5 best novels set in Alaska
Welcome to the frosty interiors and rugged exteriors of Alaska, a land where towering glaciers meet fiery volcanoes, quiet cabins sit under the dance of Northern Lights, and wildlife thrives in wild abandon. Dive into novels set in Alaska, where each page unfurls the beauty and challenge of living in 'The Last Frontier'. These books whisk you into stunning landscapes, adventures in the icy terrains, and heart-warming tales of resilience and community spirit.
The Snow Child
By Eowyn Ivey
How it fits the "novels set in Alaska" vibe: A magical and stark vision of life in Alaska in 1920, 'The Snow Child' follows a childless couple fare in the Alaskan wilderness, depicting a mix of hardships, friendships, and the raw beauty of Alaska.
3 / 5 Stars on Google Books
Publisher: Reagan Arthur Books
Page Count: 309
Published Date: 2012-02-01
To the Bright Edge of the World
By Eowyn Ivey
How it fits the "novels set in Alaska" vibe: This novel presents a remarkable journey to the wilderness of Alaska in 1885. It weaves together the beauty, hardships, and profound changes one can experience in the Alaskan frontier.
Publisher: Little, Brown
Page Count: 432
Published Date: 2016-08-02
Into the Wild
By Jon Krakauer
How it fits the "novels set in Alaska" vibe: 'Into The Wild' is based on the true story of Christopher McCandless, a young man who abandoned his life of comfort to pursue the raw, untamed Alaskan wilderness.
4.5 / 5 Stars on Google Books
Publisher: Anchor
Page Count: 236
Published Date: 2009-09-22
The Great Alone
By Kristin Hannah
How it fits the "novels set in Alaska" vibe: Set against the backdrop of Alaska in the 1970s, 'The Great Alone' explores family survival, resilience, and the overwhelming beauty that lives side by side with the harsh Alaskan wilderness.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Page Count: 449
Published Date: 2018-02-06
Two Old Women
By Velma Wallis
How it fits the "novels set in Alaska" vibe: This popular Alaskan legend transformed into a novel highlights a tale of survival in the freezing landscape of Alaska. It explores the fight for survival and the strength of the human spirit in the harshest of conditions.
Published Date: 2004