- “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder – This classic play is set in the fictional town of Grover’s Corners, which is inspired by Peterborough, New Hampshire, and also draws elements from Wilder’s childhood in Wisconsin.
- “A Reliable Wife” by Robert Goolrick – Set in 1907 Wisconsin, this historical fiction novel tells the story of a wealthy man’s search for a reliable wife and the secrets that unfold.
- “The Giant’s House” by Elizabeth McCracken – The story takes place in the fictional town of Cape Haven, Wisconsin, and explores the unlikely relationship between a librarian and a giant.
- “The Deep End of the Ocean” by Jacquelyn Mitchard – Although the main events occur in Illinois, a significant part of the story is set in Madison, Wisconsin.
- “American Gods” by Neil Gaiman – While the novel primarily explores American folk culture and mythology, there are notable scenes set in Lakeside, a small town located in Wisconsin.
- “The Art of Fielding” by Chad Harbach – This novel follows the lives of several characters in the fictional Westish College located in northeast Wisconsin.
- “One Night at the Call Centre” by Chetan Bhagat – Although the majority of the story unfolds in a call centre in Gurgaon, India, part of the narrative explores the life of a character who hails from Wisconsin.
- “The Persian Pickle Club” by Sandra Dallas – Set in a small town in Depression-era Kansas, the story features Wisconsin-born characters who gather to quilt and share their life experiences.
- “The Lager Queen of Minnesota” by J. Ryan Stradal – This novel tells the story of three women, two of whom are sisters from a family in rural Wisconsin, as they pursue their dreams in the beer industry.
- “Ordinary Grace” by William Kent Krueger – A coming-of-age novel set in 1961 New Bremen, Minnesota, with strong ties to neighbouring Wisconsin. The story explores themes of family, loss, and the power of community.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Wisconsin
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