The Great American Read

A journey through America that introduces our list of the 100 best-loved books.

Episodes

  • Other Worlds

    We explore how America’s favorite novels about other worlds reflect our own world.
  • What We Do For Love

    We explore books that show what we do for love, in all its many forms.
  • Villains and Monsters

    We explore the lessons from novels featuring villains, monsters and evil forces.
  • Heroes

    We highlight books that feature heroic characters and explore why we love them.
  • Who Am I?

    How do the books we love answer the question “Who am I?”
  • Fall Kick-off

    The search for America’s best-loved novel hits high gear as votes roll in.
  • Launch Special

    America’s 100 best-loved books are revealed, launching the campaign & the nationwide vote.

About The Great American Read

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.

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