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One of Butler's top ten books set in the American midwest, as shared at the Guardian:
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The Road Home by Jim HarrisonRead about another entry on the list.
Harrison might be my favourite writer; a mythic sort of man, legendary for his appetite, affection for the outdoors and big-hearted writing. I generally prefer his poetry and food writing to his prose, but this novel is an epic and may be his crowning achievement.
Also see: eight essential Midwestern novels by women, ten must-read books that take place in the Midwest, and thirteen great books out of the Midwest.
--Marshal Zeringue