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Open Book with Jenna

TODAY, Jenna Bush Hager
Parenting
Literature
Writing Process
Comedy
Motherhood
Resilience
Reading
Mental Health
Jamie Lee Curtis
Vietnam War
Sarah J. Maas
Children's Literature
The Handmaid's Tale
Family Dynamics
All the Colors Of the Dark
The Lincoln Highway
Female Friendship
Joy
Saturday Night Live
Grief

On Open Book with Jenna, TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager brings her signature openness to spirited conversations with celebrities, friends, authors and fellow book lovers. Each episode, her guests share candid stories about their lives and their sources of inspiration, while weighing in on the topics their fans are most passionate about. Join Jenna on her mission to connect people, create meaningful conv... more

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Bestselling author Amor Towles joins Jenna Bush Hager for a conversation about following your creative dreams, finding inspiration in everyday life, and the importance of human storytelling. From the 20 years he spent in finance to the success of A G... more

"Sense and Sensibility" actress Daisy Edgar-Jones opens up to Jenna Bush Hager about growing more confident, learning to embrace imperfection, and navigating life after the breakout success of “Normal People.” She also shares the advice her dad gave ... more

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On this episode of Open Book with Jenna, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Barbara Kingsolver joins Jenna Bush Hager to discuss her latest novel, Partita, and the questions that inspire her writing. Barbara opens up about following the success of Demon C... more

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Recent Guests

Daisy Edgar-Jones
Actor who plays Elinor Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility and starred in Normal People
Episode: Daisy Edgar-Jones on Her Favorite Books and Bringing "Sense and Sensibility" to Life
Barbara Kingsolver
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and author of Demon Copperhead and Partita
Episode: Barbara Kingsolver on Her Writing Process, Life Lessons and Partita
Leigh Bardugo
Author of the Shadow and Bone and Ninth House series
Episode: Leigh Bardugo on Creativity, Social Media and Why She Wants to “Feel Something”| Open Book with Jenna
Keke Palmer
Emmy Award winning actress, singer, podcast host, and mom
Self/Various projects
Episode: Keke Palmer On Her Journey From Child Star To Award Winning Actress (August 2025)
Bunnie XO
Alyssa, podcaster and author known for Dumb Blonde; formerly married to Jelly Roll
Independent artist/author
Episode: Bunnie XO Opens Up About Jelly Roll Divorce, Finding Herself and Starting Over | Open Book with Jenna
Kathryn Stockett
Author of The Help and The Calamity Club
Author
Episode: Kathryn Stockett Talks ‘The Calamity Club’ & Finding Her Way Back to Mississippi
Tia Williams
Author of A Love Song for Ricky Wilde and The Mist Connection
Author
Episode: Tia Williams and Isaac Fitzgerald Reveal Their Favorite Summer Reads | Open Book with Jenna
Isaac Fitzgerald
Author of American Rambler
Author / Journalist
Episode: Tia Williams and Isaac Fitzgerald Reveal Their Favorite Summer Reads | Open Book with Jenna
Hoda Kotb
Dearest friend and interviewee, author of Jump and Find Joy, former TODAY co-host
Episode: Hoda Kotb on Life After TODAY, Embracing New Beginnings, and New Book ‘Jump and Find Joy’ (September 2025)

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Jenna Bush Hager
Host of Open Book with Jenna, a conversation-driven series focused on authors, books, and storytelling.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Love the makeover!!

    I love the makeover the Democrats gave the Bush family as soon as Trump showed up. Chef’s kiss Dems! Can’t wait for the Trump make over! 🤡

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bane7212
    United States14 days ago
  • Fantastic interviews

    Jenna is one of the best interviewers of authors working today. She clearly loves books and admires writers and I always learn something from these conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JuliaD77
    United States15 days ago
  • Trash

    First off being from the today show isn't a flex, secondly she should probably limit the amount of visual time she has.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    wine$swine
    United States17 days ago
  • Bush

    Podcast not for me / not interested in her selections which pander to the lowest common denominator

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Times readersny
    United States21 days ago
  • Kind and thoughtful

    This episode with Judy Blume is the sweetest. What a Treat!! Jenna is so open and conversational, I enjoy her interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PatonC
    United States24 days ago

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Leigh Bardugo on Creativity, Social Media and Why She Wants to “Feel Something”| Open Book with Jenna
Q: What is that?
Asked why success can make writing harder, Bardugo says public judgment and social media create noise that disrupts creative focus, and that algorithmic influence can flatten culture and shape taste.
Leigh Bardugo on Creativity, Social Media and Why She Wants to “Feel Something”| Open Book with Jenna
Q: Talk about when you first graduated college and what you wanted from your life.
Bardugo wanted a job and financial stability, but after a miserable stint in advertising she moved through several jobs while continuing to hope she could become a novelist.
Barbara Kingsolver on Her Writing Process, Life Lessons and Partita
Q: What does your process look like?
Kingsolver begins with a theme and the meaning she wants the novel to carry, plans the structure, researches extensively, develops characters' backstories and motivations, and revises every sentence many times.
Barbara Kingsolver on Her Writing Process, Life Lessons and Partita
Q: What was the question that inspired Partita?
Kingsolver first wondered how to follow Demon Copperhead, then chose to write an intimate love story that asks why art matters and how class and rural background shape access to it.
Daisy Edgar-Jones on Her Favorite Books and Bringing "Sense and Sensibility" to Life
Q: How have you grown up since Normal People?
She says her confidence has grown and she is more comfortable not being liked by everyone. She has learned to accept imperfection, make mistakes, and let herself be vulnerable rather than trying to meet others' expectations.

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What is Open Book about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful interview series centered on books, authors, and storytelling. Guests range from novelists and editors to actors and creators, with conversations often spanning writing processes, publishing journeys, adaptations to film/TV, and personal stories behind beloved titles. Listeners tend to be book lovers who appreciate deep-dive discussions, practical publishing insights, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on how books become films, series, or standout cultural moments. The show often blends craft, culture, and human-interest angles, making it valuable for aspiring writers, publishing industry professionals, literary fans, and sponsorship partners seeking thoughtful, female-led storytelling and mom-hosted conversations that feel in... more

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2. Barbara Kingsolver
3. Leigh Bardugo
4. Keke Palmer
5. Bunnie XO
6. Kathryn Stockett
7. Tia Williams
8. Isaac Fitzgerald

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