Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Oprah Chooses Lamb's Novel for Book Club, Again
Oprah Winfrey has selected Wally Lamb's new novel, "The River Is Waiting," as her next book club pick.
This is the third Lamb book she has chosen.
Winfrey praised Lamb's debut novel, "She's Come Undone," in 1992.
"She's Come Undone" was selected for her book club in 1997, followed by "I Know This Much Is True" in 1998.
Lamb was surprised to receive a call from Winfrey.
Her conversation with Lamb is on her podcast.
Oprah Winfrey chose Wally Lamb’s "The River Is Waiting" for her book club.
This is the third Lamb novel Winfrey has selected.
Winfrey praised Lamb's debut novel, "She's Come Undone," in 1992.
"She's Come Undone" was chosen for the book club in 1997.
Winfrey's conversation with Lamb can be heard on her podcast.
- Who
- Oprah Winfrey and Wally Lamb
- What
- Oprah Winfrey selected Wally Lamb’s new novel, "The River Is Waiting" for her book club.
- When
- June 10, 2025
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Winfrey admires Lamb's work.
- Book Title
- "The River Is Waiting"
- Author
- Wally Lamb
- Book Club Selection
- Oprah's Book Club
- Previous Books Chosen
- "She's Come Undone" and "I Know This Much Is True"
- Book Club Title Count
- 115