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A review by okiecozyreader
Blank by Zibby Owens
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
If you are looking for a fun, bookish read in between heavy books, this is like talking books with Zibby herself, (but also with extra crazy things happening that hopefully don’t all happen in real life at the same time).
I think it also speaks to Zibby’s experiences in publishing- the difficulties of writing and coming up with your next book or idea - and all the perils of the industry. I definitely saw some of her current ideas (retreats and new ideas for supporting authors and building bookish communities like her ambassadors).
In this book, Pippa has been unhappily married for almost 20 years to a child actor. Her first book was successful and she’s had difficulty coming up with book two (but not with spending the advance that came before it on a new office). As the deadline looms for a book, and her great idea is stolen, her son suggests submitting a Blank book and she considers trying to change the industry.
“Life falls apart slowly. And just as slowly, we piece it together again. One itty bit at a time.” Ch 38
“The book. The blank page. A totally blank book. Just say that was the whole point. That you meant for it to be blank.” Ch 10
Loved the references to her podcast and previous books:
“…favorite mug with the Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books podcast logo. So true! Moms don’t even have time to read school emails let alone entire books. Although I tried to always read our book club pick.”
I think it also speaks to Zibby’s experiences in publishing- the difficulties of writing and coming up with your next book or idea - and all the perils of the industry. I definitely saw some of her current ideas (retreats and new ideas for supporting authors and building bookish communities like her ambassadors).
In this book, Pippa has been unhappily married for almost 20 years to a child actor. Her first book was successful and she’s had difficulty coming up with book two (but not with spending the advance that came before it on a new office). As the deadline looms for a book, and her great idea is stolen, her son suggests submitting a Blank book and she considers trying to change the industry.
“Life falls apart slowly. And just as slowly, we piece it together again. One itty bit at a time.” Ch 38
“The book. The blank page. A totally blank book. Just say that was the whole point. That you meant for it to be blank.” Ch 10
Loved the references to her podcast and previous books:
“…favorite mug with the Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books podcast logo. So true! Moms don’t even have time to read school emails let alone entire books. Although I tried to always read our book club pick.”