If you enjoyed the way Kuttner’s stories drive forward with clever objectives and surprising turns—such as Gallagher’s wild inventions or the determined problem-solving in ‘Mimsy Were the Borogoves’—you’ll love The Demolished Man. Bester’s novel propels you through a futuristic cat-and-mouse game between criminal Ben Reich and the telepathic detective Lincoln Powell, with each chapter upping the stakes and ingenuity. The relentless momentum and layered puzzles will keep you hooked.

If you were charmed by the sly humor and playful wit in Kuttner’s stories—like the madcap dialogue of the Hogbens or the absurdity of Gallegher’s drunken genius—The Sirens of Titan will feel right at home. Vonnegut’s interplanetary romp skewers human folly and cosmic coincidence with a voice that’s simultaneously funny and philosophical. The book’s blend of satire and sci-fi delivers both laughter and thoughtful reflection.

Were you drawn to the way Kuttner populates his tales with a broad cast—like the eccentric Hogben family or the various inventors and monsters? Nine Hundred Grandmothers presents a wild array of characters in stories where every weirdo and dreamer gets their moment. Lafferty’s whimsical, offbeat style and parade of unforgettable personalities evoke the same delight in ensemble chaos and creativity.

If you appreciated the morally complex heroes in Kuttner’s work—characters who aren’t always noble or straightforward, like Galloway or the various antiheroes—then Gully Foyle of The Stars My Destination will fascinate you. Foyle’s journey is driven by revenge, and his ethics are as fierce and shifting as the story’s explosive energy. The book’s unflinching portrait of a flawed, relentless lead echoes Kuttner’s nuanced approach to character.

If you were captivated by how Kuttner uses science fiction to pose big, thoughtful questions—like the nature of intelligence in ‘Mimsy Were the Borogoves’ or the social satire in ‘The Proud Robot’—City will intrigue you. This collection of linked stories meditates on humanity’s future, the fate of civilization, and the meaning of consciousness, all with a gentle, speculative touch reminiscent of Kuttner’s finest work.