If you were captivated by Julia’s quiet observations as the world subtly and irrevocably changed in The Age of Miracles, you’ll be drawn into the haunting progression of civilization’s end in Station Eleven. Mandel’s novel lingers on small moments, memories, and relationships as her characters navigate a world reshaped by a sudden pandemic, offering a similarly intimate, gradual unfolding filled with emotional resonance.

If Julia’s growth and yearning for understanding in The Age of Miracles struck a chord, you’ll find Kathy’s journey in Never Let Me Go equally moving. Ishiguro’s story follows children growing up in a world with dark secrets, focusing on their emotional maturation and the poignant realization of what it means to come of age in a reality that isn’t what it seems.

If the slow apocalypse and environmental consequences in The Age of Miracles fascinated you, you’ll be riveted by Oryx and Crake. Atwood crafts a near-future world devastated by human ambition and ecological disaster, exploring both the science and the fragile humanity at civilization’s edge.

If you were moved by Julia’s emotional journey and the profound, bittersweet changes she faces, The Giver offers a similarly powerful emotional arc. Jonas’s awakening to the complexities and losses of his world will resonate with the emotional depth and sense of wonder you found in The Age of Miracles.

If the closeness of Julia’s family and their fragile bonds during global upheaval drew you in, The Road delivers an achingly intimate portrait of a father and son. McCarthy’s sparse, powerful prose delves into the depths of love and survival, all within the confines of a world quietly falling apart.