This is a list of books for the Read The States Challenge. Read any on each of the state lists and be awarded the pride of knowing you have read all across the US!
created by brunel
last updated December, 2025
VA represent! š¦ š¦ i'm not familiar with a lot of these books so... when you pick these books, is it because they take place in virginia? or because the author is from virginia, or some combination? a secret fourth thing? and thank for putting together all these lists!

Hi! I try to get ones set or influenced by Virginia - if the author is from there, bases it somewhere else but uses knowledge of VA that qualifies. Any suggestions would be amazingggg!!
hmm! well the only one i can think of right now is Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (takes place in appalachian va) but i'll def keep my eyes peeled!

Oooo Iām so happy to put more Appalachian representation on here! Thank you and please tell me any other ideas you have!