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Pack your curiosity —PBS Books is hitting the road! From iconic authors and unforgettable books to hidden-gem bookstores, amazing libraries, and the real-life locations that inspired great works, this cross-country adventure celebrates the stories that have shaped our shared identity. Created in partnership with the Library of Congress Centers for the Book.

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Watch • 18:45
PBS Books
READERS CLUB Episode 306 : Our Favorite Books for Summer
Our hosts of the PBS Books Readers Club, share their perfect picks to binge beachside this summer
Episode: S2026 E19 | 18:45
Watch • 38:31
PBS Books
Reading Road Trip: American Stories - Delaware
Climb aboard with the PBS Books and the Library of Congress as we visit Delaware on our next stop !
Episode: S2026 E18 | 38:31
Watch • 36:31
PBS Books
Readers Club 305: This Is Not About Us | Allegra Goodman
New York Times bestselling author Allegra Goodman of Sam and Isola to discuss her brand-new novel
Episode: S2026 E16 | 36:31
Watch • 38:00
PBS Books
Reading Road Trip Ep 113- Pennsylvania
Fasten your seatbelts and join PBS Books and the Library of Congress as we visit Pennsylvania.
Episode: S2026 E17 | 38:00
Watch • 1:12:43
PBS Books
Arthur Horwitz, Author Talk from The Zekelman Holocaust Center
Arthur will explore the making of his memoir, sharing the challenges he faced in his novel.
Episode: S2026 E15 | 1:12:43
Watch • 33:17
PBS Books
Readers Club 304: Wilding | Isabella Tree
PBS Books Readers Club welcomes British author and conservationist Isabella Tree
Episode: S2026 E14 | 33:17
Watch • 37:31
PBS Books
National Library Week: Celebrating Libraries & Librarians
A timely and thoughtful conversation with Daniel Montgomery, Executive Director of the ALA
Episode: S2026 E13 | 37:31
Watch • 51:46
PBS Books
The CAALS Bauder Lecture with Marlon James
PBS Books is a partner with the Marygrove Conservancy’s Contemporary American Authors - Marlon James
Episode: S2026 E12 | 51:46
Watch • 32:36
PBS Books
Readers Club- Debbie Horsfield | The Forsytes
The PBS Books Readers Club takes on John Galsworthy's classic novel series The Forsytes.
Episode: S2026 E11 | 32:36
Watch • 39:55
PBS Books
Reading Road Trip American Stories: Nevada
Saddle up and join PBS Books and the Library of Congress as we visit Nevada for our next stop!
Episode: S2026 E10 | 39:55
Extras
Watch • 1:18
Mrs. Wilson
Episode 2 Scene
Who is the mysterious woman at the funeral for Alison Wilson's husband?
Clip: S2019 E2 | 1:18
Carl the Collector
The Sticker Collection/The Baby Stuff Collection (ASL)
Carl’s scratch-n-sniff sticker lost its sniff! / Carl’s baby blanket has a mysterious hole.
Episode: S1 E2 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Plushie Collection/The Bouncy Ball Collection (ASL)
Carl needs help organizing his plushie collection. / Carl loses his bouncy ball collection.
Episode: S1 E3 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Tool Collection/The Stick Collection (ASL)
Carl gets a universal screwdriver./A storm creates a hole in the walkway to Carl’s house.
Episode: S1 E5 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Puffball Collection/The Bottle Cap Collection (ASL)
Lotta competes in the Music Maker Championship. / Carl forgot his bottle caps at his dad’s.
Episode: S1 E4 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
Lemons!/The Butterfly Collection (ASL)
Carl learns about Sheldon’s fear./Carl is excited to start a butterfly collection.
Episode: S1 E8 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Remote Control Collection/The Super Blue Moon Sleepover (ASL)
Forrest can’t control himself to wait his turn./Carl has big plans for his sleepover.
Episode: S1 E7 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Fake Mustache Collection/The Lint Dinosaur Collection (ASL)
Nico is tired of being mistaken for Arugula./Carl is excited to play Lint Dino Monday!
Episode: S1 E6 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Autograph Collection/The Rope Collection (ASL)
Carl wants to prove that bikes aren’t for babies./Carl and his friends build a tree fort.
Episode: S1 E1 | 23:09
Watch • 8:32
Nature
NATURE - Season 45
Get a sneak peek at a brand new season of NATURE on PBS.
Preview: S45 | 8:32