The Chronicle of Higher Education

All Hail Oprah's Book Club

By ROBERT MCHENRY

Some of the commentary on Oprah Winfrey's decision to discontinue her popular book club has been decidedly odd. It was to be expected that the major publishing houses would be upset. Books selected to wear the round "Oprah's Book Club" insignia and be promoted on The Oprah Winfrey Show have enjoyed vastly increased sales. Certainly the millions of viewers who watch the show for...

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