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Oprah's Book Club (2019 – 2021)

2019 • 1 season • Talk • TV-14
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Oprah's Book Club — Season 1

  • Nov 1, 2019First aired
  • 14 episodesin this season
  • 32mavg. runtime
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0158mTa-Nehisi Coates: The Water DancerJoin Oprah and Ta-Nehisi as they explore the decade-long journey behind his bestselling first novel and the vital discussions it has sparked within our culture. The conversation also includes a visit to Monticello, the historic estate that served as inspiration for the novel’s evocative landscape.Nov 1, 2019Nov 1, 201958m0243mElizabeth Strout: Olive, AgainIn conversation with Oprah, Elizabeth describes how her beloved central character unexpectedly returned to her imagination, and explains her profound appreciation for the remarkable beauty found within ordinary days.Jan 18, 2020Jan 18, 202043m0366mJeanine Cummins: American Dirt (1)Joining Jeanine and Oprah are authors Reyna Grande, Julissa Arce, and Esther Cepeda for an honest and illuminating discussion of the book.Mar 6, 2020Mar 6, 202066m0440mJeanine Cummins: American Dirt (2)Readers of Latinx heritage, recognizing their own stories within its pages, have offered perspectives drawn from lived experiences as migrants.Mar 6, 2020Mar 6, 202040m0552mRobert Kolker: Hidden Valley RoadOprah sits down for revealing conversations with author Robert Kolker and those who lived through this remarkable, true account.Jun 12, 2020Jun 12, 202052m0619mJames McBride: Deacon King KongOprah and McBride explored how his novel resonates with today’s world, delving into his commitment to portraying the Black experience and examining the origins of his compelling characters.Jul 30, 2020Jul 30, 202019m0736mIsabel Wilkerson: CasteOprah declared the book "essential reading for everyone," then turned to Wilkerson, inquiring about the driving force behind its creation and the necessity of developing a fresh vocabulary when discussing matters of race.Oct 2, 2020Oct 2, 202036m0812mMarilynne Robinson: GileadIn conversation with Oprah, Robinson discusses her celebrated second novel, the genesis of the character John Ames, and the role that faith plays in her creative process.Apr 23, 2021Apr 23, 202112m098mMarilynne Robinson: HomeRobinson details the impulse behind returning to the narrative of Gilead through alternative perspectives, and clarifies her decision to engage with the complexities of race within that familiar landscape.Apr 30, 2021Apr 30, 20218m1011mMarilynne Robinson: LilaOprah and Robinson explored the nuances of revisiting familiar characters, considered the ideal vision of America, and examined the surprising ways that solitude might manifest as a form of advantage.May 7, 2021May 7, 202111m1115mMarilynne Robinson: JackIn conversation about the latest installment in the Gilead series, Robinson reflects on the book’s interracial relationship, details her approach to writing, and considers whether further narratives might emerge.May 14, 2021May 14, 202115m1229mNathan Harris: The Sweetness of WaterOprah invites Harris for a conversation exploring the genesis of his first novel, delving into his creative approach and examining how his experiences as a person of mixed heritage have informed his perspective.Jul 23, 2021Jul 23, 202129m1327mHonorée Fanonne Jeffers: The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du BoisThe celebrated poet speaks with Oprah, revealing the genesis of her sweeping first novel and sharing her aspirations for illuminating the Black experience.Sep 23, 2021Sep 23, 202127m1429mRichard Powers: BewildermentOprah and Powers discuss his return to fiction after receiving a Pulitzer Prize, exploring how understanding can blossom across divides, and sharing his aspirations for the future of our world.Oct 22, 2021Oct 22, 202129m