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Jenna Bush Hager's Reading List

TODAY Show co-host and Read with Jenna book club founder. Picks a new monthly book and discusses on TODAY.

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Read with Jenna 2024 Picks (2024)

All 2024 monthly Read with Jenna selections aired on TODAY.

Source: www.today.com

Cover of The Waters
Bonnie Jo Campbell · 2024 · Buy on Amazon
"This atmospheric novel of a young woman's coming-of-age in rural Michigan aligns with Jenna Bush Hager's focus on character-driven stories that spark discussion."
Cover of Good Material
Dolly Alderton · 2023 · Buy on Amazon
"This exploration of a man's post-breakup life, told with humor and heart, fits Jenna Bush Hager's interest in relatable, character-driven stories that spark conversation."
Cover of The House on Mango Street
Sandra Cisneros · 1984 · Buy on Amazon
"This coming-of-age story, a classic for its exploration of identity and community, aligns with Jenna Bush Hager's focus on impactful narratives that resonate with a broad audience."
Cover of The Great Divide
Cristina Henriquez · 2024 · Buy on Amazon
"This historical novel, exploring the 1904 construction of the Panama Canal, is an expected read for a curator like Jenna Bush Hager, aligning with her work highlighting impactful, character-driven stories for her book club."
Cover of The Husbands
Holly Gramazio · 2024 · Buy on Amazon
"This imaginative novel, exploring a woman's mysteriously multiplying husbands, fits Jenna Bush Hager's interest in unique narratives that spark lively book club discussions. Its blend of magical realism and relatable themes aligns with past Read with Jenna selections."
Cover of Real Americans
Rachel Khong · 2024 · Buy on Amazon
"This multigenerational story of identity and belonging aligns with Jenna Bush Hager's focus on compelling narratives that spark discussion among her book club members. Its exploration of family secrets and the American dream fits the kind of impactful storytelling she often champions."
Cover of Swift River
Essie Chambers · 2024 · Buy on Amazon
"This coming-of-age story about a young Black woman searching for her mother in 1980s rural Massachusetts aligns with Jenna Bush Hager's interest in character-driven narratives with emotional depth. It's an expected pick for a curator who champions compelling new voices."
Cover of All the Colors of the Dark
Chris Whitaker · 2024 · Buy on Amazon
"This historical thriller, set in 1950s South Africa, aligns with Jenna Bush Hager's interest in compelling narratives that spark discussion, a hallmark of her book club selections. Its exploration of complex social issues fits the kind of impactful storytelling she often champions."
Cover of The Wedding People
Alison Espach · 2024 · Buy on Amazon
"This novel, exploring the complexities of family and relationships, aligns with Jenna Bush Hager's focus on engaging, character-driven stories for her book club. It fits the kind of contemporary fiction often highlighted on the TODAY show."
Cover of Blue Sisters
Coco Mellors · 2024 · Buy on Amazon
"This family drama about three sisters navigating grief and self-discovery aligns with Jenna Bush Hager's focus on emotionally resonant stories that spark discussion among her book club members. Its themes of sisterhood and personal growth are a natural fit for her selections."
Cover of The Mighty Red
Louise Erdrich · 2024 · Buy on Amazon
"This novel, a powerful story of family and resilience, aligns with Jenna Bush Hager's focus on engaging narratives that spark discussion for her popular book club."
Cover of This Motherless Land
Nikki May · 2024 · Buy on Amazon
"This story of three generations of Nigerian women navigating family and tradition aligns with Jenna Bush Hager's interest in powerful narratives centered on women's experiences."
Cover of Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver · 2017 · Buy on Amazon
"Mary Oliver's accessible poetry, often focused on nature and reflection, aligns with Jenna Bush Hager's selections that frequently explore themes of connection, hope, and the human experience. This collection offers a contemplative pause, a common thread in her book club discussions."

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