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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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The Great American Read Season 1
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55:46
Season 1 Episode 8
Grand Finale
The final episode will celebrate all 100 books and unveil the #1 best-loved book.
Other Worlds
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52:24
Season 1 Episode 7
Other Worlds
We explore how America’s favorite novels about other worlds reflect our own world.
What We Do For Love
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52:19
Season 1 Episode 6
What We Do For Love
We explore books that show what we do for love, in all its many forms.
Villains and Monsters
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53:53
Season 1 Episode 5
Villains and Monsters
We explore the lessons from novels featuring villains, monsters and evil forces.
Heroes
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52:25
Season 1 Episode 4
Heroes
We highlight books that feature heroic characters and explore why we love them.
Who Am I?
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52:24
Season 1 Episode 3
Who Am I?
How do the books we love answer the question “Who am I?”
Fall Kick-off
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53:35
Season 1 Episode 2
Fall Kick-off
The search for America’s best-loved novel hits high gear as votes roll in.
Launch Special
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1:51:35
Season 1 Episode 1
Launch Special
America’s 100 best-loved books are revealed, launching the campaign & the nationwide vote.
Grand Finale | Preview
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Grand Finale | Preview
The final episode will celebrate all 100 books and unveil the #1 best-loved book.
Voting is Open
0:30
Voting is Open
Learn how to vote for your favorite novels.
Inside Look: Meredith Vieira Launches Book List
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Inside Look: Meredith Vieira Launches Book List
Host, Meredith Vieira, launches The Great American Read book list
Official Trailer
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Official Trailer
America’s 100 best-loved books are revealed, launching the campaign & the nationwide vote.
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