If you loved the eccentric and lovable group of characters in Space Opera—from the washed-up glam rock star Decibel Jones to his ragtag band—then you'll adore the Wayfarer's crew in The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. Chambers crafts a found family of diverse personalities, each with their own quirks and backstories, making every interaction delightful and heartwarming.

If you found yourself laughing out loud at Valente's absurd alien Eurovision and razor-sharp jokes, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a must-read. Douglas Adams delivers relentless wit, playful absurdity, and cosmic satire as Arthur Dent stumbles across the universe, encountering dolphins, paranoid androids, and bureaucratic Vogons.

If Decibel Jones's journey gave you hope even in the face of galactic extinction, you'll love A Psalm for the Wild-Built. Chambers weaves a gentle, uplifting narrative about a tea monk and a robot exploring what it means to be alive. It's cozy, thoughtful, and radiates the same optimism that makes Space Opera so charming.

If the wild variety of alien species and their peculiar customs in Space Opera fascinated you, Provenance will satisfy your craving for inventive worldbuilding. Leckie introduces you to a universe where heritage objects determine status and alien etiquette is as crucial as interstellar politics, making every encounter unpredictable and intriguing.

If you delighted in the universe-saving stakes of Space Opera delivered with a tongue-in-cheek flair, Good Omens is your next read. Gaiman and Pratchett's story of an angel and a demon teaming up to prevent the apocalypse is filled with zany plot twists, unforgettable characters, and a hilarious, irreverent tone that feels like cosmic Eurovision with the fate of the world at stake.