Oprah's Book Club
By Melissa Camacho,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Oprah spin-off features books, authors, and mature themes.
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What's the Story?
A spinoff of the original Oprah Winfrey Show, OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB is a series solely dedicated to one of Oprah Winfrey's most popular talk show segments. Each episode features the world-renowned host speaking one-on-one to the selected author in front of a live audience. Throughout the discussion, Winfrey introduces some of the viewing audience's most common questions (requested prior to the interview). Meanwhile, preselected audience members are invited to pose questions to the author directly.
Is It Any Good?
This talk show offers viewers an opportunity to learn more about the books they are reading on Oprah Winfrey's book list from each author's point of view. It gives an opportunity for wider audiences to understand the author's writing process, including how they conceived the story, the research required, and the difficulties surrounding writing. As is her style, Winfrey carefully guides the conversation, and inserts her points of view without hesitation. There are some interesting moments (including a few spoilers), and there's no doubt that Oprah fans will be drawn to it. But Oprah's Book Club might also give aspiring writers some tools for reflecting on their own work.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about some of the books Oprah Winfrey has chosen to feature on her shows over the years. Do they all have something in common?
Talk shows are produced to be entertaining while promoting celebrities, brands, and other things. Do you think about Oprah's Book Club in this way? Is there anything about the show that makes it different?
TV Details
- Premiere date: November 1, 2019
- Cast: Oprah Winfrey
- Network: Apple TV+
- Genre: Reality TV
- Character Strengths: Curiosity
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Last updated: February 23, 2023
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