If you found yourself drawn to the probing, thoughtful tone of To Be Taught, If Fortunate, you'll love The Dispossessed. Le Guin’s story follows Shevek, a physicist who journeys between radically different societies in search of understanding and progress. Like Ariadne and her crewmates, Shevek’s journey isn’t just physical, but deeply philosophical—examining what it means to build a better world, the costs of progress, and how our environments shape us.

If you loved the gentle optimism and sense of possibility in To Be Taught, If Fortunate, A Psalm for the Wild-Built offers a similarly uplifting experience. It follows Dex, a tea monk, and Mosscap, a robot, as they explore what it means to be alive and fulfilled. The story is imbued with warmth and hope, much like the camaraderie and curiosity in Chambers’ other work.

If the vivid alien worlds and careful environmental details of To Be Taught, If Fortunate captivated you, Semiosis will immerse you in another unforgettable ecosystem. This novel follows generations of human colonists as they adapt to and communicate with the sentient plant life on a distant planet, delving into the complexities of coexistence and survival.

For readers who appreciate the scientific accuracy and problem-solving spirit in To Be Taught, If Fortunate, Mission of Gravity is a classic. It chronicles the collaborative mission between humans and the centipede-like native Mesklinites on a high-gravity planet, with every challenge grounded in real physics and ingenuity—just like the practical, hands-on challenges Ariadne’s crew faces.

If you enjoyed how To Be Taught, If Fortunate focused on a crew working and growing together, you’ll cherish The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. The story revolves around a diverse group of characters bonding over shared challenges and discoveries aboard the Wayfarer, capturing that same sense of camaraderie, personal connection, and collective wonder.