Books Oprah Winfrey recommends

Oprah's Book Club pick (October 2025)

Oprah named Megha Majumdar's novel her October 2025 book club pick.

“I was spellbound from Page 1”Oprah Winfrey

Source: Oprah Winfrey picks Megha Majumdar's 'A Guardian and a Thief' for book club (AP) (article, 14 Oct 2025)

Oprah's Book Club pick (September 2025)

Oprah selected Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir as her September 2025 book club pick, revealed on CBS Mornings.

Source: Read a free excerpt of Oprah's book club pick, "All the Way to the River" (article, 9 Sept 2025)

Oprah's Book Club pick #117 (August 2025)

Oprah revived Richard Russo's 2007 novel as her August 2025 book club pick, calling it a classic summer read.

“classic summer read”Oprah Winfrey

Source: Oprah Winfrey picks Richard Russo's 'Bridge of Sighs' for her book club (AP) (article, 5 Aug 2025)

Oprah's Book Club pick #116 (July 2025)

Oprah chose Bruce Holsinger's novel, which deals with AI ethics, as her July 2025 book club pick.

“I appreciated the prescience of this story”Oprah Winfrey

Source: Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick 'Culpability' delves into AI ethics (AP) (article, 8 July 2025)

Oprah's Book Club pick (April 2026)

Oprah picked Maria Semple's novel for her book club in April 2026, describing it as a page-turner.

“For all those who crave a good page turner, this is one wild ride of a story that carries equal parts wit and wisdom.”Oprah Winfrey

Source: Oprah Winfrey names Maria Semple's 'Go Gentle' as her latest book club pick (AP) (article)

Oprah's Book Club pick #125 (October 2026)

Oprah chose this debut novel, about a young girl and her family living unhoused, as her October 2026 book club pick.

“riveting novel”Oprah Winfrey

Source: Oprah Winfrey taps a riveting debut novel for her book club (AP) (article, 6 Oct 2026)

Oprah's Book Club pick (May 2026)

Oprah selected Douglas Stuart's novel set in a remote Scottish community as her May 2026 book club pick.

“I could feel every aspect of this remote community where tradition and judgment quietly shaped everyone's life.”Oprah Winfrey

Source: Oprah Winfrey selects Scottish author Douglas Stuart's 'John of John' for her book club (AP) (article, 5 May 2026)

Oprah's Book Club pick (February 2026), announced on CBS Mornings

Oprah announced Tayari Jones's novel as her February 2026 book club pick on CBS Mornings and predicted it would become a classic.

“I have to say this will become a classic book, I just know it is true.”Oprah Winfrey

Source: Oprah Winfrey picks "Kin" by Tayari Jones for book club: Read a free excerpt (article, 24 Feb 2026)

Oprah's Book Club pick (June 2026)

Oprah named this novel about a mother and her son her June 2026 book club selection.

“I was riveted in hopeful anticipation of the outcome of this unforgettable journey of a mother and her son.”Oprah Winfrey

Source: A Jenna Bush Hager imprint release is now in Oprah's book club (AP) (article)

Oprah's Book Club pick (November 2025)

Oprah chose Ann Packer's novel as her November 2025 book club selection.

“This beautifully written story is going to get you thinking about some things that really matter.”Oprah Winfrey

Source: Oprah Winfrey picks Ann Packer's 'Some Bright Nowhere' for book club (AP) (article, 11 Nov 2025)