Jessica Soffer on ‘This Is a Love Story’

05/15/25 • 38 min

Jessica Soffer joins Jenna Bush Hager for a special Read with Jenna book club event to discuss her New York Times bestselling novel ‘This Is a Love Story.’ Together, they explore the book’s themes of motherhood, memory, and identity. Jessica shares how Central Park and the city of New York deeply influenced her writing and answers live questions from readers. She also gives a glimpse into what’s next in her writing journey.

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