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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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Sarah Jessica Parker on Things Fall Apart
1:57
Sarah Jessica Parker on Things Fall Apart
Sarah Jessica Parker shares why Things Fall Apart is one of her most-favorite novels.
Neil deGrasse Tyson's Favorite Novel: Gulliver's Travels
1:08
Neil deGrasse Tyson's Favorite Novel: Gulliver's Travels
Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses why Gulliver's Travels is his favorite novel.
Wil Wheaton Discusses Dune
1:56
Wil Wheaton Discusses Dune
Wil Wheaton discusses the impact of the sci-fi book, Dune.
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
Outlander
2:56
Outlander
Author, Diana Gabaldon discusses the Outlander series.
One Hundred Years of Solitude
3:08
One Hundred Years of Solitude
The novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude, is discussed.
Americanah
3:08
Americanah
Barbara Bush and others discuss why they love the novel, Americanah.
Anne of Green Gables
3:42
Anne of Green Gables
Margaret Atwood and others discuss Lucy Maud Montgomery's novel, Anne of Green Gables.
Little Women
3:28
Little Women
Gayle King and others discuss Louisa May Alcott's novel, Little Women.
Official Trailer
0:30
Official Trailer
America’s 100 best-loved books are revealed, launching the campaign & the nationwide vote.
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