Jenna Bush Hager’s book club has quietly become a tastemaker for heartfelt debuts, diverse voices and page-turning stories — and her 2026 selections so far prove it. Read on to discover the full story!
Gillian McAllister’s novel follows Simone and her daughter Lucy on a Texas getaway that turns harrowing when Lucy is kidnapped. Simone faces an impossible decision; Jenna called it “a fast-paced, electric thriller.”
Woody Brown’s debut novel threads together the lives of people at an adult daycare in Los Angeles. Jenna praised it as “deeply heartfelt and moving,” highlighting its gentle humanity.