Delve into a tale of good vs. evil in Oprah's Book Club pick, East of Eden by John Steinbeck.

Click on Steinbeck's maternal family members' names to learn more about the real life characters in 'East of Eden.'

Set in landscape of Steinbeck's childhood, location is a major theme in East of Eden. Listen to Oprah read the opening passage of East of Eden as you explore Steinbeck's Salinas Valley.

Fast facts about John Steinbeck's 'East of Eden'

Learn more about East of Eden's troubled family, the Trasks, by exploring the interactive family tree