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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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Voting is Open
0:30
Voting is Open
Learn how to vote for your favorite novels.
Official Trailer
0:30
Official Trailer
America’s 100 best-loved books are revealed, launching the campaign & the nationwide vote.
The Great American Read Book Club
Hear from two members of The Great American Read Book Club.
Moby Dick
4:25
Moby Dick
The classic novel, Moby Dick is discussed.
The Hunger Games
5:06
The Hunger Games
The trilogy, The Hunger Games, is discussed.
Beloved
3:50
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
3:00
Shaquille O'Neal and James Patterson on Alex Cross Series
Shaquille O'Neal and author, James Patterson, discuss the Alex Cross series.
Catch-22
3:17
Catch-22
Seth Meyers discusses why Catch-22 is his favorite book.
Ghost
3:53
Ghost
Author, Jason Reynolds discusses his novel, Ghost.
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.
Allison Williams' Favorite Novel: Frankenstein
2:17
Allison Williams' Favorite Novel: Frankenstein
Allison Williams discusses why she loves the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.
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