The celebrated poet shares her artistic philosophy and life story with Oprah, exploring the sources of inspiration and deeper significance behind her debut novel, which explores the complexities of the Black experience.
1. Ta-Nehisi Coates: The Water Dancer
Aired: Nov 1, 2019Ta-Nehisi Coates recounts the 10-year odyssey of writing his debut novel, a #...
2. Elizabeth Strout: Olive, Again
Aired: Jan 18, 2020A celebrated author, Elizabeth, appears on the show, discussing the astonishi...
3. Jeanine Cummins: American Dirt (1)
Aired: Mar 6, 2020Candid conversation unfolds as authors Reyna Grande, Julissa Arce, and Esther...
4. Jeanine Cummins: American Dirt (2)
Aired: Mar 6, 2020The next episode delves into the profound connections between the novel's cha...
5. Robert Kolker: Hidden Valley Road
Aired: Jun 12, 2020A true story of extraordinary events is told through in-depth conversations b...
6. James McBride: Deacon King Kong
Aired: Jul 30, 2020Oprah explores the timely relevance of bestselling author McBride's novel, di...
Aired: Oct 2, 2020Oprah recommends the book as a crucial read, inquiring about the author's ins...
Aired: Apr 23, 2021Oprah talks to Robinson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, about her celebra...
Aired: Apr 30, 2021The next episode of The Handmaid's Tale explores the complexities of Gilead t...
Aired: May 7, 2021The next episode delves into the characters, portraying a hopeful vision of A...
Aired: May 14, 2021In the next episode of the Gilead series, Margaret Atwood explores the intric...
12. Nathan Harris: The Sweetness of Water
Aired: Jul 23, 2021Oprah explores the inspiration behind Harris's debut novel, analyzing his uni...
13. Honorée Fanonne Jeffers: The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois
Aired: Sep 23, 2021The celebrated poet shares her artistic philosophy and life story with Oprah,...
14. Richard Powers: Bewilderment
Aired: Oct 22, 2021Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Powers sits down with Oprah to discuss ...
