While speaking at an event for Amy Griffin’s new memoir “The Tell,” Oprah Winfrey spotted TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Reese Witherspoon in the audience and invited them up on stage for a moment representing their three book clubs all under one roof for the first time ever. Hager joked “When the Queen says ‘come,’ you come and you curtsy!”
Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager share a clip of Barbra Streisand’s audiobook “My Name is Barbra” in which she talks about what one publication said of her physical appearance. “Sometimes it feels like my nose got more press than I did.”
Seth Meyers talks to Jenna Bush Hager on “Open Book” about his debut children’s book, “I’m Not Scared, You’re Scared,” the books that make him and his kids laugh the most, and the books that have influenced him through the years.
Naomi Krupitsky’s debut novel is “The Family,” about two best friends whose fathers are in the Mafia. The author joins TODAY with Hoda & Jenna live to talk about the book and answer questions about from members of Jenna’s Book Club – including whether she’s planning a sequel.
Mattie Jackson Selecman shares how writing "Lemons on Friday: Trusting God Through My Greatest Heartbreak" helped her as she grieved the loss of her husband on this episode of “Open Book” with Jenna Bush Hager.
Lauren Groff, author of “Matrix” and “Fates and Furies,” talks with Jenna about what inspired her to be a writer — and which U.S. president likes her writing.
Author Lauren Weisberger, who just released her new novel, “Where the Grass Is Green and the Girls Are Pretty,” shares her summer book recommendation on this episode of “Open Book” with Jenna Bush Hager.
The singer-songwriter, who recently published the memoir “Broken Horses,” shares with Jenna Bush Hager how she came to love Elton John, the authors who have inspired her and what motivated her to read the Bible.
The “Modern Lovers” author talks about reading books written by her dad, Peter Straub, as a kid. Plus, she shares book recommendations with Jenna Bush Hager.
Singer and actor Taye Diggs discusses his favorite books, why representation is important and how his parents colored in greeting cards so the figures looked like him.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of “The Bluest Eye,” Toni Morrison’s first novel, chosen by Oprah Winfrey for her book club 30 years ago. TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager spoke with Oprah about their mutual love of the book and this trying year. “To be able to read Toni Morrison … is one of the greatest joys in life,” Oprah says.
