The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen

Ahhh, Freedom; the smash mega-hit written by literary super star Johnathan Franzen. What more can be said about this man or this book that already hasn't been stated? He has written one of the best books of the decade. He comes off as a complete jerk. He is a jerk precisely because he knows that he is God's gift to literature. Despite his jerky-ness we love him; we really, really love him.

I happened to see this in a Target long ago when the book came out and was surprised to see the dreaded "O" sticker adhering to the book jacket.  Having knowing a little of the history between Franzen and Oprah Winfrey, I was quite surprised.  I almost thought it was a mistake until I could confirm that yes, Freedom had become an Oprah's Book Club selection.  The good news was that it was just a sticker and not a logo printed directly onto the jacket so you can promptly remove it ASAP (poor, poor Poisonwood Bible).  This only proves what I have been saying for years, that Oprah loves to take books that are already popular or have previously been considered great and smack that sticker on and rake in the royalties.  I consider those stickers pock marks on an otherwise beautiful cover.

Don't let this sticker deter you, however, because this is one fantastic novel.  Everything good that has been written about it is true.  It is one of the best books of the decade, He might be one of God's gift to literature and this is sure to stick on bookshelves for years.