How I Read Arkansas Every time I finish a new State Reads post (this is number 6 already), I feel as though I have taken a trip to the state I’m covering because I’ve learned new things about it, whether I have visited there in person or not. What I came to appreciate about Arkansas …
This article is a part of a series on State Reads. Please leave a comment if there are any omissions or errors, particularly when the books themselves have a strong local connection. The purpose of this series is to celebrate the similarities and differences found in different regions of the United States. We also hope …
Researching “State Reads” is not easy; it’s hard to find specific information about all of the authors, and most lists are incomplete or don’t differentiate between books set in the state and written by locals. If you have any information you think I should add (or correct), PLEASE contact me! I want this series to …
Books written by Wyomingites and/or Set in Wyoming Books written by Wyomingites and set in Wyoming Fiction Annie Proulx’s most famous work might be “Brokeback Mountain”, which is included in the collection below. The full text of the original story is available from The New Yorker, where it was originally published: “Brokeback Mountain” Annie Proulx …
If you need a good scare and don’t want to pay for it, today is your lucky day! If you are looking for something a little exciting and FREE in electronic format, check out some great ghost stories written by women. Matilda, Mary Shelley You’ve probably heard of Mary Shelley’s most famous novel, Frankenstein. She …
