to uplifting readers and writers everywhere.
Review of advance copy
Awful. A very narrow focus. If you're not a 'mom' living on the Upper East Side who loves a generalised pep talk I'm not sure what you'll get from this. Zibby Owens is incredibly privileged, doesn't seem to recognise that fact, and talks a lot about being grateful in the face of others' misfortune. It's very shallow, no real analysis of the topics she touches upon and almost no mention of the bookshop or what it's like to run one - perhaps she just owns it and other people do the managing.
September 27, 2026
“The stuff of life is, of course, just stuff. What matters in the end are the memories from photos, the handwritten recipes, the birthday cards with meaningful notes, the mementos. Not the shoes, although they were pretty fabulous.”
What Worked:
First, how beautiful is this cover? Stunning. This collection of essays offers some comfort for those later in life but still trying to figure everything out and just doing the best we can. There’s hope; we’re not alone! These short chapters allow for snack-size doses or an easy binge, whatever you’re in the mood for. Both serious and light-hearted, there’s a nice variety of stories and emotions to sample within this collection.
What Didn’t:
Personally, I struggle with collections because I always want more. I was hooked by the opening chapter but then that storyline was never returned to. I liked it when she got the idea to start a bookstore, but then I wanted more of the bookseller journey. Because they are meant to be separate essays, I missed the overall flow, depth, and messaging of a novel or memoir.
Rating: Liked it
What Worked:
First, how beautiful is this cover? Stunning. This collection of essays offers some comfort for those later in life but still trying to figure everything out and just doing the best we can. There’s hope; we’re not alone! These short chapters allow for snack-size doses or an easy binge, whatever you’re in the mood for. Both serious and light-hearted, there’s a nice variety of stories and emotions to sample within this collection.
What Didn’t:
Personally, I struggle with collections because I always want more. I was hooked by the opening chapter but then that storyline was never returned to. I liked it when she got the idea to start a bookstore, but then I wanted more of the bookseller journey. Because they are meant to be separate essays, I missed the overall flow, depth, and messaging of a novel or memoir.
Rating: Liked it
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A quick listen that wasn’t always easy, but I found it very genuine and inspiring. The reminder that life doesn’t end when a marriage ends really stayed with me.
Ending a marriage can change so much, and I liked the idea of seeing it as the beginning of a different life rather than simply an ending. It may not be easier, but it can still bring happiness, freedom and experiences you never expected.
That gave me a lot to think about, without making the whole thing sound simple or pretending that moving forward is easy.
Ending a marriage can change so much, and I liked the idea of seeing it as the beginning of a different life rather than simply an ending. It may not be easier, but it can still bring happiness, freedom and experiences you never expected.
That gave me a lot to think about, without making the whole thing sound simple or pretending that moving forward is easy.
September 25, 2026
I’ve had the pleasure of attending a Zibby Owens Book Retreat and participating in several of her book club zoom gatherings, so I’ve had the opportunity to know the self-assured woman she is today. But that’s part of what made Between Chapters feel so special. Learning that the confident woman we know wasn’t always so sure of herself.
Listening to the audiobook, narrated by Zibby herself, felt like sitting across from her over coffee while she opened up and shared these very vulnerable moments in her life, making this feel incredibly emotional. Hearing the anguish in her voice as she talked about the challenges of shared custody and the grief surrounding the loss of her stepfather broke my heart.
What I appreciated most is that Zibby doesn’t try to present a perfect version of herself. Instead, she is open about her vulnerabilities, mistakes and missteps. She shares the difficult chapters alongside the moments when she began finding happiness, rediscovering herself, taking risks and ultimately finding her groove as a successful bookseller, author and podcaster.
And there is plenty of laugh out loud humor woven throughout, just as in life gives us those moments too.
And as a fellow book lover, I especially connected with the role books played in Zibby’s life. They were often a saving grace for her, and she turned that passion into a career. There’s something inspiring about watching someone take something they love and build a life around it.
I very much enjoyed the audio because hearing Zibby tell her own story made it feel more like a conversation rather than reading a memoir. And while I read it from beginning to end this time, I can see myself returning to these essays here and there when I need a little perspective or motivation.
Listening to the audiobook, narrated by Zibby herself, felt like sitting across from her over coffee while she opened up and shared these very vulnerable moments in her life, making this feel incredibly emotional. Hearing the anguish in her voice as she talked about the challenges of shared custody and the grief surrounding the loss of her stepfather broke my heart.
What I appreciated most is that Zibby doesn’t try to present a perfect version of herself. Instead, she is open about her vulnerabilities, mistakes and missteps. She shares the difficult chapters alongside the moments when she began finding happiness, rediscovering herself, taking risks and ultimately finding her groove as a successful bookseller, author and podcaster.
And there is plenty of laugh out loud humor woven throughout, just as in life gives us those moments too.
And as a fellow book lover, I especially connected with the role books played in Zibby’s life. They were often a saving grace for her, and she turned that passion into a career. There’s something inspiring about watching someone take something they love and build a life around it.
I very much enjoyed the audio because hearing Zibby tell her own story made it feel more like a conversation rather than reading a memoir. And while I read it from beginning to end this time, I can see myself returning to these essays here and there when I need a little perspective or motivation.
Review of advance copy
A heartfelt reminder that life can start over between any of its chapters.
Thanks zibby publishing for the ARC via NetGalley. Also thanks for the ALC via @librofm
Zibby Owens has built her whole life around books, as an author, bookstore owner and award-winning podcaster who has interviewed thousands of authors. Between Chapters is a collection of essays written over the past decade, as she built a new life post-divorce, found love again, parented her 4 kids, grew her career and made new friends, all while making plenty of mistakes along the way and eventually finding her way to the other side.
🎧👈With the author herself narrating the audiobook, it felt like I was listening to a friend recount her life experiences. Her narration is candid, warm and welcoming, imbued with notes of humor, hope, grief and compassion.
What I appreciated most was that she never sounds preachy or patronizing. Instead, she shares the things she has accomplished, the community she’s created and the struggles she has faced, from a failed marriage to anxiety, self-doubt, shyness, weight loss and depression. Need to highlight how reading and books have helped her through it all immensely.
I also admired her honesty and openness as she talks about her failures and the different seasons of friendships, relationships and life with the people she loves.
For me, the biggest takeaway was that finding a ‘new you’ and rebuilding your life from the ground up is possible at any juncture. Sometimes, all it takes is the willingness and determination to turn the page and begin a new chapter.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
in her latest work, between chapters: how i started over, took some chances, and found the plot, zibby's essays allow us a glance into her own heart and mind as she works through the latest decade (or so) of her life. she is grieving, laughing out loud, remembering, wishing, celebrating, and just living, and you can't help but feel the emotions conveyed through the pages. i find zibby's voice soothing and enjoyed listening to this book on audio. memoirs read by the author are always my preferred selection.
on paper, zibby owens and i don't have very much in common. however, i found my heart clenching when she read about her stepfather's death and i giggled out loud when she told us about watching "the video" with her children in bed...and then warning her ex-husband about the potential questions they might ask him. writing connects us through recognition and documentation of the universal human experience and i very much enjoyed reading about zibby's life stories featured in this work. in the acknowledgements, zibby notes that she writes "to soften the falls, to soothe the soul, and to sort it all out". i couldn't have said it better myself!
thank you to zibby publishing audiobooks for providing this book for review consideration via netgalley. all opinions are my own.
on paper, zibby owens and i don't have very much in common. however, i found my heart clenching when she read about her stepfather's death and i giggled out loud when she told us about watching "the video" with her children in bed...and then warning her ex-husband about the potential questions they might ask him. writing connects us through recognition and documentation of the universal human experience and i very much enjoyed reading about zibby's life stories featured in this work. in the acknowledgements, zibby notes that she writes "to soften the falls, to soothe the soul, and to sort it all out". i couldn't have said it better myself!
thank you to zibby publishing audiobooks for providing this book for review consideration via netgalley. all opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
“My goal is to connect people because those connections make people happier. It’s to entertain readers while they’re reading, yes, but also to find books that stick with them 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥 and help them see the world in a better way. It’s the same reason why friendship itself is important. A book is the greatest friend there is.” 💞💞
I loved this book! Zibby has been through quite a lot in her life: falling for her tennis pro and then divorcing her husband, nurturing and loving her four children, and still feeling challenges due to her Jewish heritage, even in this day and age. What a disgusting travesty THAT Is.
Between Chapters is such a raw and honest peek into one woman’s life and struggles. There is so much life experience that she lays bare and so much advice that, if you read with care, can almost read as a self help book. She is encouraging with her words and purposeful with her actions and I feel warmer and happier for having read her story.
The audiobook, read by the author herself, is wonderful. She has a very soothing voice and her narration added that personal emotion to the tougher parts and fun and humor to the lighter parts.
“Every book or essay is important because the sum total of all we’ve read makes us who we are.” What a comforting thought.
Thank you to Zibby Owens and Zibby Publishing for the fun book mail and the complimentary copy!
I loved this book! Zibby has been through quite a lot in her life: falling for her tennis pro and then divorcing her husband, nurturing and loving her four children, and still feeling challenges due to her Jewish heritage, even in this day and age. What a disgusting travesty THAT Is.
Between Chapters is such a raw and honest peek into one woman’s life and struggles. There is so much life experience that she lays bare and so much advice that, if you read with care, can almost read as a self help book. She is encouraging with her words and purposeful with her actions and I feel warmer and happier for having read her story.
The audiobook, read by the author herself, is wonderful. She has a very soothing voice and her narration added that personal emotion to the tougher parts and fun and humor to the lighter parts.
“Every book or essay is important because the sum total of all we’ve read makes us who we are.” What a comforting thought.
Thank you to Zibby Owens and Zibby Publishing for the fun book mail and the complimentary copy!
October 5, 2026
I’ve been listening to Zibby’s podcast for years and I read her first memoir, Bookends, so I had a feeling I would enjoy this book, but I really appreciated just how honest and relatable she is throughout it.
Zibby opens up about so many parts of her life, from motherhood, friendships and divorce to anxiety, mental health and her struggles with weight. She even dedicates the book to Mounjaro, which I thought was such an incredibly authentic thing to share.
She also talks about October 7 and antisemitism and I appreciated how openly she shared her experiences and perspective. As a Jewish reader, those parts of the book especially resonated with me, and I hope Jews and non-Jews alike will read these chapters.
What I love about Zibby is that the person you get in this book really feels like the Zibby you get on her podcast and Instagram. She’s candid, self-aware, and willing to talk about both the successes and the messier parts of her life. There’s no pretending that reinvention is always easy or that every decision works out as planned, but I admire Zibby for going after what she wants and not waiting until everything seems perfect. She just runs with her ideas and it’s really admirable.
I listened to Zibby narrate the audiobook, which I’d definitely recommend. Hearing her tell her own story made it feel even more personal.
Zibby opens up about so many parts of her life, from motherhood, friendships and divorce to anxiety, mental health and her struggles with weight. She even dedicates the book to Mounjaro, which I thought was such an incredibly authentic thing to share.
She also talks about October 7 and antisemitism and I appreciated how openly she shared her experiences and perspective. As a Jewish reader, those parts of the book especially resonated with me, and I hope Jews and non-Jews alike will read these chapters.
What I love about Zibby is that the person you get in this book really feels like the Zibby you get on her podcast and Instagram. She’s candid, self-aware, and willing to talk about both the successes and the messier parts of her life. There’s no pretending that reinvention is always easy or that every decision works out as planned, but I admire Zibby for going after what she wants and not waiting until everything seems perfect. She just runs with her ideas and it’s really admirable.
I listened to Zibby narrate the audiobook, which I’d definitely recommend. Hearing her tell her own story made it feel even more personal.
September 3, 2026
Zibby was unhappy in her marriage so she had an affair with her tennis pro. While that sounds like a familiar suburban trope, she took it a step further: she divorced her husband and married the pro. (I found it interesting that she took great pains to say that her now-husband is more than a tennis pro, as if we were judging her by his job.) Now, some ten years later, she is sharing her multiple success stories and bi-coastal lifestyle to prove she is better than ever, as if to say your life could be better too. But her story is one of privilege, with safety nets.
I don’t begrudge her success. She pursued who and what (reading) she loves, and has been building her career, reputation, and followers. And she gives back in important and meaningful ways. In this collection of essays she narrates for the audiobook, she comes across as enthusiastic, upbeat, and occasionally emotional when tackling heavier subjects like antisemitism. I enjoyed her “voice” and would be interested in more audiobooks or anthologies by the author.
My thanks to the author, @ZibbyPublishingAudiobooks, and #NetGalley for early access to the audiobook of #BetweenChapters for review purposes. Publication date: 22 September 2026.
I don’t begrudge her success. She pursued who and what (reading) she loves, and has been building her career, reputation, and followers. And she gives back in important and meaningful ways. In this collection of essays she narrates for the audiobook, she comes across as enthusiastic, upbeat, and occasionally emotional when tackling heavier subjects like antisemitism. I enjoyed her “voice” and would be interested in more audiobooks or anthologies by the author.
My thanks to the author, @ZibbyPublishingAudiobooks, and #NetGalley for early access to the audiobook of #BetweenChapters for review purposes. Publication date: 22 September 2026.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I’ve been following Zibby Owens and her enviable bookish career for years now. I was first introduced to her through her podcast, then anthologies, novels, publishing house, and finally, the opening of her adorable book shop. In my opinion, Zibby is the ultimate book influencer. There should be a picture of her face in the dictionary next to the definition of book lover.
Her forthcoming release, BETWEEN CHAPTERS is a memoir in essay form that I found extremely entertaining and relatable. It’s on the shorter side—just under 250 pages—but Zibby covers it all. She discusses her divorce, second marriage, writing career, mental health, motherhood, loss, grief, activism, the pandemic, the devastating California wildfires, and of course, her love of books—and much more. These are just the topics that I’m remembering off the top of my head. She writes with humor, heart, and honesty. Reading this felt like I was having a meaningful and enjoyable conversation with a good friend. I whizzed right through it!
If you love a good starting over story, or life relaunch, then please don’t skip out on BETWEEN CHAPTERS. I give it 4/5 solid stars! Grab a copy on September 22nd!
Her forthcoming release, BETWEEN CHAPTERS is a memoir in essay form that I found extremely entertaining and relatable. It’s on the shorter side—just under 250 pages—but Zibby covers it all. She discusses her divorce, second marriage, writing career, mental health, motherhood, loss, grief, activism, the pandemic, the devastating California wildfires, and of course, her love of books—and much more. These are just the topics that I’m remembering off the top of my head. She writes with humor, heart, and honesty. Reading this felt like I was having a meaningful and enjoyable conversation with a good friend. I whizzed right through it!
If you love a good starting over story, or life relaunch, then please don’t skip out on BETWEEN CHAPTERS. I give it 4/5 solid stars! Grab a copy on September 22nd!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I laughed, I cried, and I found myself thinking about my own chapters along the way.
Between the Chapters is vulnerable, honest, funny, and deeply human. Zibby shares not only the highs, but the lows, the pivots, the messy moments, and everything in between.
As someone who knows how vulnerable it can feel to put your own story on the page, I felt especially proud of Zibby for going there. For sharing the moments that shaped her, not just the polished ones.
There were moments that made me smile, moments that made me emotional, and so many that made me stop and reflect on my own journey. That is what I loved most about this book. It reminds us that our lives are made up of all of it. The wins, the heartbreaks, the people we meet, the people we lose, the chances we take, and all those moments in between the chapters.
A beautiful, vulnerable, and inspiring read. So proud of you, Zibby. ❤️
Thank you to Zibby Publishing for an advanced copy of Between Chapters. Publication date: September 22, 2026.
Between the Chapters is vulnerable, honest, funny, and deeply human. Zibby shares not only the highs, but the lows, the pivots, the messy moments, and everything in between.
As someone who knows how vulnerable it can feel to put your own story on the page, I felt especially proud of Zibby for going there. For sharing the moments that shaped her, not just the polished ones.
There were moments that made me smile, moments that made me emotional, and so many that made me stop and reflect on my own journey. That is what I loved most about this book. It reminds us that our lives are made up of all of it. The wins, the heartbreaks, the people we meet, the people we lose, the chances we take, and all those moments in between the chapters.
A beautiful, vulnerable, and inspiring read. So proud of you, Zibby. ❤️
Thank you to Zibby Publishing for an advanced copy of Between Chapters. Publication date: September 22, 2026.
Review of advance copy received from Author
August 3, 2026I devoured this book and expect to dip back in occasionally or whenever necessary. It's that kind of book: warm, friendly, conversational, insightful—like a good friend always willing to just hang out to keep you company. Not surprisingly, I found myself literally nodding in agreement at some of Zibby's observations and life experiences. That she is so open and honest is a testament to her deep desire to connect with people everywhere. It's a book that will soften loneliness, inspire confidence, make you cry and a few pages later have you laughing out loud. I've also started listening to Zibby's amazing podcast, "Totally Booked." It's a way to continue the conversation. The questions she asks her guests elicit responses that, like her, are insightful, informative, and real. When you buy this book put another in your cart for a friend. After all, aren't we all between chapters in one way or another?
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