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Liz Thomas's avatar

First read through EoE and I’m hooked! I was pulling for Kristin Lavransdatter and Lonesome Dove, but now I am really glad you chose Steinbeck. :)

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Lee Anne Anderson's avatar

I first read it in my 20s, then again in my 40s. Now I’m reading it in my 50s 😀. I grew up in California, so I have read quite a bit of Steinbeck and E of E is by far my favorite.

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Kelly Mine's avatar

I have not read E of E, but Of Mice and Men is one of my favorite novels. I love Steinbeck's writing.

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Katie Behrens's avatar

When will the first episode drop? I need a deadline! :-D

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Rachel Newton's avatar

I read this book for the first time in 2015. Honestly, I didn't remember reading it, and if I had not recorded it on goodreads, I would have assumed this was my first time. I gave it a two star rating, and said that it was heavy reading, and I did not want to read it again. When I saw this, it made me laugh, and shake my head. My reading life has changed considerably in the past 10 years. So, here I am reading it again, and excited to see if I have a different experience now than I did then.

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Kelly Mine's avatar

I've never read E of E but I love Steinbeck's writing. OMAM is one of my favorites, and from page one I settled in to that beautiful prose style that he has that feels so familiar.

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Marcia Poore's avatar

I read East of Eden in March 2021 as part of a Classics Postal Book Club. I look forward to reading it a second time along with the Close Reads community.

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Dana Catlett's avatar

I've read several of Steinbeck's novels and love them. This is my second read of East of Eden. I'm looking forward to all the great discussions.

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Elizabeth Wilsey's avatar

I've never read this and I've never read Steinbeck. Can't wait to start!

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Suzanne's avatar

Hi all! I'm not yet a bonus subscriber. How will I access the bonus episodes once I subscribe? Do I have to sign into the website to listen?

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Amy Holder's avatar

The Grapes of Wrath is one of my favorite novels. Haven’t read East of Eden but looking forward to it!

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EmilyD's avatar

Same here, Amy!

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Denise Moore's avatar

Read this book last year. Loved it! Could not find any once else who had read it or was interesting in reading it. I am so glad that you have chosen this for Close Reads.

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Christa's avatar

Steinbeck newbie.

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Kristin's avatar

First time reading & so excited!

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Anh's avatar

Cannot wait to hear everyone's thoughts on this book, as it was one of my best reads last year!

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Abby K.'s avatar

My mother gave me The Pearl when I was young (maybe 12). I later rediscovered Steinbeck via East of Eden. My grandmother loaned it to me in my junior year of college and I was captivated.

The Old Testament allusions are rich; looking forward to discussion around this theme!

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