8 books set in Ohio for adults and children that we recommend As Ohio readers climb the hills of Appalachia, enjoy life in suburban Cleveland, tour the Thurber House in Columbus or think about history in the Ohio Valley, they should be pleased to know that authors have been there before them. The state has served as the setting for a variety of novels, both for adults and children. We considered many of them and came up with this list of a dozen that shouldn’t be missed, regardless of whether you’re an Ohioan or not fortunate enough to live in the Buckeye State. Note: Some covers may be reissues or paperback. Book-buying guide: Giving the gift of reading this holiday season? Buying early is wise amid book supply-chain problems One of the “American Splendor” titles “American Splendor” (1976-2008) by Harvey Pekar Setting: Cleveland Overview: In these autobiographical comic books, Pekar…
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