Oprah Winfrey taps a 'riveting' debut novel for her book club

Oprah Winfrey has selected Amanda Rizkalla’s debut novel, “Hungered,” as her latest book club pick. Announced on Tuesday, the book focuses on a 12-year-old girl navigating poverty and family strife in her search for identity.

Published in May, the novel was described by Winfrey in a statement as a “riveting” read. The author of the newly selected work is 28 years old.