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The Great American Read is an eight-part series that explores and celebrates the power of reading, told through the prism of America's 100 best-loved novels (as chosen in a national survey)*. It investigates how and why writers create their fictional worlds, how we as readers are affected by these stories, and what these 100 different books have to say about our diverse nation and our shared human experience.

The television series features entertaining and informative documentary segments, with compelling testimonials from celebrities, authors, notable Americans and book lovers across the country. It is comprised of a two-hour launch episode in which the list of 100 books is revealed, five one-hour theme episodes that examine concepts common to groups of books on the list, and a finale, in which the results are announced of a nationwide vote to choose America's best-loved book.

The series is the centerpiece of an ambitious multi-platform digital, educational and community outreach campaign, designed to get the country reading and passionately talking about books.

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Harper Lee's 'TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD' Voted America's Best-Loved Novel Photo Harper Lee's 'TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD' Voted America's Best-Loved Novel
by Stephi Wild - October 24, 2018

PBS revealed tonight that TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD was voted America's best-loved novel during this evening's GREAT AMERICAN READ "Grand Finale". The final episode, taped in front of a live audience at the Masonic Hall in New York City, counted down all 100 novels, which were first announced to the pub...


Notable Authors, Celebrities & More Lend Voices to PBS's THE GREAT AMERICAN READ Photo Notable Authors, Celebrities & More Lend Voices to PBS's THE GREAT AMERICAN READ
by Caryn Robbins - January 16, 2018

Today at the Television Critics Association Press Tour, PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger announced key authors, celebrities and notable figures in the entertainment, sports, news and literary worlds who will lend their voices and passion to THE GREAT AMERICAN READ...


PBS Announces Premiere Dates for LITTLE WOMEN with Angela Lansbury, Tony Bennett Trib Photo PBS Announces Premiere Dates for LITTLE WOMEN with Angela Lansbury, Tony Bennett Tribute ft. Josh Groban & More
by Caryn Robbins - December 06, 2017

PBS today announced its Winter/Spring 2018 schedule lineup, which includes the much-anticipated second season of MASTERPIECE's hit series Victoria (Sundays, January 14-February 25),starring Jenna Coleman, Tom Hughes and, this season, Dame Diana Rigg....


Metro Theater Company Presents GHOST At The Grandel Theatre Photo Metro Theater Company Presents GHOST At The Grandel Theatre
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2020

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LOOKING FOR ALASKA to Exclusively Premiere on BBC Three in the UK Photo LOOKING FOR ALASKA to Exclusively Premiere on BBC Three in the UK
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 02, 2019

Looking For Alaska, a new eight-part limited series based on John Green's award-winning coming of age novel of the same name, will debut exclusively on BBC Three in the UK....


BWW Previews: GREAT AMERICAN READ Series Premiere TONIGHT On PBS! Photo BWW Previews: GREAT AMERICAN READ Series Premiere TONIGHT On PBS!
by Bonnie Lynn Wagner - May 22, 2018

PBS recently unveiled a list of America's 100 best-loved novels, chosen in support of THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, a new PBS series and multi-platform initiative that celebrates the joy of reading and the books we love. THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, hosted by television personality and journalist Meredith Vi...


THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, A New Multi-Platform PBS Series, Reveals List of America's 1 Photo THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, A New Multi-Platform PBS Series, Reveals List of America's 100 Favorite Novels
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018

PBS today unveiled a list of America's 100 best-loved novels, chosen in support of THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, a new PBS series and multi-platform initiative that celebrates the joy of reading and the books we love. THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, hosted by television personality and journalist Meredith Vieir...


The Public Theater Announces Line-Up And Casting For Sixth Season Of Public Studio Photo The Public Theater Announces Line-Up And Casting For Sixth Season Of Public Studio
by A.A. Cristi - February 13, 2019

The Public Theater announced the sixth season of PUBLIC STUDIO today, which will present two new works this spring. Continuing The Public's commitment to nurturing new playwrights, the two productions will run in succession in The Public's Shiva Theater and be presented as pared-down productions wit...


THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, a New Multi-Platform PBS Series, Reveals List of America's 1 Photo THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, a New Multi-Platform PBS Series, Reveals List of America's 100 Favorite Novels
by Robert Diamond - April 20, 2018

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Meredith Vieira To Host THE GREAT AMERICAN READ At PBS Photo Meredith Vieira To Host THE GREAT AMERICAN READ At PBS
by Macon Prickett - March 28, 2018

PBS announced today that television personality and journalist Meredith Vieira will host THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, a new eight-part television series launching on PBS stations with a two-hour special event on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. In THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, Vieira will take viewers on a...


TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Will Offer $10 Tickets For New York City Public Middle And High Photo TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Will Offer $10 Tickets For New York City Public Middle And High School Students
by Julie Musbach - October 30, 2018

The upcoming Broadway production of Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, a new play by Aaron Sorkin, starring Jeff Daniels as Atticus Finch, has announced a partnership with the New York City Department of Education which will make $10 tickets available to middle and high school students throughout t...


THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, A New Multi-Platform PBS Series, Reveals List of America's 1 Photo THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, A New Multi-Platform PBS Series, Reveals List of America's 100 Favorite Novels
by Tori Hartshorn - April 20, 2018

PBS today unveiled a list of America's 100 best-loved novels, chosen in support of THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, a new PBS series and multi-platform initiative that celebrates the joy of reading and the books we love. THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, hosted by television personality and journalist Meredith Vieir...


Fall Arts Season Kicks off with the 39th Detroit Jazz Festival Photo Fall Arts Season Kicks off with the 39th Detroit Jazz Festival
by Rebecca Russo - August 31, 2018

The world's largest free jazz festival kicks off this weekend, and Detroit Public Television for the first time will be broadcasting live from the Detroit Jazz Festival in a 90-minute program hosted by our own Fred Nahhat and Jazz Fest President Chris Collins....


PBS Announces Premiere Dates for LITTLE WOMEN with Angela Lansbury, Tony Bennett Trib Photo PBS Announces Premiere Dates for LITTLE WOMEN with Angela Lansbury, Tony Bennett Tribute ft. Josh Groban & More
by Caryn Robbins - December 06, 2017

PBS today announced its Winter/Spring 2018 schedule lineup, which includes the much-anticipated second season of MASTERPIECE's hit series Victoria (Sundays, January 14-February 25),starring Jenna Coleman, Tom Hughes and, this season, Dame Diana Rigg....


Alliance Theatre Presents GHOST For Middle And High School Audiences Photo Alliance Theatre Presents GHOST For Middle And High School Audiences
by Stephi Wild - October 12, 2019

The Alliance Theatre will present its fall production developed for middle and high school audiences, GHOST. Based on the popular novel by Jason Reynolds that was a National Book Award finalist for young people's literature and named one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Rea...


PBS Announces Fall 2018 Primetime Schedule Photo PBS Announces Fall 2018 Primetime Schedule
by Macon Prickett - July 16, 2018

PBS today announced its fall 2018 schedule lineup, anchored by THE GREAT AMERICAN READ (Tuesdays, September 11- October 23). Exploring the power, passion and joy of reading, the series is hosted by Meredith Vieira and features reflections from everyday Americans as well as notables. Margaret Atwood,...


PBS Honors Louisa May Alcott with 'The Woman Behind 'Little Women' Encore Photo PBS Honors Louisa May Alcott with 'The Woman Behind 'Little Women' Encore
by Tori Hartshorn - May 10, 2018

A special encore broadcast of American Masters -- Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind 'Little Women' airs nationwide Sunday, May 20 at 10 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) and will be available to stream the following day on pbs.org/americanmasters and PBS apps. This special encore broadcast coinci...


Alliance 51 Announces Lineup for 2019/2020 Season Photo Alliance 51 Announces Lineup for 2019/2020 Season
by A.A. Cristi - March 27, 2019

Atlanta's nationally acclaimed Alliance Theatre and Jennings Hertz Artistic Director Susan V. Booth are pleased to announce the productions of the Theater's 51st season.  Since opening in 1968 the Alliance has been dedicated to expanding hearts and minds on stage and off with diverse programming for...


BWW Previews: THE GREAT AMERICAN READ at Returns To PBS Tonight With 8-Part Series Photo BWW Previews: THE GREAT AMERICAN READ at Returns To PBS Tonight With 8-Part Series
by Bonnie Lynn Wagner - September 11, 2018

Tonight marks the launch of the 8-part mini-series on PBS revolving around The Great American Read. PBS launched its first episode this past spring and has been calling for readers to vote for their favorite book all summer long. Viewers can tune in tonight or stream the series online on PBS.org. ...







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