

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.
Episodes


‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu on Storytelling, His Memoir, and Reimagining an Icon

Colleen Hoover on Writing Bestsellers, 'It Ends With Us,' and Creative Discipline

Emily Henry on Redefining Romance, Beach Reads, and Writing for Joy

Best Books of 2025 with Bestselling Author Isaac Fitzgerald

Freida McFadden on Privacy, Passion, and ‘The Housemaid’

Nate Berkus on Crafting Spaces That Tell Your Story

Rebecca Yarros on ‘Onyx Storm,’ Writing Through Chronic Illness, and Navigating Fame

Leslie Bibb On Building a Life and Career on Her Own Terms

Authors Carley Fortune, Kennedy Ryan, and Heather Aimee O’Neill On Empowering Female Narratives

Allison Williams On Bringing Colleen Hoover’s “Regretting You” to Life

Author Ariel Sullivan On the Inspiration Behind Her Debut Novel 'Conform'

Jay Ellis On His Memoir ‘Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?’

Malala Yousafzai On Her Journey of Resilience and Rediscovery

‘Atonement’ Author Ian McEwan On His Latest Novel ‘What We Can Know’

Tembi Locke on Motherhood, Finding Love After Loss, and New Memoir ‘Someday Now’

Hoda Kotb on Life After TODAY, Embracing New Beginnings, and New Book ‘Jump and Find Joy’
Hoda Kotb reflects on her decision to leave the Today Show to prioritize a more intentional, family-centered life. Transitioning from a high-pressure career to a smaller, more meaningful existence requires courage, particularly when navigating the loss of a professional identity. Her new book, Jump and Find Joy, emphas...

Zac Brown on Sphere Residency, New Album ‘Love and Fear,’ and Creative Roots

“The Women’ Author Kristin Hannah On Telling The Forgotten Stories of Women In History

Ego Nwodim On Her Journey From Pre-Med to Saturday Night Live
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