Jenna Bush Hager’s Favorite Thousand Voices Books to Read Now

Everyone knows Today show co-host Jenna Bush Hager loves to read. After all, she has her own book club, Read with Jenna, and her own podcast, Open Book with Jenna. She also has her own imprint, Thousand Voices. Last year she told First for Women she decided to launch the imprint because “Recommending books is my love language. Because the thing is…people love books, but what they really love is somebody saying, ‘Oh my gosh, you have to read this. It’s so good.'” Currently the imprint has nine books—all of which were hand picked by Jenna—and while all of them are excellent, these are our top five favorites.

The 5 best books from Jenna Bush Hager’s imprint

From romance to dystopian, here are the best books from Jenna Bush Hager’s imprint, Thousand Voices.

‘Conform’ by Ariel Sullivan

Fans of The Hunger Games will devour Conform, the first book printed by Thousand Voices. Set in a far future where society is ruled by a group called the Illum, 27-year-old Emeline spends her days sorting art for destruction. But when she is chosen as a mate by a member of the Illum, she’s pulled into a lavish world of courting, danger and secrets.

What Jenna says: “It is a debut novel from an author who came into my life in a very special way. People have handed me books in every way imaginable, on the plaza, on the subway. But learning to get a book on a play date was a first for me ….This love triangle has two sides, Collin and Hal. My son’s name is Hal and Hal brought us together in so many ways.”

What readers are saying: “Conform by Ariel Sullivan is exactly the kind of dystopian story I love—an immersive world, high stakes, emotional tension, and a love triangle that actually kept me guessing.”

‘Into the Blue’ by Emma Brodie

This dual-timeline steamy romance follows AJ Graves and Noah Drew, two star-crossed lovers who must find their way back to one another. In the summer of 2000, teenage AJ is a dreamer with big ambitions—she wants to write for Saturday Night Live—but for now, she’s stuck behind the counter of a small Massachusetts video store. Then Noah Drew walks through the door. He’s charming and talented and he comes from Hollywood royalty. Fast forward seven years: AJ and Noah haven’t seen each other since the devastating night he walked out on her without explanation. She’s moved on—or so she tells herself. But when fate conspires to throw them back together, all those buried feelings come rushing back. Now AJ must decide: Can she risk her heart again for the one man who shattered it?

What Jenna says: “I love this book so much… It’s a sweeping love story full of hope and longing, and Emma is a true master storyteller. I’m so excited for everyone to read this one.”

What readers are saying: “This story is heartbreakingly beautiful. The way Emma Brodie describes the love shared between the main characters is like nothing I have read before. I absolutely loved it.”

‘June Baby’ by Shannon Garvey
Random House

At 17, Ruth lost her mother to cancer. Her grieving father sent her to Block Island with only a stranger’s name—Diana Beckett, a celebrated photographer who welcomed Ruth into her world. That transformative summer, Diana taught Ruth to see beauty through a lens and fall in love with life again. Ruth also fell for Diana’s nephew, Charlie. A decade later, tragedy strikes again, forcing Ruth to reconnect with Charlie and uncover Diana’s hidden past. A beautiful coming-of-age tale.

What Jenna says: “Shannon Garvey has created the perfect beach read. Transportive, tender, and reflective, it’s exactly the kind of novel you’ll want to sink into this summer.”

What readers are saying: “Part coming of age, part love story and part exploration of family and chosen family, June Baby is a beautifully character driven novel about grief, second chances and discovering the courage to build the life you always imagined. Amongst an idyllic beach setting, it’s the perfect summer read for anyone looking to become completely immersed in an emotional, heartfelt story.”

‘Abby Offsides’ by Anna McCallie

Slow-burn attraction and a second-chance romance take center stage in Anna McCallie’s debut novel. When Abby McIntyre discovers her fiancé has been cheating, she does what any woman on the edge would do: quits her job, books a one-way ticket to the U.K. and refuses to look back. Landing in Liverpool with no plan and a broken heart, Abby somehow scores a dream job with the Mersey Football Club. That’s where she meets Lachlan Ramsey—the gorgeous Scottish star midfielder with a killer smile and a reputation for breaking hearts on and off the field. As professional boundaries blur and undeniable chemistry builds, Abby must decide: Is she ready to risk her heart again, or will the obstacles between them prove too much to overcome?

What Jenna says: “If you’re into Off Campus or Heated Rivalry like I am—44-year-old mother of three—Abby Offsides is gonna scratch some itches, if you know what I mean.”

What readers are saying: “Run to grab your copy of Abby Offsides. It’s an outstanding book…and perfect to bring along on your vacation or trip to the beach or pool this summer.”

‘Liar’s Dice’ by Juliet Faithfull

Set against the backdrop of 1970s Brazil, this haunting novel explores the unbreakable bond between twin sisters. Dolores and Mita are inseparable, two halves of the same whole, until the day Mita falls ill with a mysterious sickness. Their parents send her away to recuperate at their father’s remote countryside farm, promising she’ll return soon. But she never does. When Dolores’ family relocates to Rio, something shifts. No one speaks Mita’s name anymore. Dolores begins to ask questions—dangerous questions her family refuses to answer. What really happened to her sister? Why is everyone pretending she never existed? As Dolores digs deeper into her family’s carefully guarded secrets, she uncovers a truth more devastating than she ever imagined.

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What Jenna says: “When I started Thousand Voices, I found myself searching for a love letter to twin relationships [Jenna herself is a twin]. I know how specific that is, but when Liar’s Dice came across my desk, it felt like something I had manifested…A tribute to Juliet’s own twin sister, this novel is a meditation on sisterhood and hope, two things I turn to when I want to feel better about the world.”

What readers are saying: “A masterful multilayered story, Liar’s Dice will stay with you long after you turn the last page. It’s a remarkable feat, beautifully written, with rich, complex characters, and a propulsive storyline.”

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