If you were captivated by the immersive journey through WWII-era England in Blackout/All Clear, you'll love The Doomsday Book. This novel follows Kivrin, a time-traveling historian who unexpectedly finds herself in the midst of the Black Death in 14th-century England. Like Polly, Mike, and Eileen, Kivrin must navigate a time of crisis, blending historical detail with the urgent suspense of being trapped in a past that grows more perilous with every passing day.

If you enjoyed the dynamic interplay among Polly, Mike, Eileen, and the rest of the historians as they work together (and sometimes at cross-purposes) in Blackout/All Clear, To Say Nothing of the Dog offers another delightful ensemble. Ned Henry and Verity Kindle, along with a cast of Victorian and time-traveling misfits, create a hilarious and heartfelt scramble through time to fix history’s small but crucial details.

If you were fascinated by the intricate plotting and the way multiple storylines wove together in Blackout/All Clear, you’ll be drawn into The City & The City. Inspector Tyador Borlú investigates a murder that requires navigating two overlapping cities, each with its own rules and realities. The narrative complexity and gradual revelation of how worlds intersect will appeal to your love of layered, interconnected mysteries.

If the emotional depth and personal stakes of Polly and her friends’ ordeal in war-torn London moved you, Kindred offers a similarly powerful journey. Dana, a modern Black woman, is repeatedly pulled back to antebellum Maryland, forced to confront the brutality of slavery and the limits of her power to save those she loves. The intense emotional resonance and historical immersion will stay with you long after you finish reading.

If you loved how Blackout/All Clear brought WWII-era Britain to life—down to the bomb shelters, ration books, and everyday heroism—you’ll appreciate the immersive historical worlds of The Light Between Worlds. Evelyn and Philippa struggle to adjust to postwar England after returning from a magical realm, and the novel’s rich historical atmosphere and attention to emotional nuance make the past feel real and immediate.