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USA Today
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Oprah says July book club pick hooked her 'until the very last shocking sentence'
Oprah Winfrey's latest book club selection is a high-octane family drama swirling with artificial intelligence ethics. 'Culpability' by Bruce Holsinger (out now from Spiegel & Grau) is the July pick for Oprah's Book Club, and the mogul is already dubbing it "the book of the summer." This is Winfrey's 116th book club selection, and Holsinger's novel joins a 2025 roster that includes Ocean Vuong, Wally Lamb and Tina Knowles. 'I appreciated the prescience of this story,' Winfrey said in a statement. 'It's where we are right now in our appreciation and dilemmas surrounding Artificial Intelligence, centered around an American family we can relate to. I was riveted until the very last shocking sentence!' Oprah's Book Club pick for July: 'Culpability' by Bruce Holsinger 'Culpability' is set on a summer rental on the Chesapeake Bay and follows the Cassidy-Shaws – leading AI expert Lorelei, husband Noah, tweens Alice and Izzy and teenager Charlie – whose autonomous minivan collides with another car. Each family member has a secret that implicates them in the accident. Their weeklong stay is an unraveling of moral dilemmas, skeletons in the closet and AI consequences. In an announcement on her Instagram, Winfrey called 'Culpability' 'a book that's perfect for your beach bag.' 'Let me just tell you, Gayle King was so riveted that she was reading this book in the car on the way to the Tonys,' Winfrey said in a video. Holsinger is both a fiction and nonfiction writer, the author of five novels, including 'The Displacements' and 'The Gifted School.' He is also a professor at the University of Virginia. "Oprah Winfrey started her book club the same year I finished graduate school,' Holsinger said in a statement. 'For nearly thirty years, as I've taught great books to college students in the classroom and the lecture hall, she has shared great books with the world. Her phone call was like a thunderbolt, and I'll never forget it. I am deeply honored and profoundly grateful that she found Culpability worthy of her time, praise, and recognition." Clare Mulroy is USA TODAY's Books Reporter, where she covers buzzy releases, chats with authors and dives into the culture of reading. Find her on Instagram, subscribe to our weekly Books newsletter or tell her what you're reading at cmulroy@
CNBC
20-05-2025
- Business
- CNBC
10 books to read this summer to be smarter, happier and more resilient
J.P. Morgan's reading list has provided a glimpse into the literary habits of the wealthy for 26 years. The latest installment of the bank's summer reading list released this week, and features titles ranging from a coffee table book of Martian photography to a bestselling self help manual. The list was created by soliciting more than 1,000 suggestions from the bank's client advisors and narrowing down the selections through a review committee, according to CNBC. The bank also consulted with family offices to learn what books were highly valued for the leadership and psychological lessons they offered. Of the 16 titles on this year's list, 10 are focused on making readers smarter, happier and more resilient. Take a look. By: Suzy Welch The Harvard-trained career expert's guidebook gives readers a step-by-step method they can employ to build "a meaningful, productive and connected life." Buy it here. Welch's book will take center stage in July after being selected as the book of the month for the CNBC Make It Book Club. If you want to read along with us, you can join our community here. By: Melinda French Gates Using her departure from the Gates Foundation as one of several examples, Melinda French Gates' book offers guidance "on how to make the most of the time between an ending and a new beginning and how to move forward into the next day when the ground beneath you is shifting." Buy it here. By: James Lawrence Fifty triathlons. Fifty straight days. In "Iron Hope," James Lawrence breaks down the secrets to the mentality that allowed him to complete the superhuman athletic feat. Buy it here. By: Amy Griffin The "Oprah's Book Club" pick sees G9 Ventures founder and managing partner Amy Griffin recount the at-times messy story that resulted in her "perfect" life. Buy it here. By: Dan Heath Heath's bestselling book provides strategies to tackle the feeling of being "stuck" at work, including finding "leverage points" where a small effort can result in outsized change. Buy it here. By: Shigehiro Oishi, PhD Japanese psychologist Shigehiro Oishi argues that pursuing a life full of "psychological richness," rather than happiness and meaning, can help lead you to living a fuller, more satisfying life. Buy it here. By: Mike Colias Automotive reporter Mike Colias documents the transformation of the auto business following the advent of electric vehicles, from corporate boardrooms to family-run car dealerships. Buy it here. By: De Kai As artificial intelligence works its way into more and more aspects of our day-to-day life, industry trailblazer De Kai writes about how humans can coexist and thrive with the revolutionary technology. Buy it here. By: Dr. Mandeep Rai Gathering lessons from 101 countries around the world, Dr. Mandeep Rai "shows how we can incorporate the values that animate nations into our own lives." Buy it here. By: Kenneth Rogoff In 'Our Dollar, Your Problem,' Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff traces the events that turned the U.S. dollar into the world's dominant currency and questions how long its dominance can last. Buy it here. ,
IOL News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Tina Knowles opens up about her stage one breast cancer diagnosis in inspiring new memoir
Through her memoir, Tina Knowles advises women to prioritise their health, sharing her own experience with breast cancer and the importance of regular check-ups. Image: X/Pop Base Tina Knowles revealed in her new memoir 'Matriarch' that she was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer. The mother of two iconic US singers, Beyonce and Solange Knowles, shared that the cancer they found was in the form of one benign and one malignant tumour. The 71-year-old said that she was shocked when doctors discovered stage one breast cancer in her left breast last year. She shared in an exclusive interview with 'People' that at first she struggled with whether or not she should share her breast cancer battle in her book, considering that she is a private person. 'Well, I struggled with whether I would share that journey because I'm very private. But I decided to share it because I think it's a lot of lessons in it for other women. 'I wanted to make sure that they knew how important it is not to slack on your mammogram because you don't have to let this be… I mean, you can catch cancer at stage one, even stage zero. "I didn't know there was stage zero, I could have caught this at stage zero if I had not missed my mammogram, but I did because of Covid,' she explained. Knowles shared that she underwent surgery to remove it, and she is now cancer-free. In another interview with Oprah Winfrey on 'Oprah's Book Club', she shared the inspiration behind her memoir. She shared, 'Well, I never thought I would do a memoir because, as you know, my family is super private, more so than me. But I felt like I had to protect everybody and not talk about things.' She shared that she wanted to set the record straight and correct the misinformation and rumours that have been going around online for years about her life and her family. 'And there have been so many narratives about me and my family, so many misconceptions, so many lies that I decided one day, 'You know, do I want people to tell my story after I'm gone and create their own narrative, or should I tell it?''
USA Today
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Watch Beyoncé, daughters congratulate mom Tina Knowles \nonstage for bestselling book
Watch Beyoncé, daughters congratulate mom Tina Knowles onstage for bestselling book Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" tour continues to be a family affair with the superstar honoring her mom, Tina Knowles, and sharing a special moment with her during her second show in Los Angeles. The Grammy-winning singer brought Knowles onstage at SoFi Stadium to congratulate her on her new memoir becoming a New York Times bestseller, a day after Knowles kicked off her "Matriarch" book tour in Washington, D.C. During the May 1 show, Mama Tina joined Beyoncé and her daughters Blue Ivy Carter and Rumi Carter as Bey sang "Protector." Toward the end of the song, Beyoncé took a moment to applaud her mom on the success of her book and thousands of fans joined in for the moment. 'She has the No. 1 book — the New York Times bestseller,' Beyoncé told the crowd. "Everybody please say congratulations Mama T." And thousands of fans did so in unison. Of course, Knowles released her book April 22. In it, she shares intimate details about her life, including private and public battles. Oprah Winfrey announced the book is the latest selection for her famous Oprah's Book Club. As fans know, Beyoncé launched her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour on April 28 in Los Angeles, and the first show kicked off a total of 32 stadium shows. Fans from all over the world traveled to witness Beyoncé's debut show, which was filled with family, politics, soaring vocals, incredible costumes and masterful dancing. The nine-city tour will span the U.S. and Europe with the grand finale taking place in Las Vegas on July 26. She's set to make history with her scheduled tour dates, including by playing the most dates at SoFi Stadium of any artist. Meanwhile, Knowles is in the middle of her own her nine-city tour for her "Matriarch" memoir with the next stop taking place in the same city — Los Angeles — on May 2. Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
USA Today
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Tina Knowles' memoir revelations: Destiny's Child, cancer battle and meeting Jay-Z
Tina Knowles' memoir revelations: Destiny's Child, cancer battle and meeting Jay-Z Show Caption Hide Caption Beyoncé's mom, Tina Knowles, reveals she had breast cancer Beyoncé's mom, Tina Knowles, has revealed that she privately battled breast cancer. She opened up about her 2024 diagnosis. unbranded - Entertainment Tina Knowles' memoir, "Matriarch," details her life from childhood to the present, including raising Beyoncé and Solange and bonus daughter Kelly. Knowles discusses the ups and downs of her marriage to Mathew Knowles, including his infidelity. Knowles recounts success of Destiny's Child, Beyoncé's relationship with Jay-Z and the impact of her late nephew. Tina Knowles' newly released memoir "Matriarch" is giving fans an inside view of her life from her upbringing to now, and there are some standout moments fans have been noting. The businesswoman, designer and mother of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles released her book on April 22. In it, she shares intimate details about her life, including private and public battles. Oprah Winfrey announced the book is the latest selection for her famous Oprah's Book Club. As fans know, Knowles first announced her book last fall. "I have always been a storyteller, and it's something I learned from my mother," she wrote. "When I had a family of my own, I believed that my daughters needed to know where they came from in order to know where they were going. I'm now ready to share my story with all of you, so that we can all celebrate these themes of strength, motherhood, Black pride, and identity." She tackles these ideas in the book while giving fans some notable tidbits, noted below, in a bigger glimpse into her life while raising global superstars. Tina Knowles battled breast cancer Knowles shared that she was diagnosed with Stage 1 cancer in her left breast during an interview with Gayle King on "CBS Mornings" and in her new book. The diagnoses came in July after a delayed mammogram appointment. She also opens up about the moments leading up to her lumpectomy. Tina Knowles on the ups and downs of marriage to Mathew Knowles In the book, Knowles is transparent about the hurdles and joys of her marriage to Mathew Knowles, the father of her children. She recalls her family first meeting him. "But Mathew was undeterred, and started acting to everybody he was my boyfriend," she writes. "He was charming, handsome and successful, and my family was all in. It was not lost on our neighbors that he'd parked a Mercedes outside. 'Tenie's (her nickname) got a good boyfriend.'" Throughout the memoir, she opens up about his struggles with infidelity, managing young superstars and balancing it all with their day-to-day life. Discovering and cultivating Beyoncé's talent Knowles gives fans more insight into Beyoncé's early life, discovering her talent and everything in between. "Beyoncé's shyness persisted into first grade and took even more of a hold of her in second grade," she writes. "She walked into every class trying to be invisible." Later, Knowles writes about seeing her transform onstage. "Watching Beyoncé perform in front of an audience for the first time was my first time seeing her onstage too," she writes. "I was catching up just as much as the audience, but anyone could see she was home." She also shares more about cultivating the talents of her younger daughter, Solange, and making sure to never compare the sisters. Destiny's Child hits, hiatus and beyond Knowles writes about raising her bonus daughter, singer Kelly Rowland, as she and other young girls of the '90s girl group Destiny's Child juggled fame and stardom at a young age. "Even with this success, there was a constant pressure from some at Sony and Columbia for Destiny's Child to change who they were," Knowles writes. Later, she writes about the girls working on hit singles and when they decided to take a hiatus. "Destiny's Child had decided to take a hiatus, allowing the girls to pursue projects that were wholly theirs," she writes. "Beyoncé had pushed back her own album so her sister Kelly could take full advantage of the momentum of her own success." Beyoncé meets, dates Jay-Z A tidbit that caught fans' eyes is Knowles' insight into the early days of the relationship between Beyoncé and her now-husband Jay-Z. "As Beyoncé and Jay then kept up with each other in calls, the friendship deepened," she writes. "She would tell me, 'He's just so nice.' There was another guy in the industry talking to her ... she told me they were both coming on at the same time." Knowles asked Beyoncé who she liked best. "I watched her think. It was Jay. Isn't it humbling how love can begin with such a simple feeling?" Knowles writes. "You like someone over the phone. You're twenty-one years old and you can't know someday you will take that love to the stars, but it begins with such a small instinct." Late nephew Uncle Johnny's impact on her life, Beyoncé's music Knowles made sure to note the relationships that shaped her throughout the years, including with her mom, siblings and of course her nephew whom the family called "Uncle Johnny." Not only did he play a significant part in Mama Tina's life, but also in the lives of her family and daughters before he died of AIDS in 1998. She noted the full-circle moment she felt when listening to Beyoncé's 2022 album "Renaissance." "I hadn't heard the song 'Heated' yet and as we all danced, Jay suddenly said to me, 'Listen to this.' Then I heard the next line," she wrote referring to Beyoncé singing about Uncle Johnny. "I started to cry and smile at the same time, knowing this was what Johnny wanted. To be loved and celebrated." How to buy Tina Knowles' new book 'Matriarch' The book is available online and in stores. Fans can purchase a limited-edition signed copy of the book at Barnes & Noble for $35. On Amazon, the paperback is going for $32, and the hardcover is available for $22.86. Meanwhile, the Kindle version is selling for $14.99. Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
