- “Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant” by Anne Tyler – This novel is set in Baltimore and explores the dysfunctional dynamics of the Whitshank family.
- “The Accidental Tourist” by Anne Tyler – Another novel by Anne Tyler, it takes place in Baltimore and follows the life of a travel writer who experiences personal tragedy.
- “A Good Man Is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor – Although not entirely set in Maryland, part of this iconic short story collection takes place in the state.
- “The Awakening” by Kate Chopin – Although primarily set in Louisiana, significant portions of this classic novel occur in Maryland and describe the protagonist’s summer vacation there.
- “The Nightingale’s Song” by Robert Timberg – This non-fiction work explores the lives of five United States Naval Academy graduates and their experiences with war. It is deeply rooted in Maryland’s history.
- “Ladder of Years” by Anne Tyler – Set in Baltimore, this novel tells the story of a middle-aged woman who abandons her family during a beach vacation in Delaware and starts a new life in a Maryland town.
- “Wilderness” by Robert Penn Warren – Although not entirely based in Maryland, this novel includes a significant portion set in Eastern Shore, where the protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
- “Sea Swept” by Nora Roberts – This romantic novel is set in St. Christopher, Maryland, and is the first book in a series called the Chesapeake Bay Saga.
- “Sag Harbour” by Colson Whitehead – While the majority of the story takes place in New York, portions of this novel are set in Maryland’s Eastern Shore, exploring the experiences of African American teenagers in the 1980s.
- “Anne of Green Gables” by L.M. Montgomery – While the majority of the story takes place in Prince Edward Island, a part of it is set in Maryland.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Maryland
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