Five Star Gift Ideas

Great choice! Here are a few thoughtful and personal gift ideas based on your girlfriend's love for John Steinbeck:

1. "East of Eden" - a classic novel by John Steinbeck. You could give her a copy of the book with a handwritten note explaining why you think she'll love it.

2. "Steinbeck: A Life in Letters" - a collection of letters written by John Steinbeck. This would give your girlfriend an inside look at the author's life and might inspire her own writing.

3. A map of the Salinas Valley - the setting for many of John Steinbeck's books. You could find a vintage map of the area, frame it, and give it to her as a unique and meaningful decoration for her room.

4. A guided tour of Steinbeck's California - take her on a road trip to see some of the places that inspired John Steinbeck's writing. You could plan stops at his childhood home in Salinas, his writing studio in Pacific Grove, and the settings for his most famous novels.

5. "Cannery Row" walking tour - if your girlfriend loves Steinbeck's "Cannery Row," she might enjoy a walking tour of the real Cannery Row in Monterey, California. You could research and plan the tour together, or find a guided tour online.

Or you can get her a star map with an important date you share.