A notable book is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. Although it's set during the Great Depression, it also tackles important themes like racial injustice. The story gives a good sense of the social environment of that era. And 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' by Zora Neale Hurston is also a great read. It follows the life of a young African - American woman and shows how the Depression affected different communities.
One great book is 'The Grapes of Wrath' by John Steinbeck. It vividly portrays the struggles of a family during the Great Depression, showing their journey and the harsh realities they faced. Another is 'Of Mice and Men', also by Steinbeck, which delves into the dreams and hardships of migrant workers at that time.