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

08 Oct 2026
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Min Jin Lee, author of Pachinko, examines the Korean diaspora and the intense pressure surrounding education in her latest novel, American Hagwon. The narrative centers on the role of "hagwons"—specialized learning centers—in shaping the futures of Korean immigrant families across multiple continents. Lee highlights th...

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

01 Oct 2026
54m
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Alice Hoffman on Writing ‘Practical Magic,’ Sisterhood and the Magic of Storytelling

24 Sep 2026
34m
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Benny Blanco Talks Selena Gomez Romance, Why Failure Is Key and Finding His Purpose

17 Sep 2026
38m
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Keke Palmer On Her Journey From Child Star To Award Winning Actress (August 2025)

10 Sep 2026
36m
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Bunnie XO Opens Up About Jelly Roll Divorce, Finding Herself and Starting Over | Open Book with Jenna

03 Sep 2026
37m
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Kathryn Stockett Talks ‘The Calamity Club’ & Finding Her Way Back to Mississippi

27 Aug 2026
43m
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Tia Williams and Isaac Fitzgerald Reveal Their Favorite Summer Reads | Open Book with Jenna

20 Aug 2026
48m
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Hoda Kotb on Life After TODAY, Embracing New Beginnings, and New Book ‘Jump and Find Joy’ (September 2025)

13 Aug 2026
44m
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Navigating major life transitions requires shifting from a "sprinting" lifestyle to one defined by intentional, slower connections with family and self. Leaving a high-pressure career like the Today Show necessitates the courage to "jump" into new chapters, where profound transformations often stem from small, one-degr...

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Alison Espach on ‘Wedding People,’ Finding Humor in Grief and What’s Next

06 Aug 2026
44m
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Jenny Jackson on 'The Shampoo Effect,' Friendship & Why Great Books Make Us Uncomfortable

30 Jul 2026
44m
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Virginia Evans on 'The Correspondent,' Jane Fonda & Why She Almost Quit Writing | Open Book with Jenna

23 Jul 2026
37m
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Elin Hilderbrand & Jennifer Garner on Friendship, 'The Five-Star Weekend' & Bringing Nantucket to Life

16 Jul 2026
37m
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How Remarkably Bright Creatures Became a Netflix Movie | Open Book with Jenna

09 Jul 2026
39m
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Anna McCallie on Love, Life Changes and How Insomnia Inspired 'Abby Offsides'

02 Jul 2026
47m
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Kennedy Ryan on Motherhood, Finding Her Purpose at 40 and the Stories That Change Lives

25 Jun 2026
35m
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Making Space with Hoda Kotb! New Season, New Guests & Life-Changing Conversations

23 Jun 2026
0m
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Carley Fortune on Her Book-to-TV Journey, Summer Romance & the Success of Every Summer After | Open Book with Jenna

18 Jun 2026
37m
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Author Emily Henry Gets Real About Success, Finding Inspiration & Her Next Book

11 Jun 2026
48m
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Open Book with Jenna Returns! New Season, New Authors & Must-Read Summer Books

10 Jun 2026
1m
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