- “My Ántonia” by Willa Cather: This acclaimed novel depicts the lives of farmers and immigrants in the Nebraska prairie during the late 19th century.
- “O Pioneers!” by Willa Cather: Another classic by Willa Cather, this novel explores the challenges and triumphs of a Swedish immigrant family in Nebraska.
- “Black Elk Speaks” by John Neihardt: Although not a traditional novel, this book is a firsthand account of the life and spiritual experiences of Black Elk, a Native American from the Pine Ridge Reservation in Nebraska.
- “The Echo Maker” by Richard Powers: This novel, set in Kearney, Nebraska, tells the story of a man who suffers a brain injury in a car accident and his sister’s quest to help him recover.
- “The Road to Omaha” by Robert Ludlum: This thriller follows a former major league baseball player who becomes involved in a murder investigation during the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.
- “When the Legends Die” by Hal Borland: While not exclusively set in Nebraska, this novel traces the journey of a Ute Indian from the Colorado mountains to the Pine Ridge Reservation in Nebraska.
- “Snow Falling On Cedars” by David Guterson: Part of this novel is set in the fictitious town of Amity, Nebraska, where the effects of World War II play a significant role in the unfolding story.
- “Riding the Flume” by Patricia Curtis Pfitsch: This young adult novel follows the adventures of a fourteen-year-old girl in the late 1800s as she works on a log flume in Nebraska.
- “Staggerford” by Jon Hassler: Though primarily set in Minnesota, this book explores the life of a small-town teacher who briefly relocates to Nebraska.
- “The Quicksilver Pool” by Phyllis A. Whitney: This mystery novel takes place in a small Nebraska town, where an orphaned young girl discovers hidden secrets about her past.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Nebraska
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