If you loved
All the Birds in the Sky
Charlie Jane Anders · Book · 2016
You loved All the Birds in the Sky because it masterfully blends the wonder of magical discovery with the stark reality of impending technological apocalypse.
Films on the same thread
Castle in the Sky
Hayao Miyazaki · Film · 1986
Shares a thread with All the Birds in the Sky: Environmentalism.
Much like All the Birds in the Sky, this story balances environmental stakes with the intersection of ancient magic and advanced technology, centered on a bond between two young outcasts.
Project Hail Mary
Phil Lord · Film · 2026
Explores: competence porn, amnesia, interspecies friendship.
If the scientific problem-solving in All the Birds in the Sky captivated you, you will appreciate this intense focus on survival and the ingenuity required to face existential threats.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Francis Lawrence · Film · 2023
Explores: Political Intrigue, Survival, Class Warfare.
This narrative explores the early foundations of a world-altering conflict, mirroring the complex character evolution and moral ambiguity found in the formative years of All the Birds in the Sky.
Tomorrowland
Brad Bird · Film · 2015
Explores: Optimism vs. Cynicism, The Power of Imagination, Technological Progress.
The conflict between scientific optimism and cynical disillusionment in All the Birds in the Sky is echoed here through a mission to save the future using imagination and engineering.
Series on the same thread
Good Omens
Neil Gaiman · Series · 2019
Explores: The Antichrist, End of the World, Unlikely Friendship.
Fans of the apocalyptic stakes in All the Birds in the Sky will enjoy this witty exploration of how unlikely partners navigate the end of the world together.
His Dark Materials
Jack Thorne · Series · 2019
Explores: Orphan Protagonist, Moral Ambiguity, Interdimensional Travel.
Like All the Birds in the Sky, this series weaves together science and magic in a world where children must navigate dark, complex mysteries that threaten their very existence.
The Magicians
Sera Gamble · Series · 2015
Shares a thread with All the Birds in the Sky: Urban Fantasy.
This story mirrors the deconstruction of fantasy tropes seen in All the Birds in the Sky, focusing on young adults forced to reconcile their magical education with harsh realities.
3 Body Problem
David Benioff · Series · 2024
Explores: Existential Threat, Scientific Mystery, First Contact.
If you appreciated the way All the Birds in the Sky portrays friends grappling with scientific collapse, you will find this group dynamic and existential threat equally compelling.
Podcasts on the same thread
Ologies with Alie Ward
Alie Ward · Podcast · 2026
Explores: intellectual curiosity, scientific wonder, human obsession.
The infectious intellectual curiosity that drives the characters in All the Birds in the Sky is captured here, celebrating the bizarre and fascinating nature of the world around us.
The Orphans
The Light and Tragic Company · Podcast · 2025
This audio drama captures the same sense of survival in a hostile, futuristic landscape that defined the journey of the protagonists in All the Birds in the Sky.
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Common questions
Is All the Birds in the Sky a decorated novel?
Yes, All the Birds in the Sky received significant critical recognition. It was the winner of the Best Novel award at the 2016 Nebula Awards and was also selected as a finalist for the Best Novel category at the 2017 Hugo Awards.
What is the premise of All the Birds in the Sky?
All the Birds in the Sky follows the lives of childhood friends Patricia Delfine and Laurence Armstead. After parting ways in middle school, the two reunite in a near-future San Francisco where Patricia is a witch and Laurence is an engineering genius.
Who are the protagonists in All the Birds in the Sky?
The protagonists in All the Birds in the Sky are Patricia Delfine and Laurence Armstead. They are childhood friends who reconnect as adults in a near-future setting, with Patricia working among a band of magicians while Laurence pursues his career as an engineering genius.
When was All the Birds in the Sky published?
All the Birds in the Sky was published in 2016. The book was written by Charlie Jane Anders and gained notable acclaim that same year by winning the Nebula Award for Best Novel.