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Open Book with Jenna

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TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager is an open book and is known for sharing all of who she is. Now Jenna will bring intimate, inspiring and entertaining conversations with celebrities, experts, friends, authors, and book lovers to a wider audience in her new podcast, Open Book with Jenna. Each week, she’s joined by a guest who shares candid stories about their life, current projects, and reveals how a favor... more

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In this special live episode recorded at Read with Jenna: Girl’s Night Out at Virgin Hotels New York City, Jenna is joined by actress, producer, and podcast host Allison Williams. Allison discusses her role in the upcoming adaptation of Colleen Hoove... more

“Conform” author Ariel Sullivan sits down with Jenna Bush Hager to discuss publishing her debut novel through Jenna’s publish imprint Thousand Voices and fulfilling her dream of becoming a writer. Sullivan opens up about how she wove her childhood an... more

Actor Jay Ellis joins Jenna Bush Hager to talk about his funny and heartfelt new memoir, ‘Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?’ Jay reflects on his childhood as the only child in a military family, moving from base to base and inventin... more

Activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai sits down with Jenna Bush Hager to talk about her deeply personal new memoir, ‘Finding My Way.’  Malala reflects on her years at Oxford, her struggles with mental health, and finding love. She al... more

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Recent Guests

Hoda Kotb
Television personality and author
Former co-host of TODAY
Episode: Hoda Kotb on Life After TODAY, Embracing New Beginnings, and New Book ‘Jump and Find Joy’
Ego Nwodim
Cast member of Saturday Night Live and comedian
Saturday Night Live
Episode: Ego Nwodim On Her Journey From Pre-Med to Saturday Night Live
Keke Palmer
Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, podcast host and mother
Episode: Keke Palmer On Her Journey From Child Star To Award Winning Actress
Amor Towles
Author known for his best-selling novels including 'A Gentleman in Moscow' and 'The Lincoln Highway'
Episode: Amor Towles on The Road to 'The Lincoln Highway'
Kate DiCamillo
A literary powerhouse, best-selling author of children's books, including 'Because of Winn-Dixie' and 'Tale of Despereaux'.
Episode: Beloved Children’s Author Kate DiCamillo On Overcoming Rejection
Matt Rogers
Actor, comedian, and co-host of Las Culturistas
Las Culturistas
Episode: Matt Rogers on “Las Culturistas” Podcast & Living Authentically
Isaac Fitzgerald
Best-selling author of *Dirtbag Massachusetts*
Episode: Best Summer Books with Adriana Trigiani & Isaac Fitzgerald
Adriana Trigiani
New York Times best-selling author of 21 books.
Episode: Best Summer Books with Adriana Trigiani & Isaac Fitzgerald
Elin Hilderbrand
New York Times best-selling author known for her summer novels set in Nantucket.
Episode: Elin Hilderbrand on Beach Reads, Adaptations, and New Beginnings

Host

Jenna Bush Hager
Host known for sharing candid stories and fostering meaningful conversations about personal experiences and life journeys, with a focus on literature and storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Kate DiCamillo

    The episode with Kate DiCamillo is priceless! Thank you, Jenna for spotlighting this national literary treasure. Her books are for people and kids of all ages.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    millme01
    United States3 months ago
  • Poorly done

    How anyone can listen to the daughter of a w@r cr!minal is beyond me.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nattytiii
    United States4 months ago
  • Walking Partner

    I just listened to Ann Patchett on my morning walk. Great episode. Only issue was I had to keep stopping to write authors and books she recommended on my cell phone.

    Thank you Jenna

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hacker 100
    United States4 months ago
  • Great podcast but

    You go to episode website and it does not come up to episode website?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beans13!$
    United States4 months ago
  • So many aha moments!

    I look forward to each episode. It’s so obvious how much Jenna appreciates books and her conversations are so insightful and authentic and fun. And I love the perspective she brings as a parent who wants to raise book lovers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DDebrovner
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging and insightful interviews with various authors and celebrities, mentioning the authenticity and warmth of the host's style.
There are mixed reviews, with some listeners mentioning dissatisfaction with specific content or aspects of the host's delivery. However, positive feedback predominates, often emphasizing the podcast's inspiration and value for readers.
Many comments highlight the relatable topics around literature and parenting, which establish a connection with the audience.
The variety of guests from different backgrounds enhances the appeal for people with diverse interests in literature, storytelling, and personal development.

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Author Ariel Sullivan On the Inspiration Behind Her Debut Novel 'Conform'
Q: How did you come up with the idea for Conform?
I started writing this during COVID, and I was struggling with postpartum depression, which made the outside world look an awful lot like my interior world.
Author Ariel Sullivan On the Inspiration Behind Her Debut Novel 'Conform'
Q: How did writing pull you out of this darkness?
The writing element was something I've always wanted to do, but for most of my life, I found excuses of why I couldn't. COVID created a moment where I was at my rock bottom, and I realized that if I didn't do something, nothing would change.
Author Ariel Sullivan On the Inspiration Behind Her Debut Novel 'Conform'
Q: Talk to me about what this book is. Like, what would be your elevator pitch?
This is a dystopian romance trilogy of trilogies that takes place in the clouds, and it follows a 27-year-old woman whose worth is in her jeans as she enters a procreation contract.
Jay Ellis On His Memoir ‘Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?’
Q: Do you feel like with the rise of social media and electronics that these imaginary friends are just somewhere hanging out?
Jay suggests we've lost our own creativity as adults, and emphasizes the need for creative outlets for children.
Jay Ellis On His Memoir ‘Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?’
Q: Were you able to answer that thesis as you've been?
Yes, Jay discovered that about 60 to 65% of children have some version of an imaginary friend, indicating it's a common experience.

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This podcast features intimate and entertaining conversations hosted by a well-known personality, exploring the intersection of literature, personal stories, and the lives of various guests, including authors, celebrities, and experts. Each episode invites listeners to hear candid accounts of the guests' journeys, their current projects, and the literary works that have influenced them. The host's genuine connection and passion for storytelling create an inviting atmosphere, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own experiences while discovering new books and authors along the way.

The unique focus on how literature shapes personal narratives provides a distinct lens into both the lives of the guests and the impact of books on individu... more

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1. Hoda Kotb
2. Ego Nwodim
3. Keke Palmer
4. Amor Towles
5. Kate DiCamillo
6. Matt Rogers
7. Isaac Fitzgerald
8. Adriana Trigiani

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