Open Book with Jenna

Chloe Malle spent nearly 15 years at Vogue before stepping into her latest position as Head of Editorial Content at US Vogue. Malle sits down with Jenna Bush Hager to discuss being a writer at heart, navigating motherhood alongside her career, and the moments with mentor Anna Wintour that led to her stepping into this newly defined role. Plus, Malle opens up about why joy and optimism are central...

Rebecca Yarros is a number one New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty novels, including Fourth Wing, Iron Flame , and Onyx Storm , which became the fastest-selling adult novel in twenty years with 2.7 million copies sold in its first week. In this conversation from March 2025, Yarros sits down with Jenna Bush Hager to talk about crafting sweeping love stories and how living with chr...

Jasmine Guillory is a New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, including The Wedding Date and The Proposal . In this conversation from April 2025, Jenna sits down with Guillory to discuss her novel Flirting Lessons , how she stayed resilient through more than a hundred rejections, and the leap she made from law to literature. Plus, Guillory shares her favorite book recommendations and wha...

Jon M. Chu is a visionary director known for films including Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights , and the film adaptation of Wicked . In this conversation from November 2024, Jenna talks with Chu about welcoming his daughter on the day of the movie’s premiere, turning the camera on his own life in his memoir, Viewfinder , and discovering the story of Wicked long before it became a Broadway phenomen...

Colleen Hoover is one of the bestselling authors in the world, with multiple New York Times bestselling novels and a devoted global fan base known as CoHorts. In this conversation from June 2023, Jenna sits down with Hoover at her Book Bonanza charity event in Texas to talk about her lifelong love of writing, the film adaptation of It Ends With Us , and the pressure to make each book better than t...

Emily Henry is a New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author with five consecutive number one novels and a reputation as the “Queen of the Beach Read.” In this conversation from May 2025, Jenna sits down with Henry to discuss writing fan fiction in middle school, the teachers who encouraged her creativity, and how she found her voice within the romance genre. Plus, Henry shares why she now...

As 2025 comes to an end, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite books, and literary trends from the year. Jenna Bush Hager sits down with author and book lover Isaac Fitzgerald to share their tips for building a reading habit in the new year, their favorite books of the year, and the titles they’re most excited about in 2026!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden sits with Jenna Bush Hager to share how she balances life as a physician and a thriller writer. Freida reflects on her early love of writing, how she crafts her trademark twists, and the rise of The Housemaid , now becoming a film starring Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney. She also opens up about maintaining her privacy, writing under a pseudonym...

Designer Nate Berkus joins Jenna Bush Hager to discuss his new book, Foundations: Timeless Design That Feels Personal . He reflects on his career journey and how his passion for design began in childhood, inspired early on by his mother’s work as a designer. After college, he launched his own firm and later gained national attention through his appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show . Nate shares t...

Rebecca Yarros is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of over twenty novels including ‘Fourth Wing,’ ‘Iron Flame’ and ‘Onyx Storm.’  Her latest and highly anticipated novel ‘Onyx Storm’ is the fastest selling adult novel in twenty years and sold 2.7 million copies in its first week. Rebecca sat down with Jenna Bush Hager to chat about how she drew on her experience with chronic illness and life...

Actress Leslie Bibb sits down with Jenna Bush Hager to reflect on her career journey, beginning with being “discovered” on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1990. She opens up about the moments that shaped her, how she’s overcome self-doubt, and the lessons she’s learned from decades in Hollywood. Leslie shares why choosing her own path and creating clear boundaries has led to a more grounded, joyful, and...

Jenna is joined by authors Carley Fortune, Kennedy Ryan, and Heather Aimee O’Neill live at Read with Jenna: Girl’s Night Out at Virgin Hotels New York City.  They share insights into their creative process, how their own lives have influenced their writing, and the power of storytelling. They also share advice for aspiring writers, book recommendations and answer questions from the live audience i...

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 Hoover’s beloved novel Regretting You , offering insight into bringing the emotional story to life on screen. She also reflects on her breakout years on HB...

“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 and later struggle as a stay-at-home mom with postpartum depression into the story and introduced the book to Jenna during a playdate for their sons Geo...

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 inventing new identities along the way. He opens up about how his imaginary friend, Mikey, helped him navigate loneliness and self-discovery, his path from as...

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 also speaks about rebuilding her life after the Taliban attack, her evolving relationship with her mother, and her ongoing commitment to girls’ educatio...

Ian McEwan is a Booker Prize winning author of nineteen novels, including Atonement , Enduring Love , The Children Act , and On Chesil Beach . Ian sits down with Jenna Bush Hager to talk about the inspiration for his latest novel, What We Can Know . Ian reflects on a lifetime of storytelling, from his early love of reading to his writing routine and how it feels to be an author in the age of AI. T...

Tembi Locke is a New York Times best-selling author, screenwriter, producer, actor and podcast host. Tembi sits down with Jenna Bush Hager to discuss her new immersive audio memoir ‘Someday, Now,’ where she returns to Sicily for one last summer with her daughter before she leaves for college. Blending her intimate narration with the sounds of Sicily, it's a beautiful story of motherhood, memory, a...

Jenna Bush Hager reunites with former TODAY co-anchor and friend, Hoda Kotb for a deeply moving conversation about embracing new life chapters, and the beauty of slowing down. Hoda opens up about her decision to leave TODAY, her new chapter focusing on family and her new venture Joy101.  Plus, she shares her inspiration for her new book ‘Jump and Find Joy” and how she is finding joy in the everyda...

Zac Brown is a three-time Grammy winner and frontman of the Zac Brown Band. Zac joins Jenna Bush Hager for an intimate conversation about music, family, and the journey behind his artistry. From his humble beginnings playing in coffee shops at age fourteen to his upcoming residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, Zac reflects on the milestones that shaped his path. He opens up about fatherhood, founding...

Kristin Hannah is the award-winning and bestselling author of more than twenty novels including ‘The Nightingale,’ ‘The Four Winds,’ and “The Women.’ A former attorney, she has made it her mission to tell the often forgotten stories of women in history. Kristin sat down with Jenna Bush Hager to chat about how books were a constant in her life growing up, how her mom knew she was destined to become...

Ego Nwodim has entertained viewers with her standout impressions and roster of hilarious original characters for the past seven seasons of ‘Saturday Night Live.’ Jenna Bush Hager sat down with the hilarious Ego Nowdim to chat about her earliest memories of making people laugh, the life lessons improv taught her, and her journey from pre-med to joining the cast of Saturday Night Live. Plus, she ope...

Keke Palmer is an Emmy Award Winning actress, singer, podcast host, and mother. She rose to prominence at the age of twelve through her breakout role in ‘Akeelah and the Bee’ and has gone on to star in more than twenty-five films. In her latest memoir ‘Master of Me’ Keke tells her own raw and intimate story. Keke sits down with Jenna Bush Hager to discuss how she navigated fame at a young age, how...

Jenna Bush Hager revisits her conversation with best-selling author Amor Towles at the Aspen Ideas Festival to talk about his journey from banker to writer and his unique storytelling process. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna Bush Hager is revisiting her conversation with Kate DiCamillo, the beloved author behind family favorite stories like “Because of Winn Dixie” and “Mercy Watson.” Kate fills Jenna in on her journey to becoming the bestselling children’s book author and how she didn’t let 473 rejection letters stop her. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...