Synopsis
Get a front row seat for unguarded conversations with incredible authors. Each episode features a book handpicked by Oprah, along with an interview about issues that it brings to light. It’s a book club for today's world—a window to other worlds.
Episodes
Season 11
Ta-Nehisi Coates: The Water DancerOprah 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.58m2
Elizabeth Strout: Olive, AgainElizabeth tells Oprah how her celebrated protagonist reappeared and why she finds the everydayness of life to be extraordinary.43m3
Jeanine Cummins: American Dirt (1)Jeanine and Oprah are joined by authors Reyna Grande, Julissa Arce, and Esther Cepeda for a raw, revealing conversation about the novel.66m4
Jeanine Cummins: American Dirt (2)Latinx people who saw themselves reflected in the book share insights into real-life migrant experiences.40m5
Robert Kolker: Hidden Valley RoadOprah has in-depth discussions with author Kolker and surviving members of the Galvin family about living this extraordinary true story.52m6
James McBride: Deacon King KongOprah and McBride discuss how his novel speaks to the current moment, his focus on the Black experience, and the inspiration for his characters.19m7
Isabel Wilkerson: CasteCalling 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.36m8
Marilynne Robinson: GileadOprah talks to Robinson about her Pulitzer Prize-winning second novel, finding the character of John Ames, and how faith shapes her writing.12m9
Marilynne Robinson: HomeRobinson explains what inspired her to revisit the story of Gilead from different points of view and why she chose to address the subject of race.8m10
Marilynne Robinson: LilaOprah and Robinson discuss finding new layers in established characters, what America looks like at its best, and how loneliness can be a privilege.11m11
Marilynne Robinson: JackDiscussing the fourth Gilead novel, Robinson opens up about its interracial romance, her writing process, and the possibility of more stories.15m12
Nathan Harris: The Sweetness of WaterOprah sits down with Harris to discuss his debut novel's inspiration, his writing process, and how a biracial upbringing shaped his point of view.29m13
Honorée Fanonne Jeffers: The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du BoisThe acclaimed poet opens up to Oprah about the inspiration for her epic debut novel and what she hopes to impart about the Black experience.27m14
Richard Powers: BewildermentOprah and Powers talk about his first novel since a Pulitzer Prize win, finding empathy through our differences, and his hopes for our planet.29m
Ta-Nehisi Coates: The Water DancerOprah 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.58m2Elizabeth Strout: Olive, AgainElizabeth tells Oprah how her celebrated protagonist reappeared and why she finds the everydayness of life to be extraordinary.43m3Jeanine Cummins: American Dirt (1)Jeanine and Oprah are joined by authors Reyna Grande, Julissa Arce, and Esther Cepeda for a raw, revealing conversation about the novel.66m4Jeanine Cummins: American Dirt (2)Latinx people who saw themselves reflected in the book share insights into real-life migrant experiences.40m5Robert Kolker: Hidden Valley RoadOprah has in-depth discussions with author Kolker and surviving members of the Galvin family about living this extraordinary true story.52m6James McBride: Deacon King KongOprah and McBride discuss how his novel speaks to the current moment, his focus on the Black experience, and the inspiration for his characters.19m7Isabel Wilkerson: CasteCalling 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.36m8Marilynne Robinson: GileadOprah talks to Robinson about her Pulitzer Prize-winning second novel, finding the character of John Ames, and how faith shapes her writing.12m9Marilynne Robinson: HomeRobinson explains what inspired her to revisit the story of Gilead from different points of view and why she chose to address the subject of race.8m10Marilynne Robinson: LilaOprah and Robinson discuss finding new layers in established characters, what America looks like at its best, and how loneliness can be a privilege.11m11Marilynne Robinson: JackDiscussing the fourth Gilead novel, Robinson opens up about its interracial romance, her writing process, and the possibility of more stories.15m12Nathan Harris: The Sweetness of WaterOprah sits down with Harris to discuss his debut novel's inspiration, his writing process, and how a biracial upbringing shaped his point of view.29m13Honorée Fanonne Jeffers: The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du BoisThe acclaimed poet opens up to Oprah about the inspiration for her epic debut novel and what she hopes to impart about the Black experience.27m14Richard Powers: BewildermentOprah and Powers talk about his first novel since a Pulitzer Prize win, finding empathy through our differences, and his hopes for our planet.29mCast
