- “A Separate Peace” by John Knowles – Set in a fictional New Hampshire boarding school during World War II, this coming-of-age novel explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and the loss of innocence.
- “The Hotel New Hampshire” by John Irving – This quirky and darkly humorous novel follows the eccentric Berry family and their experiences running a hotel in New Hampshire.
- “The Weight of Water” by Anita Shreve – The story alternates between two timelines: a modern-day murder investigation on the Isles of Shoals, off the coast of New Hampshire, and a nineteenth-century crime involving Norwegian immigrants.
- “The Secret History” by Donna Tartt – Though not exclusively set in New Hampshire, parts of this novel take place at a fictitious Vermont college located near the New Hampshire border, exploring themes of obsession and morality.
- “Empire Falls” by Richard Russo – This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is set in a fictional town in New Hampshire and follows the struggles of the protagonist, Miles Roby, as he deals with a declining mill town and his own personal challenges.
- “The Witch of Blackbird Pond” by Elizabeth George Speare – While primarily set in Connecticut, this young adult historical fiction novel also features a significant portion in New Hampshire and explores themes of friendship, social prejudice, and witchcraft hysteria.
- “The Second Mrs. Hockaday” by Susan Rivers – Set during the American Civil War, this novel takes place on a farm in New Hampshire and tells the story of a young bride’s trials and tribulations when her husband goes to war.
- “I Am the Messenger” by Markus Zusak – Although not exclusively set in New Hampshire, parts of this novel take place in a small New Hampshire town, where the protagonist receives mysterious messages that lead him on a transformative journey.
- “The Church of Dead Girls” by Stephen Dobyns – This chilling mystery novel is set in a small town in New Hampshire, where a series of disappearances and murders shakes the community and raises questions about trust and paranoia.
- “The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83¼ years old” by Hendrik Groen – While set in the Netherlands, this heartwarming and humorous novel is chosen because it resonates with older readers in New Hampshire, reflecting on aging, friendship, and finding joy in life.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in New Hampshire
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