If you were fascinated by how The Long Tomorrow depicted a society struggling to rebuild and redefine itself after a cataclysm, you'll find A Canticle for Leibowitz equally compelling. Here, generations of monks in a desert monastery preserve scraps of knowledge through centuries of darkness, offering a thoughtful meditation on civilization's cycles and humanity's resilience.

If you were drawn to Len and Esau's journey toward maturity in a world ruled by rigid beliefs, The Chrysalids provides a similarly powerful coming-of-age story. You'll follow David as he discovers his own differences and faces harsh intolerance, all while growing into his identity and challenging the society that threatens him.

If the religious themes and the way faith shapes post-collapse society in The Long Tomorrow resonated with you, Gather, Darkness! will grip you with its depiction of a future ruled by a theocratic regime. The story follows Armon Jarles as he rebels against church authority, raising questions about belief, power, and the manipulation of faith.

If you appreciated the richly imagined world and the way The Long Tomorrow rebuilt civilization from scratch, you'll be captivated by Riddley Walker. Set centuries after a nuclear holocaust, this novel immerses you in a unique language and culture, exploring how stories and myths shape a fractured society.

If you were moved by the philosophical questions raised in The Long Tomorrow—about progress, tradition, and the nature of civilization—Earth Abides offers a profound meditation on humanity's place in the world. Through Ish's eyes, you'll witness not just survival, but the slow, uncertain rebirth of culture and meaning.