Book to film series: Wed.

February 26 at 7 pm: East of Eden by John Steinbeck

John Steinbeck (1902-1968), winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, achieved popular success in 1935 when he published Tortilla Flat. He went on to write more than twenty-five novels, including The Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men. Often described as Steinbeck's most ambitious novel, East of Eden brings to life the intricate details of two families, the Trasks and the Hamiltons, and their interwoven stories. The novel was originally addressed to Steinbeck's young sons, Thom and John (then 6½ and 4½ years old, respectively). Steinbeck wanted to describe the Salinas Valley for them in detail: the sights, sounds, smells, and colors. Pick up copies of the book then come to the film on Feb. 26. Popcorn and cider will be provided.

Pick up copies of the book now! (You don't have to read the book to see the movie).

Lisa Sammet, Library Director
Jeudevine Memorial Library
93 North Main St.
PO Box 536
Hardwick, VT 05843
802-472-5948
www.jeudevinememoriallibrary.org
Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays: 1 PM to 7 PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 1 PM to 5 PM
Fridays: 10 AM to 5 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM to 2 PM