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Jonathan Franzen raised eyebrows in 2001 when he dismissed the selection of his novel "The Corrections" by the Oprah Winfrey Book Club and made comments that led the talk show host to revoke her invitation. She's announcing today that Franzen's new novel, "Freedom," will be her next book club pick.

In his 1984 novel "Neuromancer," author William Gibson envisioned a technological future that looks a lot like the present. He joins Midmorning to talk about his new novel and how his concept of the future has changed.

Midmorning Hour 2 for September 17, 2010

Franzen's latest is 'The Discomfort Zone'

Newsmaker: Oprah and Jonathan Franzen make nice

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