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Oprah Winfrey Selects Wally Lamb’s ‘The River Is Waiting’ for Her Book Club

Winfrey unveiled the choice on CBS Mornings, then unpacked Lamb’s study of guilt, redemption and forgiveness in a podcast discussion.

Oprah Winfrey chose "The River is Waiting" by Wally Lamb as her latest book club pick.
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Overview

  • On Tuesday, Winfrey announced on CBS Mornings that she has chosen Lamb’s The River Is Waiting as the 115th title in Oprah’s Book Club.
  • This marks the third time she has selected one of Lamb’s novels, after She’s Come Undone in 1997 and I Know This Much Is True in 1998.
  • The novel follows Corby Ledbetter, a stay-at-home father whose tragic mistake leads to prison, where he confronts themes of guilt, redemption and forgiveness.
  • Lamb said he was “shocked” to hear Winfrey’s voice again after 27 years and described his gratitude for her longstanding support.
  • The River Is Waiting is available for purchase, with Winfrey’s discussion with Lamb featured in her podcast.