If you were fascinated by Anderson’s depiction of the Ythrians and their intricate avian society, you’ll be drawn into The Dispossessed, where Le Guin brings to life the contrasting worlds of Anarres and Urras. The nuanced examination of social structures and the clash between different ways of life will satisfy your love of richly imagined alien cultures.

If you admired the scientific rigor and detailed technological concepts in The People of the Wind, you’ll find Tau Zero equally compelling. Anderson’s story follows the crew of the Leonora Christine as they grapple with the consequences of relativistic space travel, blending scientific accuracy with grand adventure.

If you loved the deeply layered cultures and histories of the Ythrians and Terrans, Dune offers an even more expansive universe. Herbert’s masterpiece immerses you in the politics, ecology, and religion of Arrakis, with a world as intricate and lived-in as Anderson’s.

If you enjoyed the vastness of interstellar politics and sweeping conflicts in The People of the Wind, Foundation will draw you in with its multi-generational saga of the rise and fall of galactic empires, ambitious vision, and far-reaching plot.

If you appreciated Anderson’s focus on both Ythrian and human characters, you’ll enjoy A Fire Upon the Deep, which weaves together a cast of diverse beings—humans, aliens, and even group-minds—each with their own viewpoint and stakes in a galaxy-spanning crisis.