1.
The Grapes of Wrath
Classic Steinbeck.
10 points - added 12 years ago by Kym V. -
2.
East of Eden
An excellent commentary on good vs. evil.
10 points - added 12 years ago by Kym V. -
3.
The Pearl
A great commentary on the nature of man.
10 points - added 12 years ago by Kym V. -
4.
The Red Pony
8 points - added 12 years ago by Kym V. -
5.
Of Mice and Men
This book is responsible for getting millions of high school students to enjoy reading.
7 points - added 12 years ago by Kym V. -
6.
To a God Unknown
7 points - added 12 years ago by Kym V. -
7.
Cannery Row
6 points - added 12 years ago by Kym V. -
8.
Travels With Charley
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9.
The Moon is Down
6 points - added 12 years ago by Kym V. -
10.
The Pastures of Heaven
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11.
Tortilla Flat
Steinbeck's first hit!
5 points - added 12 years ago by Kym V. -
12.
The Winter of Our Discontent
5 points - added 12 years ago by Kym V. -
13.
The Long Valley
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14.
The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights
Published posthumously, Steinbeck's final work ended abruptly, but still holds a flame to his others.
4 points - added 12 years ago by Kym V. -
15.
In Dubious Battle
4 points - added 12 years ago by Kym V. -
16.
America and Americans
4 points - added 12 years ago by Kym V. -
17.
Burning Bright
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18.
The Wayward Bus
3 points - added 12 years ago by Kym V. -
19.
The Forgotten Village
3 points - added 12 years ago by Kym V. -
20.
Sweet Thursday
2 points - added 12 years ago by Kym V. -
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