- “Bless Me, Ultima” by Rudolfo Anaya: This classic novel follows a young boy growing up in rural New Mexico and his relationship with a curandera (traditional healer) named Ultima.
- “The Milagro Beanfield War” by John Nichols: Set in a fictional Hispanic village in northern New Mexico, this novel tells the story of a man who defies local authorities by irrigating his beanfield.
- “Death Comes for the Archbishop” by Willa Cather: This historical novel is set in the mid-19th century and portrays the lives of two Catholic priests establishing a diocese in New Mexico.
- “House Made of Dawn” by N. Scott Momaday: This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel explores the life of a young Native American man returning to his Kiowa Pueblo community in New Mexico after serving in World War II.
- “The Guardians” by Ana Castillo: Set in Albuquerque, this novel revolves around the intertwined lives of three women involved in the Chicano civil rights movement.
- “The Milagro Beanfield War” by Jack Schaefer: Not to be confused with the book by John Nichols, this story tells of a drought-stricken New Mexico town and the man who diverts water to save it.
- “The Bean Trees” by Barbara Kingsolver: Though not entirely set in New Mexico, this novel follows a young woman who finds herself in Tucson, Arizona, and later travels through New Mexico, providing glimpses of the landscape and culture.
- “The Forbidden Rose” by Joanna Bourne: This historical romance novel is partially set in New Mexico during the French Revolution, featuring spies, intrigue, and a love story.
WANDERLIST: Eight famous novels set in New Mexico
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