The New “O” Book Club 2.0: 12 of Obama’s Favorite Books

Please prove us that we can certainly get beautiful in 2018, and Barack Obama has recently announced a list of his favorite books (and songs) in the past year . In the tradition of semi-annual working time (now shelf), the best-selling author and the former leaders of the free world created this series and reconsider the work sympathizing with me, the world of writers and artists We will enrich it. " This year's selection ranges from transport history stories and contemporary novels to large biographies and enthusiastic social commentaries.

As a favorite of off the shelf, the novel that won the Jesmyn Ward National Book Award was almost touched on the year-end list every year, so the original POTUS, which is known for attracting attention in modern novels, It was included in the list. It is amazing. Located in the heart of the state of Mississippi, this legend of the family turns into an intimate portrait of hope, struggle and heritage.

Well, he may not have a musical about his life - but Ulysses S. Grant is probably one of the most eye-catching, influential and misunderstood figures in America (In addition, White House) President Obama gave Ronchernow the National Humanities Award in 2015, so we are pleased that he will choose the latest work of biographer this year. This is a stunning multidimensional portrait showing men's strengths and weaknesses, successes and failures, and the remaining heritage of being unfounded heroes.

We are a longtime fan of Amor Towles' novel, which is not to disappoint. In 1922, Count Earl of Alexander Rostov was sentenced to house arrest in the Bolshevik Court. He was forced to watch the most turbulent history in Russia's history for decades and he departed from outside the hotel gate and had a side that I had never seen before and a world where I had no opportunity to experience Suddenly I found out. This is a wonderful, gorgeous novel full of humor and insight, and we are confident that the former president would like this.

In June 2012, Wild was selected as the first choice for restarting Oprah 's Book Club celebrating in 2011, Oprah' s Book Club 2.0. Oprah 's Book Club 2.0 uses online social media such as Facebook and Twitter. Winfried discussed Wild on her video announcement about the new club. Winfrey interviewed Strayed on his network and played her program "Super Soul Sunday" for two hours. The movie was adapted from Wild in the USA on December 3, 2014, and the actor Reese Witherspoon is doing the stray. This film was directed by Jean-MarcVallée and released by Fox Searchlight Pictures. Witherspoon chose the wild of Bull Napapandrea for the filmmakers' Pacific Standards a few months before the release of Wild. This book is by Nick Hornby. In October 2013, this film was led by Witherspoon and moved to production.

Online Book Club Online Book Club is gaining popularity thanks to Oprah's Book Club 2.0 and other Good Reads, Chatelaine, and The Globe and Mail products. The library was always a leader by attracting readers through book clubs. You can build meaningful relationships by extending this service to mobile users, commuters, and / or remote communities. Digital access to e-books and electronic audio books allows you to purchase multiple title licenses and in some cases reduces or even eliminates the need to have an actual copy of the title . Likewise, customers and library staff can join the online forum if they have time. The library also offers online clubs to the staff of various branch offices to improve the skills of RA. Book Buzz (http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/bookbuzz/), a virtual book club at the Toronto Public Library, is a useful library model for consultation.