98: Chat with Jennifer Niven
98: Chat with Jennifer Niven  
Podcast: Meagan's Book Club Podcast
Published On: Tue Jan 06 2026
Description: In this episode, I’m joined by bestselling author Jennifer Niven to talk all about her newest novel, Meet the Newmans, out now. Set in the 1960s, the book is inspired by Jennifer’s lifelong love of the era and her fascination with characters who hide behind carefully crafted masks. And what better lens for that than a picture-perfect TV family? We dive into the inspiration behind the story, the allure of mid-century America, and Jennifer’s incredible author journey across nonfiction, historical fiction, YA, and now adult fiction. She was an absolute delight to chat with, and I loved every minute of this conversation. EXTRA CONTENT: there is a 5 minute audiobook sample at the end of our chat, so make sure to tune in and hear Marin Ireland narrate Meet the Newmans. Find Jennifer: https://www.jenniferniven.com/IG: @jennifernivenUS Tour Dates:1/7- The Strand, NY,NY1/8- Bookmarks, Winston-Salem, NC1/12- St Charles City-County Library, St Charles, MO1/13- Books and Books, Coral Gables, FL1/14- BookPeople, Austin, TX1/16- The Grove Barnes & Noble, Los Angeles, CA