Sophia Bush and Bethany Joy Lenz Release New Books
The former One Tree Hill costars published their latest literary works within one week of each other this October.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Books
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Actors Sophia Bush and Bethany Joy Lenz have released new books in October 2026. The co-hosts of the Drama Queens podcast promoted each other's work in a video shared last month.
Why it matters
The back-to-back releases highlight the continued creative output of the pair since their time together on the television series One Tree Hill. The stars have maintained a public connection through their collaborative podcast.
Bethany Joy Lenz previously published the memoir Dinner for Vampires in 2024. These two new releases follow the 2012 conclusion of the television series One Tree Hill.
The players
Sophia Bush
An actor and activist who previously starred in the long-running television series One Tree Hill and currently co-hosts the Drama Queens podcast.
Bethany Joy Lenz
An actor, musician, and author who gained widespread recognition for her role on One Tree Hill and now co-hosts the Drama Queens podcast.
The details
Sophia Bush released her memoir titled And I Will Tell You Mine, while Bethany Joy Lenz published a novel titled The Betrayal of Cora Wexford. The two actors, who famously filmed the series in Wilmington, showcased their support by filming a video together in September 2026 holding each other's new books.
Timeline
The television series One Tree Hill ended in 2012.
Bethany Joy Lenz published her memoir Dinner for Vampires in 2024.
The actors filmed a video holding their respective books in September 2026.
Bush and Lenz released their new books in October 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The actors' current publishing success marks a new creative milestone that follows the 2012 conclusion of One Tree Hill. Their collaborative transition from television to podcasting and authorship reflects a broader trend of franchise stars leveraging established fanbases for independent creative projects.
Readers and fans of the actors can now purchase both titles through major retail outlets. The books provide a new way for audiences to engage with the stars' work outside of their television or podcasting projects.
The takeaway
The simultaneous release of these books underscores the strength of the professional bond formed by the two actors during their television careers. Fans interested in the authors' latest work can explore both the memoir and the novel following their recent launch.
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