Open Book with Jenna

Jenny Jackson on 'The Shampoo Effect,' Friendship & Why Great Books Make Us Uncomfortable

July 30, 2026·44 min
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Jenny Jackson joins Open Book with Jenna to discuss balancing life as a bestselling novelist and Editorial Director of Fiction at Knopf. She opens up about The Shampoo Effect, writing through self-doubt, creative ambition, and why the best stories spark conversation.  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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