Most-set authors
Genres
literary fiction (16) · horror (13) · thriller & suspense (9) · romance (2) · mystery & crime (2) · science fiction (1)
When the stories are set
21st century (4) · Late 20th century (3) · Mid-20th century (2) · 1700s (1)
Publication span
1896 (The Country of the Pointed Firs) to 2025 (The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne)
Award winners
It (British Fantasy Award for Best Novel (August Derleth Award))
Adapted for screen or stage
Cities
Books
Quick answers
What books are set in Maine?
The Dogear maps 46 books set in Maine, including It by Stephen King, Carrie by Stephen King, Pet Sematary by Stephen King, King Sorrow by Joe Hill and 11/22/63 by Stephen King.
Which cities in Maine have the most books set in them?
Bangor, Maine (5 books) and Castle Rock, Maine (5 books).
Which authors have set the most books in Maine?
Stephen King (19 books), Elizabeth Strout (5 books), Morgan Talty (2 books) and Paul Harding (2 books).
Which award-winning books are set in Maine?
It by Stephen King (British Fantasy Award for Best Novel (August Derleth Award), 1987).
Which books set in Maine have been adapted for film or TV?
It by Stephen King (adapted as It, 1990), Pet Sematary by Stephen King (adapted as Pet Sematary, 1989) and Carrie by Stephen King (adapted as Carrie, 1976).