Is The Great American Read coming back?

The Great American Read ended on October 23, 2018, on PBS. The series concluded its run with its final episode on that date.

The Great American Read was an eight-part series that explored and celebrated the power of reading through America's 100 best-loved novels, as determined by a national survey. Premiering in 2018, the show examined how writers create fictional worlds, how readers connect with these stories, and what these books reveal about the diverse American experience. It featured documentary segments, testimonials from celebrities, authors, and book lovers, and culminated in a nationwide vote to determine America's favorite book.

The series starred Meredith Vieira as the host. It was a documentary-style program with a total runtime of approximately 68 minutes per episode. Since the show has ended, it remains a notable example of a literary-focused television series that aimed to inspire reading and community engagement across the country.