The Old Patagonian Express tells of Paul Theroux's train journey down the length of North and South America. Witty, sharply observed and beautifully written, this is a richly evocative account of travelling to 'the end of the line'.

When sixteen-year-old Janie is caught kissing shiftless Johnny Taylor, her grandmother swiftly marries her off to an old man with sixty acres. Janie endures two stifling marriages before she finally meets the man of her dreams - who offers not diamonds, but a packet of flowering seeds.

East of Eden was considered by Steinbeck to be his magnum opus, and its epic scope and memorable characters, exploring universal themes of love and identity, ensure it remains one of Americas most enduring novels.