5 best novels set in North Carolina
Welcome to an enchanting exploration of novels set in North Carolina. Our list unveils the vibrant hues of Southern charm, the ebb and flow of intriguing history, the allure of quaint small towns, and the raw force of nature, all under the Carolina blue sky. North Carolina's potent blend of romance, mystery, history, and culture knit together in narratives that serve to beckon all bibliophiles and inquisitive minds.
Cold Mountain
By Charles Frazier
How it fits the "novels set in North Carolina" vibe: Set in the backdrop of North Carolina, 'Cold Mountain' provides a vivid portrayal of a soldier's perilous journey back home during the Civil War. Raleigh will feel eerily familiar as Frazier introduces you to every nook and cranny through his poetic storytelling.
3.5 / 5 Stars on Google Books
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Page Count: 500
Published Date: 2007-12-01
Serena
By Ron Rash
How it fits the "novels set in North Carolina" vibe: The novel 'Serena' narrates the story of a ruthless timber baroness in North Carolina during the Great Depression. Its depiction of the Smoky Mountains and the lives of people working under the protagonist captures the essence of the state during that era.
Publisher: Harper Collins
Page Count: 400
Published Date: 2009-10-06
A Land More Kind Than Home
By Wiley Cash
How it fits the "novels set in North Carolina" vibe: Wiley Cash’s 'A Land More Kind Than Home' explores rural, religious North Carolina through the eyes of its varied and intricate characters. The setting is deeply ingrained in the story adding local color to the narrative.
3 / 5 Stars on Google Books
Publisher: Harper Collins
Page Count: 233
Published Date: 2012-04-17
The Last Child
By John Hart
How it fits the "novels set in North Carolina" vibe: Set in a rural North Carolina town, 'The Last Child' is a thrilling narrative of a young boy's mission to find his lost sister. Throughout the novel, Hart skillfully captures the unique ambiance of small-town life in North Carolina.
5 / 5 Stars on Google Books
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Page Count: 557
Published Date: 2009-05-26
The Secret Life of Bees
By Sue Monk Kidd
How it fits the "novels set in North Carolina" vibe: 'The Secret Life of Bees' relocates readers into a 1964 South Carolina summer, exploring themes of racial tension, family, and friendship. Kidd's evocative writing deeply connects the story's themes with the characteristic Southern location.
Publisher: Penguin Books
Page Count: 333
Published Date: 2013-05-07