The Great American Read

16 Oct

Tune in to The Great American Read Series Finale on October 23

America’s Best-Loved Novel will be announced during the October 23 series finale of The Great American Read; the deadline to vote is Thursday, October 18, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Read More
25 Sep

Print Partners With Local Radio Station on Sweepstakes for The Great American Read

On October 5, one winner will be chosen for the “Turn 10 Into 100!” sweepstakes, and they will receive all 100 titles on The Great American Read’s list of most-loved American novels.

Read More
12 Sep
The Great American Read

“The Great American Read” Fall Season Kicks Off

The show will continue for the next six weeks with episodes that dig deep into the themes of the novels trending in the competition.

Read More
04 Sep
The Great American Read Logo

Catch the Next Episode of “The Great American Read” on September 11

Guests slated for the next episode include Sarah Jessica Parker, Venus Williams, Gillian Flynn, George R.R. Martin, Chelsea Clinton, Jason Reynolds, and James Patterson.

Read More
10 Jul

The Great American Read Announces Featured Celebrities and Books for Fall Episodes

In September, The Great American Read will continue with new episodes featuring faces such as Neil deGrasse Tyson, Venus Williams, George R.R. Martin, Jason Reynolds, Gayle King, Cynthia Nixon, and more.

Read More
27 Jun
The Great American Read logo

Promote “The Great American Read” With Exclusive Offer From Baker & Taylor

In celebration of The Great American Read, PBS’ eight-part TV series aimed at sparking a national conversation on reading, Baker & Taylor is offering indie bookstores a discount on 100 books featured on the program.

Read More
23 May

Voting Opens for America’s Best-Loved Book

PBS’ The Great American Read premiered on May 22, kicking off the voting process during which readers across the nation are invited to cast a ballot for their favorite book.

Read More
16 May

PBS’s The Great American Read to Premiere May 22

The eight-part television and online series designed to spark a national conversation about reading will kick off with a two-hour episode at 8:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, May 22.

Read More
27 Apr
The Great American Read "I Voted" Button

IndieCommunication: Showcase Picks for “The Great American Read”

The latest IndieCommunication newsletter invites booksellers to promote America’s best-loved titles, update their contact information, check out a couple of webinars, and more.

Read More
23 Apr
The Great American Read "I Voted" Button

The Great American Read Reveals America’s 100 Best-Loved Novels

With the premiere of the launch episode on May 22, The Great American Read will invite viewers across the nation to vote to choose America’s top book.

Read More
28 Mar

Meredith Vieira Named Host of “The Great American Read”

The Great American Read, a new eight-part television series featuring authors, celebrities, and notable figures, launches on PBS stations with a two-hour special event on Tuesday, May 22, at 8:00 p.m.

Read More
17 Jan

BTW News Briefs

PBS announces key authors appearing on The Great American Read; WNBA seeks Pannell Award nominations; Three booksellers join MPIBA Board; PEN to honor Stephen King; Sourcebooks launches “Love Your Library Like a Carnegie!”; NBF elects board members; Proposed New York budget includes sales tax fairness measure; IngramSpark Ignite Awards honor two ABA members; National Jewish Book Award winners announced

Read More
02 Aug

PBS to Launch “The Great American Read” TV Series

In spring 2018, PBS will debut The Great American Read, an eight-part television series and nationwide campaign that aims to spark a national conversation about books and reading.

Read More

About ABA

The American Booksellers Association, a national not-for-profit trade organization, works with booksellers and industry partners to ensure the success and profitability of independently owned book retailers, and to assist in expanding the community of the book.

Independent bookstores act as community anchors; they serve a unique role in promoting the open exchange of ideas, enriching the cultural life of communities, and creating economically vibrant neighborhoods.

Contact

PRESS INQUIRIES: [email protected]

INDIECOMMERCE: [email protected]

ALL OTHER INQUIRIES: [email protected]

 

 

Copyright 2024 American Booksellers Association. BookWeb is a registered trademark of ABA.
Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Accessibility Statement