If you were compelled by the meticulous, scientifically plausible depiction of first contact and the existential questions raised by the alien visitors in The Forge of God, you'll be fascinated by Blindsight. Watts dives deep into neuroscience, evolution, and the nature of consciousness, presenting a hard-science take on alien intelligence that is as thought-provoking as it is unsettling.

If you appreciated the epic, world-altering events and the sense of scale as humanity grapples with its potential annihilation in The Forge of God, Childhood's End offers another sweeping vision. Clarke explores humanity’s collective fate when mysterious aliens arrive, leading to profound transformations that span generations.

If the richly imagined alien motives and the careful worldbuilding of both human and extraterrestrial societies in The Forge of God drew you in, The Three-Body Problem is a must-read. Liu crafts complex alien cultures and explores the far-reaching consequences of first contact, blending scientific speculation with sociopolitical depth.

If you were moved by the grim, emotionally intense tone and the depiction of humanity struggling at the brink of extinction in The Forge of God, The Road delivers a haunting, deeply affecting journey through a devastated world, focusing on the bond between a father and son as they confront the aftermath of apocalypse.

If what stayed with you from The Forge of God was its probing of deep questions about existence, faith, and our significance in the cosmos when confronted by superior alien forces, Contact will resonate. Sagan’s novel masterfully blends philosophical inquiry with the emotional impact of humanity’s first attempt to communicate with extraterrestrial intelligence.