If you were captivated by Poul Anderson’s imaginative take on time travel and the far-reaching consequences of altering history in There Will Be Time, you’ll love The Time Ships. Stephen Baxter weaves a brilliant expansion of H.G. Wells’ original universe, sending its protagonist on a mind-bending journey through alternate timelines. Like Anderson, Baxter explores the impact of technology and human ambition across epochs, providing both thrilling adventure and philosophical depth.

If you enjoyed the vast, sweeping scope of There Will Be Time, following Malcolm through different eras and cultures, you’ll be fascinated by The Years of Rice and Salt. Kim Stanley Robinson reimagines world history across centuries, tracing the reincarnations of a group of souls as they influence the fate of civilizations. The novel’s panoramic vision and depth of historical imagination echo Anderson’s ambitious storytelling.

If you were drawn to the philosophical musings in There Will Be Time—the questions about fate, free will, and identity—then Replay will deeply resonate with you. Ken Grimwood’s protagonist, Jeff Winston, repeatedly relives his life, each time making new choices and facing new existential dilemmas. The novel’s contemplative approach to time and personal meaning offers the same kind of intellectual stimulation.

If the non-linear, twisty narrative of There Will Be Time kept you hooked, you’ll be intrigued by The Man Who Folded Himself. David Gerrold’s novel follows Daniel Eakins as he inherits a time belt and becomes entangled in increasingly complex timelines—sometimes encountering multiple versions of himself. The story’s inventive structure and playful manipulation of chronology make for a uniquely thought-provoking read.

If you appreciated the richly realized societies and historical depth in There Will Be Time, The Dispossessed will captivate you. Ursula K. Le Guin crafts two contrasting worlds, Urras and Anarres, each with their own cultures and philosophies. As physicist Shevek develops a theory of simultaneous time, you’ll find echoes of Anderson’s blend of personal and epochal stakes, along with Le Guin’s signature attention to social detail.