NEW YORK (AP) 鈥� Author David Wroblewski has reached special status among contemporary authors: a two-time selection for Oprah Winfrey's book club.
announced Tuesday that she had chosen 鈥淔amiliaris,鈥� a prequel to Wroblewski's Oprah-endorsed debut novel from 2008, the Shakespearean saga 鈥淭he Story of Edgar Sawtelle.鈥� The new novel, published this week, looks back to the origins of the Wisconsin-based Sawtelle family and its roots in the state's north woods.
鈥淚鈥檓 delighted for us to dive into an epic novel from the tremendously talented bestselling author David Wroblewski with his latest creation 鈥楩amiliaris,鈥欌�� Winfrey said in a statement. 鈥淒avid takes us on an extraordinary journey that brilliantly interweaves history, philosophy, adventure, and mysticism to explore the meaning of love, friendship and living your life鈥檚 true purpose."
Additional material about 鈥淔amialaris鈥� and the author will be available on the book club's
Wroblewski said in a statement that he was, 鈥渢o put it mildly, thrilled and grateful.鈥�
鈥淚鈥檓 looking forward to discussing this story, whose characters have been part of my imaginative life for so long,鈥� he added.
Other authors in the two-time (and more) Winfrey club include and Wally Lamb. At times, she has selected multiple books at once. In 2021, : 鈥淕ilead,鈥� 鈥淗ome,鈥� 鈥淟ila" and 鈥淛ack.鈥�
Hillel Italie, The Associated Press
