The Cultural Review

Oprah Winfrey

2 articles

A diverse group of readers enthusiastically holding popular books in a grand library, with a celebrity figure subtly present, symbolizing the intersection of fame and literature.
Books

What is the real literary impact of celebrity book clubs?

Oprah's Book Club, now a publishing powerhouse, was once derided by highbrow literary communities as a 'joke'.

Claire Donovan·May 8, 2026
A solitary book, 'John of John' by Douglas Stuart, sits on a table in a remote Scottish cottage during a storm, symbolizing the novel's themes.
Books

Oprah Winfrey Selects Douglas Stuart's 'John of John' for Book Club

After his debut novel sold over a million copies, Scottish author Douglas Stuart spent six years and 16 weeks researching on remote Scottish islands to craft his latest work, 'John of John'.

Claire Donovan·May 6, 2026