If you were gripped by the relentless quest for an idyllic utopia in The Beach, you'll be equally fascinated by the boys' desperate attempts to govern themselves and survive on a deserted island in Lord of the Flies. The mounting tension as alliances shift and goals unravel mirrors the feverish pursuit of paradise that Richard and his companions experience.

If you enjoyed following Richard's morally ambiguous choices and the ethical gray areas of the beach community, you'll be drawn into the world of The Secret History. Donna Tartt's novel masterfully explores a group of students whose actions blur the line between right and wrong, leading to shocking consequences.

If Richard's journey of self-discovery and transformation in The Beach resonated with you, you'll find Shantaram a compelling read. Follow Lin, a fugitive who reinvents himself in the underworld of Bombay, undergoing profound change as he navigates love, loyalty, and survival.

If the dark, unsettling tone of The Beach, with its gradual unraveling of paradise, kept you turning pages, The Ruins will have you hooked. A group of travelers in Mexico confronts horror and paranoia as their dream trip devolves into a nightmare, echoing the claustrophobic menace of Garland's novel.

If you loved the jaw-dropping twists and the sense that nothing is quite as it seems in The Beach, Gone Girl will keep you guessing. Flynn's razor-sharp psychological thriller is packed with unexpected turns and revelations that will leave you re-examining everything you thought you knew.