Books like The Stand

The Stand by Stephen King · 1978

• Science fiction
• Horror
• Post-apocalyptic
• Biological warfare

Top match: World War Z

Last checked: November 7, 2026

• World War ZMax Brooks

  World War Z

  Max Brooks · 2006 · Adult

  about 420 pages

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  Why: Both are post-apocalyptic and science fiction books.

  • Post-apocalyptic
  • Science fiction
  What both books share

  • post-apocalyptic
    The Stand: "post-apocalyptic" (OL subject); "Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic" (OL subject); "post-apocalyptic fiction" (WD genre)
    World War Z: "Post Apocalyptic" (OL subject); "post-apocalyptic fiction" (WD genre)
  • science fiction
    The Stand: "Science Fiction" (OL subject); "science fiction" (WD genre)
    World War Z: "Science Fiction" (OL subject); "science fiction" (WD genre)

  From each book's catalog record: Open Library and Wikidata for The Stand; Open Library and Wikidata for World War Z, read September 24, 2026.
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• The RoadCormac McCarthy

  The Road

  Cormac McCarthy · 2006 · Adult

  about 260 pages

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  Why: Both are post-apocalyptic and science fiction books.

  • Post-apocalyptic
  • Science fiction
  What both books share

  • post-apocalyptic
    The Stand: "post-apocalyptic" (OL subject); "Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic" (OL subject); "post-apocalyptic fiction" (WD genre)
    The Road: "post-apocalyptic fiction" (OL subject); "post-apocalyptic fiction" (WD genre)
  • science fiction
    The Stand: "Science Fiction" (OL subject); "science fiction" (WD genre)
    The Road: "Fiction, science fiction, general" (OL subject); "science fiction" (WD genre)

  From each book's catalog record: Open Library and Wikidata for The Stand; Open Library and Wikidata for The Road, read September 24, 2026.
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• House of LeavesMark Z. Danielewski

  House of Leaves

  Mark Z. Danielewski · Adult

  about 740 pages

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  Why: Both are horror books.

  • Horror
  What both books share

  • horror
    The Stand: "gothic & horror" (OL subject); "horror fiction" (OL subject); "horror tales" (OL subject); "Horror" (OL subject)
    House of Leaves: "Fiction, horror" (OL subject); "Horror tales" (OL subject); "horror fiction" (WD genre)

  From each book's catalog record: Open Library and Wikidata for The Stand; Open Library and Wikidata for House of Leaves, read September 24, 2026.
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• DuneFrank Herbert

  Dune

  Frank Herbert · 1965 · Adult

  about 610 pages

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  Why: Both are science fiction books.

  • Science fiction
  What both books share

  • science fiction
    The Stand: "Science Fiction" (OL subject); "science fiction" (WD genre)
    Dune: "Fiction, science fiction, general" (OL subject); "Science fiction" (OL subject); "Science-fiction" (OL subject); "science fiction" (WD genre)

  From each book's catalog record: Open Library and Wikidata for The Stand; Open Library and Wikidata for Dune, read September 24, 2026.
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• Jurassic ParkMichael Crichton

  Jurassic Park

  Michael Crichton · 1990 · Adult

  about 460 pages

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  Why: Both are science fiction books.

  • Science fiction
  What both books share

  • science fiction
    The Stand: "Science Fiction" (OL subject); "science fiction" (WD genre)
    Jurassic Park: "science fiction" (OL subject); "Fiction, science fiction, action & adventure" (OL subject); "science fiction" (WD genre); "Science fiction" (LoC 655)

  From each book's catalog record: Open Library and Wikidata for The Stand; Open Library and Wikidata for Jurassic Park, read September 24, 2026.
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• Snow CrashNeal Stephenson

  Snow Crash

  Neal Stephenson · 1992 · Adult

  about 460 pages

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  Why: Both are science fiction books.

  • Science fiction
  What both books share

  • science fiction
    The Stand: "Science Fiction" (OL subject); "science fiction" (WD genre)
    Snow Crash: "Science fiction" (OL subject); "Fiction, science fiction, general" (OL subject); "Fiction, science fiction, hard science fiction" (OL subject); "science fiction" (WD genre)

  From each book's catalog record: Open Library and Wikidata for The Stand; Open Library and Wikidata for Snow Crash, read September 24, 2026.
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• The MartianAndy Weir

  The Martian

  Andy Weir · Adult

  about 410 pages

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  Why: Both are science fiction books.

  • Science fiction
  What both books share

  • science fiction
    The Stand: "Science Fiction" (OL subject); "science fiction" (WD genre)
    The Martian: "Science-Fiction" (OL subject); "Science fiction" (OL subject); "Fiction, science fiction, action & adventure" (OL subject); "Fiction, science fiction, general" (OL subject)

  From each book's catalog record: Open Library and Wikidata for The Stand; Open Library and Wikidata for The Martian, read September 24, 2026.
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• The Time Traveler's WifeAudrey Niffenegger

  The Time Traveler's Wife

  Audrey Niffenegger · 2003 · Adult

  about 550 pages

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  Why: Both are science fiction books.

  • Science fiction
  What both books share

  • science fiction
    The Stand: "Science Fiction" (OL subject); "science fiction" (WD genre)
    The Time Traveler's Wife: "science fiction" (OL subject); "science fiction" (WD genre)

  From each book's catalog record: Open Library and Wikidata for The Stand; Open Library and Wikidata for The Time Traveler's Wife, read September 24, 2026.
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• Project Hail MaryAndy Weir

  Project Hail Mary

  Andy Weir · 2021 · Adult

  about 500 pages

  See books like Project Hail Mary

  Why: Both are science fiction books.

  • Science fiction
  What both books share

  • science fiction
    The Stand: "Science Fiction" (OL subject); "science fiction" (WD genre)
    Project Hail Mary: "science-fiction" (OL subject); "Fiction, science fiction, action & adventure" (OL subject); "Fiction, science fiction, hard science fiction" (OL subject); "FICTION / Science Fiction / Action & Adventure" (OL subject)

  From each book's catalog record: Open Library and Wikidata for The Stand; Open Library and Wikidata for Project Hail Mary, read September 24, 2026.
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• HyperionDan Simmons

  Hyperion

  Dan Simmons · 1989 · Adult

  about 480 pages

  See books like Hyperion

  Why: Both are science fiction books.

  • Science fiction
  What both books share

  • science fiction
    The Stand: "Science Fiction" (OL subject); "science fiction" (WD genre)
    Hyperion: "Fiction, science fiction, action & adventure" (OL subject); "Fiction, science fiction, general" (OL subject); "science fiction" (WD genre)

  From each book's catalog record: Open Library and Wikidata for The Stand; Open Library and Wikidata for Hyperion, read September 24, 2026.
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