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Best Books of 2025 with Bestselling Author Isaac Fitzgerald

As 2025 comes to an end, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite books, and literary trends from the year. Jenna Bush Hager sits down with author and book lover Isaac Fitzgerald to share their tips for building a reading habit in the new year, their favorite books of the ...  Show more

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