If you loved Ben's relentless trek through ever-shifting realities in The Hike, you'll be enthralled by Carolyn's odyssey in The Library at Mount Char, where her quest to unravel the secrets of an inscrutable library takes her through mind-bending trials, monstrous creatures, and a world that defies logic. The relentless, goal-driven momentum keeps you guessing from one surreal challenge to the next.

If the quirky, darkly comic tone of The Hike made you laugh even as things got stranger, you'll find the witty banter and hilarious situations in Good Omens irresistible. The unlikely duo of Aziraphale and Crowley brings a similar blend of absurdity and sharp humor as they race to avert the apocalypse, making the end of the world unexpectedly funny.

If you appreciated how Ben is changed—mentally and emotionally—by his wild odyssey in The Hike, you'll be drawn to Richard Mayhew's evolution in Neverwhere. Thrust into a bizarre and dangerous underworld of London, Richard’s journey forces him to confront his fears, adapt to the uncanny, and ultimately discover a new sense of self.

If you were captivated by the wildly unpredictable turns and mind-bending reveals in The Hike, you'll love The Raw Shark Texts. As Eric Sanderson battles conceptual sharks and navigates a world where language itself can be deadly, the constant sense of surprise and shifting reality will keep you on your toes and eager for the next twist.

If you enjoyed the deeper meanings and allegorical layers woven into Ben's bizarre trek in The Hike, The Phantom Tollbooth offers a whimsical, symbolic adventure as Milo navigates lands where wordplay and logic puzzles reveal profound insights about life, purpose, and perspective.