If you loved the reflective, meditative tone and the deep musings on humanity and spirituality found in A Choice of Gods, you'll be captivated by Engine Summer. Crowley crafts a post-apocalyptic world where Rush That Speaks embarks on a personal journey, encountering remnants of lost civilizations and pondering what it means to be truly human. The novel’s philosophical undertones and gentle wisdom echo the same thoughtful atmosphere you enjoyed.

If you were fascinated by Simak’s vision of a future Earth repopulated by mysterious, gentle societies, Always Coming Home will delight you. Le Guin paints a richly detailed picture of the Kesh people, blending anthropology, myth, and ecology in a deeply immersive world. Like A Choice of Gods, it’s less about grand events and more about the tapestry of everyday life and the cultures that arise after technological society fades.

If you appreciated the interplay of spirituality, the unknown, and the meeting of different civilizations in A Choice of Gods, Grass will resonate. Tepper’s novel follows Marjorie Westriding as she navigates the mysterious planet Grass, uncovering both alien societies and deep religious mysteries that challenge humanity’s place in the cosmos. The sense of awe and questioning is strong in both books.

If the hopeful, forward-looking spirit and the vision of humanity evolving into something greater appealed to you in A Choice of Gods, Childhood’s End is a must-read. Clarke’s classic explores humanity’s transformation under the guidance of mysterious Overlords, blending optimism, spirituality, and cosmic wonder in a way that echoes Simak’s gentle, uplifting perspective.

If you were intrigued by Simak’s integration of religious and spiritual exploration within a science fiction framework, Shadow & Claw—the first half of Wolfe’s celebrated tetralogy—offers a similarly rich experience. As Severian journeys through a far-future Earth, themes of faith, ritual, and transcendence are woven throughout, challenging you to ponder deeper questions about destiny and divinity.