While New York Times bestselling author Steven Rowley writes about life and love with heart and humor in his novels, his own real life romance is one for the books. Rowley joins Jenna Bush Hager to talk about his latest book “The Celebrants,” a recent Read with Jenna pick, and why he believes all parts of life — the happy, the sad, the messy and the beautifu ... Show More
Yesterday
Colleen Hoover on ‘It Ends with Us,’ Her Health Journey and What Comes Next
After self-publishing her first novel in 2012, Colleen Hoover has become one of the most widely read authors in the world, selling more than 75 million copies of her New York Times bestselling novels including It Ends with Us, Reminders of Him and Verity. Hoover joins Jenna Bush ... Show More
32m 38s
Feb 26
Jay Ellis on Creativity, Belonging, and the Stories That Shape Us (October 2025)
Jay Ellis is an actor, producer, and author who earned a NAACP Image Award nomination for his role in Peacock’s All Her Fault. In this conversation from October 2025, Ellis sits down with Jenna Bush Hager to talk about his memoir Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me) ... Show More
39m 35s
Feb 19
Ann Patchett on Nashville, Parnassus Books, and the Joy of Reading (October 2024)
Ann Patchett is an award-winning author whose work has helped shape modern literary culture, both through her novels and her commitment to independent bookstores. In this conversation from October 2024, Patchett sits down with Jenna Bush Hager live at the Read with Jenna Book Fes ... Show More
41m 42s
Sep 2023
‘Read with Jenna’ podcast featuring Colleen Hoover
Hey Velshi Banned Book Club fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview of Jenna Bush Hager’s new ‘Read with Jenna’ podcast. In the podcast’s debut episode, Jenna sits down with bestselling author Colleen Hoover. Week after week, Hoover continues to dominate the New Yo ... Show More
2m 35s
Sep 2023
TODAY presents: Read with Jenna
In this new podcast, TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager brings you intimate, entertaining, and revealing conversations with her favorite writers. Hear from authors as they share their creative process, their love of books, and what inspires them to share their stories with the world. Join ... Show More
2m 8s