

110 minSeason 1 • Episode 8
LatestAnd the winner is... after millions of votes, find out which of the 100 nominated books is crowned America's best-loved novel.
A journey through America that introduces our list of the 100 best-loved books and explores the many ways in which these novels affect, reflect and connect us all.
Direction
Elegant balance between scholarly rigor and pure fandom.
Production
Gorgeous travelogue visuals connecting American landscapes to literature.
Writing
Vieira's warm narration treats genre and canon with equal respect.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The series sparked renewed interest in banned books during its 2018 broadcast, coinciding with growing debates about curriculum censorship.
Over 7 million votes were cast in the public poll—yet the final rankings notably excluded any living authors from the top 10, revealing America's nostalgic literary tastes.
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