Read With Jenna Book Club List (2026): Complete Guide + Monthly Updates
Discover the full Read With Jenna book club list from 2019 to 2026, including this month’s pick, plus my favorite Jenna picks for your TBR.

Read With Jenna Book Club List: Complete Guide (Updated 2026)
If you’ve ever searched “What is Jenna Bush Hager’s book club pick this month?” or “Where can I find the complete Read With Jenna list?” – you’re in the right place. The Read with Jenna Book Club, launched in 2019 on the Today Show, has become one of the most trusted celebrity book clubs, spotlighting diverse voices, thought-provoking themes, and powerful storytelling. Of all the celebrity and high-profile book clubs out there; I’ve read and loved the most books from the Read With Jenna Book Club list.
How the Read with Jenna Book Club Works
- Monthly picks: Jenna chooses one book each month that she has personally read and loved.
- Spotlight on women’s stories: Many of her choices feature strong women at the center of the story.
- Community: Readers can join discussions online and watch Jenna’s interviews with authors on the Today Show.
Current Pick: May 2026

The Read with Jenna’s May 2026 book club pick is Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister. When her teenage daughter is kidnapped during a trip to Texas, a mother is forced to follow a stranger’s chilling instructions that demand far more than money and push her to the edge of everything she believes is right. Readers can expect a relentless, high-stakes thriller that explores motherhood, morality, and how far someone will go when love and survival collide. You can get a copy of the Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister on Amazon.
Looking for book club discussion questions that you can use after reading or at your next book club meeting? Check out my list of questions for book club discussions.
My Favorite Read With Jenna Picks
After years of reading along with Jenna, here are the ones that stuck with me most:
- A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum: raw, powerful, unforgettable.
- The Dutch House by Ann Patchett: sibling bonds and memory at their most haunting.
- Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi: science, faith, and family.
- Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt: heartfelt and quirky.
- Maame by Jessica George: a modern coming-of-age that felt both funny and tender.
These books sparked some of the best discussions in my own book club, and I recommend them if you’re looking for an entry point into Jenna’s list.
Read with Jenna Book Club List by Year
2026 Selections
- Homeschooled by Stefan Merrill Block
- One & Only by Maurene Goo
- Wait for Me by Amy Jo Burns
- Upward Bound by Woody Brown
- Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister
2025 Selections
- The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight
- This Is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer
- The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami
- Heartwood by Amity Gaige
- The Names by Florence Knapp
- A Family Matter by Claire Lynch
- Happy Wife by Meredith Lavender and Kendall Shores
- My Other Heart by Emma Nanami Strenner
- Buckeye by Patrick Ryan
- The Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O’Neill
- Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
2024 Selections
- The Waters by Bonnie Jo Campbell
- Good Material by Dolly Alderton
- The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez
- The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
- The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
- Real Americans by Rachel Khong
- Swift River by Essie Chambers
- All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
- The Wedding People by Alison Espach
- Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
- The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich
- This Motherless Land by Nikki May
- Devotions by Mary Oliver
2023 Selections
- Sam by Allegra Goodman
- Maame by Jessica George
- Black Candle Women by Diane Marie Brown
- Camp Zero by Michelle Min Sterling
- Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
- The Celebrants by Steven Rowley
- Banyan Moon by Thao Thai
- Summer Sisters by Judy Blume
- Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood
- How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair
- The Sun Sets in Singapore by Kehinde Fadipe
- We Must Not Think of Ourselves by Lauren Grodstein
2022 Selections
- The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
- Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
- Groundskeeping by Lee Cole
- Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow
- Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
- These Impossible Things Salma El-Wardany
- The Measure by Nikki Erlick
- The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford
- Solito by Javier Zamora
- The Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn
- The Cloisters by Katy Hays
- The Secret History by Donna Tartt
2021 Selections
- Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour
- The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
- Send for Me by Lauren Fox
- What’s Mine and Yours by Naima Coster
- Good Company by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney
- Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
- Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- Hell of a Book by Jason Mott
- The Turnout by Megan Abbott
- Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang
- The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
- The Family by Naomi Krupitsky
- Bright Burning Things by Lisa Harding
2020 Selections
- Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano
- The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare
- Writers & Lovers by Lily King
- Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore
- All Adults Here by Emma Straub
- A Burning by Megha Majumdar
- Friends and Strangers by J. Courtney Sullivan
- Here for It by R. Eric Thomas
- The Comeback by Ella Berman
- Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
- Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
- White Ivy by Susie Yang
- The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
2019 Selections
- The Last Romantics by Tara Conklin
- The Unwinding of the Miracle by Julie Yip-Williams
- A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum
- Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok
- Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes
- Patsy by Nicole Dennis-Benn
- The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall
- The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
- Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson
- Late Migrations by Margaret Renkl
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The Full Read with Jenna Book Club List in Order
- The Last Romantics by Tara Conklin
- The Unwinding of the Miracle by Julie Yip-Williams
- A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum
- Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok
- Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes
- Patsy by Nicole Dennis-Benn
- The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall
- The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
- Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson
- Late Migrations by Margaret Renkl
- Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano
- The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare
- Writers & Lovers by Lily King
- Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore
- All Adults Here by Emma Straub
- A Burning by Megha Majumdar
- Friends and Strangers by J. Courtney Sullivan
- Here for It by R. Eric Thomas
- The Comeback by Ella Berman
- Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
- Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
- White Ivy by Susie Yang
- The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
- Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour
- The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
- Send for Me by Lauren Fox
- What’s Mine and Yours by Naima Coster
- Good Company by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney
- Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
- Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- Hell of a Book by Jason Mott
- The Turnout by Megan Abbott
- Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang
- The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
- The Family by Naomi Krupitsky
- Bright Burning Things by Lisa Harding
- The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
- Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
- Groundskeeping by Lee Cole
- Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow
- Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
- These Impossible Things Salma El-Wardany
- The Measure by Nikki Erlick
- The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford
- Solito by Javier Zamora
- The Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn
- The Cloisters by Katy Hays
- The Secret History by Donna Tartt
- Sam by Allegra Goodman
- Maame by Jessica George
- Black Candle Women by Diane Marie Brown
- Camp Zero by Michelle Min Sterling
- Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
- The Celebrants by Steven Rowley
- Banyan Moon by Thao Thai
- Summer Sisters by Judy Blume
- Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood
- How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair
- The Sun Sets in Singapore by Kehinde Fadipe
- We Must Not Think of Ourselves by Lauren Grodstein
- The Waters by Bonnie Jo Campbell
- Good Material by Dolly Alderton
- The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez
- The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
- The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
- Real Americans by Rachel Khong
- Swift River by Essie Chambers
- All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
- The Wedding People by Alison Espach
- Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
- The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich
- This Motherless Land by Nikki May
- Devotions by Mary Oliver
- The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight
- This Is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer
- The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami
- Heartwood by Amity Gaige
- The Names by Florence Knapp
- A Family Matter by Claire Lynch
- Happy Wife by Meredith Lavender and Kendall Shores
- My Other Heart by Emma Nanami Strenner
- Buckeye by Patrick Ryan
- The Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O’Neill
- Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
- Homeschooled by Stefan Merrill Block
- One & Only by Maurene Goo
- Wait for Me by Amy Jo Burns
- Upward Bound by Woody Brown
- Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister
Why Readers Love Jenna’s Book Club Picks
- Diverse Voices: Books from debut authors, women of color, and global perspectives.
- Relevant Themes: From family drama to climate dystopias to coming-of-age.
- Book Club Ready: Every pick has layers to spark conversation.
FAQs About the Read with Jenna Book Club
What is the Read with Jenna book club?
A monthly celebrity book club hosted by Jenna Bush Hager on the Today Show, started in 2019.
How do I join?
Just grab the monthly pick, follow Jenna on Instagram or the Today Show book club page, and join the conversation.
Where can I find the books?
All titles are widely available in bookstores, libraries, and online.
Final Thoughts
The Read with Jenna Book Club list is a treasure trove of modern fiction and memoirs that keep readers engaged and connected. Whether you’re brand-new or a long-time follower, there’s always something timely and conversation-worthy on Jenna’s list. Have you read any of these books? Which Jenna pick is your favorite – or which one’s on your TBR? Drop your thoughts in the comments so we can compare notes!
P.S. If you’re interested in celebrity book clubs, I also have lists for the Oprah’s Book Club, Reese’s Book Club and Good Morning America book club.


Which are Jenna’s books that she recommends are mysteries?
Hi GlamKaren, That’s a great question! Jenna tends to select more character driven books than plot driven, but two books that would fall under the mystery category are: The Turnout by Megan Abbott and The Cloisters by Katy Hays.