If you delighted in the sly, quirky humor and inventive absurdities of Lafferty’s stories—like the literal-minded aliens and convoluted folk logic—then The Cyberiad will charm you. Lem’s tales of the robot inventors Trurl and Klapaucius are packed with linguistic games, hilarious cosmic misadventures, and whimsical takes on science and philosophy that echo Lafferty’s wit and surreal sensibility.

If what drew you to Nine Hundred Grandmothers was its gentle, contemplative reflections—stories like 'Slow Tuesday Night' or 'Primary Education of the Camiroi'—then City is a perfect fit. Simak’s interconnected tales of a future Earth, narrated by intelligent dogs pondering humanity’s mysterious disappearance, offer the same blend of mythic storytelling, philosophical musings, and quiet wonder.

If you were fascinated by Lafferty’s oddball aliens and their strange societies—like in 'Nine Hundred Grandmothers' itself—then Her Smoke Rose Up Forever will mesmerize you. Tiptree’s stories are renowned for their unearthly intelligence, alien psychology, and explorations of what it means to be human (or not), all told with a sharp, surreal style.

If you loved the fragmented, almost folktale-like structure of Lafferty’s stories—where each tale feels like a fable from another universe—then Einstein’s Dreams will resonate with you. This novel unfolds as a series of dreamlike vignettes, each imagining a different reality shaped by alternate conceptions of time, echoing Lafferty’s playful, non-chronological storytelling.

If you enjoyed how Lafferty’s stories twist reality and surprise you with their logic-defying ideas—like the ancient wisdom of the Grandmothers or the wild reversals of fate—then The Lathe of Heaven is a must-read. Le Guin’s novel follows George Orr, whose dreams alter reality itself, leading to a cascade of unexpected, mind-bending turns that will keep you guessing.