Most-set authors
Genres
literary fiction (47) · mystery & crime (7) · thriller & suspense (5) · science fiction (5) · fantasy (4) · young adult (2)
When the stories are set
21st century (11) · Late 20th century (10) · Mid-20th century (6) · Early 20th century (4) · 1800s (1)
Publication span
1893 (The Cliff-Dwellers) to 2026 (Twelve Months)
Adapted for screen or stage
Cities
Books
Quick answers
What books are set in Illinois?
The Dogear maps 75 books set in Illinois, including Pet Sematary by Stephen King, The Favorites by Layne Fargo, Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor, Herzog by Saul Bellow and The 42nd Parallel by John Dos Passos.
Which authors have set the most books in Illinois?
Saul Bellow (3 books), Sandra Cisneros (2 books), Scott Turow (2 books) and Jim Butcher (2 books).
Which books set in Illinois have been adapted for film or TV?
Pet Sematary by Stephen King (adapted as Pet Sematary, 1989).