If you loved the tense, goal-oriented scramble for survival faced by the passengers and crew in Lifeboat, you'll be drawn into the thrilling race to Saturn in Saturn Run. When a mysterious object is detected approaching Saturn, an international team must come together to reach it first, navigating technical challenges, resource shortages, and the constant threat of disaster. The book's focus on a clear, high-stakes objective delivers the same suspenseful, mission-driven momentum you'll remember from James White's novel.

If the multi-character focus and collaborative problem-solving aboard the lifeboat in Lifeboat appealed to you, you'll enjoy Leviathan Wakes. The story follows the crew of the Rocinante as they navigate escalating crises in deep space. With perspectives switching between Holden and Miller, and a vivid supporting cast, the book delivers complex interpersonal dynamics and the sense of a true ensemble working (and clashing) under pressure.

If the scientifically grounded solutions and realistic depiction of space survival in Lifeboat captivated you, The Martian will hit the mark. Mark Watney’s meticulous, step-by-step problem-solving using actual science and engineering echoes the technical authenticity and plausible challenges faced by White's characters. The focus on detail—whether growing food on Mars or patching together life support systems—creates a lifelike and intellectually satisfying survival narrative.

Did you appreciate the interplay between human and alien perspectives in Lifeboat? In Children of Time, you'll encounter humanity’s struggle to survive on a new world—paralleled by the evolution of an intelligent spider civilization. The novel’s richly imagined alien society and their interactions with humans explore communication, cooperation, and the challenges of understanding across radically different cultures.

If the sense of optimism and camaraderie in the face of adversity in Lifeboat resonated with you, The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet offers a similarly uplifting journey. As the multispecies crew of the Wayfarer faces challenges and discovers new worlds, the narrative remains warm, compassionate, and ultimately hopeful—proving that cooperation and understanding can flourish, even in the vastness of space.