If you loved the sense of purpose driving Swan and Wahram’s journey across the solar system in 2312, you’ll be riveted by Jean le Flambeur’s quest in The Quantum Thief. The novel’s protagonist is a master thief forced into a high-stakes heist, with the story propelled by a series of inventive challenges and objectives that shape the action and character decisions, mirroring the focused, goal-driven momentum you enjoyed.

If the intricate scientific detail and credible planetary engineering of 2312 drew you in, Diaspora will fascinate you with its rigorously imagined posthuman societies and mind-bending physics. Egan’s tale explores humanity’s evolution across virtual and physical realities, and his commitment to scientific plausibility echoes the detailed technological tapestry that made 2312 unforgettable.

Were you captivated by the grand, solar system-spanning narrative of 2312, with its interplanetary habitats and far-reaching consequences? Leviathan Wakes delivers that same epic scope, plunging you into a complex, multi-faction conflict where the fates of planets and generations hang in the balance. The sweeping sense of scale and consequence will feel right at home.

If you appreciated the richly imagined habitats, biomes, and social systems in 2312, you’ll find The Dispossessed equally immersive. Le Guin constructs two contrasting worlds—Anarres and Urras—each with their own intricate cultures, histories, and technological paradigms. The depth of worldbuilding and attention to social detail will give you that same sense of wonder and discovery.

If you were drawn to the existential and philosophical questions running through 2312—such as humanity’s future, adaptation, and our stewardship of worlds—you’ll be engrossed by Aurora. Robinson weaves big ideas about life, ethics, and the limits of human ambition into a gripping narrative of a generation ship’s journey, prompting the same kind of reflection and awe.