Open Book with Jenna

Jenna Bush Hager

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Booking Overview

A celebrity-and-author book chat hosted by Jenna Bush Hager, focused on candid behind-the-scenes stories and what inspires writers and readers. It’s a strong platform for authors and publishing figures who want mainstream reach and warm, personal storytelling coverage.

Metrics

Episodes: 101

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

Contact Information

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Host

Jenna Bush Hager - Jenna Bush Hager hosts Open Book with Jenna, bringing openness to spirited conversations with celebrities, friends, authors, and fellow book lovers, including reading recommendations and inspiratio...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established and widely recognized authors (often bestselling/award-level), and creators tied to major book-to-screen projects; notable media figures in literature and publishing.
Required Achievements:  
New York Times/major bestseller status, Multiple hit books, Successful book adaptations in TV/film, Leadership roles in media production (e.g., showrunner/creator)

Recent Guest Discussions

Emily Henry - Burnout, Creativity, Friendship, Inspiration, Upcoming Adaptations, And Her Next Novel

Jenny Han - Representation, Coming Of Age Themes, Building A Media Empire, Transition To Showrunning, And Adaptations Of Her Books

Recent Topics

Books, Authors, Publishing, Literature, Adaptation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Open Book with Jenna
:

Author Emily Henry Gets Real About Success, Finding Inspiration & Her Next Book

June 11, 2026

After six bestselling books in six years, Emily Henry is finally slowing down, at least a little. The author joins Jenna for a heartfelt conversation about burnout, creativity, friendship, and the unexpected lessons she learned during a year away from her usual publishing schedule. Emily also shares updates on upcoming adaptations, teases her next novel, and reflects on the readers who have helped make her one of the biggest names in publishing today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Open Book with Jenna Returns! New Season, New Authors & Must-Read Summer Books

June 10, 2026

A brand-new season of Open Book with Jenna is here!   Join Jenna Bush Hager every Thursday as she sits down with some of today's most beloved authors and storytellers for conversations about the books everyone is talking about. This season, we'll explore the hottest reads of the summer, the creative process behind unforgettable stories, the genres readers can't get enough of, and the movie and TV adaptations bringing favorite characters to life. Featuring guests like Emily Henry, Kennedy Ryan...

“The Summer I Turned Pretty” Author Jenny Han On Representation, Coming of Age, & Building a Media Empire

June 04, 2026

Jenny Han is a literary powerhouse and New York Times bestselling author of the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” series and “The Summer I Turned Pretty” series. She is also the creator and co-showrunner of The Summer I Turned Pretty television series. Jenny sat down with Jenna Bush Hager to chat about how she built a media empire that showcases diverse characters and young women coming into their own. She opens up about how she made the leap from writer to showrunner, what it’s been like t...

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