With television shows taking on more serialized narratives and book adaptations than ever, it’s easy to get hooked on seasons that unfold like novels or short story collections. However, no matter how you try to justify it (“True Detective is HBO! HBO is smart television!”), there comes a moment that your retinas begin to burn and you can actually feel points being docked from your IQ.

That’s not to throw shade at TV — we, too, love a Breaking Bad binge — but sometimes it’s best to just shut the television off — or, you know, to log out of your friends’ parents’ HBOGO account. Even if you’re watching so-called “highbrow TV,” your brain deserves the kind of spring cleaning only a good old-fashioned book can deliver. We’ve matched up 10 great reads that offer similar flavors to your favorite TV shows, so you won’t experience any withdrawal symptoms either. Binge away!