I have always loved to watch Hoda on NBC and seeing her and Kathie Lee have the best time together. Getting to know her over those years, I knew I had to read her book. It feels like reading a book written by a good friend of yours. Feel good, heart warming, life and all of the things that comes your way. Great book that I will forever remember and recommend

This book is like a hug from a best friend and then a firm shove towards your next leap in life!

I LOVE Hoda Kotb - her and Kathie Lee got me through some of my biggest life transitions by offering me laughs and levity. Now Hoda is providing motivation to follow your dreams and make sometimes scary leaps towards your dreams.

Hoda does this by telling stories of her (many) leaps and changes in life and peppering in stories from motivating and inspiring people that either provide wisdom for leveling up your life or examples of them doing the same.

I highlighted so many passages of this book. I finished feeling inspired to take on my own life but also so insanely happy for Hoda in her new chapter (even though I miss her on my TV!). She’s just like sunshine in human form. And so wise!

I will absolutely buy this for people in my life that I love. I read an ebook copy, but I bet this is an incredible audiobook as well.

Thanks so so much to the publisher and Netgalley for the advance copy. All opinions are my own.

I know about Hoda Kotb because she is from the Northern Virginia area and I would watch the Today Show during the summer or on snow days. Kotb stood out because she is charming, funny, real and empathetic. Her new book, Jump and Find Joy did not disappoint. Centering around the theme of change, she touches upon it in all aspects of her life from when she moved to the Washington DC area growing up, relocated to a new place to be an anchor on a local news station (and eventually NYC for NBC & the Today Show), diagnosed with breast cancer, became a mother, and decided to step away from the Today Show. Rather than fearing change, Kotb embraced the changes. She is an example of how different life milestones are not always linear and how it is okay to switch things up.

Thank you G.P. Putnam's Sons for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Kotb's book will come out September 23, 2025!

Hoda Kotb’s Jump and Find Joy is a heartfelt book that exudes warmth, courage, and hope on every page. Known for her compassionate voice as a journalist and co-host of Today, Kotb brings the same gentle wisdom to readers through this beautifully inspiring book.

The book encourages people to take brave leaps toward the unknown and to embrace life’s challenges with open hearts. It weaves themes of resilience, joy, and self-discovery in a way that's both accessible and profound. Whether it’s trying something new or overcoming fear, the message is clear: when you “jump,” joy often follows.

At its core, Jump and Find Joy is a message for readers of all ages. It serves as a reminder that while life’s leaps may be scary, they’re also where growth and happiness can be found.

This book is ideal for reading aloud, gifting, or simply keeping as a source of encouragement. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or young dreamer, Jump and Find Joy offers a gentle nudge toward bravery and a celebration of joy that’s sure to resonate long after the last page.

The cover alone sparks joy! This is a wonderfully uplifting book about the jumps that Hoda has taken and how she encourages the reader to be unafraid to join her. All our jumps looks different but this book is filled with positive encouragement to make the changes in your life you deem necessary. In each chapter she includes some of the wisdom and lessons she has gained from the people she has interviewed in the past. It is a quick read full of someone cheering you on! It would make a delightful gift!

A quick book that is a pick me up. Hoda writes in an easy to read fashion. If you need a feel good book, this is a good one.

I received a copy of "Jump and Find Joy" by Hoda Kotb from NetGalley. This is a great feel good book. Hoda writes of the "jumps" she has made in her life. She shares her own jump moments along with many people who have made jumps in their own lives. To "jump" in this book is the different life choices a person has to make. Like starting new job, or moving to another town. Dealing with health issues and so many other Jumps a person may make in their lives. She writes about how attitude and how you approach each situation in life. For Hoda she writes of career changes and moving around the country. Having to deal with breast cancer. Adopting two girls later in her life. I enjoyed this heart felt book. Glad i got the chance to read this well done book.

What an inspirational story! I enjoyed learning more about Hoda's journey and the quotes/stories from people around her. Thanks for the opportunity to read it!

I'm inspired by all that Hoda does, and this new book is a perfect gift to the bookish world. I like how the writing style Hoda chooses directly speaks to my heart. I felt like she was talking one-on-one with me about fears, hopes, and dreams. I was inspired throughout and loved the stories that some of her famous interviewed stars shared! They're sprinkled throughout the book and are gems! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

This was a quick read and nothing I haven't heard before. Hoda is a hard worker and has a following because she is soul foul... Also fortunate to be in the position she is to afford the time and opportunity to make certain decisions. It's more of a collection than something that provides constructive suggestions.