On this week's episode, we each chose a different title from Jenna Bush Hager's 2025 Book Club list and asked if they were worth the hype? We share star ratings, potential triggers, break down what worked (and what didn't), and help you decide whether these picks deserve a spot on your TBR!

Titles mentioned:

The Names by Florence Snap

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Heartwood by Amity Gaige

Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

A Family Matter by Claire Lynch

This Is A Love Story by Jessica Soffer

The Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O'Neill

In this episode, we dive into the captivating worlds created by bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid. From old Hollywood glamour to the drama of 1970s rock bands and the intensity of professional tennis, Reid’s novels bring unforgettable characters and emotional storytelling to life. We discuss some of her most popular books—including The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Daisy Jones & the Six, Malibu Rising, and Carrie Soto Is Back—sharing our favorite moments, characters, and themes along the way. Join us as we explore what makes Taylor Jenkins Reid’s stories so addictive, why readers can’t stop talking about them, and which of her books might be the perfect place to start.Titles mentioned in this episode:

Forever, Interupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid

What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Up Next:

Read with Jenna 2025 Picks

Titles mentioned in this episode:

Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley

Finlay Donavan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano

James by Percival Everett

Erasure by Percival Everett

Matlida by Roald Dahl

Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

What's Up Next?

Author Spotlight: Taylor Jenkins Reid