Read With Jenna Book Club List
Read with Jenna is the Today show book club launched by Jenna Bush Hager in March 2019. Each month, Jenna picks a book for readers to discuss through the show and the club’s online communities.
The club is known for accessible literary fiction, buzzy debuts, family dramas, historical novels, and books with strong emotional hooks. Its selections often balance popular book-club appeal with serious themes.
Notable Read with Jenna Book Club Picks
The Last Romantics by Tara Conklin:
Jenna’s inaugural pick, this family saga helped set the tone for the club’s interest in emotional, character-driven fiction.
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett:
One of the club’s most prominent early literary picks, this Pulitzer finalist brought major author prestige to the list.
Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano:
A breakout Read with Jenna selection, it gained even wider attention after being adapted into an Apple TV+ series.
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah:
A major bestselling historical novel, this pick showed the club’s taste for sweeping, emotional stories with broad appeal.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt:
One of the club’s biggest word-of-mouth hits, this warm debut became closely associated with Read with Jenna’s crowd-pleasing side.
If You Like Read with Jenna’s Book Club…
If you are a fan of Read with Jenna’s Book Club Picks, and would like to check out more picks in a similar style, we recommend:
Reese’s Book Club
Probably the closest match overall, with buzzy, accessible fiction that often centers women’s stories and emotional character-driven narratives.
Good Morning America Book Club
A natural companion since both are major morning-show book clubs with broad appeal, contemporary picks, and plenty of crossover-friendly literary fiction.
Good Housekeeping Book Club
A good fit for readers who like thoughtful, approachable books chosen for discussion, entertainment, and emotional connection.