A group of children hold up their copies of "Charlotte's Web" in a still from "Great American Read: Fall Kick-Off."

A group of children hold up their copies of "Charlotte's Web" in a still from "Great American Read: Fall Kick-Off."

The Great American Read

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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.

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Moby Dick

Moby Dick

Moby Dick

The classic novel, Moby Dick is discussed.

The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games

The trilogy, The Hunger Games, is discussed.

Beloved

Beloved

Beloved

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

Shaquille O'Neal and James Patterson on Alex Cross Series

Shaquille O'Neal and James Patterson on Alex Cross Series

Shaquille O'Neal and James Patterson on Alex Cross Series

Shaquille O'Neal and author, James Patterson, discuss the Alex Cross series.

Catch-22

Catch-22

Catch-22

Seth Meyers discusses why Catch-22 is his favorite book.

Ghost

Ghost

Ghost

Author, Jason Reynolds discusses his novel, Ghost.

To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird

Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird is explored.

James Patterson Discusses One Hundred Years of Solitude

James Patterson Discusses One Hundred Years of Solitude

James Patterson Discusses One Hundred Years of Solitude

James Patterson discusses his favorite novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude.

Allison Williams' Favorite Novel: Frankenstein

Allison Williams' Favorite Novel: Frankenstein

Allison Williams' Favorite Novel: Frankenstein

Allison Williams discusses why she loves the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.

Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

Author and producer, Aline Brosh McKenna, discusses Jane Eyre.

Venus Williams Discusses The Chronicles of Narnia

Venus Williams Discusses The Chronicles of Narnia

Venus Williams Discusses The Chronicles of Narnia

Venus Williams shares why The Chronicles of Narnia is one of her favorite novels.

George R. R. Martin Discusses The Great Gatsby

George R. R. Martin Discusses The Great Gatsby

George R. R. Martin Discusses The Great Gatsby

George R. R. Martin discusses the impact The Great Gatsby made on his life.

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