The Great American Read

Grand Finale

Episode 8 | 55m 46s | WETA Passport

The final episode of The Great American Read will celebrate all 100 books on the list of this immensely popular campaign, reveal the top voted titles in multiple categories, and unveil the novel that Americans have picked as their #1 best-loved book.

Aired: 10/23/18 | Expires: 05/22/28 | Rating: TV-PG

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.

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• Grand Finale | Preview

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• The Great American Read Book Club

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