The Great American Read

Press Highlights

The Guardian October 24, 2018 To Kill a Mockingbird voted top 'Great American Read' in US poll
Parade October 24, 2018 Outlander Trounces Harry Potter in The Great American Read
Paste Magazine October 23, 2018 Meredith Vieira and Outlander's Diana Gabaldon on the Grand Finale of The Great American Read
USA TODAY October 23, 2018 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is America's favorite novel, reports PBS 'The Great American Read'
AP October 24, 2018 ‘Mockingbird’ chosen as America’s best-loved novel in vote
AP October 22, 2018 Rowling, Tolkien, Austen novels vie for bragging rights
Bustle September 18, 2018 Lauren Graham Reveals Her Favorite Book On PBS's 'The Great American Read' & You Can Watch An Exclusive Clip Right Now
TODAY September 11, 2018 ‘Great American Read’ host Meredith Vieira reveals her top book
TV Insider September 10, 2018 'The Great American Read': Meredith Vieira, Diana Gabaldon & More on the Books They Can't Put Down
USA TODAY September 4, 2018 Chat live with Meredith Vieira, James Patterson about 'The Great American Read'
Mashable August 10, 2018 George R. R. Martin casts his vote for most loved book in America (and it's not 'Game of Thrones')
Parade August 9, 2018 Two Million Votes –and Counting—as PBS’ Great American Read Continues the Tally for America’s Best Loved Novel
The Wall Street Journal August 3, 2018 The Way We Read Now
Adweek July 17, 2018 Beloved Novels Become Vintage Travel Posters in This Lovely Celebration of Reading
BuzzFeed July 13, 2018 I'm Very Into These Travel Posters Based On Famous Novels
Houzz May 29, 2018 Design Pop: Decor Tips for Book Lovers
TODAY May 22, 2018 Meredith Vieira explores America’s favorite novels on ‘Great American Read
People May 22, 2018 Gabrielle Union Describes How The Color Purple 'Saved My Life' After Rape
Parade May 20, 2018 Meredith Vieira's All-Time Favorite Book May Surprise You
The Advocate May 21, 2018 A novel idea: PBS searches for America's favorite novel
New York Post May 18, 2018 Meredith Vieira may have to read from ‘50 Shades of Grey’ on PBS
USA TODAY April 20, 2018 PBS launches 'The Great American Read' to find the nation's favorite novel
Parade April 20, 2018 PBS Celebrates the Joy of Reading With America's 100 Favorite Novels
Publishers Weekly April 20, 2018 PBS Unveils The Great American Read's 100 Most Loved Books
School Library Journal April 20, 2018 PBS Releases “America’s 100 Best-Loved Novels” in Advance of “The Great American Read”
Publishing Perspectives March 29, 2018 ‘Canada Reads’ Chooses Its Winner, as PBS Announces Its Own Books Show
Deadline March 28, 2018 Meredith Vieira To Host ‘The Great American Read’ At PBS
Broadcasting & Cable March 28, 2018 Vieira to Host PBS Series ‘The Great American Read’
TV Newser March 28, 2018 Meredith Vieira Returns to TV With New PBS Series
Entertainment Daily March 28, 2018 Meredith Vieira Lands New Series
Variety March 28, 2018 PBS named “Today” alumna Meredith Vieira as host of its new series, “The Great American Read.”
TV Line March 28, 2018 The View alum Meredith Vieira will host PBS’ The Great American Read

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