# Katherine Center, The Shippers + Lila Raicek, The Plunge

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Podcast: [Totally Booked with Zibby](https://stenobird.com/podcast/totally-booked-with-zibby-231008)
Published: 2026-06-09T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books/episodes/katherine-center-the-shippers-lila-raicek-the-plunge
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Duration seconds: 2484

## Resource

This double episode tackles love in all its forms with Katherine Center ’s The Shippers and Lila Raicek ’s The Plunge . Hear from NYT bestselling author Katherine Center about her writing process and why she likes to give away the (happy) ending from the start. Cry with playwright Lila Raicek as she shares the friend she lost and the dark times that inspired her debut novel. ** Want more? Become a part of my community! Sign up for Zibby's Highlights , which includes a free weekly newsletter, event livestreams, most anticipated book lists, personal essays, and a new essay platform with stories from all of you about what chapters you're in (inspired by my upcoming book Between Chapters: How I Started Over, Took Some Chances, and Found the Plot , 9/22/26). And follow me on Instagram @zibbyowens . But really, keep listening here. If you love my show, please tell a friend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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