If you enjoyed the way Bug Jack Barron skewers political corruption and the way media personalities get tangled up in power, you'll be fascinated by Stand on Zanzibar. Brunner’s globe-spanning narrative dissects a future dominated by rampant corporatism, intrusive media, and political intrigue, with characters like Norman House navigating a world where every broadcast is a weapon, and every politician is for sale.

If Jack Barron's razor-sharp, morally ambiguous choices kept you hooked, you'll love Ben Reich in The Demolished Man. As Reich plots murder in a world policed by telepathy, his ethical compromises and personal ambitions make for a suspenseful ride through a future where justice is as corrupt as the criminals.

If you relished the sharp, satirical humor and the way Bug Jack Barron lampoons societal institutions, Jennifer Government will deliver more of the same. Barry’s world is a wickedly funny dystopia where everything is privatized, and the eponymous Jennifer is caught up in a farcical, cutthroat conspiracy that lampoons late-stage capitalism with biting wit.

If the dystopian media circus and the oppressive political system of Bug Jack Barron drew you in, you'll be captivated by Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said. Philip K. Dick’s vision of a surveillance state where fame and identity can vanish overnight is both chilling and thought-provoking, echoing Spinrad’s blend of paranoia and social critique.

If you loved the relentless momentum and conspiratorial twists of Bug Jack Barron, The Space Merchants is a must-read. Mitch Courtenay’s journey through corporate manipulation and advertising-driven society is as breakneck and gripping as Jack Barron's own crusade against immortality profiteers.