Open Book with Jenna

Jenna Bush Hager

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Booking Overview

Interview-led literary and celebrity podcast featuring candid conversations with bestselling authors, actors, and other notable figures connected to books, adaptations, and reading culture. PR agencies can credibly pitch bestselling authors, prominent actors with book-to-screen projects, and creators with compelling personal or literary stories; booking is likely high difficulty for top-tier guests but more accessible for established authors and publishing professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 109

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 - Journalist, author, television personality, and TODAY co-host known for leading book-focused conversations and championing authors and reading.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Bestselling authors, prominent actors or producers connected to book adaptations, and established literary or publishing figures with a compelling personal or creative story.
Required Achievements:  
Bestselling books, Major screen adaptations, Prominent acting or producing credits, Significant recognition in publishing or literary circles

Recent Guest Discussions

Virginia Evans - The Emotional Journey Behind The Correspondent, Rejection, Perseverance, Storytelling, And Its Upcoming Film Adaptation.

Jennifer Garner - The Five-star Weekend, Creative Collaboration With Elin Hilderbrand, Book-to-screen Adaptation, And Favorite Recent Reads.

Elin Hilderbrand - The Five-star Weekend, Female Friendship, Adapting Novels For The Screen, Nantucket, And Her Upcoming Novel.

Shelby Van Pelt - The Worldwide Success Of Remarkably Bright Creatures, Its Netflix Adaptation, Writing Development, And Bringing The Novel’s Characters To The Screen.

Recent Topics

Books, Authors, Literature, Publishing, Book Adaptations

Episodes

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

Jenny Jackson on 'The Shampoo Effect,' Friendship & Why Great Books Make Us Uncomfortable

July 30, 2026

Jenny Jackson joins Open Book with Jenna to discuss balancing life as a bestselling novelist and Editorial Director of Fiction at Knopf. She opens up about The Shampoo Effect, writing through self-doubt, creative ambition, and why the best stories spark conversation.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Virginia Evans on 'The Correspondent,' Jane Fonda & Why She Almost Quit Writing

July 23, 2026

Virginia Evans shares the emotional journey behind her bestselling debut, The Correspondent. In this heartfelt conversation with Jenna Bush Hager, she reflects on rejection, finding hope through storytelling, and why perseverance made this life-changing moment possible. Plus, she teases what's next—including the upcoming film adaptation starring Jane Fonda. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Elin Hilderbrand & Jennifer Garner on Friendship, 'The Five-Star Weekend' & Bringing Nantucket to Life

July 16, 2026

Jennifer Garner and bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand join Jenna Bush Hager to celebrate The Five-Star Weekend and its journey from beloved novel to Peacock series. They discuss their instant creative connection, the enduring power of female friendships, adapting books for the screen, and why Nantucket is a character all its own. Plus, Elin shares details about her next novel, and the trio swaps some of their favorite recent reads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

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