Oprah Winfrey's book publishing company, "Oprah's Book Club," has been a cultural phenomenon since its launch in 1996. The company aims to promote books that align with Oprah's values and interests, and that she believes will inspire and empower her audience. Over the years, the company has published many notable titles that have become best-sellers and have had a significant impact on the literary world.
"The Deep End of the Ocean" by Jacquelyn Mitchard: This was the first book selected for Oprah's book club, and it quickly became a best-seller. The book tells the story of a family's struggle to cope with the disappearance of their young son.
"The Road" by Cormac McCarthy: This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the story of a father and son trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. The book was widely praised for its powerful and evocative writing.
"A Million Little Pieces" by James Frey: This memoir caused a lot of controversy when it was revealed that some of the events in the book were not entirely true. Despite the controversy, the book was a best-seller, and it has been widely credited with helping to popularize the genre of memoir.
"The Color Purple" by Alice Walker: This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the story of an African-American woman living in the rural South in the early 20th century. The book is widely considered to be a classic of African-American literature.
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