OprahSuggests Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton Cry, The Beloved Country details the complex history of apartheid in South Africa from both sides. The thought-provoking political tragedy made Oprah's list in 2003. https://t.co/RTXNN9OJwi

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Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout Oprah selected this as her Apple Book Club pick because she fell in love the with prickly protagonist "despite her flaws." The book is Elizabeth Strout's follow-up to her 2008 Pulitzer Prize-winning book Olive Kitteridge. https://t.co/AB7SzG1Cw3

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A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Oprah announced that two of Dickens' most beloved classics would be making her list: A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations. Even if you read them in grade school, these iconic works are worth revisiting. https://t.co/kBnXW8LsPJ

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The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates "I have not felt this way about a book since Beloved," Oprah said, referring to the late Toni Morrison's celebrated novel. "I knew early on the book was going to cut me up. I ended up with my soul pierced.” https://t.co/KaBhCZksVA

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White Oleander by Janet Fitch A 1999 coming-of-age story centers on Astrid, who bounces between foster homes after being separated from her mother. https://t.co/lm4h9MBlG0

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The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett Though it's a hefty read at 800 pages, Oprah swears that this 12th century story (with the erection of a Gothic cathedral at the center) is one you won't be able to put down. https://t.co/OgoT1j63sc

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Anna Karnina by Leo Tolstoy Love, adultery, and loss are explored in Tolstoy's most famous work. The married eponymous heroine, Anna Karenina, falls for wealthy army officer Count Vronsky and ultimately destroys her family and her own happiness. https://t.co/1oHIlzQbtz

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One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez It's no secret the Nobel Prize-winning author loved telenovelas, and One Hundred Years of Solitude has all the makings of a soap opera—with a dash of magical realism. https://t.co/jsu0gKzgUb

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House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus III As their lives intertwine, three people attempt to live the American Dream in this 2000 selection. https://t.co/MBWMKi20Ru

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Daugher of Fortune by Isabel Allende A love story, Allende's title is centered around Eliza Sommers, an orphan raised in Chile who eventually creates a new life for herself during the 19th century California Gold Rush. https://t.co/QEn3y5Aaja