- “Beloved” by Toni Morrison: Although not entirely set in Delaware, this powerful novel has significant parts taking place in the state.
- “Fight Club” by Chuck Palahniuk: While much of the story revolves around the nameless narrator’s exploits in various locations, including Delaware, it certainly left a lasting impact on popular culture.
- “The Emperor of Ocean Park” by Stephen L. Carter: This gripping legal thriller delves into the lives of an African American family in the affluent neighbourhood of Elm Harbour, Delaware.
- “Mislaid” by Nell Zink: Set in the fictional town of Stillwater, this satirical novel follows the lives of Peggy and Lee, highlighting issues of race, gender, and sexuality.
- “A Separate Peace” by John Knowles: Although it primarily takes place at an elite boarding school in New Hampshire, parts of the novel are set in a seaside hotel on the Delaware coast.
- “The Broken Cord” by Michael Dorris: This autobiographical book follows the author’s struggle to raise his adopted son with fetal alcohol syndrome and his attempts to seek specialized treatment in Delaware.
- “The Innocent” by Ian McEwan: While the story mostly unfolds in Berlin during the post-World War II era, Delaware plays a notable part in this psychological thriller.
- “Cage of Stars” by Jacquelyn Mitchard: This emotional novel tells the story of a young girl from a strict Mennonite community in Idaho who ends up on a quest for justice that leads her to Delaware.
- “Delaware River Sonnet” by Gregory Frost: This fantasy novel imagines a realm parallel to Delaware where magical adventures and political intrigues unfold.
- “Fortunate Son” by Walter Mosley: While the majority of the story unfolds in Los Angeles, part of it takes place in Delaware, where a young man navigates complicated family dynamics and racial tensions.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Delaware
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