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Seasons

8. Grand Finale

October 23, 2018

The finale crowns America's best-loved novel.

7. Other Worlds

October 16, 2018

A look at literature's great alternative universes, including Middle Earth and Lilliput, and how they help readers better understand the real world.

6. What We Do for Love

October 9, 2018

Some of literature's most beautiful romances are featured. Also: the many forms of love, from family to passion to the unrequited type; and how America's best-loved novels reflect the things people do for love.

5. Villains and Monsters

October 1, 2018

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

4. Heroes

September 24, 2018

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

3. Who Am I?

September 18, 2018

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

2. Fall Kick-off

September 11, 2018

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. Launch

May 22, 2018

The premiere of the series, which celebrates the power, passion and joy of reading through the lens of America's 100 best-loved books as chosen by the public.

The Great American Read

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Description

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. The Great American Read is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (8 episodes). The series first aired on May 22, 2018.

Where to Watch The Great American Read

The Great American Read is available for streaming on the PBS website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Great American Read on demand at Amazon, Apple TV and PBS.