Ken Jennings Reveals Big Career News During Hiatus and 'Jeopardy!' Fans Can’t Believe It

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Ken Jennings has a special project in the works, and it looks like fans can get their hands on it very soon.

In a new tweet posted to the Jeopardy! host's account, he revealed his latest career venture outside of the quiz show. He shocked folks by announcing his plans to publish a new book this summer, titled 100 Places to See After You Die. According to the premise he shared with his followers, his latest literary work will be a unique way of merging both historical locations and fictional pop culture destinations folks may have been curious about from movies and TV.

"Exciting announcement: my new book comes out in June!" he wrote on March 4. "It's a travel guide to the afterlife, from ancient Egypt all the way up to The Good Place. So you might want to order it soon, JUST IN CASE."

Because Ken hasn't been on Jeopardy! the last few weeks, he certainly surprised viewers when he shared his plans away from the show. Naturally, they couldn't contain their excitement over the next chapter in his writing career.

"I'm extremely excited about this!!!" one person commented on Twitter. "What a clever idea. I had pretty much decided on a cornfield in Iowa, but it's always nice to shop around. 😇," another wrote. "I wish I had written this. It's going to be awesome!" a different user agreed.

Ken's latest move comes just a month after Jeopardy! disclosed that he would be taking an extended break. During his absence, Mayim Bialik will take over hosting duties which started with February's High School Reunion Tournament. As far as when Ken will be back on the air, we'll just have to wait and see for that piece of news.

Hey, at least we know that Ken isn't going anywhere — he's just busy taking us on a little reading vacation.

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