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The Books:

Sweet Thursday

Set amongst the weedy lots, junk heaps and flop houses of Monterey, Steinbeck once again brings to life the denizens of a netherworld of laughter and tears.

The Grapes of Wrath

Shocking and controversial when it was first published in 1939, Steinbeck's Pulitzer prize-winning epic, The Grapes of Wrath, remains his undisputed masterpiece.

The Log from the Sea of Cortez

Equally a work of science, philosophy and high-spirited adventure, this is the day to day account of Steinbeck's trip to the Gulf of California with his great friend, marine biologist Ed Ricketts. An exhilarating and highly entertaining read.

The Long Valley

With a introduction by Steinbeck expert John Timmerman, The Long Valley is a classic collection of short stories and is an ideal introduction to Steinbeck's work. Stories include The Murderer and The Chrysanthemums.

The Moon is Down

Described by Steinbeck as 'a celebration of the durability of democracy', The Moon is Down was originally published at the zenith of Nazi Germany's power and is a powerful exploration of the effects of invasion on both the conquered and the conquerors.