If you loved the dry humor and playful wit in Bellwether, you'll be delighted by To Say Nothing of the Dog. This time-travel romp is packed with sharp banter, absurd misunderstandings, and a gently satirical take on both history and academia. Ned Henry's misadventures through Victorian England offer the same lighthearted, intelligent fun that made Sandra Foster's quest to study fads so entertaining.

If you appreciated Bellwether's gentle skewering of office life and its focus on the social sciences, you'll find Microserfs a compelling read. This novel follows a group of Microsoft employees as they navigate corporate culture, personal obsessions, and the strange dynamics of working on the cutting edge of technology—much like Sandra's attempts to decode the origins of fads in her own research lab.

If you enjoyed watching Sandra Foster’s scientific approach to life and love in Bellwether, you’ll be charmed by Don Tillman’s methodical quest to find a romantic partner in The Rosie Project. Both protagonists are quirky scientists whose literal-mindedness leads to hilarious misunderstandings and heartwarming moments, making for a delightful, optimistic read.

If you were drawn to the everyday chaos and eccentric personalities of the research lab in Bellwether, you’ll love the sprawling, satirical portrait of university life in Moo. Smiley’s novel is filled with oddball academics, bureaucratic mishaps, and clever commentary on the absurdities of higher education—all in a closely observed, intimate setting.

If you enjoyed how Bellwether uses scientific curiosity and a bit of time-twisting logic to examine human behavior, you’ll be swept up by The Jane Austen Project. Here, two researchers travel back in time to meet Jane Austen, blending character-driven narrative, scientific intrigue, and a subtle romantic thread—much like Sandra’s adventures unraveling the origins of fads.