<b>A blockbuster illustrated book that captures what Americans love to read, <i>The Great American Read: The Book of Books</i> is the gorgeously-produced companion book to PBS&apos;s ambitious summer 2018 series.</b><br /><br /> What are America&apos;s best-loved novels? PBS will launch <i>The Great American Read</i> series with a 2-hour special in May 2018 revealing America&apos;s 100 best-loved novels, determined by a rigorous national survey. Subsequent episodes will air in September and October. Celebrities and everyday Americans will champion their favorite novel and in the finale in late October, America&apos;s #1 best-loved novel will be revealed. <br /><br /> The <i>Great American Read: The Book of Books</i> will present all 100 novels with fascinating information about each book, author profiles, a snapshot of the novel&apos;s social relevance, film or television adaptations, other books and writings by the author, and little-known facts. Also included are themed articles about banned books, the most influential book illustrators, reading recommendations, the best first-lines in literature, and more. <br /><br /> Beautifully designed with rare images of the original manuscripts, first-edition covers, rejection letters, and other ephemera, <i>The Great American Read: The Book of Books </i>is a must-have book for all booklovers.