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The Great American Read

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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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Official Trailer
0:30
America’s 100 best-loved books are revealed, launching the campaign & the nationwide vote.
Moby Dick
4:25
The classic novel, Moby Dick is discussed.
The Hunger Games
5:06
The trilogy, The Hunger Games, is discussed.
Beloved
3:50
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
3:00
Shaquille O'Neal and author, James Patterson, discuss the Alex Cross series.
Catch-22
3:17
Seth Meyers discusses why Catch-22 is his favorite book.
Ghost
3:53
Author, Jason Reynolds discusses his novel, Ghost.
To Kill a Mockingbird
3:52
Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird is explored.
James Patterson Discusses One Hundred Years of Solitude
1:10
James Patterson discusses his favorite novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude.
Allison Williams' Favorite Novel: Frankenstein
2:17
Allison Williams discusses why she loves the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.
Jane Eyre
3:27
Author and producer, Aline Brosh McKenna, discusses Jane Eyre.
Venus Williams Discusses The Chronicles of Narnia
0:47
Venus Williams shares why The Chronicles of Narnia is one of her favorite novels.
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