Most Famous Books Set in States

[secretlyevil]

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[dorothyinAus]

I find some of the choices interesting. I would not have pegged them as the most famous books set there.

But then again, DH has a theory that these kinds of lists are not meant to be definitive, just to get people talking.

[secretlyevil]

I would really, really like to think of another book set in WA. Unfortunately nothing comes to mind.

[aurora]

I want to know how they defined famous. Sales? For example I feel like Moloka'i is now more famous than Michener's Hawaii, but I didn't try to look for stats or anything to back myself up.

[aurora]

Nov 13, 2014 9:00:26 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

I would really, really like to think of another book set in WA. Unfortunately nothing comes to mind.

Just for fun, I googled "books set in washington state" and at the top of the list from Goodreads was the 50 Shades series.  You're welcome.

(The "best" of the top listed ones IMO was The Art of Racing in the Rain, but I really can't argue that's better known than Twilight.)

[aurora]

Because I'm having fun with this, I'll recommend replacing Into the Wild with The Call of the Wild (Jack London) for Alaska. Although, that does suggest a certain theme.

[secretlyevil]

I haven't read 50 shades but considering it started as Twilight fan fix that makes sense.

[pooh8402]

I would say Lonesome Dove is more famous than No Country For Old Men.

[mrspez07]

I instantly thought of Centennial for Colorado, but maybe because it's about Colo and in Colo. the Shining is more nationally recognized.

Also, it seems a large amount of the books are also movies, I would think that plays a significant role in their famousness and popularity.