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The Great American Read
Who Am I? | Preview
How do the books we love answer the question “Who am I?” We explore first-person narratives and other ways authors tell stories of characters on personal journeys. From navigating the teen years through discovering our “chosen families,” these novels can help us find ourselves at any age.
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55:46
The final episode will celebrate all 100 books and unveil the #1 best-loved book.
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52:24
We explore how America’s favorite novels about other worlds reflect our own world.
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52:19
We explore books that show what we do for love, in all its many forms.
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53:53
We explore the lessons from novels featuring villains, monsters and evil forces.
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52:25
We highlight books that feature heroic characters and explore why we love them.
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How do the books we love answer the question “Who am I?”
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53:35
The search for America’s best-loved novel hits high gear as votes roll in.
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America’s 100 best-loved books are revealed, launching the campaign & the nationwide vote.