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Oprah chooses Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward as new book club pick

Por: CBS News Entertainment October 24, 2023

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Oprah Winfrey has selected by author and MacArthur Fellow Jesmyn Ward as her . Winfrey announced her choice on CBS Mornings Tuesday, and said Let Us Descend will leave an impact. Ward, noted for her poignant storytelling, holds the distinction of being the youngest recipient of the Library of Congress's Prize for American Fiction. Her new work, Let Us Descend, is already garnering attention for its heart-rending narrative and depth of... + full article



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