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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.
The Great American Read Season 1
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Grand Finale

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The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
3:03
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
Author and retired NFL player, Chris Kluwe, discusses The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Anne of Green Gables
3:42
Anne of Green Gables
Margaret Atwood and others discuss Lucy Maud Montgomery's novel, Anne of Green Gables.
Jane Eyre
3:27
Jane Eyre
Author and producer, Aline Brosh McKenna, discusses Jane Eyre.
To Kill a Mockingbird
3:52
To Kill a Mockingbird
Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird is explored.
James Patterson Discusses One Hundred Years of Solitude
1:10
James Patterson Discusses One Hundred Years of Solitude
James Patterson discusses his favorite novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude.
Wil Wheaton Discusses Dune
1:56
Wil Wheaton Discusses Dune
Wil Wheaton discusses the impact of the sci-fi book, Dune.
Outlander
2:56
Outlander
Author, Diana Gabaldon discusses the Outlander series.
Americanah
3:08
Americanah
Barbara Bush and others discuss why they love the novel, Americanah.
Moby Dick
4:25
Moby Dick
The classic novel, Moby Dick is discussed.
Catch-22
3:17
Catch-22
Seth Meyers discusses why Catch-22 is his favorite book.
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