Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 11
Launch SpecialAmerica’s 100 best-loved books are revealed, launching the campaign & the nationwide vote.110m2
Fall Kick-offJoin host Meredith Vieira in the search for America's best-loved novel. The voting is underway, and the competition is heating up; any book could win.110m3
Who Am I?Explore the ways that America's best-loved novels answer the age-old question, “Who am I?” From life lessons to spiritual journeys, these books help us understand our own identities and find our place in the world.110m4
HeroesFollow the trials and tribulations of some of literature's favorite protagonists. From Katniss Everdeen to Don Quixote, examine how these everyday heroes and anti-heroes find their inner strength, overcome challenges and rise to the occasion.110m5
Villains & MonstersLearn why literature's most notorious villains began behaving badly. Many weren't born evil, but became that way when faced with some of the same choices we make every day. See what these villains can teach us about our own dark impulses.110m6
What We Do for LoveFall in love with some of literature's most beautiful romances and explore the many forms of love, from family to passion to the unrequited type. Learn how America's best-loved novels reflect the things we do for love.110m7
Other WorldsTake a magical journey to another world through some of America's best-loved novels. From Middle Earth to Lilliput, the trials and tribulations of these alternate universes help us to better understand our own world.110m8
Grand FinaleAnd the winner is... after millions of votes, find out which of the 100 nominated books is crowned America's best-loved novel.110m
Launch SpecialAmerica’s 100 best-loved books are revealed, launching the campaign & the nationwide vote.110m2Fall Kick-offJoin host Meredith Vieira in the search for America's best-loved novel. The voting is underway, and the competition is heating up; any book could win.110m3Who Am I?Explore the ways that America's best-loved novels answer the age-old question, “Who am I?” From life lessons to spiritual journeys, these books help us understand our own identities and find our place in the world.110m4HeroesFollow the trials and tribulations of some of literature's favorite protagonists. From Katniss Everdeen to Don Quixote, examine how these everyday heroes and anti-heroes find their inner strength, overcome challenges and rise to the occasion.110m5Villains & MonstersLearn why literature's most notorious villains began behaving badly. Many weren't born evil, but became that way when faced with some of the same choices we make every day. See what these villains can teach us about our own dark impulses.110m6What We Do for LoveFall in love with some of literature's most beautiful romances and explore the many forms of love, from family to passion to the unrequited type. Learn how America's best-loved novels reflect the things we do for love.110m7Other WorldsTake a magical journey to another world through some of America's best-loved novels. From Middle Earth to Lilliput, the trials and tribulations of these alternate universes help us to better understand our own world.110m8Grand FinaleAnd the winner is... after millions of votes, find out which of the 100 nominated books is crowned America's best-loved novel.110mCast
