- “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green: This beloved young adult novel is set in Indianapolis and follows the story of two teenagers with cancer.
- “A Girl of the Limberlost” by Gene Stratton-Porter: This classic coming-of-age novel is set in the Limberlost Swamp in northeastern Indiana and explores themes of nature, education, and personal growth.
- “The Magnificent Ambersons” by Booth Tarkington: Set in a fictionalised version of Indianapolis in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel delves into the decline of a wealthy family.
- “Raintree County” by Ross Lockridge Jr.: Taking place in rural Indiana, this epic novel explores the life of a young man named John Shawnessy and his quest for love and meaning in the midst of the Civil War era.
- “The Kept” by James Scott: This atmospheric and suspenseful novel is set in rural Indiana in the winter of 1897 and follows a woman seeking justice after a horrific crime.
- “One Matchless Time: A Life of William Faulkner” by Jay Parini: While primarily a biography, this book delves into Faulkner’s time in Indiana during his early years, exploring the influences that shaped his life and writing.
- “The Water is Wide” by Pat Conroy: This memoir-like novel is set on Yamacraw Island, Georgia, but the protagonist, a white teacher, hails from a small town in Indiana, making it a significant part of the backstory.
- “Death Comes for the Archbishop” by Willa Cather: Though predominantly set in New Mexico, this historical novel features a character from Vincennes, Indiana, and briefly explores his past in the Midwest.
- “The Man Who Knew Too Much” by G.K. Chesterton: This collection of detective stories includes “The Secret of Father Brown,” where the eponymous character investigates a crime set in rural Indiana.
- “The Feud” by Thomas Berger: This historical novel is set in small-town Indiana in the late 19th century and centres around a feud between two families that escalates into violence.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Indiana
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