Oprah Winfrey's Reading List
The 5 books that shaped Oprah Winfrey — media leader & philanthropist.
Through her book club and media empire, she's influenced more reading choices than perhaps anyone in modern history.
Influential Books
To Kill a Mockingbird
Harper Lee(1960)
Oprah has called this "the novel that changed everything" for her understanding of justice and moral courage.
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Zora Neale Hurston(1937)
A cornerstone of Oprah's Book Club. She produced and starred in the film adaptation.
A New Earth
Eckhart Tolle(2005)
Oprah's online class on this book drew 35 million participants — the largest online class in history.
The Color Purple
Alice Walker(1982)
Oprah starred in Spielberg's film adaptation. She calls it the book that made her believe stories could save lives.
Beloved
Toni Morrison(1987)
Oprah championed Morrison's work for decades and produced the film adaptation of this Pulitzer winner.