The Great American Read
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America’s 100 best-loved books are revealed, launching the campaign & the nationwide vote.
The country’s 100 favorite novels are announced in a two-hour celebration of reading, hosted by Meredith Vieira. Celebrities, authors, and book lovers reveal the novels that have affected their lives. The national vote gets under way, to decide America’s Best-Loved Book.
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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.
The Great American Read
Official Trailer
Preview | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
The country’s 100 favorite novels are announced in a two-hour celebration of reading, hosted by Meredith Vieira. Celebrities, authors, and book lovers reveal the novels that have affected their lives. The national vote gets under way, to decide America’s Best-Loved Book.
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Preview | 30s | Learn how to vote for your favorite novels. (30s)
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Preview | 30s | America’s 100 best-loved books are revealed, launching the campaign & the nationwide vote. (30s)
The Great American Read Teaser Trailer
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Preview | 1m | This series explores the joy of reading as the nation votes for America’s best-loved book. (1m)
Inside Look: Meredith Vieira Launches Book List
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Preview | 1m 30s | Host, Meredith Vieira, launches The Great American Read book list (1m 30s)
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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.