The Cultural Review

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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.
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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