- “Brokeback Mountain” by Annie Proulx – This short story, later adapted into a film, is set in Wyoming and tells the story of two men falling in love in the 1960s.
- “Close Range: Wyoming Stories” by Annie Proulx – This collection of short stories by Annie Proulx features various tales set in Wyoming, exploring the region’s landscapes and the lives of its residents.
- “The Big Sky” by A.B. Guthrie Jr. – While not entirely set in Wyoming, this classic Western novel includes scenes that take place in the Wyoming wilderness and tells the story of fur trappers in the early 19th century.
- “Jerusalem, Wyoming” by John Hawkes – This novel is a surreal and experimental work that uses Wyoming as a backdrop to explore themes of violence, spirituality, and the human psyche.
- “Housekeeping” by Marilynne Robinson – Although not explicitly set in Wyoming, this novel is loosely inspired by the town of Sandpoint, Idaho, which sits close to the Wyoming border. It follows the lives of two sisters and their struggle for stability.
- “The Laramie Project” by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theatre Project – While not a novel, this play is based on the real-life events surrounding the murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay student in Laramie, Wyoming. It explores themes of hate, acceptance, and the power of community.
- “The Jump-Off Creek” by Molly Gloss – Set in the late 19th century, this novel revolves around a strong-willed woman who settles on a Wyoming homestead and faces numerous challenges that test her resilience and independence.
- “The Rope” by Nevada Barr – This mystery novel follows the adventures of park ranger Anna Pigeon as she investigates a series of murders in the Grand Tetons National Park in Wyoming.
- “The Meadow” by James Galvin – This epic novel spans several generations and focuses on a piece of Wyoming land known as the Two-Bar Ranch, exploring the connections between the land and the people who reside there.
- “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein – While not set exclusively in Wyoming, this heartwarming story features Wyoming as a significant setting. It is narrated by a dog named Enzo and delves into the human condition through the lens of the dog’s observations.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Wyoming
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