If you were captivated by Joseph Schwartz’s determined struggle to survive and find purpose in Pebble In The Sky, you'll be swept up by Gully Foyle’s intense, single-minded quest for revenge in The Stars My Destination. Both protagonists are driven by clear, powerful objectives that propel their stories through a series of thrilling and suspenseful events.

If you appreciated how Pebble In The Sky examined the complexities of future Earth’s society and its prejudices, The Dispossessed offers a brilliantly nuanced exploration of contrasting cultures and philosophies through the eyes of physicist Shevek. Le Guin’s focus on social structures, politics, and personal relationships will resonate if you value the human and societal elements of science fiction.

If you were intrigued by the richly imagined, stratified future Earth in Pebble In The Sky, you’ll appreciate the immersive world of The Demolished Man, where telepathy shapes both society and crime. Bester’s attention to the rules, technologies, and social dynamics of his universe makes the setting feel tangible and deeply engaging.

If Schwartz’s accidental leap through time and his struggle to adapt fascinated you in Pebble In The Sky, you’ll love The Man Who Folded Himself, which delves even deeper into the paradoxes and personal ramifications of time travel. Follow Daniel Eakins as he explores multiple timelines and confronts the profound effects on his identity and fate.

If you were drawn to the big questions about human destiny and the cyclical nature of civilization in Pebble In The Sky, A Canticle for Leibowitz will speak to you. This novel weaves philosophical reflections on knowledge, faith, and the rise and fall of societies through the story of a post-apocalyptic monastery preserving remnants of the old world.