If you were drawn to Lauren Olamina's harrowing trek through a devastated California, you'll be captivated by Station Eleven. This novel follows a traveling troupe of actors and musicians as they navigate the remnants of civilization after a flu pandemic. Like in Parable of the Sower, the characters must forge new paths and communities amidst chaos, facing both hope and danger at every turn.

If Lauren's evolving resilience and leadership resonated with you, Kindred offers another unforgettable journey of transformation. Dana, the protagonist, is abruptly transported from 1970s California to the antebellum South, where she must adapt, survive, and confront her own strengths and fears. Her growth in response to unimaginable circumstances echoes the powerful development found in Parable of the Sower.

If you appreciated the thought-provoking questions about society, belief, and survival embedded in Parable of the Sower, you'll find The Dispossessed equally stimulating. Le Guin's novel follows physicist Shevek as he challenges the social order of his anarchist society, sparking debates on utopia, hierarchy, and what it means to build a better world.

If Lauren's vision, strength, and leadership inspired you, The Power introduces you to a cast of women who, like Lauren, must navigate a world where old systems break down. As women around the globe develop a new, world-changing ability, Alderman explores how power, gender, and morality intersect, with compelling female characters at the center.

If the dystopian elements and sharp social critique of Parable of the Sower gripped you, The Handmaid's Tale will immerse you in another chilling vision of societal collapse and resistance. Follow Offred as she navigates the dangers of Gilead, where every choice is a matter of survival and the hope for freedom persists against all odds.