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January 2020 Dear Edward,' by Ann Napolitano 'It is the most hopeful story I read this year,' said Jenna. On the heels of Jenna's recent trip to Vietnam, where she had the opportunity to meet brave young women who are overcoming extraordinary odds just to stay in school, this book shares an important narrative about women's rights around the world.

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'It’s about this young girl, Adunni, whose voice, from the time she is born, is strong, loud and clear but because of where she is born and the circumstances of her life, she doesn’t yet know how to use it,' said Jenna. Despite the heartbreaking obstacles Adunni is forced to face, she refuses to let her voice be silenced. She ends up being sold as an indentured servant to a wealthy family, where no one will discuss the strange disappearance of her predecessor. Without her supportive mom ensuring she finishes her education, Adunni is forced into a loveless marriage by her father, in exchange for money.įor Adunni, her misfortunes only multiply from there. We first meet our heroine shortly after the death of her mother. February 2020 ' The Girl With The Louding Voice,' by Abi DaréĪbi Daré's debut novel is about a young Nigerian girl named Adunni.

That’s clear from the title, but I think what Lily King did really well was that when you are done with this book, what you find is that as long as you are true to yourself and you really understand what makes you happy, that is the true love story,” said Jenna. Casey also finds herself struggling in her romantic life as she ends up in a love triangle between a writing professor and his student.

After the unexpected death of her beloved mother, Casey moves back to her old college stomping grounds in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she is forced to reckon with the fact that she isn't where she wants to be in her early 30s. In the novel, the protagonist, Casey Peabody, is at a moment in her life when she must face her future head-on and make decisions about what she really wants in both her career and love life. “I chose 'Writers and Lovers' because I don’t think I’ve chosen a book like this,” said Jenna, “Lily King really explores different themes that our book club hasn’t explored.” The coming-of-age story grapples with themes of identity, grief, ambition and love. This March, Jenna has chosen “Writers and Lovers” by Lily King, the author of the bestselling novel, “Euphoria,” for her book club readers. 'She knew I would see glimpses of my grandma Jenna, a homemaker who never graduated but took geology classes at the local community college and taught me every constellation in the sky.' March 2020 'Writers & Lovers” by Lily King 'She knew I would love 'Valentine' because I love West Texas,' said Jenna. Jenna discovered the book when Valerie Koeher, owner of Blue Willow Bookshop in Houston, recommended it to her.

'I was born in Midland, Texas, and I really think she got the place right,' Jenna said. One of Wetmore's goal's with the book was to capture the essence of where she grew up. 'I found myself missing them when the story was over. 'Elizabeth really developed these characters that I felt like I knew,' Jenna gushed about Wetmore's debut work. Told through different characters' perspectives, the story explores how race and class intersect in a small, secluded community on the cusp of an oil boom. Set in Odessa, Texas, in 1976, the novel follows the aftermath of a horrific act of violence: the attack of a 14-year-old girl named Gloria Ramirez. 'For anybody looking for a great escape, this is a wonderful book where you will find yourself really engrossed in the stories of these women,' Jenna said. June 2023 'The Celebrants' by Steven Rowley Otherwise, your order will contribute to an earnings pool that will be distributed evenly among independent bookstores.

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If you want to find a specific location to support, you can find them on the site's map and they'll receive the full profit of your order. Follow all the accounts to stay up to date and share your thoughts about all of Jenna's picks.Īnd if you're interested in supporting independent bookstores, one of Jenna's favorite things is Bookshop, an online retailer that supports local bookstores. She understands the power of a good book to unite communities and ignite conversation.Īs you read each month's novel, you can also join the discussion on the Read With Jenna Instagram, the Read With Jenna Facebook group and the Read With Jenna Goodreads group. Jenna works hard to choose stories that will delight, entertain and challenge readers. Since March 2019, TODAY host Jenna Bush Hager has chosen a new book every month to share with the Read With Jenna book club.

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