The Great American Read is an 8-part PBS television series that explores America’s 100 best-loved novels and celebrates the power of reading. The series will launch on Tuesday, May 22nd on PBS at 8/7c and will be hosted by Emmy Award-winning Meredith Vieira.
The 100 novels were chosen via national survey, and each segment of the show features compelling testimonials from celebrities, authors, notable Americans and book lovers across the country.
This series is designed to get the country reading and talking passionately about books. Use The Great American Read playlist to make your way through these beloved books!
The series will culminate with the announcement of America’s best-loved book, chosen by a nationwide vote. Voting will open with the launch of the two-hour premiere episode on 5/22 and continue up until the finale in October 2018. Viewers will be able to vote online, via social media using hashtags, and using SMS and toll-free voting.