Discover books similar to "His Dark Materials" series

Philip Pullman

The Golden Compass

If you loved His Dark Materials, you might want to revisit its first installment. The Golden Compass, also known as Northern Lights, invites readers to a parallel universe, where they follow the adventures of Lyra, a young girl in search of her friend and other missing children.

Philip Pullman

The Subtle Knife

The second book in the series takes Lyra and Will, the new protagonist, on a journey through multiple worlds using a mysterious knife that can cut through anything, including the fabric between realities.

Philip Pullman

The Amber Spyglass

In the final book of the trilogy, Lyra and Will continue their adventures, facing new challenges and learning about the true nature of Dust and the Authority. This is a must-read for fans of the series.

Lev Grossman

The Magicians

Fans of Pullman's series might enjoy this contemporary and realistic approach to fantasy. The Magicians follows Quentin Coldwater, a high school senior who gets accepted into a secret college of magic in upstate New York.

Patrick Rothfuss

The Name of the Wind

This beautifully written fantasy novel tells the life story of Kvothe, a legendary musician, magician, and adventurer. Readers who enjoyed the coming-of-age aspect of His Dark Materials will find this book appealing.

Madeleine L'Engle

A Wrinkle in Time

A classic in children's literature, A Wrinkle in Time shares similar themes with His Dark Materials, such as love, adventure, and the struggle between good and evil. The story revolves around Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin as they travel through time and space to rescue Meg and Charles' father.

Lois Lowry

The Giver

This dystopian novel explores a society where memories, emotions, and individuality are suppressed for the sake of order and stability. The story of Jonas, a young boy chosen to become the new Receiver of Memories, shares themes of growing up and questioning societal norms, much like Lyra in His Dark Materials.

Neil Gaiman

The Graveyard Book

In this unique and captivating novel, a toddler escapes from a killer and finds refuge in a graveyard, where he is raised by ghosts. The Graveyard Book shares the sense of wonder, adventure, and the exploration of life and death that can be found in Pullman's series.

Jonathan Stroud

The Bartimaeus Trilogy

This engaging series follows the story of Nathaniel, a young magician's apprentice, and Bartimaeus, a wise-cracking djinni. The combination of a richly imagined magical world, witty dialogue, and a strong narrative make this series a great fit for fans of His Dark Materials.

N.K. Jemisin

The Broken Earth Trilogy

For readers who appreciated the complex themes and worldbuilding in His Dark Materials, The Broken Earth Trilogy is a must-read. Set in a world prone to cataclysmic earthquakes, the series explores themes of survival, power, and societal collapse.