Of Mice and Men
By John Steinbeck

A tale of two migrant workers on a journey to pursue a better life, Steinbeck's story has everything—wonderful descriptions of western scenery, the American dream of owning one's own property, attempts at romance and even an accidental murder. The book traces the powerful connection between its two main characters, George and Lennie, and portrays a real moral conundrum: To what lengths will you go, when ultimately tested, to protect a friend?