{
  "id": 19338101,
  "title": "Oprah Winfrey names Mary Lawson’s ‘Solace in Winter’ as her new book club pick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/oprah-winfrey-names-mary-lawsons-solace-in-winter-as-her-new-book",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T13:37:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/2026/11/10/oprah-winfrey-names-mary-lawsons-solace-in-winter-as-her-new-book-club-pick"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oprah Winfrey has selected Canadian author Mary Lawson's novel \"Solace in Winter\" for her new book club pick. The book, published on Tuesday, is described as \"beautifully written and deeply moving.\" Winfrey praised the story, explaining that it reminds readers of the power of unexpected connections to heal and transform lives. Winfrey will discuss the book with Lawson on her YouTube channel and other video podcast outlets. Lawson, known for her debut novel \"Crow Lake\" and two Booker Prize-shortlisted works, expressed surprise at first, thinking she was being scammed when Winfrey reached out.",
  "summary": null,
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    "Oprah Winfrey selects Mary Lawson's 'Solace in Winter' for book club.",
    "Book described as 'beautifully written and deeply moving'.",
    "Winfrey to discuss with Lawson on YouTube and other platforms."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}