Jennifer Garner
Jennifer Garner  
Podcast: Books, Beach, & Beyond
Published On: Tue Jul 14 2026
Description: Welcome to the podcast Jennifer Garner, actor and entrepreneur and star of The Five-Star Weekend, the 8 episode series from Peacock adapted from the novel by your co-host Elin Hilderbrand. They start by asking Jen what she read as a child, if she approaches roles differently if the original content is a book, and they dig into a bunch of Jen’s other screen adaptations. Then they chat all about The Five-Star Weekend, the character of Hollis, pretend cooking shows and favorite summer recipes, the friendship and camaraderie of the cast and the characters, and so much more. Settle in for a five-star conversation and then head over to Peacock and binge the show of the summer! Thank you to our Episode Sponsors:CartolinaSerena & LilyNantucket Historical AssociationAnd a special thank you to our Season 4 Premier Sponsors:Book of the MonthNantucket Book PartnersLittle, BrownWhat are we reading in this episode? The Five-Star Weekend by Elin HilderbrandRoots by Alex HaleySwan Song by Elin HilderbrandTo Kill A Mockingbird by Harper LeeThe English Patient by Michael OndaatjeJaws by Peter Benchley Harriet The Spy by Louise FitzhughThe Land of Stories by Chris ColferPartita by Barbara Kingsolver The Foster’s Market by Sara FosterModern Comfort Food by Ina GardenBarefoot at Home by Ina GartenBarefoot in Paris by Ina GardenWho else are we reading? Ann PatchettLaura DaveDavid SedarisAbraham VergheseBarbara KingsolverFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!