- “Housekeeping” by Marilynne Robinson: This Pulitzer Prize-nominated novel takes place in Fingerbone, Idaho, and portrays the lives of two sisters and their transient existence.
- “The Sheep Queen” by Thomas Savage: Set in the early 1900s, this novel follows the story of two strong-willed women who battle for control of a sheep ranch in southeastern Idaho.
- “The Jump-Off Creek” by Molly Gloss: This novel revolves around a determined woman named Lydia Sanderson, who settles in a remote Idaho territory to prove that she can make it on her own.
- “The Orchardist” by Amanda Coplin: Taking place in the early 1900s, this novel tells the tale of a solitary orchardist named William Talmadge in the high country of north-central Idaho.
- “A Sand County Almanac” by Aldo Leopold: While not strictly a novel, Leopold’s influential book explores his conservation efforts while working on a farm in northern Idaho.
- “Emperors of the Air” by Ethan Canin: This collection of short stories includes one set in Idaho that follows the lives of a young boy and his father as they navigate relationships and life’s challenges.
- “Walk Two Moons” by Sharon Creech: Although primarily set in Ohio, parts of this Newbery Medal-winning children’s novel take place in Lewiston, Idaho, as the protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
- “A Death in White Bear Lake” By Barry Siegel: This true crime story recounts the murder of a three-year-old girl in Idaho, examining the tragic events and the ensuing legal battle.
- “Cold Wind” by C.J. Box: As part of the Joe Pickett series, this thriller set in the fictional town of Medicine Wheel, Wyoming, features landscapes and influences from neighbouring Idaho.
- “The Cold Dish” by Craig Johnson: Another series opener, this mystery novel is set in Absaroka County, Wyoming, near Idaho’s border, and introduces readers to the beloved character Sheriff Walt Longmire.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Idaho
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