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.
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01:34
Hear from two members of The Great American Read Book Club.
02:56
Author, Diana Gabaldon discusses the Outlander series.
03:03
Author and retired NFL player, Chris Kluwe, discusses The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
03:08
The novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude, is discussed.
03:08
Barbara Bush and others discuss why they love the novel, Americanah.
03:28
Gayle King and others discuss Louisa May Alcott's novel, Little Women.
03:42
Margaret Atwood and others discuss Lucy Maud Montgomery's novel, Anne of Green Gables.