When I think Wilmington, NC I automatically vision Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill, and all things classic WB tv shows. Wilmington is a charming little coastal town and happened to be the filming location for many tv shows and movies.
If you’re looking for books that are set in Wilmington, NC, here are some recommendations:
- “The Notebook” by Nicholas Sparks: This is a romantic novel set in Wilmington and follows the love story of Noah and Allie, who come from different backgrounds and social classes but fall deeply in love.
- “Cape Fear Rising” by Philip Gerard: This historical novel is set in Wilmington in 1898 and tells the story of the only successful coup d’etat in American history, where a white supremacist mob overthrew the city’s elected government.
- “The Good Husband of Zebra Drive” by Alexander McCall Smith: This is a mystery novel in the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series that has a section set in Wilmington. The novel follows the story of detective Mma Ramotswe as she investigates a case that leads her to the US.
- “Lighthouse Island” by Holly Robinson: This novel is set in a small town on the coast of North Carolina, close to Wilmington. It tells the story of a young girl who grows up in an orphanage and dreams of escaping to the fictional Lighthouse Island.
- “The Heist” by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg: This is a thriller novel that features a section set in Wilmington. The story follows FBI agent Kate O’Hare and con artist Nick Fox as they team up to stop a corrupt investment banker.
The Bookish Ashley 
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