If you loved the vast scope and intricate plotting of Quicksilver, you'll find The Confusion equally absorbing. This novel continues the globe-spanning adventures of Jack Shaftoe and Eliza, weaving together politics, science, and commerce across continents and decades. The book’s epic scale and multifaceted storylines offer the same immersive experience and historical sweep you enjoyed.

If you were captivated by the meticulous recreation of 17th-century Europe in Quicksilver, you'll appreciate the atmospheric and deeply imagined Regency England of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Clarke’s novel is filled with footnotes, historical references, and a sense of lived-in reality, blending magic with realism in a world as robustly built as Stephenson’s.

If you delighted in the philosophical debates and intellectual puzzles woven through Quicksilver, The Name of the Rose offers a richly intellectual experience. Eco’s novel immerses you in a 14th-century monastery rife with political intrigue and theological debate, challenging you to ponder deep questions alongside the sharp-witted William of Baskerville.

If you were fascinated by the morally gray figures like Daniel Waterhouse and Jack Shaftoe in Quicksilver, you'll be drawn to Thomas Cromwell in Wolf Hall. Mantel crafts a nuanced portrait of a man navigating the treacherous politics of Henry VIII’s court, making difficult choices in a world where right and wrong are never clear-cut.

If you enjoyed the way Quicksilver juggles multiple timelines and interconnected stories, Cryptonomicon will be a treat. It follows WWII codebreakers and modern-day tech entrepreneurs, weaving together mathematics, cryptography, and adventure in a labyrinthine narrative that rewards careful reading.