Books Set in the Northwest States

Whether you’re participating in our Read Around the USA Challenge or simply found your way to our website researching books set in Alaska, the Northern Plains, or the Northern Rockies, you’ve come to the right place!

The Best Books Set in the Northern Plains States & Alaska

Below, you’ll find a list of highly-rated books featuring the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Our curated recommendations strike a good balance between historical fiction, contemporary novels, thrillers, romance, and non-fiction books about the northern states. If you’re looking for another state, check our comprehensive list of books set in every state.

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Books Set in Alaska

The best books set in the 49th State, including novels, memoirs & non-fiction.

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Books Set in Idaho

The best books set in the Gem State, including contemporary fiction, historical fiction, and holiday titles.

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Books Set in Montana

The best books set in Big Sky Country, including contemporary fiction, historical fiction, and holiday titles.

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Books Set in North Dakota

The best books set in the Peace Garden State, including historical fiction, contemporary, and thrillers.

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Books Set in South Dakota

The best books set in the Mount Rushmore State, including historical fiction, contemporary fiction, and thrillers.

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2 Comments

  1. Thanks for finding some Idaho books that I haven’t seen before. For anyone else looking for Idaho books, I highly recommend “Educated.”

  2. Jerri Patton says:

    Of the six that I’ve read, my favorites are ‘Educated’ and ‘The Great Alone’.