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Preview: Season 1 | 30s
Hosted by Meredith Vieira, the search for America’s best-loved novel.
Aired: 09/11/18
Expires: 05/22/25
Video has closed captioning.The Great American Read is made possible by the Anne Ray Foundation and public television viewers. Additional engagement funding for The Great American Read is made possible by CPB.
Sarah Jessica Parker on Things Fall Apart
Sarah Jessica Parker shares why Things Fall Apart is one of her most-favorite novels.
George R. R. Martin Discusses The Great Gatsby
George R. R. Martin discusses the impact The Great Gatsby made on his life.
James Patterson Discusses One Hundred Years of Solitude
James Patterson discusses his favorite novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude.
Venus Williams Discusses The Chronicles of Narnia
Venus Williams shares why The Chronicles of Narnia is one of her favorite novels.
Allison Williams' Favorite Novel: Frankenstein
Allison Williams discusses why she loves the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.
Neil deGrasse Tyson's Favorite Novel: Gulliver's Travels
Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses why Gulliver's Travels is his favorite novel.
The final episode will celebrate all 100 books and unveil the #1 best-loved book.
The Great American Read Book Club
Hear from two members of The Great American Read Book Club.
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
Author and retired NFL player, Chris Kluwe, discusses The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
We explore the lessons from novels featuring villains, monsters and evil forces.
America’s 100 best-loved books are revealed, launching the campaign & the nationwide vote.
