If you were captivated by the unique, ocean-dwelling Sharers and their pacifist, communal society in A Door Into Ocean, you'll be equally enthralled by Le Guin's depiction of the anarchist society on Anarres. Both novels immerse you in the customs, languages, and philosophies of non-Earth cultures, challenging your assumptions about gender, authority, and cooperation.

If the ecological harmony and environmental activism of the Sharers resonated with you in A Door Into Ocean, you’ll find Woman on the Edge of Time equally compelling. Piercy’s vision of a future society is built on sustainability, gender equality, and a profound respect for the natural world, offering another powerful meditation on how communities might live in balance with their environment.

If you loved the richly detailed culture and invented language of the Sharers, Always Coming Home will delight you. Le Guin crafts a fully realized society, complete with myths, songs, and customs, allowing you to lose yourself in another intricately constructed world where every detail feels lived-in and meaningful.

If you admired Lal and the other formidable women in A Door Into Ocean, you'll be drawn to Tepper's tale of a matriarchal society wrestling with questions of power, tradition, and gender. The women at the heart of The Gate to Women's Country are just as resourceful, principled, and complex as the Sharers, making for a thought-provoking read.

If the philosophical depth and exploration of social constructs in A Door Into Ocean spoke to you, The Left Hand of Darkness offers another meditation on gender, identity, and communication. Through the story of Genly Ai’s interactions with the androgynous Gethenians, Le Guin prompts you to reflect on the very nature of humanity and connection.