Become a Z.I.P. (Zibby's Important People) Member Today
An exclusive opportunity for the new year!
Happy Holidays, everyone! I’m so excited to introduce my new members-only community for readers and listeners who want exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, and real connection. It’s called Z.I.P. — Zibby’s Important People!
Z.I.P. perks include ($12/month or $120/year):
10% off all purchases at Zibby’s Bookshop
An exclusive Z.I.P. podcast from me called Zibby’s Voice Notes — personal, candid, behind-the-scenes thoughts of what I’m obsessed with, what I’m up to, what books I’m excited about, and more
Members-only essays and round-ups
Member pricing on live events
Invitations to intimate Z.I.P. Zoom conversations, including once a month with the author of my book club pick and regular members-only Zooms
More access to authors
Early news and information about Zibby Publishing releases with author extras
An e-book of my upcoming essay collection Catching Up
Members only chat
Input on Zibby Media activities: we want your opinion!
Founding Z.I.P. Members ($250/year) get all of the above plus:
A signed hard copy of my upcoming essay collection Catching Up
Earlier notifications about exclusive happenings and collabs
Recognition in newsletters/events (optional)
Invitation to an exclusive, in-person, annual Founding Members event
Special bonus content
Super supporter status!
FAQs:
Q: Do I need to be a paying member to be a Z.I.P.?
A: Yes. Z.I.P. is a paid membership program. Only paying members get access to exclusive podcasts, essays, Zooms, and more.
Q: What happens to the old monthly Zibby’s Book Club Zoom?
A: The monthly Zibby’s Book Club Zoom becomes a Z.I.P. Zoom. Only paying members can attend. You’ll still get author Q&As and discussions!
Q: How often will content be posted?
A:
Zibby’s Voice Notes podcast: 2x per week (Monday and Friday)
Essays / round-ups: 1x per week (Wednesday)
Z.I.P. Zooms: 1x per month
Q: Will this affect the Totally Booked with Zibby podcast?
A: Totally Booked will continue its daily schedule until mid-April, after which we’ll release three episodes per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Zibby’s Voice Notes episodes are exclusive extra content for members — just from me to you.
Q: Can I gift a Z.I.P. membership?
A: Yes! Please do. Memberships can be given as gifts through Substack’s subscription system.
Q: What do free subscribers get?
A: Occasional posts and access to all public content.
I can’t wait to share this next chapter with you! 2026, here we come!
Warmly,
Zibby