- “The Virgin Suicides” by Jeffrey Eugenides: This haunting novel follows the lives of the Lisbon sisters, set against the backdrop of suburban Michigan.
- “Middlesex” by Jeffrey Eugenides: Another novel by Eugenides, “Middlesex” is an epic family saga that begins in the fictional town of Smyrna, Michigan.
- “The Five People You Meet in Heaven” by Mitch Albom: This heartwarming story takes place at an amusement park on Ruby Pier, which is located in fictional Ruby, Michigan.
- “Once Upon a River” by Bonnie Jo Campbell: Set on the banks of the Kalamazoo River, this novel follows the gritty and independent character of Margo Crane.
- “The Winter of Our Discontent” by John Steinbeck: Although the majority of this novel is set on Long Island, it starts in Saginaw, Michigan, and provides insights into the character Ethan Allen Hawley.
- “The Nick Adams Stories” by Ernest Hemingway: This collection of short stories features the character Nick Adams, who often reminisces about his childhood in northern Michigan.
- “The Loved One” by Evelyn Waugh: While primarily set in Los Angeles, this satirical novel includes a portion set in fictional Horten, Michigan, where the embalming fluid Thanatogenos is produced.
- “Stitches” by David Small: A graphic memoir, “Stitches” explores the author’s upbringing in Detroit during the mid-20th century.
- “Wolf’s Mouth” by John Smolens: This historical novel is set in the Upper Peninsula during World War II, combining elements of war, love, and survival.
- “American Gods” by Neil Gaiman: While not exclusively set in Michigan, parts of this fantasy novel take place in Lakeside, a small town in Michigan, where the protagonist, Shadow, finds himself in new and unusual predicaments.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Michigan
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