Oprah Winfrey reveals "Some Bright Nowhere" as November book club pick
Oprah Winfrey on Tuesday announced her latest book club selection "Some Bright Nowhere" by Ann Packer on "CBS Mornings."
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Reader's guide for Ann Packer's "Some Bright Nowhere"
Here's a reader's guide for Ann Packer's novel "Some Bright Nowhere," which Oprah chose as her November book club pick.
Megha Majumdar reads excerpts from book
Oprah Winfrey called Megha Majumdar one of her favorite authors ever as she named the novel "A Guardian and a Thief" as her October book club pick on Tuesday, telling "CBS Mornings" that she's "never read a book quite like this." In these exclusive web extras, Majumdar reads passages from her latest novel.
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Author Megha Majumdar reads two excerpts from her novel, "A Guardian and a Thief," which earned praise from Oprah Winfrey.
Reader's guide for Megha Majumdar's "A Guardian and a Thief"
Dive into Megha Majumdar's "A Guardian and a Thief," Oprah's new book club pick, with these questions and topics for discussion.
Oprah Winfrey reveals new book club pick
Oprah Winfrey announces her latest book club selection "All the Way to the River" by Elizabeth Gilbert on "CBS Mornings." The memoir tells Gilbert's love story with Rayya Elias and the challenges they faced through addiction, illness, and loss.
Reader's guide for "All the Way to the River"
Oprah Winfrey joins "CBS Mornings" with bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert to discuss her latest selection, "All the Way to the River."
Read a free excerpt of Oprah's book club pick, "All the Way to the River"
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Reader's guide for "Bridge of Sighs," new Oprah book club pick
Dive into Richard Russo's novel "Bridge of Sighs," Oprah's newest book club selection," with these thoughtful questions and topics for discussion.
Read a free excerpt of Oprah's book club pick, "Bridge of Sighs"
Read an excerpt from the first chapter of the 2007 novel, "Bridge of Sighs," written by Richard Russo.
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Bruce Holsinger reads "Culpability" excerpt
Oprah Winfrey picked "Culpability" by author Bruce Holsinger as her latest book club pick for the summer. Watch Holsinger read an excerpt from the novel on "CBS Mornings."
Oprah Winfrey calls "Culpability" the must-read of the summer
Oprah Winfrey reveals her summer book club selection as "Culpability" by Bruce Holsinger.
Oprah Winfrey reveals new book club
In an exclusive announcement on "CBS Mornings," Oprah Winfrey names Culpability her latest summer read. Author Bruce Holsinger joins Oprah and Gayle King to discuss the gripping novel about a family, a deadly crash, and the moral consequences of AI.
Oprah Winfrey reveals new book club pick, "The River Is Waiting"
Oprah Winfrey unveiled her latest book club selection, "The River Is Waiting," by Wally Lamb. It's the third time Winfrey has picked a book by Lamb.
Oprah's Book Club: "The River Is Waiting"
Oprah Winfrey revealed her newest book club selection, "The River Is Waiting" by Wally Lamb. The novel follows the story of Corby Ledbetter, a young and struggling stay-at-home dad to twin toddlers, who causes an unbearable tragedy that tears his family apart.
Book club discussion guide for "The River Is Waiting"
Dive deeper into Oprah Winfrey's latest book club selection in June, with this "CBS Mornings" reading group discussion guide.
Read a free excerpt of "The River Is Waiting," Oprah's latest pick
Oprah Winfrey revealed "The River Is Waiting" by Wally Lamb as her newest book club selection. It's is the third book by Lamb that Winfrey has picked.
"The Emperor of Gladness" author reads excerpt
Oprah Winfrey selected "The Emperor of Gladness" by New York Times best-selling author Ocean Vuong as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, Ocean Vuong, read an excerpt from his novel that Oprah calls "one of the best books" she's ever read.
Oprah Winfrey unveils "The Emperor of Gladness" as latest book club pick
Oprah Winfrey reveals her newest selection on "CBS Mornings," praising Ocean Vuong's novel for its lyrical beauty and emotional power.
Reading group discussion guide for "The Emperor of Gladness"
Dive deeper into Oprah Winfrey's latest book club selection in May, with this "CBS Mornings" reading group discussion guide.
Read a free excerpt of "The Emperor of Gladness"
Oprah Winfrey revealed "The Emperor of Gladness" by Ocean Vuong as her latest book club selection on "CBS Mornings" on May 13.
Oprah Winfrey reveals new book club pick
Only on "CBS Mornings," Oprah announces "The Emperor of Gladness" as her latest book club selection, calling it "one of the best books" she's ever read. She and author Ocean Vuong sit down to discuss the novel's power.
Oprah Winfrey selects Tina Knowles' "Matriarch" for latest book club pick
Oprah Winfrey has named "Matriarch" by Tina Knowles as her latest book club selection. The memoir shares Knowles' personal journey from growing up in segregated Texas to raising music icons Beyoncé and Solange.
Oprah and Tina Knowles on "Matriarch"
Oprah Winfrey has selected Tina Knowles' new memoir "Matriarch" for her book club, calling it a powerful reflection on motherhood, legacy and resilience. The book details Knowles' journey from segregated Texas to raising global superstars Beyoncé and Solange. The two join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the book. And you can hear more on "The Oprah Podcast," available on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Texts show Rep. Gonzales sent explicit messages to staffer who later died by suicide
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