Oprah Picks Jonathan Franzen’s Freedom As Her Latest Book Club Choice

Oprah has surprised us all, choosing Freedom by Jonathan Franzen as her first Book Club pick in nearly a year. While it won’t be officially announced until tomorrow, the Associated Press reports that three separate book-sellers have confirmed the new pick.

For those who don’t remember the literary scandal from nine years ago, Franzen had made somewhat disparaging remarks about the Club after Oprah named his novel, The Corrections, as her latest selection, which then led to Oprah rescinding the invitation to appear on her show.

Read an excerpt HERE.

Published by Larry Fire

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