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

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Alaska

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Arizona

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California

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Colorado

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Delaware

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Florida

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Georgia

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Hawaii

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Idaho

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Illinois

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Indiana

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Iowa

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Kentucky

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Louisiana

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Maine

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Massachusetts

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Michigan

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Minnesota

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Mississippi

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Missouri

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Montana

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Nebraska

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Nevada

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New Hampshire

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New Jersey

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New Mexico

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New York

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North Carolina

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North Dakota

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Oklahoma

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Oregon

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Pennsylvania

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Rhode Island

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South Carolina

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South Dakota

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Tennessee

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Texas

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Utah

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Washington D.C.

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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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