S1 E1: Launch Special
The 100 favorite novels of the country are announced in this celebration of reading hosted by Meredith Vieira, as celebrities, authors, and book lovers reveal the novels that have most affected their lives.
1 hours 52 minutes
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A list of 100 of the best-loved books and the ways in which these novels affect people and connect them.
The 100 favorite novels of the country are announced in this celebration of reading hosted by Meredith Vieira, as celebrities, authors, and book lovers reveal the novels that have most affected their lives.
1 hours 52 minutes
Meredith Vieira returns as The Great American Read hits high gear. After a summer of reading and voting for your favorite novels, see which books celebrities, authors, and other readers across the country are rooting for.
53 minutes
How do America's favorite novels about personal journeys help us understand our own identities?
52 minutes
We highlight books on America's list that feature heroic characters and explore why we love them.
52 minutes
We explore the lessons from novels featuring America's favorite villains, monsters, and evil forces.
52 minutes
We explore books on America's list of 100 that show what we do for love, in all its many forms.
52 minutes
We explore how America's favorite novels about other worlds reflect our own world.
52 minutes
As the voting ends, we reveal surprising discoveries about our summer of reading. From the achievements of individual readers to outreach programs across the US, we celebrate the impact of this landmark national public service initiative.
55 minutes