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About the Episode

The country’s 100 favorite novels are announced in a two-hour celebration of reading, hosted by Meredith Vieira. Celebrities, authors, and book lovers reveal the novels that have affected their lives. The national vote gets under way, to decide America’s Best-Loved Book.

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The search for America’s best-loved novel hits high gear as votes roll in.

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Extras

The Great American Read Book Club

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

1:34
Preview

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

0:30
Outlander

Author, Diana Gabaldon discusses the Outlander series.

2:56
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy

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

3:03
Anne of Green Gables

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

3:42
Americanah

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

3:08
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
Grand Finale | Preview

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

0:30
Moby Dick

The classic novel, Moby Dick is discussed.

4:25

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