It’s that time of year again when Oprah Winfrey announces her book club picks for the upcoming year. On December 31, 2022, Oprah’s Book Club 2022 was announced, and book lovers around the world can’t wait to get their hands on the selected titles. Oprah’s Book Club is one of the most influential book clubs in the world, and her picks always have the potential to become bestsellers and award-winners. Here are the five books that Oprah has chosen for her book club in 2022.
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
The Vanishing Half is a New York Times bestselling novel by Brit Bennett that tells the story of twin sisters, Desiree and Stella. The sisters were born in a small, southern black community in the 1950s, but their paths diverge as they grow older. Desiree moves away to a more diverse city, while Stella remains in their hometown. The book follows the sisters over the course of several decades, exploring issues of identity, race, family, and the power of choices. This powerful and masterfully told story is sure to be a favorite among Oprah’s book club members.
The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman
The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman is a powerful and uplifting collection of poetry. Gorman is the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, having been chosen to recite a poem at the inauguration of President Joe Biden in 2021. Her book is a collection of her own poems, exploring themes of hope, resilience, and courage in the face of adversity. Gorman’s words will inspire and uplift readers and provide them with the strength to push through difficult times.
The Mirror & the Light by Hilary Mantel
The Mirror & The Light is the final installment in Hilary Mantel’s highly acclaimed Wolf Hall trilogy. The book follows the life of Thomas Cromwell, a powerful advisor to King Henry VIII. Mantel’s trilogy is a masterful retelling of the tumultuous period of Tudor England, and this final book is sure to be as captivating as the first two. It will be exciting to see what Mantel has in store for readers in her epic conclusion.
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
The Four Winds is a historical fiction novel by Kristin Hannah. The book follows the story of Elsa Martinelli, a woman living in rural Texas during the Great Depression. After her husband leaves her and their children, Elsa is forced to make the difficult decision to leave her home in search of a better life. The novel follows Elsa’s journey as she faces danger, heartbreak, and hope along the way. This powerful story of resilience and courage is sure to be a favorite among Oprah’s book club members.
The Cold Millions by Jess Walter
The Cold Millions is a historical novel by Jess Walter. The book is set in 1909, at the height of the labor movement in the United States. The story follows two brothers, Gig and Rye Dolan, as they fight for better wages and working conditions for laborers. The brothers are confronted with violence and danger as they fight for the rights of the working class. This novel is an inspiring and timely story of courage and determination in the face of adversity.
The Remarkable Life of the Book Club
Oprah’s Book Club has been around since 1996, when she chose her first title, Jacquelyn Mitchard’s The Deep End of the Ocean. Since then, Oprah’s Book Club has chosen more than 60 titles, including many Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winners. It’s estimated that over 70 million copies of Oprah’s Book Club selections have been sold, and the club has had a huge impact on the publishing industry. The books that Oprah chooses have the potential to become bestsellers and award-winners, and readers around the world are always excited to see what she picks next.
The Impact of Oprah’s Book Club 2022
It’s safe to say that Oprah’s Book Club 2022 has the potential to be just as influential as past selections. The five books that Oprah has chosen for the upcoming year are sure to spark interesting conversations and foster a community of readers who are passionate about literature. Oprah’s Book Club is one of the most influential book clubs in the world, and her picks have the potential to become bestsellers and award-winners. We can’t wait to see what impact this year’s selection will have on the literary world!
