If you were captivated by the vast scope of Midnight’s Children, tracing Saleem Sinai’s family and India’s tumultuous history, you’ll be entranced by the Buendía family’s saga in One Hundred Years of Solitude. Márquez masterfully weaves personal and national histories, blending the magical with the real across decades, giving you that same sprawling, epic experience.

If you loved how Midnight’s Children immerses you in the sights, sounds, and tumult of India—from bustling cities to political upheaval—you’ll be drawn into the lush, vivid setting of Ayemenem in The God of Small Things. Roy crafts a deeply textured world where every detail resonates with cultural and historical meaning.

If you admired the way Midnight’s Children bends chronology and narrative voice, you’ll enjoy the structure of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. Díaz moves between generations and narrators, blending history, pop culture, and myth to create a similarly dynamic and layered reading experience.

If you delighted in the sly wit, absurd juxtapositions, and satirical edge of Rushdie’s voice, The Master and Margarita will enchant you. Bulgakov’s novel is filled with darkly comic moments—a talking cat, the Devil visiting Moscow—and incisive social commentary, delivering both laughter and food for thought.

If you were drawn to the large, interconnected cast of Midnight’s Children, you’ll love the lively, diverse characters of White Teeth. Smith’s novel explores the lives of two London families across decades, deftly intertwining their stories with humor and empathy—the perfect ensemble to get lost in.