{"id":154821,"date":"2022-04-29T18:07:53","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T16:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/?p=154821"},"modified":"2023-09-21T18:19:56","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T16:19:56","slug":"top-literary-hotspots-america-state-genre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/top-literary-hotspots-america-state-genre\/","title":{"rendered":"The most popular literary hotspots across America, by state and genre (infographics)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-literary-hotspots-in-the-United-States-infographics.jpg?resize=1600%2C1600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Top literary hotspots in the United States - infographics\" class=\"wp-image-154831\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-literary-hotspots-in-the-United-States-infographics.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-literary-hotspots-in-the-United-States-infographics.jpg?resize=220%2C220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-literary-hotspots-in-the-United-States-infographics.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-literary-hotspots-in-the-United-States-infographics.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-literary-hotspots-in-the-United-States-infographics.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-literary-hotspots-in-the-United-States-infographics.jpg?resize=65%2C65&amp;ssl=1 65w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-literary-hotspots-in-the-United-States-infographics.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-literary-hotspots-in-the-United-States-infographics.jpg?resize=840%2C840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>100% of novels set in Pearl Harbor belong to the historical fiction genre. New York City is the most common literary setting in the United States.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An impressive set of literary infographics has just been released by Crossword Solver. Called <a href=\"https:\/\/crossword-solver.io\/books-set-around-america\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Books Across America<\/strong><\/a>, the visuals analyze in detail the locations where popular novels are set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background has-system-sans-serif-font-family is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#dedede;border-width:1px;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:1em;padding-right:1.5em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1.5em\"><ul class=\"has-dates has-small-font-size wp-block-rss\"><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/top-free-ebooks-christmas-2023\/'>Free ebooks for Christmas 2023: here are the top 20 downloads<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2023-12-15T14:05:39+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">Dec 15, 2023<\/time> <\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/best-personalized-library-gifts\/'>12 best personalized gifts for librarians and library supporters<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2023-11-18T11:11:37+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">Nov 18, 2023<\/time> <\/li><\/ul><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>The infographics are a great book discovery tool, especially if you are planning holidays in a specific location and would like to give it a bookish touch. They are also a fantastic reference point for book authors, as most of these locations were chosen for a reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How was the data for the visuals collected and processed? The team at Crossword Solver used location tags added by Goodreads users for books set in the United States. Then, the books with the most ratings were identified for six most popular genres: romance, fantasy, historical, mystery, sci-fi, and thriller novels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please make sure to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/crossword-solver.io\/books-set-around-america\">original article<\/a> at Crossword Solver blog to find more details about the methodology, as well as an extremely interesting <a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/online-tool-discover-books-set-nearest-to-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tool that reveals books set closest to you<\/a>. I will write about the tool soon, so let\u2019s keep in touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/crossword-solver.io\/\">Crossword Solver<\/a> is a free online search tool every fan of crossword puzzles should add to their browser bookmarks. The platform is designed to help find all possible words made up of the clues, letters, and word length you provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the visuals were designed by <a href=\"https:\/\/neomam.com\/\">NeoMam Studios<\/a>, a UK-based digital agency that created some of the most stunning book infographics, including <a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/most-helpful-writing-lessons-from-successful-authors\/\">writing lessons from successful authors<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/floor-plans-classic-novels-pictures\/\">house plans of homes from classic novels<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire set of literary America infographics includes nine visuals, and I present them below with short highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top literary hotspots in the US by state<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In which state are the most books set?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized alignwide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/top-literary-hotspots-america-state-genre\/in-which-us-state-are-the-most-books-set-infographic\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/In-which-US-state-are-the-most-books-set-infographic.jpg?resize=1600%2C1517&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"In which US state are the most books set - infographic\" class=\"wp-image-154823\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/In-which-US-state-are-the-most-books-set-infographic.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/In-which-US-state-are-the-most-books-set-infographic.jpg?resize=220%2C209&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/In-which-US-state-are-the-most-books-set-infographic.jpg?resize=540%2C512&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/In-which-US-state-are-the-most-books-set-infographic.jpg?resize=768%2C728&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/In-which-US-state-are-the-most-books-set-infographic.jpg?resize=1536%2C1456&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/In-which-US-state-are-the-most-books-set-infographic.jpg?resize=160%2C152&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/In-which-US-state-are-the-most-books-set-infographic.jpg?resize=840%2C796&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b8 New York and California are the states where the plots of the most novels are set (4,887 and 4,505 books, respectively). Texas takes the third position with 2,064 books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b8 Vermont is the least popular state for storytelling, with only 41 novels taking place here. Two other states with less than 100 literary hotspots are Delaware (75) and North Dakota (80).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where are the most books set in every state?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized alignwide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/top-literary-hotspots-america-state-genre\/where-are-the-most-books-set-in-every-us-state-full-infographic\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Where-are-the-most-books-set-in-every-US-state-full-infographic.jpg?resize=1600%2C1517&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Where are the most books set in every US state - full infographic\" class=\"wp-image-154832\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Where-are-the-most-books-set-in-every-US-state-full-infographic.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Where-are-the-most-books-set-in-every-US-state-full-infographic.jpg?resize=220%2C209&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Where-are-the-most-books-set-in-every-US-state-full-infographic.jpg?resize=540%2C512&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Where-are-the-most-books-set-in-every-US-state-full-infographic.jpg?resize=768%2C728&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Where-are-the-most-books-set-in-every-US-state-full-infographic.jpg?resize=1536%2C1456&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Where-are-the-most-books-set-in-every-US-state-full-infographic.jpg?resize=160%2C152&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Where-are-the-most-books-set-in-every-US-state-full-infographic.jpg?resize=840%2C796&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b8 New York City is the most popular literary spot, picked by authors of 2,609 books. It\u2019s the only place in the United States that is used as a location in over 1,000 books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b8 Los Angeles comes as the second most popular literary hotspot, appearing in 984 books. It\u2019s followed by Chicago (953 titles).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b8 Buffalo Valley is where the 4th novel from Debbie Macomber\u2019s Dakota Series is set. It\u2019s the only literary location in North Dakota, based on data from Goodreads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 10 most popular US locations to set books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized alignwide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/top-literary-hotspots-america-state-genre\/top-10-most-popular-literary-hotspots-in-the-us-infographic\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-most-popular-literary-hotspots-in-the-US-infographic.jpg?resize=1600%2C1548&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Top 10 most popular literary hotspots in the US - infographic\" class=\"wp-image-154824\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-most-popular-literary-hotspots-in-the-US-infographic.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-most-popular-literary-hotspots-in-the-US-infographic.jpg?resize=220%2C213&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-most-popular-literary-hotspots-in-the-US-infographic.jpg?resize=540%2C522&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-most-popular-literary-hotspots-in-the-US-infographic.jpg?resize=768%2C743&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-most-popular-literary-hotspots-in-the-US-infographic.jpg?resize=1536%2C1486&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-most-popular-literary-hotspots-in-the-US-infographic.jpg?resize=160%2C155&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-most-popular-literary-hotspots-in-the-US-infographic.jpg?resize=840%2C813&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b8 New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago, are the most popular literary locations in the United States. New York City is home to 2,609 novels, Los Angeles \u2013 984, and Chicago \u2013 953.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top literary hotspots in the US by genre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 10 US locations for romance novels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized alignwide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/top-literary-hotspots-america-state-genre\/top-10-us-locations-for-romance-novels-infographic\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-romance-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=1600%2C1548&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Top 10 US locations for romance novels - infographic\" class=\"wp-image-154828\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-romance-novels-infographic.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-romance-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=220%2C213&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-romance-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=540%2C522&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-romance-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=768%2C743&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-romance-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=1536%2C1486&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-romance-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=160%2C155&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-romance-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=840%2C813&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b8 Bloomington, located near the Lake Monroe in Indiana, is the most admired city by romance authors and readers. Almost 93% of all books taking place here belong to the romance genre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b8 Top love spots in the US are Bloomington, Lancaster City, Flint, and Clear Creek. Over four fifths of all books set in these towns are romance novels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 10 US locations for fantasy books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized alignwide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/top-literary-hotspots-america-state-genre\/top-10-us-locations-for-fantasy-books-infographic\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-fantasy-books-infographic.jpg?resize=1600%2C1548&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Top 10 US locations for fantasy books - infographic\" class=\"wp-image-154825\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-fantasy-books-infographic.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-fantasy-books-infographic.jpg?resize=220%2C213&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-fantasy-books-infographic.jpg?resize=540%2C522&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-fantasy-books-infographic.jpg?resize=768%2C743&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-fantasy-books-infographic.jpg?resize=1536%2C1486&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-fantasy-books-infographic.jpg?resize=160%2C155&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-fantasy-books-infographic.jpg?resize=840%2C813&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b8 Over 30% of all books set in Blue Ridge Mountains, Arizona, are fantasy novels, including <em>This Size of the Grave<\/em> by Jeaniene Frost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b8 The top 3 US locations famous to be full of vampires, goblins, and witches, are Blue Ridge Mountains, Spokane, and Tulsa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 10 US locations for historical books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized alignwide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/top-literary-hotspots-america-state-genre\/top-10-us-locations-for-historical-books-infographic\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-historical-books-infographic.jpg?resize=1600%2C1548&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Top 10 US locations for historical books - infographic\" class=\"wp-image-154826\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-historical-books-infographic.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-historical-books-infographic.jpg?resize=220%2C213&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-historical-books-infographic.jpg?resize=540%2C522&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-historical-books-infographic.jpg?resize=768%2C743&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-historical-books-infographic.jpg?resize=1536%2C1486&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-historical-books-infographic.jpg?resize=160%2C155&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-historical-books-infographic.jpg?resize=840%2C813&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b8 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the only literary location in the United States belonging to one genre. 100% of novels set here are listed as historical novels on Goodreads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b8 Pearl Harbor, Lowell, and Jamestown are favored by authors of historical fiction. Over 80% of all books set in these places belong to this category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 10 US locations for mystery novels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized alignwide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/top-literary-hotspots-america-state-genre\/top-10-us-locations-for-mystery-novels-infographic\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-mystery-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=1600%2C1548&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Top 10 US locations for mystery novels - infographic\" class=\"wp-image-154827\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-mystery-novels-infographic.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-mystery-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=220%2C213&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-mystery-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=540%2C522&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-mystery-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=768%2C743&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-mystery-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=1536%2C1486&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-mystery-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=160%2C155&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-mystery-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=840%2C813&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b8 Bisbee, Arizona, is a popular location for mystery novels, with over 80% of all books being from this genre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b8 Top 3 locations for mystery novels set in the United States are Bisbee, Arizona (80% of all books), Fort Lauderdale, Florida (55%), and Greenwich Village City, New York (54%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 10 US locations for sci-fi books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized alignwide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/top-literary-hotspots-america-state-genre\/top-10-us-locations-for-sci-fi-novels-infographic\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-sci-fi-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=1600%2C1548&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Top 10 US locations for sci-fi novels - infographic\" class=\"wp-image-154829\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-sci-fi-novels-infographic.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-sci-fi-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=220%2C213&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-sci-fi-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=540%2C522&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-sci-fi-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=768%2C743&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-sci-fi-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=1536%2C1486&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-sci-fi-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=160%2C155&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-sci-fi-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=840%2C813&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b8 Sedona, Arizona, is the most popular place for science-fiction. 25% of all books set here belong to this category, including <em>River Rising<\/em> by John A. Heldt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b8 Top 5 US locations where sci-fi books take place are Sedona, Reno, Chattanooga, Spokane, and Rochester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 10 US locations for thrillers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized alignwide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/top-literary-hotspots-america-state-genre\/top-10-us-locations-for-thrillers-novels-infographic\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-thrillers-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=1600%2C1548&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Top 10 US locations for thrillers novels- infographic\" class=\"wp-image-154830\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-thrillers-novels-infographic.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-thrillers-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=220%2C213&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-thrillers-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=540%2C522&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-thrillers-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=768%2C743&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-thrillers-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=1536%2C1486&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-thrillers-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=160%2C155&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Top-10-US-locations-for-thrillers-novels-infographic.jpg?resize=840%2C813&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b8 Almost 18% of all books that are set in Washington, D.C., are thrillers. 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