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Looking for a book set in a specific state within the United States? We have you covered!
Use the alphabetical state list below to find the relevant book list. These book recommendations were originally compiled for our Read Around the USA challenge, so many of the lists are currently grouped by region. Within the regional post, you can use the table of contents to jump to the specific state you are interested in. Throughout 2025, we’ll be creating a stand-alone booklist for every state.
This popular challenge has two fun options to help you armchair travel through the United States as you read. Get all the details and register to participate here.
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado:
Books Set in Colorado
Christmas Books Set in Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York:
Books Set in New York State
Historical Fiction Set in NYC
Rom Com Books Set in NYC
North Carolina:
Books Set in North Carolina
Books Set in the Outer Banks
Christmas Books Set in North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina:
Books Set in South Carolina
Books Set in Charleston
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Washington D.C.
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Books Set in US Territories:
AMERICAN SAMOA, GUAM, THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS, PUERTO RICO, AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
