Oprah Winfrey reveals her newest Book Club pick: "Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan

Oprah Winfrey unveils her latest Book Club selection, "Small Things Like These," a powerful story set in 1985 Ireland. She and author Claire Keegan join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the book.
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[@NC-qc7wd]

I am shocked that the author was not able to speak. How rude and just put a picture of her on the wall

[@RStewartRStewart]

Let Claire speak!!!! Shut up panel!! How embarrassing.

[@mossfitz]

How did they manage to not be embarassed about making this all about Oprah and Starbucks?

[@cherylrleigh1912]

The Author: Claire Keegan (born 1968) is an Irish writer known for her short stories, which have been published in The New Yorker, Best American Short Stories, Granta, and The Paris Review. She is also known for her novellas, two of which have been adapted as films. The Novel: Small Things like These is a historical fiction novel by Claire Keegan, published on 30 November 2021 by Grove Press. In 2022, the book won the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction, and was shortlisted for the Rathbones Folio Prize and the Booker Prize. It was adapted into a film of the same name starring Cillian Murphy, premiered in 15 February 2024, and began a wide release beginning in Ireland and the United Kingdom on 1 November 2024, with the United States releasing the film a week later on 8 November 2024. The Film Small Things like These is a 2024 historical drama film directed by Tim Mielants and adapted by Enda Walsh from the 2021 novel by Claire Keegan. The film stars Cillian Murphy (who also serves as a producer), Eileen Walsh, Michelle Fairley, Emily Watson, Clare Dunne, and Helen Behan. An international co-production between Ireland and Belgium, its plot focuses on the infamous Magdalene Laundries in Ireland. Small Things like These had its world premiere at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival on 15 February 2024, and was released in Ireland and the United Kingdom on 1 November 2024. It received positive reviews from critics. Source Wikipedia

[@hnc52]

I read this book when I was in London 2 years ago. It's beautiful.

[@margohannon5956]

Thank you, Claire Keegan, for such a meaningful contribution to literature. I'm eagerly looking forward to reading this book and watching the movie, especially after Oprah's glowing recommendation. Her book club podcast and interview with the young girls in my local Starbucks in gorgeous Bray seafront, County Wicklow, were fantastic highlights! It's true that Irish society has made great progress, but there’s still significant work needed in my own lived experience, in ensuring the rights of people with disabilities and safeguarding those in residential care. Ireland is the last country in Europe to ratify the United Nations Convention of Rights for People with Disabilities just last week (#UNCRPD) on 30/11/24. I agree that conversations sparked by works like this are crucial, and they truely pave the way for a brighter future for Ireland. Margo (Irish COVID whistleblower looking for an author!) ❤

[@ikchuks8214]

It must be a thrill for the Author to listen to these brilliant folk dissect her little 'big' book. 👏

[@margohannon5956]

Thank you CBS Gale, Oprah and kudos to fellow Irish girl Claire Keegan!!! 🎄✨ Beyond excited to unwrap a very special gift this Christmas! I can’t wait to dive into this powerful story. Set in 1980s Ireland, the book follows Bill, a man who courageously speaks up against the injustices of the Magdalene laundries in his small town. This resonates deeply with me, especially as I reflect on my own experiences as a COVID whistleblower in the health care service. Over the past few years, I’ve thought a lot about not just what drives people to speak out, but also what enables a culture of silence-fear of reprisal, lack of mandatory reporting, and inadequate safeguarding laws. Keegan’s masterpiece is more than just a story; it’s a reminder of how critical it is to foster a society where speaking out is encouraged, supported, and heard. We still have a long way to go, particularly in Irish institutional settings, where issues of transparency and safeguarding remain urgent-especially for older people and those with disabilities. Kudos to Claire Keegan for bringing this vital story to light and to everyone who’s helped give it the global stage it deserves. For anyone who hasn’t read Small Things Like These yet, I highly recommend it-not just for its stunning prose, but for its timely message about courage, accountability, and justice. 🌟 And for movie lovers, don’t miss the recently released adaptation starring the incredible fellow Corkonion Cillian Murphy. This story is a call to action for all of us. Let’s keep working toward a culture where every voice matters. 💪

[@janetcobb3259]

is it possible that Oprah doesn’t know the film Philomena with Dame Judy Dench??

[@Itsal_Linda_mind]

Why aren’t they letting the author speak? So much interrupting :/

[@brucemaclean9086]

A must watch is the 2002 film The Magdalene Sisters.

[@joniheisenberg]

Heartbreaking movie.

[@Ava-wm6cv]

Had to watch it once for college. Couldn't watch it a second time. Same with song for a raggy boy.

[@Fionn-Greyship]

And also a based on true story film, Philomena….

[@katpablo]

Small Things Like These is a quiet and powerful book. It was such a good read 💚

[@mykephit]

I had a major misprint with my copy of Familiaris, and the publisher agreed to send me a new copy, and I'm still reading that!

[@HeatherBrophy07]

1996 is crazy. Thanks for the book recommendation. If it's from Oprahs book club, there's a good chance it's a page Turner.

[@user-jg6gj5mf2w]

This is such a powerful book!

[@Ava-wm6cv]

Good jesus! They ability of Americans to talk down to prople. Yes Ireland has heard of Oprah's book club, and the Irish author who has direct experience of the spectre of the laundries in Ireland needs this lot who have apparently never heard of the laundries to explain it to her. This is demeaning and disrespectful.

[@wildoceanappaloosawomangay2535]

Going to read it Named one of my children Oprah because of how she has made this a better world she has reached throughout the world with her kindness

[@jonnyfendi2003]

Kindness?? So did Ellen huh🙄🙄

[@SereneVibes79]

Wait until everyone finds out.

[@justmejt3967]

You might rethink that statement in the near future.

[@katford7286]

Loved her book “The Quiet Girl” as well.

[@katford7286]

It would have been wonderful to actually hear from Claire instead of these interviewers blathering on and on.

[@beckystout2231]

Late to the party on this book, Oprah! Also read Foster (movie called the Quiet Girl). Claire is a fabulous writer.

[@Alia-to6gs]

Thank you! Your insights are so accurate and true. I am over sixty and I love myself more now than I ever have. Loving all of who I am and standing proud! You are a brave and honest woman for sharing your insights. Thank you. On another note: What the hell is going on with the comments?

[@carljcreighton]

I thought the green was for Ireland but turns out it was for Starbucks

[@ikchuks8214]

It's a reflection of the front cover of the book.

[@lisacramer1552]

Wish starbucks wasn't involved. Missed opportunity to highlinght indie coffee shops and bookstores.

[@hnc52]

Is there a Starbucks that still serves coffee? All I see is overpriced liquid sugar and expensive inedible snacks.

[@lynettebodiford3525]

My January read...yeeeah!!

[@Ladyofshalott55]

Already read!! And the movie is there!! (With Cillian Murphy)!!!

[@leciaschall8270]

There is also a fabulous video series called the Woman Behind the Wall which addresses the morbidity and trauma of those who had to give up their children to the Magdalena laundries.

[@SunRay629]

Where is that 2 million dollars Oprah??

[@robertpolnicky7702]

Oprah I miss you so much please get your voice back. Love love you love you. Come back

[@ht6743]

Small Things Like These is a masterpiece. Brilliant choice!

[@BookReviewsWithBecky]

Oprah has the best book picks! 🤩

[@johnofdebar4071]

So much green in the studio

[@annapajmel5843]

Because it's about Starbucks

[@Kiwiwanderer]

Watch the interview with Oprah and Claire at a Starbucks. Every word from Claire was wise, nuanced and intelligent. Oprah just couldn’t keep up with this sophisticated intellect. It was laughable. Oprah needs to stick to being a billionaire.

[@BroadwayBabyyy744]

So what happened with Apple partnership???? Happy for Claire

[@hannaj4032]

Oprah got fired after her white priviledge rant.

[@zerocool5395]

Is the book about our stunning and brave black queen Qué-Mala?

[@SunRay629]

Gail, did you benefit from that 2 million?

[@fanofcanes44]

look who it is OPRAH and her best friend ...WINK WINK 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rhubarb9304]

Oprah will never learn. 💅🏽

[@markfrazer7706]

Oprah, nobody listens to any of your opinions any longer. You have zero credibility. Coming out for harris was not good, but your right. But doing it for pay, a lot of pay, then continue to deny it…it wasn’t you….just your company. You have always been a pretender but no one is buying it anymore. You are simply the real life version of a click baiter…nauseating!

[@gathrightcrystal]

Is that why blinken has me hostage in his wonderland Oprah 😎🍟

[@GulliversFlo]

Diddy approves the book

[@grinderthree226]

The next book should be "baby oil" ..a book about diddy & oprah

[@lonergraphics4087]

I was here for Claire not all these other ego strokes. Yikes.

[@HenryClavo]

Haha They forgot to ask her about the fee from the Democratic party.

[@jamesbrown5739]

I love Oprah ,man! 🫶🏿

[@y0ut00b-x3q]

@3:21 your privilege is showing vlad

[@janpatetta3564]

Let her talk! FFS.

[@FoulPet]

Does she write about how to get invited to a Diddy party?

[@wilbur1884]

SO DID SOAP-RAH OPRAH DIDDY DADDLE WITT DIDDAYE😮

[@dramirez1154]

There is a great movie about those laundries run by nuns

[@shookdrm.d.9389]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat !

[@MarsianForestcat]

Evil

[@SophiaLaudano]

📝 Strange lifestyle the nuns that seem less likely to leave do feeling empty sounds like the type that enslaved the girl probably interested in her daddy & conflict of interest in the wild life

[@healing682]

Who gives a fig what Oprah thinks? People are still listening to this?

[@tiboregoldberger6817]

Right Now Freedom Liberty Equality for Transgender Rights GAY Rights Women Rights Freedom IN Gaza Westbank Saudi Arabia Kuwait Qutar Gaza Westbank Syria Jordan Pakistan Afghanistan Egypt Morocco Libya Algeria Gaza Westbank Yemen Iran

[@DavidMiller-kf1ss]

Sounds good. Know history ala us idiginous boarding schools.😢❤🎉

[@tnoyce9632]

Diddy

[@rolando_roblero]

Silence about the money.

[@Zelda-t1n]

O just can't beat her food addiction.

[@jonnyfendi2003]

U gonna ask your friend about her studio receiving those checks from the Kamala campaign Gail?

[@Diesel-iv4mz]

Jail this winch already😂