Five Star Gift Ideas

That's a great starting point! Here are a few gift ideas for your friend who loves John Steinbeck:

1. A hardcover boxed set of John Steinbeck's novels: This comprehensive collection will allow your friend to dive into all of Steinbeck's classic works, including "Of Mice and Men," "The Grapes of Wrath," and "East of Eden."

2. The John Steinbeck bookshelf: If your friend already has a few of Steinbeck's works, this bookshelf would be perfect for displaying them all together. You could even add some personalized bookends to make it even more special.

3. A guided tour of John Steinbeck's hometown: Depending on where your friend lives, you might be able to give them a guided tour of Salinas, California, where Steinbeck grew up. There are several tours available that highlight the author's life and work.

4. John Steinbeck quote wall art: Find a beautiful print or canvas of one of your friend's favorite Steinbeck quotes, like "And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good" from "East of Eden."

5. A Steinbeck-themed bookmark: If your friend loves to read, she/he will appreciate this small but thoughtful gift. Look for a bookmark that features a Steinbeck quote or an image from one of his books.

Or you can get her/him a star map with the date when she/he was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”