The Great American Read(2018)
The Great American Read 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.
The Great American Read (2018) is a documentary series that premiered on May 22, 2018, spanning 1 season and 8 episodes. It stars Meredith Vieira. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2018-05-22
- Last aired:
- 2018-10-23
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The Great American Read Reviews & Ratings
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The Great American Read – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Great American Read?
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The Great American Read (2018) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Great American Read are there?
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The Great American Read has 1 season and 8 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on May 22, 2018.
Is The Great American Read still running?
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No. The Great American Read is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on October 23, 2018.
Who is in the cast of The Great American Read?
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The Great American Read (2018) stars Meredith Vieira. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Great American Read any good?
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The Great American Read (2018) is rated 4.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The Great American Read trailer?
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The official The Great American Read trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.