- “The Call of the Wild” by Jack London – Set during the Klondike Gold Rush, this classic adventure novel follows a dog named Buck as he navigates the harsh wilderness of Alaska.
- “Into the Wild” by Jon Krakauer – Based on a true story, this non-fiction book chronicles the life and journey of Christopher McCandless, a young man who ventured into the Alaskan wilderness seeking solitude and self-discovery.
- “Two Old Women” by Velma Wallis – This novel is based on a traditional Athabascan legend and tells the story of two elderly women left behind by their tribe during a time of famine. They must rely on their own resourcefulness and the teachings of their ancestors to survive in the Alaska wilderness.
- “The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey – Set in 1920s Alaska, this magical realism novel follows a childless couple who build a snow child that mysteriously comes to life and changes their lives forever.
- “Ordinary Wolves” by Seth Kantner – Set in the Arctic Circle region of Alaska, this coming-of-age novel depicts the struggle between traditional Inupiaq culture and the encroachment of the modern world as seen through the eyes of a young boy.
- “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah – This bestselling novel explores the story of a troubled family seeking a fresh start in the wilderness of Alaska. It portrays the beauty of Alaska’s landscape alongside the challenges of living in such a remote and unforgiving environment.
- “A Cold Day for Murder” by Dana Stabenow – The first book in the popular Kate Shugak mystery series, this novel introduces the character of Kate, an Aleut detective, as she investigates a murder in a small Alaskan town.
- “Big Maria” by Johnny Shaw – A darkly humorous adventure story, this novel follows a group of eccentric characters on a treasure hunt in the Alaskan desert, leading them on a wild and unpredictable journey.
- “Blind Your Ponies” by Stanley Gordon West – Set in a small town in Alaska, this uplifting novel tells the story of a high school basketball team’s unlikely quest for victory amidst adversity and overwhelming odds.
- “The Woman Who Married a Bear” by John Straley – This mystery novel follows Cecil Younger, a private investigator in a small Alaskan town, as he unravels a series of interconnected crimes involving love, betrayal, and the supernatural.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Alaska
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