Oprah Winfrey selects Amanda Rizkalla’s debut novel, “Hungered,” for her book club. The choice is highlighted by outlets including The Independent and an AP report carried by City News Toronto and others.
The novel is described as centering on a 12-year-old girl dealing with poverty and family strife as she tries to find her identity. Coverage characterizes the book as compelling, using terms such as “riveting.” While the available reporting from each outlet largely repeats the same core details about the title, author, and premise, the emphasis varies: one outlet frames the announcement as a “debut novel” pick, while the AP-based reporting focuses on the plot elements and the main character’s circumstances.
Overall, all sources agree on the selection itself—Winfrey’s book club choosing “Hungered” by Amanda Rizkalla—and on the basic description of the story’s themes and protagonist.
