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. (official site)

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.

Featured Videos

• Grand Finale

  Ep8 | 55m 46s | WETA Passport

• Other Worlds

  Ep7 | 52m 24s | WETA Passport

• What We Do For Love

  Ep6 | 52m 19s | WETA Passport

Episodes

• Grand Finale

  Ep8 | 55m 46s | WETA Passport

• Other Worlds

  Ep7 | 52m 24s | WETA Passport

• What We Do For Love

  Ep6 | 52m 19s | WETA Passport

See all Episodes for The Great American Read

Extras

• Wil Wheaton Discusses Dune

  Clip: S1 | 1m 56s

• Sarah Jessica Parker on Things Fall Apart

  Clip: S1 | 1m 57s

• Preview

  Preview: S1 | 30s

See all Extras for The Great American Read

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