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Open Book with Jenna

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 conversation and, of course, share reading recommendations. Everyone is welcome — because we’re all open books here.

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Daisy Edgar-Jones on Her Favorite Books and Bringing "Sense and Sensibility" to Life Oct 22, 2026

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"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 her about fame and how playing Elinor Dashwood in "Sense and Sensibility" helped her reflect on her own journey.

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Keith Morrison reads Edgar Allan Poe Stories Oct 16, 2026

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As a bonus for Open Book fans, we’re sharing the trailer for season 5 of Morrison Mysteries.

Enter the shadowy world of Edgar Allan Poe, brought to life by the unmistakable voice of Dateline’s Keith Morrison. In Season 5 of Morrison Mysteries, experience the mystery and madness of Poe's haunting classics, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat and The Murders in the Rue Morgue.

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Barbara Kingsolver on Her Writing Process, Life Lessons and Partita Oct 15, 2026

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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 Copperhead, why the world always needs a love story, and how books can help us feel less alone. Plus, she shares her unconventional childhood, her journey to becoming a novelist, and why taking risks and embracing imperfection are essential to living a meaningful life.

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Min Jin Lee on Why She Left Law to Become a Writer: ‘I Just Kept Going’ Oct 08, 2026

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Min Jin Lee sits down with Jenna Bush Hager to discuss her journey from lawyer to bestselling author, the rejection and self-doubt she faced along the way, and what kept her writing. Lee also shares how books became a refuge after immigrating to New York and the research behind her new novel, American Hagwon.

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Leigh Bardugo on Creativity, Social Media and Why She Wants to “Feel Something”| Open Book with Jenna Oct 01, 2026

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Leigh Bardugo sits down with Jenna Bush Hager to talk about creativity, success and the challenges of protecting your voice in the age of social media. The author of “Shadow and Bone” and “Ninth House” reflects on finding her purpose, saying goodbye to characters she loves, the reality of adapting her books for Netflix and why artists need to step outside the algorithm to create something that truly surprises them.

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Alice Hoffman on Writing ‘Practical Magic,’ Sisterhood and the Magic of Storytelling Sep 24, 2026

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Alice Hoffman joins Jenna Bush Hager to talk about the stories, women and books that have shaped her extraordinary writing career. The bestselling author opens up about the inspiration behind her new novel, The Witches of Cambridge, her lifelong fascination with magic, and why sisterhood has remained such a powerful theme throughout her work. Hoffman also reflects on the enduring legacy of Practical Magic, the 28-year journey to its sequel, and the readers who helped bring the story back to life.

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Benny Blanco Talks Selena Gomez Romance, Why Failure Is Key and Finding His Purpose Sep 17, 2026

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Benny Blanco joins Jenna Bush Hager to talk about his new book and why embracing failure can help you become braver, more confident and successful. Benny opens up about chasing his dreams from a young age, learning from rejection, putting yourself out there and why the moment you quit is the moment you guarantee you won’t succeed. He also shares the story of how he knew Selena Gomez was the one, the lessons he’s learned about love and partnership, and why being yourself is always worth the risk.

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Keke Palmer On Her Journey From Child Star To Award Winning Actress (August 2025) Sep 10, 2026

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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 becoming a mother gave her clarity about her priorities in life, and how she’s embraced who she truly is rather than conforming to others expectations. She shares the powerful lessons she’s learned along the way and how she has reclaimed her story, her power, and her purpose.

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Bunnie XO Opens Up About Jelly Roll Divorce, Finding Herself and Starting Over | Open Book with Jenna Sep 03, 2026

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Bunnie XO joins Jenna Bush Hager for an honest conversation about starting over and stepping into a new chapter of her life. Bunnie opens up about her divorce, healing from heartbreak, finding herself outside of a relationship and why she’s determined to live life on her own terms. She also shares how her difficult childhood shaped her resilience, her journey with therapy and faith, returning to school and what’s next for her memoir, Stripped Down, including its upcoming film adaptation.

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Kathryn Stockett Talks ‘The Calamity Club’ & Finding Her Way Back to Mississippi Aug 27, 2026

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Jenna Bush Hager welcomes Kathryn Stockett to talk about The Calamity Club, her first novel since The Help. Kathryn reveals how the story came together, the historical discovery that changed everything, and why writing honestly meant letting go of what readers and critics might think.

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