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Season 1

The Great American Read

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Hosted by Meredith Vieira, the search for America’s best-loved novel.

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Extras

The Great American Read Book Club

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

1:34
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
Outlander

Author, Diana Gabaldon discusses the Outlander series.

2:56
Americanah

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

3:08
Grand Finale | Preview

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

0:30
Beloved

Artist, Zeniba Britt, discusses why she is a fan of the Toni Morrison's novel, Beloved.

3:50
Moby Dick

The classic novel, Moby Dick is discussed.

4:25

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