The Great American Read

What We Do For Love

How do our favorite novels reflect what we do for love? From classic romance to family dramas, from unrequited passion to unforgettable first love, we take a look at our best-loved books that feature the most important emotion in our lives. And we examine why we are drawn to these stories.

What We Do For Love

52m 19s

How do our favorite novels reflect what we do for love? From classic romance to family dramas, from unrequited passion to unforgettable first love, we take a look at our best-loved books that feature the most important emotion in our lives. And we examine why we are drawn to these stories.

Previews + Extras

  • Americanah: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Americanah

    S1 E6 - 3m 8s

    Barbara Bush and others discuss why they love the novel, Americanah.

  • Little Women: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Little Women

    S1 E6 - 3m 28s

    Gayle King and others discuss Louisa May Alcott's novel, Little Women.

  • Anne of Green Gables: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Anne of Green Gables

    S1 E6 - 3m 42s

    Margaret Atwood and others discuss Lucy Maud Montgomery's novel, Anne of Green Gables.

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