If you loved the irreverent wit and playful skewering of genre conventions in The Gone-Away World, you'll have a blast with Red Shirts. Scalzi delivers sharp, self-aware humor as his characters realize they're expendable crew members in a universe suspiciously similar to Star Trek. The banter, comedic timing, and absurd situations will give you the same joy you found in Nick Harkaway's offbeat prose and wild scenarios.

Station Eleven crafts a hauntingly beautiful post-apocalyptic world, much like the surreal aftermath seen in The Gone-Away World. You'll find a similarly shattered society, with characters navigating what remains after everything changes. Mandel's shifting timelines and deep character work echo the mix of melancholy, wonder, and resilience that made Harkaway's ruined world so memorable.

If you enjoyed following Gonzo Lubitsch and his unforgettable circle through outrageous misadventures, you'll love the cast populating The Yiddish Policemen's Union. Chabon's alternate-history noir is packed with vivid personalities, from hard-boiled detectives to chess prodigies, all interconnected in a richly textured setting. The camaraderie, banter, and emotional heft of the ensemble will feel right at home.

The intricate, interwoven narratives of Cloud Atlas will thrill you if you enjoyed the layered storytelling and shifting perspectives in The Gone-Away World. Mitchell’s novel spans centuries and genres, connecting characters and stories in unexpected ways. The complexity and depth of plotlines echo the intricate structure and surprises Harkaway fans appreciate.

Much like the mind-bending ideas and existential questions hiding beneath the action in The Gone-Away World, The City & the City challenges reality itself. Miéville's novel explores perception, identity, and the boundaries of society through a detective story where two cities exist in the same space but must never acknowledge each other. It’s a thought-provoking read for anyone who loves fiction that makes them question the nature of the world.