One book that shocked me with culture more than location was Ruta Septys I Must Betray You. It is set in Romania in 1980's at the height of communism. I was a kid in the 80s so I had no idea this was happening.
Hubby and I have read The Monster Hunter Series by Annelise Ryan. It is set for the most part in Michigan and Wisconsin. Hubby and I went to Door County where the main character was from. We would love to travel to see more places where books are set.
West with Giraffes was a great book and I would love to take the drive the giraffes took across America.
I think knowing/seeing where a book took place makes it more real. We have visited places from TV shows/Movies too.
The WW2 books set in France have been fun since Hubby and I visited a few years ago. Paris, Bordeaux, Versailles
Michael Connelly sets his books in LA area and we have visited a few places mentioned in his books as well.
I just read a book called Head Cases that mentions a popular book store in Texas (where I purchased the book). The store is Murder by the Book in Houston, TX.
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