Oprah's Book Club - Season 1 (7)

Episode 1 - Ta-Nehisi Coates: The Water Dancer

Nov 1, 2019

Oprah and Ta-Nehisi discuss the 10-year process of writing his #1 best-selling debut novel and the cultural conversation it has provoked. Plus, Ta-Nehisi visits Monticello, which inspired his book’s setting.

Episode 2 - Elizabeth Strout: Olive, Again

Jan 18, 2020

Elizabeth tells Oprah how her celebrated protagonist reappeared and why she finds the everydayness of life to be extraordinary.

Episode 3 - Jeanine Cummins: American Dirt, Part 1

Mar 6, 2020

Jeanine and Oprah are joined by authors Reyna Grande, Julissa Arce, and Esther Cepeda for a raw, revealing conversation about the novel.

Episode 4 - Jeanine Cummins: American Dirt, Part 2

Mar 6, 2020

Latinx people who saw themselves reflected in the book share insights into real-life migrant experiences.

Episode 5 - Robert Kolker: Hidden Valley Road

Jun 12, 2020

Oprah has in-depth discussions with author Kolker and surviving members of the Galvin family about living this extraordinary true story.

Episode 6 - James McBride: Deacon King Kong

Jul 30, 2020

Oprah and McBride discuss how his novel speaks to the current moment, his focus on the Black experience, and the inspiration for his characters.

Episode 7 - Isabel Wilkerson: Caste

Oct 2, 2020

Calling the book ”a must-read for all of humanity,” Oprah asks Wilkerson what compelled her to write it and why we need a new language for race.