John Steinbeck: Travels with Charley and Later Novels 1947-1962: The Wayward Bus / Burning Bright / Sweet Thursday / The Winter of Our Discontent (Library of America)

The Library of America editions are a nice size with quality paper and bindings, and are an economical way to own multiple hardbound books from your favorite authors. I took a Continuing Studies course on the works of John Steinbeck at Stanford University a few years ago and the professor recommended these book collections. I have read "Travels with Charley" over and over, and even saw Rocinante at the Steinbeck Museum in Salinas, CA. This collection also includes the very poignant "The Winter of Our Discontent". If you're a Steinbeck fan, you already know that many of his books are worth reading over and over, and the Library of America bound volumes will have a prominent place on your bookshelves.

Steinbeck is lit. And these are some of his best.

It had been a long time since I had read this book and was eager to enjoy it again. An endearing story.

John Steinbeck's writing draws you right into the story and moves so fluidly along. He has a brilliant sense of humor and sense of humanity and has long been one of my favorite writers.

I'd read Charlie as a youth and wanted to reread it 50 years later. Naturally, it's much better now because I've matured enough to understand it. I've always liked Steinbeck because of how he makes me feel. This road trip story is more light-hearted than other of his work, and there are insights he sneaks in disguised with humor. The pleasant surprise is the other 4 novels included, none of which I've read before. I always feel rich when I have a good supply of unread books on hand that I know I'll like. Kind of like reading book 1 of a trilogy, that you really like, and looking forward to the others.The publisher, Library of America, is one of my favorites because of quality paper and binding as well as quality writing. These are books I'll pass down to grandchildren, both for content and medium. I typically buy used hardcovers from the online booksellers, or download to my Kindle free from the library or Amazon. Sometimes it turns out to be less expensive to buy new books, like this one that includes 5 novels in 1 book.

Steinbeck! What more can you say?

This edition has many of his best stories. Steinbeck can tell a story like no one else! This is quality binding and paper. It's lightweight so I can hold it easily while reading in bed.

Arrived on time. Overall very satisfied.

Everything as stated - well packaged, arrived in okay time. Book (2nd hand) as described. Just what I expected. Everyone should read at least one Steinbeck book as he is such an excellent writer.

Las ediciones de Library of America son estupendas y ésta no lo es menos. "Travels with Charlie", que relata el viaje del autor con su perro por la América profunda, es simplemente una de las mejores historias de Steinbeck. "Sweet thursday", continuación de "Tortilla flat", es muy divertida. Ojo, intentar conseguir a un buen precio, que varía mucho según el momento.

Beautiful bound copy, Steinbeck writes with his detailed description of nature and human behavior with an uncanny eye. Although slow moving, one does not tire of his unique prose and style. He is a master storyteller. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Livre en très bon état reçu rapidement