Discover books similar to "Y: The Last Man" series

Cormac McCarthy

The Road

A post-apocalyptic novel that follows a father and son's journey to the coast, battling hunger, cold, and violent gangs in a world that has been devastated by an unspecified cataclysm. The novel explores themes of parenthood, love, and the human spirit's will to survive.

Stephen King

The Stand

A post-apocalyptic horror/fantasy novel that follows a group of survivors of a plague that wipes out over 99% of the world's population. The novel explores themes of good and evil, as the survivors are drawn to two opposing figures, one a representation of good and the other of evil.

Neal Stephenson

Snow Crash

A science fiction novel set in a future America where the government has largely collapsed and society is governed by powerful corporations. The novel follows the story of Hiro Protagonist, a hacker and pizza delivery driver, as he investigates a powerful computer virus that has the potential to cause real-world harm.

William Gibson

Neuromancer

A science fiction novel that tells the story of Case, a washed-up computer hacker hired by a mysterious employer to pull off the ultimate hack. The novel is known for its depiction of cyberspace, a virtual reality space that can be accessed and manipulated by computer hackers.

Peter Heller

The Dog Stars

A post-apocalyptic novel that follows the story of a man named Hig who survives a flu pandemic that has wiped out most of the world's population. Hig lives in a small airport with his dog, Jasper, and a sometimes-violent stranger named Bangley. The novel explores themes of survival, friendship, and the beauty of the natural world.

Justin Cronin

The Passage

A post-apocalyptic horror novel that tells the story of a world overrun by vampire-like creatures, the result of a failed government experiment. The novel follows a group of survivors as they try to find a safe haven and a cure for the virus that has caused the apocalypse.

Margaret Atwood

Oryx and Crake

A dystopian novel that tells the story of a man named Snowman who survives in a world that has been devastated by a plague. The novel explores themes of genetic engineering, corporate power, and the consequences of unchecked technological progress.

Drew Magary

The Postmortal

A science fiction novel that tells the story of a world where a cure for aging has been discovered, leading to a host of ethical and societal issues. The novel explores themes of mortality, identity, and the consequences of unchecked scientific progress.

Jeff Goodell

The Water Will Come

A non-fiction book that explores the consequences of sea level rise caused by climate change. The book examines the impact of sea level rise on cities and communities around the world, and the political and societal challenges of addressing this crisis.

Paolo Bacigalupi

The Windup Girl

A science fiction novel set in a future Thailand where fossil fuels have run out and genetic engineering has created new forms of life. The novel explores themes of environmental degradation, corporate power, and the consequences of unchecked technological progress.

China Miéville

The City & the City

A fantasy novel that tells the story of two cities, Besźel and Ul Qoma, that occupy the same physical space but are separate political entities. The novel explores themes of identity, nationalism, and the consequences of political division.