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WSRE and West Florida Public Libraries invite book lovers to gather for an advance screening of PBS’ fall television series, “The Great American Read,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 at the Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring St.
The screening is a free event and offers library patrons the opportunity to be interviewed on camera for an upcoming WSRE program, “What Makes a Great Book.” There will be door prizes and conversation about the books featured on the film, all of which are in the running to be voted “America’s Best-Loved Novel.”
“The Great American Read” is an eight-part television and online series designed to spark a national conversation about reading and the books that have inspired and shaped us. Hosted by Meredith Vieira, the series will air Tuesdays at 7 p.m. from Sept. 11 to Oct. 23 on WSRE.
In the TV series, Vieira will take viewers on a journey across the country to uncover the nation’s 100 most-loved novels, the people who love them and their authors. Throughout the summer, Americans have been reading the books and engaging in the national conversation by participating in local events, visiting the interactive website at pbs.org/greatamericanread and voting for their favorite books from the list of 100.
The list comes from a national survey of ordinary Americans. Voting began with the campaign launch on May 22, and will conclude with the series finale on Oct. 23 when “America’s Best-Loved Novel” is revealed.
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