KSPS public television to host “The Great American Read” Finale Watch Party

KSPS Public Television, the Spokane PBS affiliate station announced today “Game of Tomes: The Great American Read Finale Watch Party” at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, October 23rd, (a week from today) on the third floor of the downtown branch of the Spokane Public Library.

The party celebrates America’s 100 best-loved books (as chosen by a national survey), explored in PBS’s eight-part series, The Great American Read. Viewers have been voting for their favorites of the 100 books since May at http://www.KSPS.org/read/, and the results of the voting will be revealed in the final episode to announce America’s best-loved book.

Though anyone can watch the finale at home on KSPS at 8:00 PM on the 23rd, KSPS invites readers and revelers of all ages to dress as their favorite literary character or author and celebrate great books on a special evening that will include, a no-host bar, movie-style snacks, raffles, drawings, and a costume contest.

The all-ages event is free, but tickets are required and can be obtained at http://www.KSPS.org/read/.

In partnership with Spokane Public Library, Spokane County Library District, Spark Central, Auntie’s Bookstore, Merlyn’s Comics and Games, and Uncle’s Games, Puzzles and More.

Major production funding provided by Anne Ray Foundation, A Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropy. Engagement funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and Anne Ray Foundation, A Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropy.