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Explore the America250 Reading List: A Journey Through Stories that Shaped a Nation This Independence Day, PBS Books

Season 2025 Episode 34

This Independence Day, PBS Books is proud to present the America250 Reading List—a curated literary journey that celebrates the path to American freedom and commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. As our nation prepares to mark 250 years of independence, we invite readers of all ages to reflect on the people, events, and ideals that forged the United States.

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Readers Club | Ep. 211: America's First Daughter | Stephanie Dray & Laura Kamoie
1:01:45
PBS Books Readers Club welcomes co-authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie
Author Talk | Virtual Town Hall | Can We Talk Across Divides?
53:18
Join PBS Books for a Virtual Town Hall Author Talk with Nolan Finley & Stephen Henderson.
Library of Congress: American Stories: A Reading Road Trip- Ep 105 Louisiana
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Hit the gas and join PBS Books and the Library of Congress as we roll into Louisiana
American Stories: A Reading Road Trip
36:20
Join PBS Books and the Library of Congress as we wxplore Western literature and Wyoming lore.
Readers Club
52:44
PBS Books Readers Club welcomes celebrity writer Richard Osman to discuss his best-selling novel
Library of Congress Reading Road Trip - EP 103 Ohio
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merican Stories: A Reading Road Trip. Our next stop…the Buckeye State!
Michael McAfee’s keynote address to the Detroit Future City Annual Forum
51:41
Dr. Michael McAfee, President & CEO of PolicyLink for a powerful keynote on Detroit
Caregiving Author Talk with Emma Heming Willis
44:23
Join PBS Books for an inspiring conversation with author Emma Heming Willis
Readers Club | Ep. 209: Silvia Moreno-Garcia | The Bewitching and Mexican Gothic
52:42
PBS Books Readers Club welcomes award winning author Silvia Moreno-Garcia to discuss her new book.
Library of Congress American Stories Ep 102-  A Reading Road Trip State: Georgia
34:06
Join PBS Books, the Library of Congress, & the affiliated Centers for a Reading Road Trip - Georgia!
Library of Congress Reading Road Trip - EP 101 Rhode Island
33:09
Join PBS Books, the Library of Congress, & the affiliated Centers for Reading Road Trip Phode Island
Readers Club | Ep. 208: Helen Fielding | Bridget Jones's Diary
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PBS Books Readers Club welcomes beloved British author Helen Fielding to discuss her iconic novel
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