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.

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

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
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

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