# @stjohnscountylibrary on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DArDqhIP03z
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/23748000-stjohnscountylibrary-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-10-03T18:54:05.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** St.JohnsCountyPublicLibrary (@stjohnscountylibrary) — https://gondola.cc/stjohnscountylibrary

## Caption

This #StaffPickThursday comes from Jocelyn, a Library Assistant at Southeast Branch! She chose "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck. 📚

"I read 'Grapes of Wrath' shortly before plucking 'East of Eden' from the shelves, and while I loved both, Steinbeck’s novel following the multi-generational Trask family as they try to forge their lives within a daunting and unforgiving early American landscape had me rapt down to the very last page. It felt as though I was actually inhabiting the characters’ inner worlds, rather than merely glimpsing them through a book; Their struggles became my struggles, and I took ownership of their private thoughts. This intimacy with characters is something I’ve always thought elevated a story from commonplace to remarkable. In 'East of Eden', an already remarkable story became masterful. I look forward to revisiting it for years to come, especially to catch up with my two favorite characters, Lee and Samuel Hamilton. Timshel!"

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| St.JohnsCountyPublicLibrary | @stjohnscountylibrary | https://gondola.cc/stjohnscountylibrary | Government Organization |

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