Zibby's Bookshop: Hollywood's Secret Bookstore

0:00On March 27th, Zibby's bookshop in Santa Monica just marked its third anniversary and has turned into a go-to spot for Hollywood insiders in book. Lovers alike. The store on Montana Avenue draws crowds with its mix of new releases and rare finds, especially published screenplays from big studios that fans can't get anywhere else in town. Lately, the place buzz even more when Adam Sandler and his wife Jackie stop by to browse the shelves. Right by the register, they had stacks of screenplays like the Oscar-winning hamnet from Focus Features, plus others such as Gus Van Sand's Deadman's Wire. Zibby Owens, the owner, brings serious credentials to the table. She's host of the Totally Book Podcast, founder of Zibby Publishing, and author of The Best Seller on Being Jewish Now. Her family ties run deep, too. Daughter of Blackstone's CEO Stephen A. Schwartzman, sister to film producer Teddy Schwartzman, and married to producer Kyle Owens. The shop has hosted lively events tied to films like Train Dreams, The Housemaid, Nyad, and Are You There God?

1:06It's me, Margaret, blending books with movie buzz in a way that's hooked the industry crowd. As Zibby's keeps growing its Hollywood pull, it's clear this little bookstore is punching way above its weight, connecting stories from page to screen. For everyone who walks through the door, that's your entertainment and celebrity news today update, update AI-powered and always trending.