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What you're complaining of is common and wide spread. I wouldn't blame Oprah. Compared to many, I think that she may be one of the better ones. But then I've never watched her for more than a minute or two at a time. And not that many times at that. In the end, I'm not so much praising her, as acknowledging what I think has been her contribution to the spread of reading. And probably an impetus to the spread of ereaders. |
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This thread, although quite old, saves me the trouble of having to create one titled, The Ugly Truth - Oprah and Book Clubs. Why has the average reader or viewer become so dependent on book clubs for recommendations? This is not a concept that originated with Oprah. Historically, we have had clubs sponsored by Reader's Digest, Literary Guild, Book of the Month club, the Science Fiction Book Club, etc. Oprah took it to a national TV level, followed by an online version. Like Hugh Hefner, Oprah gets to pick her favorite authors, and that means that anything by Toni Morrison or Bill Cosby is at the top of the list. While there has been controversy about her selections, overall her books are readable, and semi-respectable.
http://www.altweeklies.com/aan/oprah...ory?oid=828937 But, too much power in the hands of one person is not good for those outside her chosen circle. I won't be joining her book club in the near future, but I am tempted by the SFBC 5 books for $1 introductory offer. Please save me. Tell me that the MRBC (Mobileread Book Club) is about to be created! Books chosen by real readers for fellow readers. |
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03-01-2013, 05:24 PM | #35 | |
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I think the number of readers who depend on book clubs is probably pretty small compared to the number of readers. And out of the ones that do happen to use book clubs for recommendations, many seem to use them to augment their reading; rather than relying on club recommendations exclusively. |
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03-01-2013, 05:32 PM | #36 |
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[QUOTE=Fat Abe;2441432]This thread, although quite old, saves me the trouble of having to create one titled, The Ugly Truth - Oprah and Book Clubs.
Thread is created. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=207145 I quoted your message to get it started and added in my own reply. This thread can now remain dormant like it should have. |
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