- “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne: Set in 17th-century Puritan Boston, this novel explores themes of guilt, sin, and redemption.
- “Moby-Dick” by Herman Melville: Though it takes place primarily at sea, this epic tale has strong ties to New Bedford, Massachusetts.
- “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott: This beloved coming-of-age story is set in Concord, Massachusetts, during the Civil War.
- “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller: This play is based on the witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts, during the late 17th century.
- “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger: While not exclusively set in Massachusetts, part of this iconic novel takes place in Holden Caulfield’s hometown of Agerstown.
- “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison: While the story primarily takes place in Ohio, scenes are also set in Lorain, Massachusetts.
- “The House of the Seven Gables” by Nathaniel Hawthorne: This Gothic novel is set in Salem, Massachusetts, and revolves around the mysterious Pyncheon family.
- “Gone, Baby, Gone” by Dennis Lehane: This crime thriller is set in the neighbourhoods of Boston and explores the city’s underbelly.
- “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood: This dystopian novel is set in the fictional city of Gilead, which is believed to be located in what was formerly Massachusetts.
- “Ethan Frome” by Edith Wharton: Although Wharton primarily depicted New York society, this novella is set in the fictional town of Starkfield, Massachusetts.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Massachusetts
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