- “It” by Stephen King – This iconic horror novel is set in the fictional town of Derry, Maine.
- “Pet Sematary” by Stephen King – Another chilling Stephen King novel set in the fictional town of Ludlow, Maine.
- “Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman – Though the story primarily takes place in Glasgow, Scotland, it explores the life of a woman who hails from rural Maine.
- “Olive Kitteridge” by Elizabeth Strout – This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is set in a small coastal town in Maine, featuring interconnected stories revolving around the character Olive Kitteridge.
- “The Cider House Rules” by John Irving – This novel takes place in a Maine orphanage during the early 20th century and explores themes of family, abortion, and the ethics of medical practice.
- “The Shell Seekers” by Rosamunde Pilcher – While this primarily takes place in England, some portions of the novel are set in coastal Maine.
- “Empire Falls” by Richard Russo – Set in the fictional town of Empire Falls, this novel explores the lives of the residents and the struggles of a declining mill town.
- “The Weight of Water” by Anita Shreve – This novel alternates between a present-day murder investigation in a small Maine community and historical events involving two families.
- “Carrie” by Stephen King – Stephen King’s first published novel is set in the fictional town of Chamberlain, Maine, and tells the story of a high school outcast with telekinetic powers.
- “The Blue Hill Meadows” by Cynthia Huntington – This novel is set in the fictional town of Blue Hill in Maine, focusing on the lives of several intertwined characters.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Maine
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