Five Star Gift Ideas

What a great opportunity to give your grandpa a thoughtful and personalized gift! Here are a few ideas:

1. John Steinbeck book set - If your grandpa is a fan of John Steinbeck, perhaps he doesn't have a complete set of his works. You could purchase a complete set of Steinbeck's books, or perhaps focus on his most famous works like "Of Mice and Men," "Grapes of Wrath," and "East of Eden."

2. Vintage copies of Steinbeck's works - Depending on your grandpa's interests, he might appreciate a collection of vintage copies of Steinbeck's books. You could scour online marketplaces like Etsy or eBay for vintage copies from different decades, or perhaps look for first editions.

3. "Travels with Charley" map - "Travels with Charley" is one of Steinbeck's most famous books, chronicling his travels across the United States with his dog Charley. You could find a vintage map of the United States (either a paper map or framed) and mark each of Steinbeck's destinations that he visited in the book.

4. Steinbeck-inspired art - Is your grandpa a fan of art? You could commission a meaningful piece of artwork inspired by Steinbeck's works or characters - for example, a painting of the Salinas Valley or a bust of Lenny from "Of Mice and Men."

5. Steinbeck-themed wine or coffee - Depending on your grandpa's interests, you could also look for Steinbeck-inspired wines (such as Sweetwater Cellars' "Tortilla Flat" Zinfandel) or coffee blends (such as the "Grapes of Wrath" blend by Verve Coffee Roasters). These would be a fun and quirky nod to his love of Steinbeck.

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