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Ecotopia by Ernest Callenbach

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In Ecotopia, did you enjoy ...

... the utopian vision of an ecologically harmonious society?

Pacific Edge by Kim Stanley Robinson

If you loved the way Ecotopia immerses you in a sustainable, green future—complete with its attempts at social reform and eco-friendly living—you'll find Pacific Edge equally compelling. Robinson crafts a believable, optimistic near-future California where environmental stewardship shapes every aspect of daily life, and you'll be drawn into the characters' struggles to protect their utopia from creeping corporate interests.

... exploring alternative societies with detailed cultural customs?

Woman On The Edge Of Time by Marge Piercy

Just as Ecotopia fascinated you with its rich descriptions of daily life, rituals, and politics in a breakaway eco-state, Woman on the Edge of Time transports you to a future commune with its own unique social structures and customs. You'll appreciate how Connie Ramos glimpses a world where gender roles are dissolved, technology is sustainable, and every social interaction is reimagined.

... thought-provoking examinations of society, freedom, and human nature?

The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

If Ecotopia made you think deeply about how societies could be organized, you'll be captivated by The Dispossessed. Le Guin follows Shevek as he navigates between two contrasting worlds—one anarchist, one capitalist—delving into philosophy, ethics, and the challenges of building a just society. The book’s themes will leave you questioning and inspired.

... immersive portrayals of future societies told through unconventional narrative forms?

Always Coming Home by Ursula K. Le Guin

If you appreciated the way Ecotopia used journalism, reports, and documents to paint its world, you'll be fascinated by Always Coming Home. Le Guin's book is a tapestry of stories, poems, and anthropological notes describing a post-apocalyptic, eco-balanced society in California. It's an invitation to live within a future culture, not just read about it.

... stories about hopeful futures built on optimism and collective action?

Walkaway by Cory Doctorow

If the positive, forward-looking spirit of Ecotopia inspired you, Walkaway will strike a similar chord. Doctorow's characters abandon a broken world to create open, decentralized utopias, driven by hope, cooperation, and resilience. It's a celebration of the belief that another, better way of living is possible.

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