Of Mice and Men – John Steinbeck (1937)
George and Lennie, two displaced workers, dream of a better future in California during the Great Depression, facing hardship, friendship, and tragedy.
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The Grapes of Wrath – John Steinbeck (1939)
The Joad family flees the Dust Bowl for California, confronting exploitation, poverty, and injustice in this powerful tale of resilience and survival.
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East of Eden – John Steinbeck (1952)
Set in California’s Salinas Valley, this multi-generational saga explores good and evil, family conflicts, and the biblical parallels of Cain and Abel.
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The Pearl – John Steinbeck (1947)
When Kino, a poor fisherman, finds a magnificent pearl, hope turns to danger as greed and fate test his family’s survival in this timeless parable.
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Cannery Row – John Steinbeck (1945)
A quirky community of misfits in Depression-era Monterey, California, finds beauty in life’s imperfections in this humorous and heartfelt novel.
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Sweet Thursday – John Steinbeck (1954)
In post-war Monterey, Doc returns to Cannery Row and finds love, friendship, and change in this charming sequel to Cannery Row.
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Travels With Charley – John Steinbeck (1961)
Steinbeck embarks on a road trip across America with his poodle Charley, reflecting on society, landscapes, and the changing nature of the country.
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Young Adult
The Red Pony – John Steinbeck (1933)
Jody Tiflin, a young boy on a California ranch, learns life’s harsh realities through experiences with horses, nature, and personal loss.
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The Winter of Our Discontent – John Steinbeck (1961)
Ethan Hawley struggles with morality and ambition in mid-century America, questioning whether success is worth compromising integrity.
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The Moon Is Down – John Steinbeck (1942)
In an occupied town during World War II, resistance quietly builds as Steinbeck explores the psychological struggles of both invaders and the oppressed.
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