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Oprah’s Brilliant Book Club Pick: Jonathan Franzen’s Freedom

Even after their very public row, Oprah in a PR coup picked Jonathan Franzen’s new novel for her book club. Sarah Weinman on what it means for her ratings, and his sales. Plus 15 other Oprah spats.

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Sarah Weinman
Sarah Weinman

Sarah Weinman

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