All 50 states

This 50 book challenge is ideal for what I have in mind: to obtain and read a book that epitomizes each one of the 50 states. By that I mean the book that best represents the state, if possible, It can be fiction or non-fiction.

The easiest one was "Hawaii" by James Michener. I'd like some other good ideas.

p..s. The book doesn't have to have the state's name in the title, and it can be fiction or non-fiction.