If you loved the scientifically plausible depiction of Mars terraforming and political upheaval in Moving Mars, you'll be captivated by Red Mars. Robinson’s novel follows a group of the first settlers as they struggle with technological challenges, environmental engineering, and social conflicts, offering meticulous scientific detail and a realistic portrayal of humanity's expansion to the Red Planet.

If you were drawn to the power struggles and societal transformation in Moving Mars, you’ll find The Dispossessed equally compelling. Follow Shevek, a physicist who must navigate the fraught politics of two radically different worlds as he works to break down barriers between them, all while facing conspiracies and the complexities of revolution.

If the paradigm-shifting science and reality-altering breakthroughs in Moving Mars fascinated you, The Quantum Thief will amaze you with its inventive use of quantum technology and post-human society. The protagonist, Jean le Flambeur, is drawn into a world where technology blurs the line between magic and science, reminiscent of Bear’s speculative leaps.

If you appreciated the epic scale and the decades-long transformation of Mars in Moving Mars, you’ll be enthralled by 2312. This novel weaves together the stories of Swan Er Hong and others as they traverse a richly imagined, multi-planetary future, where humanity’s fate is shaped across worlds and generations.

If you enjoyed the philosophical questions raised by Casseia’s journey and the Martian society’s discoveries in Moving Mars, Contact is a must-read. Dr. Ellie Arroway’s search for extraterrestrial intelligence leads to profound debates about science, faith, and what it means to be human—balancing speculative science with deep existential themes.