What We’re Reading
by Jennifer Holden Ward
East of Eden
by John Steinbeck
A few times a year, perhaps out of sheer guilt, I read a classic or two, and I'm always glad when I do. Right now I am reading East of Eden. From the first sentence I was reminded of Steinbeck's keen sense of place—a trait that I love in writing, whether it be in fiction or travel writing. He doesn't just introduce his characters; he transports you to where they are.