- “Cold Mountain” by Charles Frazier: Set during the Civil War, this novel follows the journey of a wounded Confederate soldier as he tries to make his way back home to Cold Mountain in North Carolina.
- “A Walk to Remember” by Nicholas Sparks: This heartwarming love story is set in the fictional town of Beaufort, North Carolina, and showcases the beauty of the coastal region.
- “The Colour Purple” by Alice Walker: While primarily set in Georgia, parts of this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel take place in rural North Carolina, exploring themes of race, gender, and identity.
- “Deliverance” by James Dickey: Although mostly associated with the Appalachian region of Georgia, this gripping adventure novel also features scenes set in North Carolina’s wilderness.
- “Look Homeward, Angel” by Thomas Wolfe: Based on Wolfe’s own experiences growing up in Asheville, North Carolina, this semi-autobiographical novel explores the journey of a young man with dreams of becoming a writer.
- “Bastard Out of Carolina” by Dorothy Allison: Set in Greenville County, South Carolina, but with significant portions in North Carolina, this novel tells the poignant and sometimes harrowing story of a young girl growing up in poverty.
- “Serena” by Ron Rash: This historical novel is set in the 1930s and follows a timber baron and his ruthless wife as they build their empire in the mountains of North Carolina.
- “Mudbound” by Hillary Jordan: Although primarily set in Mississippi, this gripping novel touches on North Carolina as well, exploring the lives of two families, one white and one black, in the aftermath of World War II.
- “The Road” by Cormac McCarthy: While not explicitly stated in the novel, the post-apocalyptic journey depicted in “The Road” is believed to take place in North Carolina, showcasing the state’s diverse landscapes.
- “The Longest Ride” by Nicholas Sparks: Another Nicholas Sparks novel set in North Carolina, it tells the intertwining love stories of two couples, one young and one older, against the backdrop of rodeo and art.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in North Carolina
0
Share.
