If you were struck by how Omelas forces readers to confront uncomfortable ethical compromises for the sake of collective happiness, you'll appreciate Never Let Me Go. Ishiguro's novel follows Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy as they grow up in a seemingly idyllic boarding school, only to discover the disturbing truth behind their purpose. Like Le Guin, Ishiguro crafts a world where the happiness of many rests on the suffering of a few, leaving you to wrestle with the haunting moral implications.

If the use of allegory in Omelas fascinated you, The Lottery will resonate deeply. Jackson's iconic short story uses the setting of a small town's annual ritual to explore the dark side of tradition and conformity. The shocking conclusion and the story's symbolic layers invite the same kind of reflection and discussion as Le Guin's fable.

If you were drawn to the worldbuilding and ethical questions in Omelas, The Dispossessed offers an even richer dive. Through the journey of physicist Shevek as he travels between two radically different societies, Le Guin explores utopia, freedom, and sacrifice with the same nuance and depth that made Omelas unforgettable.

If you loved how Omelas left you with lingering questions and a profound sense of unease, The Children of Men will grip you. James' dystopian tale imagines a world where humanity faces extinction, and the choices characters make—especially Theo and Julian—echo the weighty, thought-provoking themes found in Le Guin's story.

If you appreciated how Omelas uses a short, beautifully crafted narrative to pose big philosophical questions, you'll love Stories of Your Life and Others. Chiang's collection features stories like "Tower of Babylon" and "Story of Your Life" that, through speculative premises, challenge your assumptions about morality, choice, and the human condition.