Classics:
* "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck: This novel famously depicts the Dust Bowl era in the American Midwest, where dust storms devastated the land and forced many families to migrate westward.
* "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck: This novel set in China during the 1930s includes vivid descriptions of dust storms and their impact on the lives of farmers.
Science Fiction/Fantasy:
* "Dune" by Frank Herbert: This classic sci-fi novel features a desert planet with giant sandworms and regular sandstorms.
* "The Martian" by Andy Weir: This science fiction novel about a stranded astronaut on Mars features a dust storm that puts the protagonist's survival in jeopardy.
Thrillers/Mystery:
* "The Reversal" by Michael Connelly: This thriller features a dust storm that disrupts the investigation of a murder in the California desert.
Literary Fiction:
* "The Sheltering Sky" by Paul Bowles: This novel set in the North African desert includes intense descriptions of sandstorms and their psychological effects on the characters.
* "A Long Petal of the Sea" by Isabel Allende: This novel set in Spain during the Spanish Civil War features a harrowing scene with a dust storm.
Children's Books:
* "The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame: While not the main focus, this classic children's book features a storm that blows through the riverbank.
To find the perfect book for you, consider what other elements you're interested in, such as setting, genre, and themes.