If you were captivated by the sprawling future history and the sense of mythic scale in The Rediscovery Of Man, you’ll find a similar wonder in City. Simak’s linked stories chart the rise and fall of humanity, the ascent of intelligent dogs, and the slow transformation of Earth—delivering that epic sweep and bittersweet reflection on civilization that Cordwainer Smith fans cherish.

If the unique, enigmatic Underpeople and the intricate alien cultures in The Rediscovery Of Man drew you in, A Fire Upon the Deep will sweep you away with its brilliantly realized alien civilizations—like the multi-minded Tines and the transcendent Powers—offering fresh, mind-bending perspectives on consciousness and society.

If you were moved by the philosophical depth and the probing questions about what it means to be human in The Rediscovery Of Man—such as the struggles of the Underpeople or the morality of the Instrumentality—then The Left Hand of Darkness will resonate with you through its exploration of gender, society, and the boundaries of empathy on the world of Gethen.

If you appreciated the mythic resonance and the layers of allegory in The Rediscovery Of Man—from the symbolic journeys of characters like D'Joan to the larger-than-life Instrumentality—The Shadow of the Torturer will enchant you with its mysterious, allegorical world and Severian’s cryptic odyssey.

If the intricately constructed future societies and the imaginative scope of the Instrumentality’s universe fascinated you in The Rediscovery Of Man, then The Dispossessed will immerse you in the contrasting worlds of Anarres and Urras, where every detail of culture, technology, and ideology is thoughtfully rendered.