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If you liked Borne, here are the top 100 books to read next:
- #1
Save:A gorgeous, unsettling blend of sci-fi and psychological horror - perfect if you love mysteries that refuse to explain themselves. Not for everyone, but unforgettable for the right reader.
The tower, which was not supposed to be there, plunges into the earth in a place just before the black pine forest begins to give way to swamp and then the reeds and wind-gnarled trees of the marsh fl... - #2
Save:A smart, gritty, and inventive take on the apocalypse that’s perfect for fans of survival stories and world-building, but be ready for dense detail and some eccentricities along the way.
Michael Havel pulled his battered four-by-four into the employees’ parking lot, locked up and swung his just-in-case gear out of the back, the strap of the pack over one shoulder and the gun case on t... - #3Runby:
Save:A lightning-quick, nerve-wracking thriller that trades deep explanations for raw momentum - addictive, intense, but not without its rough edges. Perfect for action junkies, but not for those who need all their questions answered by the final page.
THE tattered windsock hangs limp against its pole. Weeds erupt through fissures in the ancient pavement of the runway where she stands, and in the distance, support beams rise from heaps of twisted me... - #4
Save:A gorgeously written, unsettling, and darkly funny cautionary tale - perfect for fans of dystopian fiction and anyone pondering where unchecked ambition might take us. Not light, not cheerful, but absolutely unforgettable.
Snowman wakes before dawn. He lies unmoving, listening to the tide coming in, wave after wave sloshing over the various barricades, wish-wash, wish-wash, the rhythm of heartbeat. He would so like to b... - #5
Save:A dazzling, brain-bending tapestry of weird fiction with a city as the main character - uniquely immersive but not for the faint of heart. If the idea of fungi, squid, and footnotes excites you and you love beautifully bizarre storytelling, this is a must-read. Otherwise, approach with curiosity and patience!
Finch, at the apartment door, breathing heavy from five flights of stairs, taken fast. The message that’d brought him from the station was already dying in his hand. Red smear on a limp circle of gree... - #6
Save:A classic, brainy, and darkly funny post-apocalyptic novel that rewards patient readers who enjoy big questions about history, science, and faith. Be prepared for a unique, sometimes challenging journey - it's a genre-defying classic for good reason.
Never before had Brother Francis actually seen a pilgrim with girded loins, but that this one was the bona fide article he was convinced as soon as he had recovered from the spine-chilling effect of t... - #7
Save:A beautifully written, quietly powerful take on a world after disaster - poetic, moving, and hopeful, but also pensive and sometimes unconventional. Worth a try if you want more heart than horror in your dystopian fiction.
I have a neighbor. One. Just us at a small country airport a few miles from the mountains. A training field where they built a bunch of houses for people who couldn’t sleep without their little planes... - #8
Save:A dark, richly imagined eco-dystopia that’s both unsettling and eerily relevant. Unflinching, complex, and rewarding, but not for everyone.
Anderson turns the fruit in his hand, studying it. It's more like a gaudy sea anemone or a furry puffer fish than a fruit. Coarse green tendrils protrude from all sides, tickling his palm. The skin ha... - #9
Save:A gripping and underrated alternate history thriller, perfect for Cold War buffs and fans of speculative fiction. While not flawless, its chilling premise and tense atmosphere make it a must for anyone who enjoys imagining how close history came to taking a much darker turn.
History will record the fact that this bitter struggle reached its climax in the late 1950s and the early 1960s. Let me then make clear as the President of the United States that I am determined upon... - #10
Save:A landmark survival tale that’s part time capsule, part cautionary adventure - Alas, Babylon is a must for post-apocalyptic buffs, but its vintage style and mid-century mindset may not be for everyone.
Randy was having a pleasant, recurrent, Before-The-Day dream. He was awaking in a hotel in Miami Beach and a waitress in a white cap was bringing his morning coffee on a rolling table. Sometimes the w...
