Jenna Bush Hager Gave Us Her Best Book Recs For Fall

Aug 14, 2024

When she's not hosting the TODAY show alongside Hoda Kotb, Jenna Bush Hager is helping her three kids get adjusted to being in the classroom during back to school season. As a mother, former teacher, and reading specialist, she knows that the transition from summer to daily learning isn't always easy.

"Schools are a place where a lot happens. Kids are learning and they're also having those moments of emotional heartbreak. They're sick sometimes...carrying the burdens from home...and teachers are at the core of that," she says.

One of the ways she helps her own kids prepare for back to school season is by buying a ton of Kleenex from places like Amazon, Walmart, and Target. "There's lot of tears for parents and kids," she says with a laugh. "I think transitions can be tricky for parents, kids, and teachers, but it's also such an exciting time."

She says her household tries to focus more on the exciting aspect of going back to school while keeping the lines of communication open. It's why she's excited to partner with Kleenex to not only celebrate their 100th anniversary, but to also give back to underprivileged schools.

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Aside from being there for kids who need a safe space in the classroom, Jenna and Kleenex understand how having access to resources at school can help students thrive.

"100 years of Kleenex is remarkable to me. One of the things I reflected on as a teacher, student, and now as a mother, is that on the back to school list, what classrooms need are pencils, papers, and Kleenex," says Jenna.

There's also the deep realization that teachers often go out of their way to make sure students will be prepared within classroom settings. "Kleenex knows like I know that teachers are spending their own money to buy materials for their classroom and have a million jobs in one," she points out.

Sadly, the amount of money teachers spend on supplies has increased 21% with an average of $860 being spent each school year (via Adopt A Classroom). That's why Kleenex and Jenna are partnering to make sure schools and teachers will have more access to funding.

"In honor of their 100th birtday, they [Kleenex] partnered with DonorsChoose, which is an incredible organization, to give $100,000 to one remarkable school and $4,000 to a hundred schools to help with materials," she says excitedly.

I spent most of my time in public school settings, so this is truly a big deal for everyone involved — and it's a sentiment Jenna echoes. "When I heard that, I wanted to be on board because I know we need to be giving back to our classrooms as much as possible."

Now through August 26th, you can nominate a deserving school by visiting kleenex100years.com.

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Though Jenna may not be teaching anymore, she hasn't let her passion for learning and reading wane. She has an active book club that features compelling titles every month — and she's partially responsible for my growing TBR pile.

"I'm reading for our book club usually a year in advance, but the last book I recommended is this incredible book called The Wedding Peopleby Alison Espach. She's so brilliant at capturing the fun and the frivolous" she says.

Love Jenna's monthly book recommendations? She has a few more up her sleeve for you!

The Book With The Best Life Lessons

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Nothing to See Hereby Kevin Wilson

"This is kind of a strange one because it's fiction and upon reading the synopsis, you're like 'what,'" she says. "It's about love and what kids need, which is mainly to be seen and loved."

Something To Read During Back To School Season

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Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

"If you want to cry your eyes out and grab a million Kleenex's, which I love to do, I read Charlotte's Web to both of my eldest kids. It's the most beautiful book...and I think we all remember it being in the library or possibly read it. It's about friendship and seasons changing."

A Great Romance Book To Swoon Over

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Love in the Time of Choleraby Gabriel García Márquez

"I love a romance! This is one of my favorite, sort of epic romances," she says before admitting she loves reading anything that has love triangles in. Truly, who doesn't love entanglements?

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Every Liane Moriarty Book To Read While You Wait For 'Big Little Lies' Season 3

If you're on pins and needles for all things Big Little Liesseason 3, don't worry! Author Liane Moriarty has plenty of other books —including a brand new release! — you can read while you wait for the highly-anticipated season. She's sold over 20 million copies of her books worldwide, and it honestly doesn't seem like she's in the market to slow down anytime soon. With the release of her new novel, Moriarty's continuing to show readers why she's earned the title of best-selling author with more than one beloved TV-adaptation.

From her other book-to-screen stories to other exciting works full of twists and turns, here's a total breakdown of every adult novel she's written!

Who is Liane Moriarty?

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Liane Moriarty is an Australian-born and New York Times Best-Selling author who's written 10 adult novels and three children's books that are a part of the Nicola Berry series. Prior to this, Liane was a successful freelance advertising copywriter.

How many of Liane Moriarty's books have been adapted for TV or film?

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Nicole Kidman as Masha Dmitrichenko in Nine Perfect Strangers

Aside from Big Little Lies, two more of Liane Moriarty's books have been adapted into limited series. Starring Nicole Kidman, Nine Perfect Strangers captivated audiences so much that a second season will be premiering on Hulu. Though there were a few noticeable differences between the book and the TV show, it put the book back on the radar for new readers to discover!

Her most recent adaptation is the limited series was Apples Never Fall. It premiered on Peacock on March 14 and starred Annette Bening, Sam Neill, Alison Brie, and Jack Lacy as a family who has to contend with the wild disappearance of their matriarch.

What's the name of Liane Moriarty's latest book?

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The thrilling author's latest novel, Here One Moment, just hit bookshelves and already has a 4.3 rating on Amazon! It's an intriguing novel that answers the big "What if" question about fate.

For the passengers on a particularly harmless flight, they have no idea how extraordinary it'll turn out to be. Among faces like a muscular guy and a nervous flight attendant is someone who holds everyone lives in the palm of her hands.

For some reason, she's able to predict the passengers' deaths — which isn't unsettling until six of them realize their lives will end sooner than they'd like. One by one, their deaths begin occurring as predicted and it begins to make the remaining passengers question if they'd rather meet their fate or find ways to change it if they can.

Liane Moriarty's Books In Order

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Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty

Triplets Lyn, Cat, and Gemma Kettle have the uncanny ability to have all eyes on them no matter where they go. They're the kind of sisters you'd love to know more about even if you can tell their lives are filled with as much drama as fun-filled moments.

Despite their resemblance to each other, the sisters each have their own hectic lives to deal with. One can't live life without checking off a series of lists while the other two are dealing with weird relationship woes. Somehow, their rivalry with each other only stokes their drama even more.

But, that's what happens when you and your sisters are still learning how to navigate life as separate entities outside the womb.

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The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty

Sophie Honeywell can't get her mind off Thomas Gordon and regrets the day she caused him deep pain. Instead of remaining at a standstill, Thomas got married while Sophie's love life halted.

A family secret explodes. A first kiss betrays. A mystery is solved. A marriage is tested. It all happens on one extraordinary night — the Last Anniversary!

Sophie Honeywell always wondered if Thomas Gordon was the one who got away. He was the perfect boyfriend, but on the day he was going to propose, she broke his heart. A year later he married his travel agent, while Sophie has been mortifyingly single ever since. Now Thomas is back in her life because Sophie has unexpectedly inherited his aunt Connie's house on Scribbly Gum Island — home of the famously unsolved Munro Baby mystery.

Sophie moves onto the island and begins a new life as part of an unconventional family, where it seems everyone has a secret. Grace, a beautiful young mother, is feverishly planning a shocking escape from her perfect life. Margie, a frumpy housewife, has made a pact with a stranger, while dreamy Aunt Rose wonders if maybe it's about time she started making her own decisions.

As Sophie's life becomes increasingly complicated, she discovers that sometimes you have to stop waiting around—and come up with your own fairy-tale ending.

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The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty

Hynotherapist Ellen O'Farrell has a decent business and living situation because of a nice inheritance from her grandparents, but that's where her luck seems to run out. Though she's not desperate to fall in love, she wonders what it would be like to be in a relationship that lasts.

She's surprised when she meets the sexy and charming Patrick. He's everything she's been hoping for, and he feels the same way about her. His only problem? His ex won't stop stalking him.

It doesn't rub Ellen the wrong way until she finds out who Patrick's ex is...

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What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty

Alice Love is confused about what happened to the last 10 years of her life when she wakes up on a gym floor after passing out. Somehow she's gone from being completely in love with her husband and expecting their first child to being close to divorcing her husband with three children in tow. She's even confused about what happened to her relationship with her sister and who she's become since she's somehow forgot things.

The more she puts together pieces of the puzzle, Alice begins asking herself if it's worth remembering what happened or if she's better off constructing a new story for herself.

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The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty

Cecilia Fitzpatrick may be successful career-wise, but one letter from her husband brings her world crashing down. It's always unsettling when you discover you don't know someone the way you thought you did, but it's even worse when Cecilia meets other women who knew her husband...and his secrets.

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Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Big Little Lies revolves around a community of women whose lives become intertwined bit by bit. There's the sharp-witted Madeline who rules as the 'queen bee,' the beautiful Celeste whose glass walls are about to shatter at any moment, and newcomer Jane whose past is shrouded in mystery.

They're connected when a death is discovered and the mystery of what happened beings to be investigated.

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Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty

Sam and Clementine's relationship has always been steady, but things change when they're introduced to Tiffany and Vid. Neighbors of Clementine's friend Erika, their backyard barbecue seems like it'll be a good place to be. However, something happens that makes things rocky and it begins challenging a seemingly strong relationship.

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Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty

Tranquilium House is supposed to be a peaceful health resort that welcomes various guests for 10 days. Each of them have their own reason for being there, but they'll spend more time together than they thought.

Though she knows she shouldn't question their reasoning, former best-selling author Frances Welty can't understand why some of the guests are there. She thinks she's the only person who physically looks like they're in need of a change, but she'll quickly realize that some things aren't surface-level.

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Apples Never Fallby Liane Moriarty

As much as The Delaneys love each other, they can fight like cats and dogs at times. Nothing bands siblings Amy, Logan, Try, and Brook — together more than when their mother mysteriously disappears and it looks like their father is responsible for what happened to her.

It's odd because it seems like Stan and Joy Delaney are the pillar of perfection with their intense chemistry and successful tennis academy. But time reveals how unhappy they've become over the years and it's hard to ignore. Plus, the arrival of the unknown Savannah seems to coincide with Joy's disappearance.

As the siblings team up in pairs to either prove their father's innocence or condemn him for all of his secrets, they'll encounter a shock that makes them look at their family differently.

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The Theragun Is The Best At-Home Treatment For Back Pain I’ve Ever Tried

I’ve done everything in my power to try to alleviate my back pain — stretching, self-massaging, hot baths, self-cracking my bones (don’t come for me), yoga — but nothing has truly given me the relief I've been looking for more than the Theragun.

And it’s not just my back pain that irks me. It's symptoms of tech neck from working long days at my desk (or, more often than not, my couch), muscle soreness from indoor bouldering 3-4 times a week, and honestly, the movement everyday life requires, like walking my dog and taking care of household chores that mandate multiple trips up and down three flights of stairs in my old sans-elevator apartment building.

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The Theragun (more specifically, the Prime model) claims to provide a multitude of benefits. According to Therabody, the Theragun Prime can:

Relieve pain and soreness
Reduce tightness and tension
Accelerate recovery
Improve circulation and flexibility

All great stuff, right? After seeing and reading lots of rave reviews about this beloved percussive therapy tool, I just had to put it to the test.

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More than anything, I was concerned with two major problems – back pain and muscle soreness – I hoped the Theragun would help with. I attribute a majority of my back pain to a slight bout of scoliosis along with an unfortunate compression fracture I experienced a couple of years ago. These two reasons are likely to have exacerbated my tech neck aches, too. I’m talkin’ stiffness around my entire neck and some chronically-achy traps.

Piling on my passion for indoor bouldering only adds to the discomfort: sore forearms, lats, and calves and sharp knots along my shoulder blades. The sport requires that I put my body in all sorts of odd positions, use my muscles to sustain those unnatural stances, and brace for 6-foot falls (albeit safely, on well-padded floors). Needless to say, it all takes a physical toll.

After just a week of use and 5- to 10-minute-long sessions a day, the Theragun Prime has significantly lessened that burden and provided my back and upper body muscles with some super satisfying relief.

Here’s my full review, including what I loved and everything I didn’t.

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My trial began with lots of sharp pain between my shoulder blades, which I was worried about not being able to reach with the Theragun on my own without someone else to help me. My worries instantly melted away after giving it a go, though – the patented triangular handle design (which claims to help you reach “80% of your body with multiple hand positions”) helped me quickly locate the most painful points in between my shoulder blades. Not only was I able to accurately pinpoint my discomfort, even the lowest of the 5 available speed settings delivered immediate relaxation. I was shocked at just how powerful this tool was!

I felt like a crazy woman in my apartment, groaning alone out of relief, but it felt so good. I also noticed that my back felt warmed after use, which I observed as the improved circulation the Theragun claims to encourage.

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My shoulder blade pain carried on into day 2, along with some insane forearm soreness from bouldering. I took the Theragun to my arms at the lowest speed and found the same instant relief I did with my shoulder blades.

I repeated a routine of running the tool along my shoulder blades, entire back, and arms for days 3 and 4, too. By day 4, I could tell that the most painful points weren’t as sore as they were before I started my Theragun trial.

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Day 5 was quite the opposite, though. I had attended a concert the night prior, and I think standing hours on hard floors reawakened every stiffness, soreness, and sharp pain I had been experiencing before. I woke up feeling geriatric as ever (I’m freakin’ 24, for crying out loud!) and knew I’d have to try out the Theragun on my screaming lower back and sore calves.

My neck felt extremely tweaked, too, likely from sleeping on it in a less-than-ideal position (tummy sleepers, unite). I went at all of these areas with the Theragun’s wide-set dampener attachment as I had the 4 days before, but turned the tool up to a higher speed. Oh, it felt like heaven! Again, I was surprised by how powerful of a punch the tool provided. It felt like a luxe massage technique, all possible by my hands.

Targeting my body more globally felt really nice at the faster setting, up until I was hitting my neck. The tool had a very heavy vibration that viciously rattled my teeth, ears, and eyes, which honestly distracted me from the relief I was looking for in the neck and traps area.

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I was met with sore legs from a long bike ride and even more bouldering-induced stiffness on days 6 and 7. I found similar relief to what I experienced the week prior and was able to relax really well after a long, activity-filled weekend. I also tested out the multiple attachments the Theragun Prime came with on my neck and traps, like the thumb and cone toppers, which are sharper-shaped to hit more specific trigger points. I found these more-targeted attachments way more effective than the rounder dampener and ball, which didn't do as great a job at getting into the deep-set knots I deal with.

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While I can’t claim my back pain and sore muscles are entirely gone with the help of the Theragun Prime, I can say that they’re noticeably lessened after 7 days of consistent use. I think it’s a very effective way to relieve any pains and aches you may be dealing with, especially if you have tried all other avenues of pain reduction. It was easy and intuitive to use myself, and I really enjoyed the range of relief I got from the tool, thanks to the customizable attachments and varying speed settings. The only quirk I didn’t quite like was the intensely distracting vibration that occurred in my head when I brought it up to my upper neck and traps.

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At a price point of $299 (it’s also HSA and FSA-friendly!), I certainly understand it can be a steep investment for some, but given that the average cost of a massage or chiropractic visit hits around $100 (sometimes more), I believe the Theragun offers comparable relief to those methods. Plus, you can use it anytime you like, as opposed to having to wait weeks for an appointment. It definitely is not a dependable replacement for more serious structural or muscular issues (which experts can better address), but it’s certainly appropriate for tackling everyday tightness, soreness, knots, and more.

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Jenna Bush Hager's September Book Club Pick Unpacks Feelings Of Grief And Longing

I've recently started sitting on my balcony in the morning to catch up on standout book club reads, and it's been so refreshing. Call me obsessive, but I just can't get enough of finding hidden gems that others — like Jenna Bush Hager — are reading. When she's not co-hosting TODAY with Hoda & Jenna, she's sharing her monthly book club picks on Read With Jenna and accompanying podcast!

Created by Hager in 2019, Read With Jenna features over 50 titles that Hager eagerly shares with other book lovers. She told The Today Show, "There's nothing like falling in love with a book," and I wholeheartedly agree. If you can't get enough of curating your own bookshelf, here are 29 standout reads from Jenna Bush Hager's book club.

September 2024

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Blue Sistersby Coco Mellors

Grief affects everyone differently, but it's never been painted so poignantly before. Blue Sisters introduces readers to the three Blue Sisters – Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky — as they try to piece together their lives after the death of their sister Nicky. From remnants of addiction to defeat in various forms, the sisters are forced to reconcile their emotions when more shocking news beckons them to return home.

August 2024

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The Wedding People by Alison Espach

Reading like the sister of Ally Condie's The Unwedding, The Wedding People centers around one woman's determination to make the most of time in Rhode Island.

Phoebe Stone's hit rock bottom without her husband, but hasn't given up on her dream of traveling to Newport, Rhode Island so she can unwind at Cornwall Inn. Coincidentally, her arrival doesn't cause a stir because it's assumed she's one of the many guests that'll be attending a lavish wedding.

She flies under the radar so much that she and the organized bride begin developing a bond that results in secrets being shared. But, Phoebe has a plan and no one will see it coming.

July 2024

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In a time where America is in the midst of political and social changes, a small town in Missouri is left shaken by the disappearance of girls. Despite the residents' fears, no one knows why this is happening nor do they know where to begin searching for the missing girls.

But, a young boy by the name of Patch decides to step up to the plate to return the daughter of a well-to-do family. Though the family seems to be grateful for her return, unrest begins bubbling underneath the town's surface.

As Patch and his family begin grappling with what it means to be a hero in society's eyes, they also realize that some things are merely a facade to hide darker truths.

June 2024

Swift River by Essie Chambers (June 4)

Prepare to be transported through time as you read one family's saga through the yes of the young Diamond Newberry.

She and her mom have relied on other people to drive them wherever they need to go since her Pop vanished without any indication of where he could be. Everyone in town knows who Diamond is and they often subject her to harsh bullying. It's something she wishes would change, but the only thing she can foresee is her mother's sheer determination to move on with their lives.

That sounds great, but Diamond's suddenly left with more answers when she learns about more of the women in the Newberry family. She even learns more information about her Pop that paint a much larger picture than she originally saw. What this does is creates a strong tether that helps Diamond start finding her place in the very world that's sought to mistreat her.

But, how much of Diamond's life will be forever changed the more she learned?

May 2024

Real Americans by Rachel Khong

Real Americans is a beautiful story about identity, class, and more in America. It begins with Lily Chen falling in love with Matthew despite their different backgrounds. She's dealing with being an unpaid intern who's the child of someone who escaped Mao's Cultural Revolution while Matthew is the heir of a successful pharmaceutical company. Nevertheless, they somehow manage to fit together.

But, something happens in between the time they fall in love and the moment Lily's son Nick realizes his mom seems to be keeping something from him. She's never talked about his father and this has only piqued his curiosity even more.

The more he tries to find answers about his dad, the more Nick realizes there's not always a clear path to the past.

April 2024

The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

What if you came home from work one day to discover you're married to a stranger and everyone knows but you? That's exactly what happens to Lauren and it confuses her because she's sure she'd remember getting married. Not only that, but she's apparently been married for a while. Everyone in her life knows and the life around her shows evidence that her marriage isn't a fluke. So why can't she remember it?

The answer to her question lies in the mysterious act that occurs in the attic. For some reason, it's become a place where she 'receives' new husbands and a brand new lifestyle. She starts to enjoy the newness of living different lives, but eventually she wonders if it's possible to find happiness in one of the realities she's being afforded.

March 2024

The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez

Debuting tomorrow, The Great Divide is a tale about the intersection of lives, compassion, and dedication. Set in Panama, the novel allows readers to form an intimate relationship with Omar, Ada Bunting, and John Oswald as they navigate circumstances that bring them together.

Despite his father's disdain for a new canal that's been commissioned to be built, Omar finds himself among one of the workers tasked with paving the way for it to exist. It's backbreaking work that takes a toll on him, but his weariness is comforted by Ada. Having seen firsthand how Ada cares for those who are fragile or sick, scientist John Oswald immediately enlists her help due to his wife being sick.

The Great Divide sweeps you into it's compassionate arms and has an ending that'll surely make your heart swell.

The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

To celebrate it's 40th anniversary, Jenna Bush Hager's book club has named The House on Mango Street as it's second pick for March! It's about Esperanza Cordero's desire to define who she is outside of what her Spanish culture has chosen for her. There's moments of sheer bliss that make heart-wrenching recollections easier to stomach, but Esperanza always finds a way to embrace how these things make her who she is.

February 2024

Good Material

Good Material is the new coming-of-age novel for adults who are still trying to figure out if they're adulting properly and revolves a series of events that makes main character Andy feel like he's down on his luck. From watching the breakdown of his longterm relationship to feeling like he's not growing as a comedian, it's clear that Andy is ready to do whatever it takes to become better in the love and career departments. But, is he truly ready to learn his life's lessons and will he be prepared for what happens next?

January 2024

The Waters

Trigger Warning: This novel contains graphic mention of animal cruelty.

The Waters is a gripping tale that involves Hermine "Herself" Zook's unmistakable way of healing others in Whiteheart, Michigan. However, she doesn't have the best relationship with her daughters and this makes for a complicated life when her granddaughter, Dorothy "Donkey" Zook" is left in her care.

Despite Donkey's desire to run free in Whiteheart, her family's past threatens to disrupt that and then some. Will she be able to understand what's threatening the community around her or history repeat itself? Find out when the book releases January 9, 2024.

December 2023

We Must Not Think of Ourselves

#ReadWithJenna announced its December pick yesterday and it's a historical novel that's sure to tug at your heartstrings. We Must Not Think of Ourselves follows Adam Paskow's journey as a Jew held captive by the Nazis. He later finds himself working alongside others who are committed to immortalizing history as it unfolds around them. Not without flaws, Adam unintentionally falls in love with Sala Wiskoff despite the latter being a married mother. This thrusts him into a world filled with complicated choices fueled by the need to survive and love.

Will his choices hinder those he's agreed to help or will he prove that taking risks is necessary for history to move forward? Pick up a copy of We Must Not Think of Ourselves to find out!

November 2023

The Sun Sets in Singapore

To help ring in a new month, Jenna Bush Hager's book club announced its November pick earlier today. Available for purchase tomorrow, The Sun Sets in Singapore introduces us to three women whose paths seem different at first glance. However, each of them have something that's lurking behind initial assumptions. As Dara, Amaka and Lillian find themselves 'lost' in Singapore's paradise, they begin to realize there is a such thing as too much tranquility - especially if it's disguised to hide life-altering truths. Will they be able to confront what they've escaped from or will it continue to follow them like shadows on a summer day?

October 2023

How To Say Babylon

Jenna Bush Hager's October pick is a tale of what happens when toxic traditional views begin to threaten a family's foundation. Young Safiya Sinclair must come to grips with her father's authoritative reign over her family, especially when she realizes her mother's only act of rebellion is making sure her daughters are educated. It's something that Sinclair allows to open her mind and set her free from her father's views.

A Woman Is No Man

Let your curiosity and assumptions about this book's cover introduce you to the journey of Deya. While she has her sights set on going to college and chasing her dreams, her strict grandmother is only concerned about Deya becoming someone's wife. Tradition seems to rule her life, and it's the last thing Deya wants. A random turn of events grants her wish and takes her on a journey of self-discovery where she learns what it means to be a woman whose voice is not only heard, but also respected.

Searching For Sylvie Lee

Families can carry hidden secrets that threaten to undo everything one knows once they begin searching for the truth. And this is exactly what happens when Amy rushes to find out what happened to her older sister Sylvie after her disappearance. With her confidence growing as she draws nearer to the truth, Amy is faced with the difficult task of seeing her family without rose-colored glasses and has to decide what that means for them as well as her.

Nothing to See Here

When Lillian drifts apart from her roommate and eventual friend Madison, she thinks nothing of it. That is until Madison begs her to help her caring for her stepchildren whose irritation manifests as fire. Over time Lillian is able to develop a beautiful relationship with the twins and learns the depths of her love are limitless.

The Girl With The Louding Voice

As she grows up in Nigeria, Adunni longs for a future that looks different from what she's always known. She goes to great lengths to figure out how to do so and this takes her down a path filled with sorrow and faith.

Valentine

When Mary Rose Whitehead finds young Gloria Ramirez on her doorstep, she quickly realizes a vicious act of brutality happened. Unfortunately, justice isn't swift and this leads Whitehead to take matters into her own hand.

A Burning

A Burning takes readers on a tale that intertwines the lives of three different people. Beginning with the public smear campaign of Jivan, readers are then introduced to a gym teacher whose ambitions cloud his judgment and a sweet, yet misunderstood soul who works to clear Jivan's name.

Friends and Strangers

Friends and Strangers follows Elisabeth and Sam as they navigate what it means to show up in the different seasons of their lives. They somehow form an unlikely friendship that's quickly threatened and leads to things that are hard to come back from.

Leaving The World Behind

When Amanda and Clay decide to take a breather from city life with their teenagers, they initially feel they're in for peace and quiet at the rural location they've chosen. Unfortunately for them, the owners of the home they're renting arrive in the middle of the night. It's a tale of wariness that spills over and it's up to the reader to decide if it's warranted or not.

White Ivy

People aren't always what they seem, and Ivy Lin is a prime example of this. She learns how to steal from her grandmother, and she doesn't stop until her mother decides enough is enough. After being sent to China, Ivy grows to become trustworthy and evens bumps into her former crush's sister. But, her past begins to haunt her and she finds out that some things are hard to forget.

What's Mine And Yours

Gee and Noelle's worlds collide when integration brings them together. Behind the scenes we find that their mothers — both with strong opposing views — are doing what they feel is best to prepare their children for a life in America. Each has their own reasoning even if it threatens to erase who their children truly are.

Good Company

Flora Mancini is forced to question the life she and her husband have built when she discovers he didn't actually lose his wedding ring years ago. It's enough to make anyone go mad, but she somehow works to piece together the puzzle to discover the truth and decide how to move forward.

Malibu Rising

Things reach a fever pitch in this tale about family secrets and longing. Each of the Riva siblings have their own ghosts and anticipation to look forward to as their famous summer party draws near. It's only a matter of time before things bubbling underneath the surface burst in front of everyone.

Hell of a Book

Hell of a Book is about an author who's being followed by an imaginary child and a Black boy named Soot. As the past and present collide, Hell of a Book somehow lives up to its name in a reckoning tale.

Bright Burning Things

Bright Burning Things sheds light on a former entertainers love for her son and struggle to part ways with drinking. It's a tale that's familiar to those who have parents who struggle with alcoholism and the pain it often inflicts.

Black Cake

With their mother's cryptic message and a family-long recipe involving black cake looming between them, brothers Byron and Benny must work together to learn more about her history. They also have to find a way to repair their relationship before everything that still ties them together is lost forever. Be sure to read Black Cake before it comes out on Hulu this November!

Remarkably Bright Creatures

Tova Sullivan has suffered two great tragedies in life — the death of her husband and her son's unsolved disappearance. When she befriends an octopus named Marcellus, he becomes determine to help her understand what happened to her son before evidence is completely lost at sea.

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The Last Romantics by Tara Conklin
The Unwinding of the Miracle by Julie-Yip Williams
Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes
Patsyby Nicole Dennis-Benn
The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
Late Migrations by Margret Renkl
Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano
Writers & Loversby Lily King
All Adults Hereby Emma Straub
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Is Kiernan Shipka Secretly Dating John Mayer?

Kiernan Shipka has been a Hollywood darling since her Mad Men days, growing up before our very eyes into the The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Twisters star we know today. And while she's plenty adult to date whomever she wants, she definitely garnered a lot of speculation in the last couple years for her ties to John Mayer. 23 years her senior, it all started to seem a little "Woulda Coulda Shoulda" á la Taylor Swift, and the pair seemingly called it off.

Now, rumors are bubbling up yet again as Shipka steps out on the town with John Lowe — yes, Rob Lowe's son — only to end up every John Mayer seems to be, too. We did some digging and came across a few theories that give a timeline of every juicy detail related to them. From Kiernan Shipka and John Mayer's rumored romance to her outings with John Lowe, this feels like a modern "Bad Romance" we're invested in.

What sparked the rumors Kiernan Shipka and John Mayer are dating?

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In 2022, Kiernan Shipka and John Mayer were spotted getting close at Santa Monica restaurant Giorgi Baldi (via Entertainment Tonight). They were reported to be all smiles as they spent time together with John even singing to Kiernan at one point. Despite getting into different cars once dinner ended, someone spotted the two pulling over before John drove off into the night with Kiernan in the passenger seat.

Have Kiernan Shipka and John Mayer been spotted since 2022?

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The pair was spotted eating dinner together a couple of months ago, according to the Daily Mail. Nothing notable happened, so they could've been enjoying a friendly meal. However, it's not lost on fans that John Mayer admitted to PEOPLEhe wants to tie the knot with someone one day...so he may be taking his dinner dates a little more seriously these days.

"People don't think I want to be married. I absolutely want to be married," he said while talking to Kelly Rizzo. He realized he has a "reliability kink" due to wanting his wife to have complete faith in him being able to take care of things. We've not heard of that one before, but there's something for everyone!

Have they said anything about their alleged romance?

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Despite reports the two may have something going on, neither Kiernan Shipka or John Mayer have confirmed their relationship status. BUT, they also haven't denied anything either so it's all TBD!

Over the last couple years, Kiernan's had alleged romances with Charlie Oldman and Christian Coppola. Still, she's kept details about both situations under wraps (via Popsugar).

How does John Lowe fit into the equation?

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curators of pop culture on Instagram: "DEUXMOI EXCLUSIVE…Such a gentleman! John Lowe seen opening the passenger side car door for Kiernan Shipka as they left Bird Streets Club last night. John Mayer seen arriving at Bird Street earlier that night. According to sources Mayer left after Lowe & Shipka but all three partied inside for a friend’s birthday. 📸 @backgrid_usa"

Here's where it gets really interesting. Kiernan and John Lowe were recently seen leaving West Hollywood's San Vicente Bungalows together (via Daily Mail). Though nothing major happened between them, people couldn't help but notice that John Mayer seemed to leave the Bungalows some time after they did.

This doesn't mean anything is necessarily going on, but Deuxmoigrabbed a few photos of the three being spotted at another restaurant last week. This could be pure coincidence, but we think it's odd Kiernan and both Johns were all in the same place after all the previous speculation.

Comments on the gossip outlet's Instagram ranged from wondering why the three are constantly in the same place to even asking if they're a "throuple." So what do you think? Are Shipka and Mayer together and using Lowe as an appropriately-aged distraction? Is Hollywood just that small of a town that this keeps happening? It seems like only time will tell!

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