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8. Grand Finale
And the winner is... after millions of votes, find out which of the 100 nominated books is crowned America's best-loved novel.
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The Great American Read is a documentary TV series that premiered on PBS on May 22, 2018. It has 1 season and 8 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 8 "Grand Finale", aired on October 23, 2018.
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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8 episodes · 1 season
2018 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago
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And the winner is... after millions of votes, find out which of the 100 nominated books is crowned America's best-loved novel.
E7
Take a magical journey to another world through some of America's best-loved novels. From Middle Earth to Lilliput, the trials and tribulations of these alternate universes help us to better understand our own world.
E6
Fall in love with some of literature's most beautiful romances and explore the many forms of love, from family to passion to the unrequited type. Learn how America's best-loved novels reflect the things we do for love.
E5
Learn why literature's most notorious villains began behaving badly. Many weren't born evil, but became that way when faced with some of the same choices we make every day. See what these villains can teach us about our own dark impulses.
E4
Follow the trials and tribulations of some of literature's favorite protagonists. From Katniss Everdeen to Don Quixote, examine how these everyday heroes and anti-heroes find their inner strength, overcome challenges and rise to the occasion.
E3
Explore the ways that America's best-loved novels answer the age-old question, “Who am I?” From life lessons to spiritual journeys, these books help us understand our own identities and find our place in the world.
E2
Join host Meredith Vieira in the search for America's best-loved novel. The voting is underway, and the competition is heating up; any book could win.
E1
America’s 100 best-loved books are revealed, launching the campaign & the nationwide vote.
The Great American Read has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on October 23, 2018.
The most recent episode of The Great American Read, Season 1 Episode 8 "Grand Finale", aired on October 23, 2018.
The Great American Read has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.
The Great American Read first aired on PBS on May 22, 2018.
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