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.

Documentary★ 4.0/1020181 season

Cast: Meredith Vieira

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Season 1

8 episodes

1. Launch SpecialAmerica’s 100 best-loved books are revealed, launching the campaign & the nationwide vote.TV-PGCC1 h 50 minMay 22, 2018
2. Fall Kick-offJoin host Meredith Vieira in the search for America's best-loved novel. The voting is underway, and the competition is heating up; any book could win.TV-PGCC1 h 50 minSep 11, 2018
3. Who Am I?Explore the ways that America's best-loved novels answer the age-old question, “Who am I?” From life lessons to spiritual journeys, these books help us understand our own identities and find our place in the world.TV-PGCC1 h 50 minSep 18, 2018
4. HeroesFollow the trials and tribulations of some of literature's favorite protagonists. From Katniss Everdeen to Don Quixote, examine how these everyday heroes and anti-heroes find their inner strength, overcome challenges and rise to the occasion.TV-PGCC1 h 50 minSep 25, 2018
5. Villains & MonstersLearn why literature's most notorious villains began behaving badly. Many weren't born evil, but became that way when faced with some of the same choices we make every day. See what these villains can teach us about our own dark impulses.TV-PGCC1 h 50 minOct 2, 2018
6. What We Do for LoveFall in love with some of literature's most beautiful romances and explore the many forms of love, from family to passion to the unrequited type. Learn how America's best-loved novels reflect the things we do for love.TV-PGCC1 h 50 minOct 9, 2018
7. Other WorldsTake a magical journey to another world through some of America's best-loved novels. From Middle Earth to Lilliput, the trials and tribulations of these alternate universes help us to better understand our own world.TV-PGCC1 h 50 minOct 16, 2018
8. Grand FinaleAnd the winner is... after millions of votes, find out which of the 100 nominated books is crowned America's best-loved novel.TV-PGCC1 h 50 minOct 23, 2018

The Great American Read

Documentary

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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.