Similar sound and connotation:
* Tome: This is the most common word for a large, heavy book, often used for scholarly or ancient works.
Other options:
* Volume: This emphasizes the physical size of the book.
* Folios: This refers to large sheets of paper, often used in ancient manuscripts, implying a book of considerable size.
* Manuscript: This suggests a very old and important book, often handwritten.
If you're looking for a more poetic or dramatic term, you could also use:
* Scroll: While not a book in the modern sense, this evokes the image of a long, weighty text.
* Ledger: This implies a book containing important records, adding a sense of history and weight.
The best choice will depend on the specific context and the desired tone.