If you were captivated by the immense timescales and scientific rigor of Evolution, you'll find Diaspora just as compelling. Egan takes readers on a journey from post-human digital societies through the far future, using hard science and speculative biology to explore the future of consciousness and life. Like Baxter, Egan grounds his imagination in real scientific theory, challenging you with big ideas and mind-expanding concepts.

If you enjoyed following countless generations and epochs in Evolution, you'll love The Years of Rice and Salt. Robinson imagines a world where the Black Death wipes out most of Europe, and traces humanity’s alternate development over centuries, following a cast of interconnected souls as they reincarnate through different eras. This epic, world-spanning scope offers a rich, alternate evolutionary history with philosophical depth.

If the shifting points of view and the tapestry of interconnected lives in Evolution fascinated you, Hyperion will draw you in with its structure. Each character tells their own story, weaving together a mosaic of humanity across time and space. This multifaceted approach enriches the plot and deepens the world, much like Baxter’s panoramic storytelling.

If you were intrigued by the speculative evolution and scientific detail in Evolution, Darwin's Radio explores the next step in human evolution as a mysterious retrovirus triggers sudden genetic change. Bear’s novel is packed with scientific realism and biological detail, immersing you in a story where evolution is happening in real time, with humanity’s fate hanging in the balance.

If you appreciated the way Evolution grappled with humanity’s place in the cosmos and our ultimate fate, Childhood's End offers a profound meditation on what it means to be human and where our species might be headed. Clarke’s classic follows Earth as it is transformed by the arrival of mysterious aliens, raising deep questions about evolution, transcendence, and the meaning of progress.