Open Book with Jenna

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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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 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 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 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 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 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 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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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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Jenna 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 deserve a movie or TV adaptation and the titles they can’t wait to read next.

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