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The Great American Read

The Great American Read

7.0(1 votes)
2018 - 2018
110m per episode
Ended1 Season8 Episodes
Documentary

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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Network:
PBS

Languages

Original:en
Spoken:
English

Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

8 episodes

2018

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