- “American Pastoral” by Philip Roth: This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel depicts the life of a successful businessman in Newark during the 1960s.
- “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” by Junot Díaz: This novel explores the life of a Dominican-American teenager growing up in Paterson, New Jersey, and his struggles with identity and love.
- “We Are Water” by Wally Lamb: Set in Three Rivers, New Jersey, this novel follows the complex and interconnected lives of the Oh family.
- “The Pine Barrens” by John McPhee: This non-fiction work delves into the ecology and history of the Pine Barrens in southern New Jersey.
- “Fearless Fourteen” by Janet Evanovich: Part of the popular Stephanie Plum series, this comedic mystery novel takes place in Trenton, New Jersey.
- “The Sportswriter” by Richard Ford: Set in Haddam, New Jersey, this novel follows the life of a sportswriter reflecting on his failed marriage and personal struggles.
- “The Good House” by Ann Leary: This novel explores the life of a real estate agent and recovering alcoholic in the fictional town of Wendover, New Jersey.
- “Heart of the City” by Robert Rotenberg: This legal thriller is set in the fictional city of Metropolitan, which draws inspiration from Trenton, Newark, and other New Jersey urban centres.
- “The Friday Night Knitting Club” by Kate Jacobs: This heartwarming novel revolves around a knitting group in Summit, New Jersey, and their shared joys and tribulations.
- “The World at Night” by Alan Furst: This historical spy novel is set in pre-World War II Europe and features an American secret agent based in Jersey City, New Jersey.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in New Jersey
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