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Franzen's Freedom Phenomenon
Freedom is an epic family saga that has it all—sex, love…and even rock 'n' roll. From Oprah's favorite moments to author Jonathan Franzen's creative process, here's everything you need to know.
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Your Reading Journal for Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
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Reading Questions for Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
Get the most out of your book club discussion with these reading questions and topics for Oprah's Book Club selection Freedom by Jonathan Franzen. More...
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Oprah's Book Club Reading Calendar for Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
Follow along with this Oprah's Book Club reading calendar, and you'll finish reading Freedom by Jonathan Franzen in time for our book club discussion! Plus, get your exclusive Oprah's Book Club Freedom bookmark. More...
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Jonathan Franzen's Biography
Read Jonathan Franzen's biography and learn more about the author of Freedom, the 64th Oprah's Book Club selection. More...
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A-to-Z Character Guide for Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
Having trouble keeping track of the Berglunds' family, friends, co-workers, lovers and neighbors? Here is a quick, printable A-to-Z guide to help you remember the characters in Jonathan Franzen's novel Freedom. More...
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A Playlist That Richard Katz Might Not Hate
Jonathan Franzen shares a playlist of songs that Richard Katz, his aging punk rock character from Freedom, might not hate. More...
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Franzen's Favorite Fiction
He's on our list of great American writers, but we wanted to know: What are Jonathan Franzen's favorite books? Here are some of his favorite fiction reads since 1940. More...
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Family Trees in Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
Trace the branches of the family trees and click on a character's name to learn more about them. More...
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Freedom Book Club Discussion: Producer Jill's 1st Post
Oprah's Book Club producer Jill starts the book club discussion about Jonathan Franzen's novel Freedom, Good Neighbors - Chapter 2: Best Friends and why she struggles to like the character of Patty Berglund. More...
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Freedom Book Club Discussion: Producer Jill's 2nd Post
Oprah's Book Club producer Jill shares her thoughts about Jonathan Franzen's novel Freedom, Chapter 3: Free Markets Foster Competition and the love triangle between Patty, Walter and Richard. More...
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Freedom Book Club Discussion: Producer Jill's 3rd Post
Oprah's Book Club producer Jill shares her comments about Jonathan Franzen's novel Freedom, chapters Mountaintop Removal through Womanland and the nature of love between friends of the same gender. More...
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Freedom Book Club Discussion: Producer Jill's 4th Post
Oprah's Book Club producer Jill shares her comments about Jonathan Franzen's novel Freedom, chapters The Nice Man's Anger - Enough Already. Is Walter's anger and unhappiness based in fear? More...
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Freedom Book Club Discussion: Producer Jill's 5th Post
Oprah's Book Club producer Jill shares her comments about Jonathan Franzen's novel Freedom, the chapter Bad News and Joey and Connie's immature love affair. More...
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Freedom Book Club Discussion: Producer Jill's 6th Post
Oprah's Book Club producer Jill shares her comments about Jonathan Franzen's novel Freedom, the chapters The Fiend of Washington, Mistakes Were Made (Conclusion) and Canterbridge Estate Lakes. More...
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Exclusive Video Q&A with Jonathan Franzen on Freedom and His Characters
Get a look inside Jonathan Franzen's writing process, see why Oprah picked Freedom for her book club and watch exclusive video conversations as Jonathan Franzen answers readers' questions. More...
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Join Oprah's Book Club Discussion About Jonathan Franzen's Novel Freedom
Reading the book Freedom by Jonathan Franzen? Here's where to get together with other readers and discuss all the characters and plotlines. More...
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