If you were captivated by the intricate world of Grass and its unique equestrian aristocracy, you'll appreciate The Dispossessed for its thought-provoking depiction of the contrasting societies on Anarres and Urras. Like Marjorie Westriding navigating the customs of Grass, you'll follow Shevek as he bridges the gulf between two alien cultures, each with their own values and challenges.

If you found yourself enthralled by the lush, mysterious landscape and richly realized society in Grass, you'll be drawn into the stark, haunting world of The Book of the Unnamed Midwife. Elison crafts a post-apocalyptic society with the same attention to cultural detail, immersing you in a setting where every survival decision carries weight and every new encounter is fraught with danger and discovery.

If the ecological mystery and critique of environmental neglect in Grass resonated with you, Parable of the Sower is a must-read. Butler's story follows Lauren Olamina as she survives and adapts in a world ravaged by climate disasters, weaving in urgent questions about humanity's responsibility to nature in a collapsing society.

If you appreciated how Grass probes deep questions about religious dogma, moral ambiguity, and first contact, you’ll be swept up by The Sparrow. Follow Father Emilio Sandoz and his team as they grapple with the consequences of encountering an alien civilization, facing challenges as profound and unsettling as those that confronted the inhabitants of Grass.

If you enjoyed the way Grass weaves together political intrigue, environmental allegory, and religious conflict, you'll relish Anathem's intricate plotlines. Stephenson's novel challenges you with interconnected mysteries, shifting perspectives, and a richly built world where ideas are as important as action.