Key facts
- Oprah Winfrey has selected Sophie Chen Keller's novel "Little Wonder" for her book club.
- "Little Wonder" was released by Jenna Bush Hager's Thousand Voices imprint, in partnership with Penguin Random House.
- The novel is set in China and tells the story of a food delivery worker and her gifted son.
- Winfrey described the book as an "unforgettable journey of a mother and her son."
- Jenna Bush Hager sent an early copy of the book to Winfrey and facilitated the call where Winfrey informed the author of her decision.
Oprah Winfrey has chosen Sophie Chen Keller's novel "Little Wonder" as her latest book club selection. The novel, published by Jenna Bush Hager's Thousand Voices imprint in partnership with Penguin Random House, is set in China and follows the story of a food delivery worker and her musically gifted son.
Winfrey expressed her admiration for the book, stating, "Harrowing experiences and unexpected kindnesses make this a novel to remember." She also conducted a podcast interview with Keller, which is available on the Oprah YouTube Channel and other podcast platforms.
Keller, who was raised in California after being born in China and now lives in Germany, shared her astonishment at the selection. She is also the author of the 2017 novel "The Luster of Lost Things."