Most-set authors
Genres
literary fiction (12) · thriller & suspense (4) · mystery & crime (4) · romance (3) · western (3) · science fiction (2)
When the stories are set
21st century (6) · Late 20th century (2) · Mid-20th century (1) · Early 20th century (1)
Publication span
1952 (The Killer Inside Me) to 2025 (Don't Forget Me, Little Bessie)
Award winners
Red, White & Royal Blue (Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance)
Adapted for screen or stage
Cities
Books
Quick answers
What books are set in Texas?
The Dogear maps 30 books set in Texas, including Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, Palaver by Bryan Washington, 11/22/63 by Stephen King, A Saint from Texas by Edmund White and Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Which authors have set the most books in Texas?
Bryan Washington (4 books) and Cormac McCarthy (2 books).
Which award-winning books are set in Texas?
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance, 2019).
Which books set in Texas have been adapted for film or TV?
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (adapted as Red, White & Royal Blue, 2023).