Cozy Up With These 10 Must-read Books Set In Wyoming

Fall in Wyoming is extra cozy. We have the vibrant yellow aspens and cottonwoods along with burning red and orange from maples and oaks. The air becomes crisp and cool, perfect for sweater weather and long hikes.

Wyomingites begin to visit pumpkin patches, corn mazes, fall farmers markets and festivals, and prepare for upcoming holidays with loved ones.

Inside, people enjoy reading, crafting, watching movies, burning aromatic candles and sitting by the fire.

Yes, it's a wonderful time to be alive and enjoy the beauty and comforts of the season. There are so many cool things to see and do and taste...and read!

Earlier this year I put out a gallery of movies filmed in Wyoming and interviewed Kelly Eastes, the film liaison with Visit Casper. Now, here's a list of 10 cozy books set in the Cowboy State.

Wyoming's dramatic landscapes, rugged environment, and unique culture provide a rich backdrop for stories of resilience, isolation, and the clash between traditional and modern values. The vast, isolated spaces, the unforgiving elements, individualism and strong community bonds offer a powerful setting that makes the landscape itself a prominent "character" in many of these narratives.

The state's wildness, wildlife, and the authentic, resilient people provide deep thematic resources for storytelling, while its relatively quiet and accepting communities allow for an undisturbed creative focus.

As we ease into the slower, more introspective mood of the fall season, often associated with nature hibernating, reading can be a relaxing way to unwind after a busy summer. It's the perfect time to withdraw for internal reflections, drink hot drinks, read good books, and witness the world metamorphous into winter.