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Season 1 Episode 7 | 30s

Many novels on America’s list of 100 favorites take us to other worlds. From fantasy to science fiction, historical fiction to stories of spiritual realms, what do these books tell us about our own world? We examine how these novels help us think about real-life and present-day issues.

The Great American Read is made possible by the Anne Ray Foundation and public television viewers. Additional engagement funding for The Great American Read is made possible by CPB.
Extras
Hear from two members of The Great American Read Book Club.
Hosted by Meredith Vieira, the search for America’s best-loved novel.
The final episode will celebrate all 100 books and unveil the #1 best-loved book.
Author, Diana Gabaldon discusses the Outlander series.
Gayle King and others discuss Louisa May Alcott's novel, Little Women.
Margaret Atwood and others discuss Lucy Maud Montgomery's novel, Anne of Green Gables.
Barbara Bush and others discuss why they love the novel, Americanah.
Author and retired NFL player, Chris Kluwe, discusses The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
The novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude, is discussed.
Artist, Zeniba Britt, discusses why she is a fan of the Toni Morrison's novel, Beloved.