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Oprah Chooses Megha Majumdar's Climate-Themed Novel for Book Club
10/15/2025
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Story summary
- Oprah Winfrey selects Megha Majumdar's novel A Guardian and a Thief as her October book club choice, calling it unique and impactful.
- The story is set in near-future Kolkata, India, and follows two families amid climate change and food scarcity.
- Megha Majumdar presents moral dilemmas that pit parental instincts against each other, highlighting Mishti's love as a key element.
