Jenna Bush's Book Recommendations

Black Buck

by Mateo Askaripour

"I’m in awe of @AskMateo. He is brilliant. Black Buck is brilliant. I’m pretty sure he didn’t write this book with me in mind BUT I hope as many people as possible will read it. And please buy from independent book stores. If you need a rec of one ask here. #Readwithjenna"

Leave the World Behind

by Rumaan Alam

"I loved this poignant, beautiful, suspenseful book—you will enjoy and will lead to really powerful conversations. Read with me?? #readwithjenna"

Groundskeeping

by Lee Cole

"We need this book—Groundskeeping—a debut novel about family, unconditional love, and home. In a time when we are divided, this book will bring us together. Read with us! #RWJ"

The Girl With The Louding Voice

by Abi Daré

"I loved this book. I promise you—Adunni will capture your heart. This is a beautiful book of grit and resilience! And @abidare_author is force of a debut author! ❤️"

Evvie Drake Starts Over

by Linda Holmes

"I loved this book, @lindaholmes—what a debut novel! I miss Evvie—I want to hang with her over a coffee. Read along with us: #ReadWithJenna Evvie Drake Starts Over!"

The Bright Hour

by Nina Riggs

"The book I recommended today is The Bright Hour. The poetry of the author's life changed me. How I wish I could have met Nina Riggs!"