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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.
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William Shatner stars in this celebration of poetic portraits featuring excerpts from Edgar Lee Masters' Spoon River Anthology. Poems include "Gone", by Carl Sandburg "Samuel Sewall", by Anthony Hecht "Miss Helen Lang", by Robert Hillyer "Volunteer Fireman" by Phyllis McGinley "The Librarian" by Richard Armour "The Mannequins", by Louis Simpson "True Love", by Judith Viorst "Tomorrow Is My Birthday", by Edgar Lee Masters "Spoon River Anthology", by...
4) Launch
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The country’s 100 favorite novels are announced in this celebration of reading, hosted by Meredith Vieira. With titles on the list spanning four centuries, authors from 15 countries, and every genre imaginable, it is clear that America’s taste in novels is as diverse as the people who make up our nation.
6) Who Am I?
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How do the books we love answer the question “Who am I?” We explore first-person narratives and other ways authors tell stories of characters on personal journeys. From navigating the teen years through discovering our “chosen families,” these novels can help us find ourselves at any age.
7) Werewolves
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The full moon has inspired man in many endeavors: artwork, science, song, television, movies... and lunacy! Some believe that with its rising comes a curse. Enter the world of Werewolves!
9) Other Worlds
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Many novels on America's list of 100 favorites take us to other worlds. From fantasy to science fiction, historical fiction to stories of spiritual realms, what do these books tell us about our own world? We examine how these novels help us think about real-life and present-day issues.
10) Heroes
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We examine books on America's list that feature heroic characters. Celebrities, literary experts, authors and everyday book lovers discuss why our favorite heroes are complex and relatable, from the everyday hero to the tragic and unlikely or anti-hero.
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