Books in Contention for "The Great American Novel" - Page 3

Especially this time of year--perhaps because of the school year's start--we regularly get asked at the library for a good read that fits "the Great American Novel" category. I've compiled a list for patrons!From Google AI... The Great American Novel is a hypothetical literary work by an American author that encapsulates the national character and culture of the United States, often exploring themes like the American Dream and diverse experiences within the nation. While never definitively written, the concept of the Great American Novel, which began with John William De Forest's 1868 essay, endures as a benchmark for novels that capture the spirit of a particular era or the essence of American society.