Discover books similar to "Myst" series

Kazu Kibuishi

The Amulet series

This graphic novel series follows the adventures of Emily and Navin, a sister and brother who discover a magical amulet in their great-grandfather's house. The series shares Myst's sense of adventure and puzzle-solving, as well as its beautiful, immersive world-building.

Brian Selznick

The Invention of Hugo Cabret

This illustrated novel tells the story of Hugo, a young orphan who lives in a Parisian train station and becomes embroiled in a mystery involving a broken automaton. Like Myst, The Invention of Hugo Cabret features intricate puzzles, a richly detailed setting, and a sense of wonder and discovery.

Jeanne DuPrau

The City of Ember

In this novel, the city of Ember is the only light in a world of darkness - but the city's power is failing, and it's up to two young friends to save their home. The City of Ember shares Myst's sense of adventure and exploration, as well as its themes of environmentalism and the importance of community.

Philip Pullman

The Golden Compass

This fantasy novel follows Lyra, a young girl who travels to the Arctic in search of her missing friend. Along the way, she discovers a world of talking animals, witches, and armored bears. The Golden Compass shares Myst's sense of adventure and discovery, as well as its complex, immersive world-building.

Ellen Raskin

The Westing Game

In this mystery novel, 16 people are invited to the reading of a will and find themselves caught up in a complex game with a million-dollar prize. The Westing Game shares Myst's sense of puzzle-solving and intrigue, as well as its themes of cooperation and teamwork.

Norton Juster

The Phantom Tollbooth

This children's novel follows Milo, a young boy who becomes bored with life until he receives a magic tollbooth in the mail. The tollbooth transports him to a strange land filled with puns and wordplay, where he must solve riddles and puzzles to save the kingdom. The Phantom Tollbooth shares Myst's sense of adventure and exploration, as well as its playful, imaginative world-building.

Lois Lowry

The Giver

In this dystopian novel, Jonas lives in a society where everything is perfect - but when he is chosen to become the Receiver of Memory, he discovers the truth about his world and the sacrifices that have been made to maintain order. The Giver shares Myst's sense of discovery and exploration, as well as its themes of individuality and the power of knowledge.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

This classic children's novel follows Mary, a young girl who is sent to live with her uncle in the English countryside after her parents die. There, she discovers a secret garden that has been locked up for years - and as she works to restore it, she learns the power of friendship and the healing power of nature. The Secret Garden shares Myst's sense of exploration and discovery, as well as its themes of renewal and transformation.

Michael Ende

The Neverending Story

In this fantasy novel, Bastian is a lonely boy who discovers a book that tells the story of Fantastica, a land of wonder and magic that is in danger of being destroyed. As Bastian reads the book, he becomes part of the story - and it's up to him to save Fantastica from the forces of darkness. The Neverending Story shares Myst's sense of adventure and discovery, as well as its themes of imagination and the power of storytelling.

Madeleine L'Engle

A Wrinkle in Time

In this science fiction novel, Meg Murry and her brother Charles Wallace embark on a journey through space and time to rescue their father, who has been captured by a dark force. Along the way, they encounter strange creatures and face dangerous challenges - but with the help of their new friends Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which, they just might save the day. A Wrinkle in Time shares Myst's sense of adventure and exploration, as well as its themes of love, family, and the power of the human spirit.