<p>Special re-release! To close out the year, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #9: Zibby’s interview with Adriana Trigiani. Enjoy!</p><br><p><em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Adriana Trigiani returns to the podcast to discuss her effervescent and big-hearted new book, THE VIEW FROM LAKE COMO. The two dive into the novel’s surprising New Jersey setting (yes, that Lake Como) and the emotional journey of protagonist Jess Capodimonte Baratta, an Italian-American woman rebuilding her life and identity after divorce, family loss, and unearthed secrets. They explore themes of self-love, legacy, and the delicate strength of women—likened to marble that can endure anything but shatter with one wrong tap (Adriana even shares some insights on the Italian marble trade).</p><br><p><br></p><p>Purchase on Bookshop: <a href="https://bit.ly/4eEOMfm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/4eEOMfm</a></p><br><p>Share, rate, &amp; review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@zibbyowens</a>!</p><p>** Follow <a href="www.instagram.com/totallybookedwithzibby" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@totallybookedwithzibby</a> on Instagram for listening guides and more. **</p><br><p><em>(Music by </em><a href="https://www.morningmoon.com/music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Morning Moon Music</em></a><em>. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact </em><a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>[email protected]</em></a><em>.)</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>