If you like participating in reading-themed challenges, here’s a fun one for you!
Find a book that takes place in each of the 50 states – from Alabama to Wyoming. How many have you read? Which are your favorites from each state?
Maine is an easy one – pick up literally any book written by Stephen King and you’re golden. Some states are a little more difficult. It’s always fun to find a story written in an area near you, that you might be familiar with. Every state is going to have a healthy population of local writers as well. Take a moment to pop in to your local bookseller and ask about local or independent authors – I’ll bet you will find some interesting options!
| Alabama | |
| Alaska | |
| Arizona | |
| Arkansas | |
| California | |
| Colorado | |
| Connecticut | |
| Delaware | |
| Florida | |
| Georgia | |
| Hawaii | |
| Idaho | |
| Illinois | |
| Indiana | |
| Iowa | |
| Kansas | |
| Kentucky | |
| Louisiana | |
| Maine | Literally anything from Stephen King |
| Maryland | |
| Massachusetts | |
| Michigan | |
| Minnesota | Author Abby Jiminez is very popular right now. She lives in Minnesota, and writes feel-good stories. My favorite is How about Wnedy Webb? Wendy writes gothic supernatural stories, many which are set around the shores of Lake Superior. My favorite is Daughters of the Lake. |
| Mississippi | |
| Missouri | |
| Montana | |
| Nebraska | |
| Nevada | |
| New Hampshire | |
| New Jersey | |
| New Mexico | |
| New York | My first thought for New York is Freida McFadden. The Housemaid is set in New York City and is a thriller guaranteed to keep you on your toes. |
| North Carolina | |
| North Dakota | |
| Ohio | |
| Oklahoma | |
| Oregon | |
| Pennsylvania | |
| Rhode Island | |
| South Carolina | |
| South Dakota | Vanished in Vermillion: The Real Story of South Dakota’s Most Infamous Cold Case is the story of two young girls who mysteriously disappeared on their way to a party, and the cold case investigation that failed to find them. |
| Tennessee | |
| Texas | |
| Utah | |
| Vermont | |
| Virginia | |
| Washington | |
| Washington D.C. | |
| West Virginia | |
| Wisconsin | |
| Wyoming |