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Dune | The Great American Read

Justin Henderson

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Dune

by Frank Herbert

Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides—who would become known as Muad’Dib—and of a great family’s ambition to bring to fruition humankind’s most ancient and unattainable dream.

Doña Bárbara | The Great American Read

Justin Henderson

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Doña Bárbára

by Rómulo Gallegos

After graduating as a lawyer from the Central University of Venezuela, Santos Luzardo returns to his family’s land in the rural state of Apure, intending to sell it.

Don Quixote | The Great American Read

Justin Henderson

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Don Quixote

by Miguel de Cervantes

The Ingenious Nobleman Sir Quixote of La Mancha (published in two volumes, 1605 and 1615) is the story of the imaginative Alonso Quixano’s adventures as Don Quixote de la Mancha, a chivalrous knight who defeats

The Da Vinci Code | The Great American Read

Justin Henderson

The Da Vinci Code cover

The Da Vinci Code

by Dan Brown

As millions of readers around the globe have already discovered, The Da Vinci Code is a reading experience unlike any other.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time | The Great American Read

Justin Henderson

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

by Mark Haddon

Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up t

Crime and Punishment | The Great American Read

Justin Henderson

Crime and Punishment cover

Crime and Punishment

by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Published to great acclaim and fierce controversy in 1866, Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment is still known worldwide as the quintessential Russian novel.

The Count of Monte Cristo | The Great American Read

Justin Henderson

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The Count of Monte Cristo

by Alexandre Dumas

As much the work of Auguste Maquet—the ghostwriter who was responsible for much of the actual text of the novel—as Dumas himself, The Count of Monte Cristo has become the ar

The Color Purple | The Great American Read

Justin Henderson

The Color Purple cover

The Color Purple

by Alice Walker

Published to unprecedented acclaim, The Color Purple established Alice Walker as a major voice in modern fiction.

The Coldest Winter Ever | The Great American Read

Justin Henderson

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The Coldest Winter Ever

by Sister Souljah

Renowned hip-hop artist, political activist, and bestselling author Sister Souljah brings the streets of New York to life in this powerful and utterly unforgettable novel, The Coldest W

The Clan of the Cave Bear | The Great American Read

Justin Henderson

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The Clan of the Cave Bear

by Jean M. Auel

This novel of awesome beauty and power is a moving saga about people, relationships, and the boundaries of love. Through Jean M.

Books | The Great American Read

Justin Henderson

Read the 100

Below is the list of America’s 100 most-loved books brought to you by The Great American Read. Explore the book list and visit the book pages to learn more.

Voting Results | The Great American Read

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Vote | The Great American Read

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The Chronicles of Narnia (series) | The Great American Read

Justin Henderson

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The Chronicles of Narnia (series)

by C.S.

Charlotte's Web | The Great American Read

Justin Henderson

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Charlotte's Web

by E.B. White

This beloved book is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect." Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn.

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