Reading Oprah
Subtitle: how Oprah's book club changed the way America reads
By: Cecilia Konchar Farr.
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Albany
Language: eng
Number of pages: 164
Subjects: Winfrey, Oprah -- Influence; American fiction -- 20th century -- History and criticism -- Theory, etc; Book clubs (Discussion groups) -- United States -- History -- 20th century; Fiction -- Appreciation -- United States -- History -- 20th century; Books and reading -- United States -- History -- 20th century
Description: "Oprah's Book Club sparked a revolution among readers by bringing serious contemporary novels to the attention of a wider audience. The Oprah's Book Club seal on a book led to instant fame and bestseller status for authors - but, how did Oprah change the way America reads and values books? Reading Oprah suggests that Oprah initiated an all-important mantra - trust readers. Not only did the public start reading accessible novels, but they also would snatch up formidable titles and read them with a growing confidence and skill. Then, they would talk about them, giving them a life beyond the reader and text."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-156) and index.