East of Eden – John Steinbeck

The biblical stories of Adam & Eve and Cain & Abel have been reinterpreted multiple times in modern literature. East of Eden - first published in 1952 - is Nobel prize winning author John Steinbeck's attempt. At more than 600 pages, it is one of his longest books and in his own words - the … Continue reading East of Eden – John Steinbeck →

Out of Africa – Karen Blixen

First published in 1934, this autobiographical book is Danish author Karen Blixen’s most popular work. It broadly relates to the period between 1913-1930, when Karen ran a 6000 acre coffee plantation in colonial Kenya and is a story of life on the farm and the farm’s eventual failure. The farm located at the edge of … Continue reading Out of Africa – Karen Blixen →