Jenna Bush Hager, best known as a co-host of TODAY, launched her book club, Read with Jenna Book Club, in March 2019.
It has become one of the most popular book clubs out there, and is one of the most followed book clubs on Book Notification.
Jenna has picked books every month since the book club began, and based on Book Notification data, here are the five most popular Read with Jenna Book Club picks based on how many users have marked the books read.
#5: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles (2021)
View on Amazon.comRead with Jenna picked this book by Amor Towles on the day of its release, and that helped it top bestseller lists such as the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.
The Lincoln Highway was also a New York Times Notable Book Selection and Time Magazine Must-Read Book of 2021 selection.
Jenna described it as “A classic that we will read for years to come”.
After leaving a juvenile work farm in 1954, Emmett Watson plans to take his little brother west and start over, but two friends from his past pull him into a very different trip headed for New York City. Told over ten days from multiple points of view, it is a moving road story about family, friendship, and how quickly a life can change.
#4: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (2019)
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An early pick by Jenna. The book club launched in March 2019 and she picked The Dutch House in October 2019 shortly after its release.
The Dutch House went on to be a Pulitzer Prize finalist, and made many “Best Books of the Year” lists, which is a great indication of the quality of books Jenna was able to pick as part of her book club.
After being forced out of the grand house where they grew up, Danny and his sister Maeve spend years looking back on the family and fortune they lost. Told across five decades, it is a powerful story about siblings, old wounds, and the hold the past can have on a life.
#3: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt (2022)
View on Amazon.comA Read with Jenna pick in May 2022, ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ was an instant New York Times bestseller by this debut novelist, and has been adapted into a movie.
It won the Best Debut Book at the BookBrowse awards, and was nominated in multiple Goodreads Choice Awards categories.
After losing her husband and spending years living with the mystery of her son’s disappearance, Tova finds comfort working nights at a small aquarium. There, she forms an unlikely bond with a giant Pacific octopus who may know more about her past than anyone else.
#2: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813)
View on Amazon.comAlthough Jenna often focuses on new books releasing that month, she made a surprise choice in December 2025 by picking the classic Pride and Prejudice.
Jenna framed it around Jane Austen’s 250th birthday celebration, and stated that her grandmother Barbara Bush was the one that initially introduced her to Austen via the PBS mini-series.
In this timeless classic, Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy clash from the moment they meet, but their sharp back-and-forth slowly gives way to something deeper. Set in Regency England, this classic novel is a smart and entertaining story about love, pride, family, and first impressions.
#1: The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah (2021)
View on Amazon.comFresh off topping our 5 Most Popular Reese’s Book Club Picks with The Nightingale, Kristin now tops this list with The Four Winds.
Released in 2021, what was notable about this pick in February of that year was it was more of a readers choice, than Jenna specifically picking it.
That month had two picks, with this being a member selected pick.. The other pick that month was Send for Me by Lauren Fox.
This pick was released the very next day, topped numerous bestseller lists and was nominated for various awards, including ‘Audiobook of the Year’ and ‘Best Female Narrator’ at the Audie Awards.
Set during the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, this novel follows Elsa Martinelli as she fights to keep her family alive through drought, loss, and impossible choices. It is a powerful story of survival, sacrifice, and one woman’s search for a better future.
What did you think of this list? Were you surprised by any of the books that missed the list? Have you read all of these books? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and be sure to check out our complete listing of Read with Jenna Book Club Picks.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Graeme is the founder of Book Notification. Born in Scotland and now living in Canada, his lifelong love of reading began with Enid Blyton. He enjoys spy thrillers, psychological thrillers, light sci-fi, and anything to do with time travel. His favorite book is Replay by Ken Grimwood.