The Great American Read: Book of Books

A blockbuster illustrated book that captures what Americans love to read, The Great American Read: The Book of Books is the gorgeously-produced companion book to PBS's ambitious series.

What are America's best-loved novels? PBS launched The Great American Read series with a two-hour special in May 2018 revealing America's one hundred best-loved novels, determined by a rigorous national survey. Celebrities and everyday Americans championed their favorite novel and in the finale, America's #1 best-loved novel was revealed.

The Great American Read: The Book of Books presents all one hundred novels with fascinating information about each book, author profiles, a snapshot of the novel's social relevance, film or television adaptations, other books and writings by the author, and little-known facts. Also included are themed articles about banned books, the most influential book illustrators, reading recommendations, the best first-lines in literature, and more.

Beautifully designed with rare images of the original manuscripts, first-edition covers, rejection letters, and other ephemera, The Great American Read: The Book of Books is a must-have book for all booklovers.