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The Great American Read

A journey through America that introduces our list of the 100 best-loved books and explores the many ways in which these novels affect, reflect and connect us all.

The Great American Read

Episodes

  • Launch Special

    America’s 100 best-loved books are revealed, launching the campaign & the nationwide vote.
    1:51:35
  • Fall Kick-off

    The search for America’s best-loved novel hits high gear as votes roll in.
    53:35
  • Who Am I?

    How do the books we love answer the question “Who am I?”
    52:24
  • Heroes

    We highlight books that feature heroic characters and explore why we love them.
    52:25
  • Villains and Monsters

    We explore the lessons from novels featuring villains, monsters and evil forces.
    53:53
  • What We Do For Love

    We explore books that show what we do for love, in all its many forms.
    52:19
  • Other Worlds

    We explore how America’s favorite novels about other worlds reflect our own world.
    52:24
  • Grand Finale

    The final episode will celebrate all 100 books and unveil the #1 best-loved book.
    55:46
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