Open Book with Jenna

Alison Espach on ‘Wedding People,’ Finding Humor in Grief and What’s Next

August 6, 2026·44 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Jenna Bush Hager sits down with bestselling author Alison Espach to revisit her beloved novel Wedding People, now in paperback. Alison opens up about the book’s unexpected success, finding humor in the midst of grief, her journey to becoming a novelist and how motherhood has shaped her life and writing. Plus, Alison shares some of her favorite books, and hints at the possibility of a Wedding People sequel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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