Ann Patchett On Nashville, Parnassus Books & The Joy of Reading
Jenna Bush Hager sits down with bestselling author Ann Patchett live at the Read with Jenna Book Festival in Nashville. Ann opens up about her life in Nashville, why she opened up the beloved bookstore Parnassus Books, and the woman who first sparked her love of reading. Plus, Ann shares some of her favorite book recommendations.(Event sponsored by Nashville Music City, Venue sponsored by W Nashville, and furniture provided by Mayker Events)
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Margaret Atwood on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ & Upcoming Memoir
Margaret Atwood is a living legend. The Canadian author and poet has written over 50 books and has been published in more than 45 countries. Her 1985 classic "The Handmaid's Tale" garnered acclaim and alarm, predicting a dystopian future in which women had no rights. Now in her 80s, she released her new book, "Old Babes in the Wood," a collection of 15 short stories. Jenna Bush Hager visited Atwood's alma mater, the University of Toronto, where the two sat down to discuss her childhood, career and upcoming memoir.
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Read with Jenna Authors Reflect on Their Literary Journeys
Jenna is joined by Read With Jenna authors Chris Whitaker, Alison Espach, Rumaan Alam and Jean Kwok live at the Read with Jenna Book Festival in Nashville, Tennessee. They share insights into their creative process, how their own lives have influenced their writing, and the power of storytelling. They also share advice for aspiring writers, book recommendations and answer questions from the live festival audience in this special episode of Open Book with Jenna.(Event sponsored by Nashville Music City, Venue sponsored by W Nashville, and furniture provided by Mayker Events)
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Best Summer Books with Adriana Trigiani & Isaac Fitzgerald
As summer kicks off, Jenna Bush Hager welcomes bestselling authors Adriana Trigiani and Isaac Fitzgerald for a conversation about the perfect summer reads. They share top book picks for the season—including recommendations for kids, grads, and dads—and they answer questions from the Read With Jenna community.
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Tiffany Haddish On Humor, Hardship, and Healing
In this special episode of Open Book with Jenna, Tiffany Haddish joins Jenna Bush Hager live at the Read with Jenna Book Festival in Nashville, Tennessee. Tiffany opens up about her childhood and the challenges she overcame at a young age. She shares the story of the teacher who helped her learn to read as a teenager, the first book that she ever finished, and how the library became her safe haven. Plus, she answers questions from the live festival audience in this special episode of Open Book with Jenna.(Event sponsored by Nashville Music City, Venue sponsored by W Nashville, and furniture provided by Mayker Events)
TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager is an open book and is known for sharing all of who she is. Now Jenna will bring intimate, inspiring and entertaining conversations with celebrities, experts, friends, authors, and book lovers to a wider audience in her new podcast, Open Book with Jenna. Each week, she’s joined by a guest who shares candid stories about their life, current projects, and reveals how a favorite read or a first book may have influenced their path. Join Jenna as she continues her mission to connect people, create meaningful conversations, and share her love of storytelling.
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