The Great American Read: The Book of Books: Explore America's 100 Best-Loved Novels

by PBS Narrated by Robin Miles

Overview

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 summer 2018 series.

What are America's best-loved novels? PBS will launch The Great American Read series with a 2-hour special in May 2018 revealing America's 100 best-loved novels, determined by a rigorous national survey. Subsequent episodes will air in September and October. Celebrities and everyday Americans will champion their favorite novel and in the finale in late October, America's #1 best-loved novel will be revealed.

The Great American Read: The Book of Books will present all 100 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.

Editorial Reviews

DECEMBER 2018 - AudioFile

Robin Miles narrates broadcast journalist Meredith Viera’s invitation to fellow booklovers to join her in discovering and rediscovering the 100 books discussed in the PBS series “The Great American Read.” Miles speaks in such a welcoming tone that listeners will feel Viera’s invitation as a personal request. At the heart of the audiobook are descriptions of the books and information about their authors. These will provide listeners with reasons to reread favorites and create lists of new books to try. Miles tailors her delivery, providing accents and proper pronunciations for author names and quotations, as well as a smooth delivery of the many supplementary segments that examine different aspects of the books—from favorite characters to the best adaptations. E.J.F. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

DECEMBER 2018 - AudioFile

Robin Miles narrates broadcast journalist Meredith Viera’s invitation to fellow booklovers to join her in discovering and rediscovering the 100 books discussed in the PBS series “The Great American Read.” Miles speaks in such a welcoming tone that listeners will feel Viera’s invitation as a personal request. At the heart of the audiobook are descriptions of the books and information about their authors. These will provide listeners with reasons to reread favorites and create lists of new books to try. Miles tailors her delivery, providing accents and proper pronunciations for author names and quotations, as well as a smooth delivery of the many supplementary segments that examine different aspects of the books—from favorite characters to the best adaptations. E.J.F. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940173517166
Publisher:	Hachette Audio
Publication date:	11/20/2018
Edition description:	Unabridged

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