I thought of the idea for The Infinite-Infinite and I knew I needed to read more and more in the time travel/multiverse/alternate reality genre to make sure I wasn’t about to copy something inadvertently. I’ve always loved time travel movies (Back to the Future) and shows (Timeless). I find these kinds of adventures to be so fascinating and I have read so many books in this genre, I can tell you these are the best to escape to another reality (similar to ours or wildly different).
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The Infinite-Infinite
By
M.K. Williams
What is my book about?
Imagine waking up one morning to a better life: a beautifully stylized home, an elevated position at your job, a cleaner society. Oh, there’s a catch – your boyfriend may be a murderer with access to the most powerful invention in human history.
This is exactly how Nina Marks woke on August 8th. Kidnapped across the multiverse, Nina has to navigate her way home. An action-packed journey that will transport readers across several stops in the multiverse, this is a thrilling read for fans of Michael Crichton and the Sci-Fi Genre. If you have enjoyed other alternative history thrillers like The Man In The High Castle and Underground Airlines, then The Infinite-Infinite should be at the top of your must-read list.
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The Books I Picked & Why
The Space Between Worlds
By
Micaiah Johnson
Why this book?
Even after I wrote my first book about the multiverse, I found myself drawn to reading more and more in this very niche genre. So it takes a lot to surprise me or show me something new in this space. This book had an amazing twist and I couldn’t put it down. The book had several great layered elements which I really enjoyed and I loved seeing the different alter-egos. Seeing such disparate versions of the different characters was really fun and shows the author’s creativity.
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The Midnight Library
By
Matt Haig
Why this book?
I’ve read several of Matt Haig’s books which focus on the topic of time, timelessness, and alternate realities. This is the ultimate “what if” book exploring more than just one iteration of a life. I really liked the very different realities explored and the potential for infinite variety in one’s decisions.
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A Darker Shade of Magic
By
V. E. Schwab
Why this book?
This was the first book I read from Schwab and it got me hooked on her entire catalog. I liked the novel way of exploring different versions of London and the potential for magic in the world (or another world.) I got lost in this series and wanted to stay in the Red London even longer. I love finding a book and a series that I can get lost in. I highly recommend checking out this series (and the associated comics) to escape for a little while.
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The Other Me
By
Sarah Zachrich Jeng
Why this book?
This was the first alternate reality book I read the incorporated the idea of a start-up business and a phone app as a means of visiting or revising a reality. (Oops… spoiler.) It was a unique way to imagine a world where a select few could revise their days, weeks, or even years and the consequences to those who they know and the ripple effect in their lives.
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Dark Matter
By
Blake Crouch
Why this book?
If you have ever thought about “what if?” in terms of your own life decisions then Dark Matter will give you even more questions to ponder. It is the pinnacle of the multiverse and alternate reality fiction. I wanted to read this book and be able to say “ugh, overrated.” But not, it is appropriately rated, it is excellent!
