Holland America Line is bringing O‘s Reading Room to all 14 ships in the fleet around the world. Introduced as part of special on-board programming developed in partnership with O, The Oprah Magazine, by May 2018, guests on all ships regardless of cruising region will have the opportunity to read the latest book club selection and participate in discussions on board.

The first novel to go fleetwide – An American Marriage by award-winning author Tayari Jones – was recently announced as the latest selection in Oprah’s Book Club. Guests on board Holland America Line ships will share the same experience with millions of readers.

Tayari Jones is the author of several other novels, including Leaving Atlanta, The Untelling and Silver Sparrow. Her writing has appeared in Tin House, The Believer, The New York Times and Callaloo. A member of the Fellowship of Southern Writers, she is a recipient of the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award, Lifetime Achievement Award in Fine Arts from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, United States Artist Fellowship, NEA Fellowship and Radcliffe Institute Bunting Fellowship.

Jones is scheduled to join Holland America Line’s March 3, 2018, O, The Oprah Magazine‘s Adventure of Your Life Cruise to the Caribbean aboard Nieuw Amsterdam. She embarks with a collection of the magazine’s editors and visionaries who will share stories, inspire guests and impart their knowledge through special programming. O, The Oprah Magazine‘s books editor Leigh Haber will be on board to lead the discussion of “An American Marriage” with Jones during O‘s Reading Room.

On non-theme cruises, guests who are interested in participating in O‘s Reading Room can bring An American Marriage on board. Book club discussions are led by a member of the ship’s staff, and selections change periodically throughout the year. The latest O‘s Reading Room selection is listed on Holland America Line’s website on the O, The Oprah Magazine‘s Year of Living Well page.

Holland America Line and O, The Oprah Magazine Partnership
Holland America Line and O, The Oprah Magazine‘s exclusive partnership unites the soul-stirring power of travel with O‘s deep commitment to connection and personal growth. Two remaining Adventure of Your Life Cruises with Holland America Line and O, The Oprah Magazine also will feature members of the magazine’s editorial team, along with visionaries to be announced. The remaining cruises depart Aug. 11, 2018, on a seven-day Alaska itinerary and Oct. 28, 2018, on a seven-day Caribbean sailing.

To further enhance the programming, more than 300 Holland America Line cruises sailing in North America this year offer a variety of engaging activities developed with the magazine’s editors including meditation, exercise, healthy eating, the on-board book reading room and more.

For more information, contact a travel professional, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.

By Andrea Hammer

Andrea Karen Hammer is the founder, director and owner of Artsphoria Publishing, Media Group & Shop (https://www.artsphoria.org): Artsphoria International Magazine (https://www.artsphoria.com); Artsphoria Movie Reviews & Film Forum (https://www.artsphoria.us); Artsphoria: Arts, Business & Technology Center (https://www.artsphoria.biz); Artsphoria Event Advertising & Reporting (https://www.artsphoria.info); Artsphoria: Food for the Soul (https://artsphoria.live); Artsphoria Animation & Imagination World (https://www.artsphoria.net) and Artsphoria Shop (https://www.artsphoriashop.com). She is a freelance writer who has published articles in international publications.

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