Moby Dick

Season 1 Episode 5

The Great American Read

About the Episode

The classic novel, Moby Dick is discussed.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 4m 25s

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The trilogy, The Hunger Games, is discussed.

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Ghost

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Jane Eyre

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Wil Wheaton discusses the impact of the sci-fi book, Dune.

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