If you were drawn to the way Pavane reimagines history with the Catholic Church in power, you'll find Fatherland equally compelling. Harris crafts a chilling vision of a world where Nazi Germany won World War II, building a meticulously detailed society with its own norms and secrets. The alternate history is immersive and thought-provoking, offering a haunting look at how different the world could be.

If you loved the broad scope of Pavane, where different stories and generations reveal the world's history, The Years of Rice and Salt will captivate you. Robinson’s novel spans centuries, exploring what might have happened if the Black Death had wiped out most of Europe. You’ll journey through eras and across continents, watching civilizations rise and fall in a thought-provoking reimagining of world history.

If the deep, philosophical undercurrents of Pavane kept you thinking long after you finished, Shadow & Claw will challenge you even further. Wolfe’s work is layered with questions about the nature of authority, faith, and the passage of time, all woven into the fate of Severian, a torturer cast out from his guild. Prepare for a reading experience that is as intellectually rewarding as it is enigmatic.

If you appreciated the gentle pace and atmospheric depth of Pavane, Engine Summer will enchant you. Crowley’s novel drifts through a post-collapse world with a quiet, almost dreamlike quality, delving into the life and memories of Rush That Speaks. The gradual unfolding of his story invites you to savor every detail and emotion, much as you did with the vignettes of Pavane.

If you were fascinated by the religious themes and the role of the Church in Pavane, A Canticle for Leibowitz is a must-read. Miller’s classic follows monks preserving remnants of civilization after a nuclear apocalypse, exploring faith, tradition, and humanity’s cycles. The presence of religious institutions shaping society’s destiny will resonate with what you loved in Pavane.