Oprah's Book Club was a
book discussion club segment of the
American talk show The Oprah Winfrey Show, highlighting books chosen by host
Oprah Winfrey. Winfrey started the book club in 1996, selecting a new book, usually a
novel, for viewers to read and discuss each month. The Club ended its 15-year run, along with the
Oprah Winfrey Show, on May 25, 2011. In total the club recommended 70 books during its 15 years.