Six Picks: Books Nominated for “The Great American Read” on PBS

“The Great American Read” is an eight-part television and online series designed to spark a national conversation about reading and the books they’ve selected.

Hosted by Meredith Vieira, the series features 100 books that have inspired, moved, and shaped us. The goal is for viewers to read the books and vote from the list of 100 to advocate for their favorite read.

Watch Abbe and Emma in the video below to hear what classic reads they love and are recommending to everyone, and check out the final results here.

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