The Great American Read

Episode 1

Launch Special

Tue, Sep 4, 2018 112 mins

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.

Episode 2

Fall Kick-Off

Tue, Sep 11, 2018 112 mins

The PBS series lifts the covers on the 100 novels America has voted as their favorites of all time.

Episode 3

Who Am I?

Tue, Sep 18, 2018 52 mins

From the PBS list of America's 100 favorite books, a focus on those which lend themselves to readers personally identifying with the characters.

Episode 4

Heroes

Tue, Sep 25, 2018 52 mins

PBS' The Great American Read focuses on books among America's 100 favorites that feature heroic characters.

Episode 5

Villains and Monsters

Tue, Oct 2, 2018 52 mins

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

Episode 6

What We Do for Love

Tue, Oct 9, 2018 52 mins

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

Episode 7

Other Worlds

Tue, Oct 16, 2018 52 mins

We explore how America's favorite novels about other worlds reflect our own world.

Episode 8

Grand Finale

Tue, Oct 23, 2018