The Show-Me State
If you think one of the books below doesn’t belong here, let me know your thoughts. Or if you’d like to add a book of your own, submit your suggestion. The book doesn’t need to be explicitly about the state, only clearly set in it and written by someone who actually lived there — ideally someone still living so we get a feel for the contemporary state of things.
Books are in no order of preference. That they are on this list is not a reflection of my personal taste or even that I’ve read them — I want you to find what works for you.
Avery Colt is a Snake, a Thief, a Liar by Ron A. Austin, short stories
Bettyville by George Hodgman, memoir
Dark Ambitions (Code of Honor book #3) by Irene Hannon, romantic suspense
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, thriller
Oops! (Alo Nudger #10) by John Lutz, mystery
Sheer Gall (Rachel Gold Mysteries #5) by Michael Kahn, mystery
Winter’s Bone by Daniel Woodrell, mystery
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