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Read Across the States

  • Read Across the States

While social distancing may have postponed some our travel plans, we can still take a road trip across America.  According to Business Insider and Huffington Post, as well as the staff at the Parker Library, these books are some of the most famous classics or bestsellers with rich settings in each state or American territory.  Pack some snacks and settle in for the ride.

Click here for a print-out of this list, alphabetical by author: Read Across the States

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

California

Colorado

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Washington D.C.

Special thanks to Melissa Ryan for starting this list.  If you have a title that you think should be added, please contact her.

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