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Season 1 Episode 7

About the Episode

Many novels on America’s list of 100 favorites take us to other worlds. From fantasy to science fiction, historical fiction to stories of spiritual realms, what do these books tell us about our own world? We examine how these novels help us think about real-life and present-day issues.

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The Great American Read Book Club

Hear from two members of The Great American Read Book Club.

1:34
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0:30
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Author, Diana Gabaldon discusses the Outlander series.

2:56
Americanah

Barbara Bush and others discuss why they love the novel, Americanah.

3:08
Anne of Green Gables

Margaret Atwood and others discuss Lucy Maud Montgomery's novel, Anne of Green Gables.

3:42
Little Women

Gayle King and others discuss Louisa May Alcott's novel, Little Women.

3:28
One Hundred Years of Solitude

The novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude, is discussed.

3:08
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy

Author and retired NFL player, Chris Kluwe, discusses The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

3:03
Moby Dick

The classic novel, Moby Dick is discussed.

4:25