If you were drawn to the lonely resilience of Hig and his journey with his dog Jasper in Dog Stars, you'll find a similarly poignant exploration of life after civilization in Station Eleven. Following a troupe of actors traversing a devastated landscape, this novel also captures the fragility and hope that persist even when everything else falls away.

If you loved the deep, raw emotional connection between Hig and the people (and animals) he holds dear, The Road will resonate with you. This haunting story of a father and son traveling through a devastated landscape is spare yet deeply felt, focusing on the small moments of love, fear, and endurance that define survival.

If Hig's bond with his dog Jasper was what moved you most in Dog Stars, you'll be touched by The Dog Who Saved Me. This novel follows a wounded cop and a stray dog who find solace and redemption in each other, capturing the healing power of animal companionship amid personal and societal collapse.

If you appreciated Hig's internal struggles and contemplative solitude, The Wall offers a similarly introspective journey. The protagonist, Kavanagh, is stationed on a bleak coastal barrier, forced to confront isolation, fear, and the meaning of duty in a near-future world wracked by climate disaster.

If Hig's need to seek out hope and connection in the midst of chaos spoke to you, Parable of the Sower will be equally compelling. Lauren Olamina, driven by her vision of a better future, embarks on a perilous journey through a collapsing America, her mission and resilience anchoring the novel's powerful narrative.