The Shawn Ryan Show
Shawn Ryan
Society & Culture
Open Book with Jenna
by TODAY, Jenna Bush Hager
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| Date | Apple Podcasts |
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| Oct 1 | #99 |
About the show
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.
Latest episodes
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Kathryn Stockett Talks ‘The Calamity Club’ & Finding Her Way Back to Mississippi
August 27, 2026 · 44 minJenna 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…
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Tia Williams and Isaac Fitzgerald Reveal Their Favorite Summer Reads | Open Book with Jenna
August 20, 2026 · 48 minJenna Bush Hager sits down with Tia Williams and Isaac Fitzgerald for a fun-filled conversation about books, reading and the magic of a great summer read. They reveal their favorite beach reads, authors they always return to, books that…
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Alison Espach on ‘The Wedding People,’ Finding Humor in Grief and What’s Next
August 6, 2026 · 45 minJenna Bush Hager sits down with bestselling author Alison Espach to revisit her beloved novel The Wedding People, now in paperback. Alison opens up about the book’s unexpected success, finding humor in the midst of grief, her journey to…
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Jenny Jackson on 'The Shampoo Effect,' Friendship & Why Great Books Make Us Uncomfortable
July 30, 2026 · 44 minJenny Jackson joins Open Book with Jenna to discuss balancing life as a bestselling novelist and Editorial Director of Fiction at Knopf. She opens up about The Shampoo Effect, writing through self-doubt, creative ambition, and why the best…
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Virginia Evans on 'The Correspondent,' Jane Fonda & Why She Almost Quit Writing
July 23, 2026 · 37 minVirginia Evans shares the emotional journey behind her bestselling debut, The Correspondent. In this heartfelt conversation with Jenna Bush Hager, she reflects on rejection, finding hope through storytelling, and why perseverance made this…
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Elin Hilderbrand & Jennifer Garner on Friendship, 'The Five-Star Weekend' & Bringing Nantucket to Life
July 16, 2026 · 37 minJennifer Garner and bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand join Jenna Bush Hager to celebrate The Five-Star Weekend and its journey from beloved novel to Peacock series. They discuss their instant creative connection, the enduring power of…
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How Remarkably Bright Creatures Became a Netflix Movie
July 9, 2026 · 37 minAuthor Shelby Van Pelt sits down with Jenna Bush Hager to celebrate the Netflix adaptation of Remarkably Bright Creatures. They discuss the magic of seeing Sally Field bring Tova to life, the challenge of adapting Marcellus the octopus for…
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Anna McCallie on Love, Life Changes and How Insomnia Inspired 'Abby Offsides'
July 2, 2026 · 47 minAnna McCallie joins Jenna Bush Hager on Open Book to discuss her debut novel Abby Offsides, a charming romantic comedy set in the world of professional football. Anna opens up about moving to London, finding inspiration in unexpected…