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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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Ghost
3:53
Ghost
Author, Jason Reynolds discusses his novel, Ghost.
Little Women
3:28
Little Women
Gayle King and others discuss Louisa May Alcott's novel, Little Women.
Catch-22
3:17
Catch-22
Seth Meyers discusses why Catch-22 is his favorite book.
To Kill a Mockingbird
3:52
To Kill a Mockingbird
Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird is explored.
Allison Williams' Favorite Novel: Frankenstein
2:17
Allison Williams' Favorite Novel: Frankenstein
Allison Williams discusses why she loves the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.
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
Beloved
3:50
Beloved
Artist, Zeniba Britt, discusses why she is a fan of the Toni Morrison's novel, Beloved.
Moby Dick
4:25
Moby Dick
The classic novel, Moby Dick is discussed.
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.
Americanah
3:08
Americanah
Barbara Bush and others discuss why they love the novel, Americanah.
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