From Woman's World · Carissa Mosness · · 1m 40s
Jenna Bush Hager's Early Book Club Picks That Became Beloved
Jenna Bush Hager's first Read With Jenna picks, including 'The Last Romantics' and 'The Dutch House', became bestsellers.
In brief
Jenna Bush Hager's first Read With Jenna picks, including 'The Last Romantics' and 'The Dutch House', became bestsellers. Jenna Bush Hager's early book club picks like 'The Last Romantics' and 'The Dutch House' became beloved books. Originally reported by Woman's World.
First Read With Jenna Pick
Jenna Bush Hager chose 'The Last Romantics' by Tara Conklin as her first-ever Read With Jenna book in March 2019.
“I sent it immediately to my husband and my mom and to my sister, who was laying next to me when I finished it, weeping.”
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
Ann Patchett's 'The Dutch House' follows siblings Danny and Maeve growing up in a Philadelphia home in the 1950s.
“The Dutch House is a beautiful, dark fairy tale. I thought it was a beautiful story of a relationship between brother and sister.”
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
Kristin Hannah's 'The Four Winds' tells the story of Elsa Martinelli escaping drought in Texas to California in 1934.
“I couldn't believe how many of these things were relevant today. This character, Elsa, is strong but she also suffers.”
Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano
Ann Napolitano's 'Dear Edward' follows 12-year-old Edward Adler after a plane crash leaves him as the only survivor.
“I choose Dear Edward because it is a book about love and loss and finding your way after the unthinkable.”
Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson
Kevin Wilson's 'Nothing to See Here' features Lillian and Madison becoming roommates at a boarding school in 2019.
“It sounds a little bit sci-fi but I don’t think any book has touched me about parenthood as much as Nothing to See Here.”
Read With Jenna's Impact
These early picks helped establish Read With Jenna as a book club that champions family sagas and emotional storytelling.
Why These Books Resonated
Readers connected with the books' themes of family bonds, grief, resilience, and sibling relationships.
Jenna's Favorite Writers
Jenna Bush Hager has named Ann Patchett, Kristin Hannah, and Ann Napolitano among her favorite authors.
Book Club Legacy
Read With Jenna has chosen dozens of books that became bestsellers and international sensations over the years.
What Happened Next
These early picks helped solidify Read With Jenna as one of the best book clubs for readers seeking emotional storytelling.
The key point
Jenna Bush Hager's early book club picks like 'The Last Romantics' and 'The Dutch House' became beloved books.
