- “The Witch of Blackbird Pond” by Elizabeth George Speare – This young adult historical fiction novel is set in the colonial era and follows the story of a young girl living in Connecticut.
- “Revolutionary Road” by Richard Yates – Set in the mid-1950s, this novel portrays the lives of a suburban couple in an affluent Connecticut neighbourhood, highlighting themes of disillusionment and societal pressure.
- “Peyton Place” by Grace Metalious – This controversial bestseller from the 1950s is set in a small New England town, which is widely believed to be inspired by Metalious’s hometown of Manchester, Connecticut.
- “The Stepford Wives” by Ira Levin – This chilling science fiction novel is set in the fictional town of Stepford, Connecticut, and explores the themes of conformity and gender roles.
- “The Ice Storm” by Rick Moody – Set in New Canaan, Connecticut, during the 1970s, this novel paints a stark portrait of suburban life and the disintegration of the traditional family structure.
- “The Girl Next Door” by Jack Ketchum – While a work of fiction, this psychological horror novel is loosely based on the true story of Sylvia Likens and her tragic fate in Waterbury, Connecticut.
- “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald – Although not primarily set in Connecticut, this iconic novel features locations in Westport and New Haven. It explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream.
- “Pay It Forward” by Catherine Ryan Hyde – In this heartwarming novel, a young boy’s idea of doing good for others spreads from his small Connecticut town to the wider world.
- “Oona Out of Order” by Margarita Montimore – This time-travel novel follows the life of Oona, who time jumps into a different year of her life every New Year’s Eve, including periods spent in Connecticut.
- “The Little Friend” by Donna Tartt – Set in the fictional town of Alexandria, Mississippi, this coming-of-age mystery novel partly takes place in the privileged Connecticut neighbourhoods.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Connecticut
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