About Books & Literature: New Oprah Book Club Pick - Franzen's 'Freedom'

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor Oprah's latest Book Club pick has been announced: Jonathan Franzen's Freedom. Freedom spent the summer dwelling in the beach bags of some big-name readers (including President Obama), so if you haven't read it yet, you'd better get to it. Oprah's watching. Review: Jonathan Franzen's 'Freedom' Our reviewer slapped a big fat five-star rating on this book, and assures us that, as far as language goes, it's not too difficult of a read, but it's still smart, relatable, and begs further discussion. If that isn't a recipe for a book club slam-dunk, I don't know what is. Who is Jonathan Franzen? When Oprah announced Franzen's book as her latest choice, lots of people were a bit surprised. See, this isn't the first time she picked one of his books for her Book Club. When she picked Franzen's The Corrections for the club in 2001, he became Mr. Literary Snobbypants and basically said, "No, thanks." Have they worked things out or is Freedom so good that it transcends feuds? All of Oprah's Book Club Picks. Ever. Even if you are a Ms. or Mr. Literary Snobbypants, just like Mr. Franzen, it's hard to deny that Oprah's Book Club has had a huge impact on the literary landscape in this country. And hey, who else but Oprah could convince hundreds of thousands of people to pick up Faulkner for any reason other than to pass a college American Lit class? How to Join Oprah's Book Club Oprah's Book Club is actually a book club, not just a suggested reading list. Most of the discussion takes place online, which is great for those of you who don't have the time (or social inclinations) to start or join a real-life book club. Books & Literature Ads Books Children Story Books Kids Reading Books Book Club Books Literature Stories Featured Articles The History of Greek Theater Hector St. John de Crevecoeur SPX Interview with Warren Bernard Moto Hagio Interview Old-Fashioned and New-Fangled Tools for Poets The 2010 National Book Festival: What You Need to Know   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   A Sonnet Sampling Sonnet 42: That Thou Hast Her, It Is Not All My Grief Sonnet 24: Mine Eye Hast Play'd The Painter And Hath Stell'd Sonnet 37: As A Decrepit Father Takes Delight Advertisement