The Great American Read

The Great American Read

Documentary 2018

Celebrate the power of reading with America’s 100 best-loved novels. Discover how writers create their worlds, how readers are affected by these stories, and what these books reveal about our diverse nation and our shared human experience.

Documentary 2018

PG

Starring Meredith Vieira

EPISODE 1

Launch

The country’s 100 favorite novels are announced in this celebration of reading, hosted by Meredith Vieira. With titles on the list spanning four centuries, authors from 15 countries, and every genre imaginable, it is clear that America’s taste in novels is as diverse as the people who make up our nation. Everyday book lovers and celebrities alike reveal their top choices as the vote begins to determine America’s Best-Loved Book.

1 hr 51 min · May 21, 2018 PG
EPISODE 2

Fall Kick-off

Meredith Viera 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.

1 min · Sep 10, 2018 PG
EPISODE 3

Who Am I?

How do America’s favorite novels about personal journeys help us understand our own identities?

52 min · Sep 17, 2018 PG
EPISODE 4

Heroes

We highlight books on America’s list that feature heroic characters and explore why we love them.

52 min · Sep 24, 2018 PG
EPISODE 5

Villains and Monsters

We explore the lessons from novels featuring America’s favorite villains, monsters, and evil forces.

52 min · Oct 1, 2018 PG
EPISODE 6

What We Do for Love

We explore books on America’s list of 100 that show what we do for love, in all its many forms.

52 min · Oct 8, 2018 PG

Meredith Vieira

Host

About

The Great American Read

DOCUMENTARY

Celebrate the power of reading with America’s 100 best-loved novels. Discover how writers create their worlds, how readers are affected by these stories, and what these books reveal about our diverse nation and our shared human experience.

Information

Studio: PBS
Released: 2018
Rated: PG

Languages

Original Audio: English (United States)
Audio and Subtitles: English (United States) (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.