- “The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck – This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is set during the Great Depression and follows a family’s journey from Oklahoma to California.
- “East of Eden” by John Steinbeck – Another Steinbeck classic, this epic novel is set in the Salinas Valley and explores themes of good and evil.
- “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan – This bestselling novel follows the lives of four Chinese-American immigrant families living in San Francisco.
- “The Maltese Falcon” by Dashiell Hammett – Set in San Francisco, this detective novel is considered a classic of the genre.
- “Play It As It Lays” by Joan Didion – This novel captures the dark side of Hollywood and the life of a disenchanted actress.
- “Big Sur” by Jack Kerouac – Continuing the adventures of the Beat Generation, this novel is set in coastal California and explores themes of freedom and self-discovery.
- “The Tortilla Curtain” by T.C. Boyle – Set in Southern California, this novel tackles issues of immigration and social inequality through intersecting storylines.
- “White Oleander” by Janet Fitch – This novel follows the journey of a young girl through the foster care system in Los Angeles.
- “The Circle” by Dave Eggers – Set in Silicon Valley, this dystopian novel explores the dark side of technology and social media.
- “Less Than Zero” by Bret Easton Ellis – Set in 1980s Los Angeles, this novel delves into the lives of wealthy, disillusioned youth.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in California
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