If you were captivated by Ray's attempts to re-create lost masterpieces and change the past in Glimpses, you'll be fascinated by Replay. In this novel, Jeff Winston repeatedly wakes up decades younger after dying, each time with full memory of his previous lives. The story delves into the allure and heartbreak of second chances, the longing to fix what once went wrong, and the existential questions that arise when the past is never truly gone. Grimwood's meditation on nostalgia and the cost of altering one's history closely mirrors the emotional and speculative power of Glimpses.

If you appreciated the way Glimpses blurs the boundaries between reality and imagination as Ray slips into alternate worlds to resurrect lost music, you'll be drawn into The Raw Shark Texts. Eric Sanderson's search for his lost identity is filled with surreal metafictional twists, conceptual predators, and inventive narrative devices. Like Glimpses, Hall's novel plays with the fabric of story itself, inviting you to question what is real and what is constructed, all while delivering an emotionally resonant and mind-bending adventure.

If Ray's journey through the landscapes of memory, music, and personal reckoning in Glimpses moved you, The Fortress of Solitude offers a similarly rich and intimate exploration. Lethem's novel follows Dylan Ebdus, a boy growing up in 1970s Brooklyn, whose passion for music and friendship shapes his coming of age. The book beautifully captures the ache of nostalgia, the power of pop culture, and the bittersweet process of growing up—echoing the themes and emotional depth you admired in Glimpses.

If the deep, speculative questions about wish-fulfillment, alternate realities, and the cost of changing the past in Glimpses resonated with you, The Lathe of Heaven is a must-read. George Orr discovers his dreams can alter reality itself, drawing the attention of a psychiatrist eager to shape the world. Le Guin's novel is a thoughtful meditation on the dangers of playing with fate and the nature of reality, offering the same kind of philosophical richness and emotional impact as Glimpses.

If you were moved by Ray's passionate quest to recover the lost sounds and spirit of seminal rock albums in Glimpses, you'll be enthralled by the real-life story of blues legend Lightnin' Hopkins in Mojo Hand. This biography dives deep into the emotional roots, creative struggles, and cultural legacy of an artist whose music shaped generations. The book's blend of history, musical insight, and personal drama echoes the heart and soul that made Glimpses so compelling.