If you were captivated by the Jesuit mission to Rakhat and the sense of purpose driving Emilio Sandoz and his companions, you'll find The Sparrow equally engrossing. This novel follows the initial expedition to make contact with an alien civilization, delving into the hopes, ambitions, and heartbreak that come with pursuing such a momentous goal.

If you appreciated the nuanced portrayal of alien societies like the Runa and Jana’ata in Children of God, A Door Into Ocean will intrigue you with its immersive depiction of the all-female, water-dwelling Sharers. Their language, social structures, and ecological values create a living world that feels as complex and believable as Rakhat.

If you found yourself reflecting on the ethical and existential dilemmas faced by Sandoz and the others, The Dispossessed offers a similarly thought-provoking journey. Le Guin explores ideas of utopia, individual freedom, and societal responsibility through the eyes of Shevek, a physicist torn between two very different worlds.

If you enjoyed the way Children of God weaves together multiple characters’ stories—each with their own motivations and secrets—Hyperion will draw you in with its structure of interconnected tales. The pilgrims' narratives intertwine as they journey toward the mysterious Shrike, each chapter adding depth and new perspectives to the overarching mystery.

If you were moved by Emilio Sandoz’s spiritual struggles and the novel’s probing of faith under duress, you'll be engrossed by The Book of Strange New Things. It follows missionary Peter Leigh as he attempts to minister to an alien race on a distant planet, confronting the limits of belief, love, and the human spirit just as powerfully as in Children of God.