If you loved the way Lanny weaves language into something almost incantatory, you'll be captivated by Grief Is the Thing with Feathers. Here, Porter crafts a surreal, poetic meditation on loss, narrated in part by a mischievous, mythic Crow. The prose sings, stings, and surprises—just as it does in Lanny. You'll find yourself caught in a dreamlike, haunted rhythm that lingers long after the last page.

If you were drawn to the way Lanny immerses you in the minds and hearts of its characters, The Panopticon offers a compelling dive into the psyche of Anais, a teenager in care who refuses to be broken by the system. Fagan’s novel is raw, intimate, and profoundly moving, peeling back the layers of Anais’s inner world with the same vividness and empathy that makes Lanny unforgettable.

If you found yourself enchanted by the presence of Dead Papa Toothwort and the way Lanny blends myth with modern life, Piranesi will draw you in with its mysterious House and strange rituals. Clarke’s novel creates a liminal, otherworldly space where reality feels both familiar and mythic—perfect for readers who love the folkloric undercurrents of Lanny.

If you appreciated how Lanny captures the rhythms and secrets of an English village, Reservoir 13 offers a similarly immersive portrait. McGregor’s novel moves through years in a rural community after a girl goes missing, delving into the subtle shifts of everyday lives. The attention to place, nature, and collective experience echoes the close-knit world of Lanny.

If you admired how Lanny bends and fragments time and perspective, Fever Dream will intrigue you with its haunting, disjointed structure. Schweblin’s novella unfolds as a feverish, urgent conversation between a woman and a mysterious boy, blurring reality and memory in a way that’s both disorienting and deeply compelling.