- “The Monk of Mokha” by Dave Eggers – This novel follows the true story of a young Yemeni-American man who sets out to revive the ancient art of Yemeni coffee, and parts of the story take place in Aragón.
- “The Fountains of Silence” by Ruta Sepetys – Set in Spain in 1957, this historical fiction novel includes a storyline set in Aragón and explores the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War.
- “The Resistance” by Gemma Malley – The first book in the “Declaration” trilogy, this dystopian novel is set in a future where immortality is within reach, and parts of the story unfold in Aragón.
- “Don Quixote” by Miguel de Cervantes – While not exclusively set in Aragón, parts of this classic Spanish novel take place in the region, as the titular character embarks on his famous adventures.
- “Red April” by Santiago Roncagliolo – This crime novel is set in Peru during the Holy Week celebrations, but the protagonist, Judge Félix Chacaltana Saldívar, hails from Aragón.
- “The Three Kings” by Alfonso Ruiz Castillo – This historical novel explores the lives of three kings: Charles II of Spain, Louis XIV of France, and Philip IV of Aragón. The Aragónese king’s story plays a significant role throughout the book.
- “The White Guard” by Mikhail Bulgakov – Although most of the events in this novel take place in Kiev during the Russian Civil War, the main character, the Turbín family, has roots in Aragón.
- “The Return” by Victoria Hislop – This novel tells the story of a family divided by the Spanish Civil War, and parts of it are set in Aragón, capturing the struggles and sacrifices of the characters.
- “La Roja Insignia del Valor” by Stephen Crane – Also known as “The Red Badge of Courage,” this classic American Civil War novel portrays a young soldier’s experiences in battle, and it includes references to Aragón.
- “The Farsi-language Wedding” by Marjaneh Halati – This novel explores the experiences of Iranians who have emigrated to Aragón and their encounters with the local culture, offering a perspective on life in the region.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Aragón
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