If you found the intricate depiction of the all-male society of Ledom in Venus Plus X fascinating, you'll be engrossed by The Left Hand of Darkness. Le Guin’s protagonist, Genly Ai, is sent to a planet where gender is fluid and social norms are unlike anything he’s known. The novel delves deeply into how these differences shape the culture and challenge the protagonist’s assumptions, much like the provocative thought experiments in Sturgeon's work.

If you were captivated by the way Venus Plus X prompts readers to question the nature of society and human identity, Childhood's End offers a similarly ambitious philosophical journey. The arrival of the mysterious Overlords brings about a sweeping transformation in human society, raising profound questions about progress, purpose, and what it means to be human.

If what drew you to Venus Plus X was its focus on social structures and the human psyche rather than technology, you’ll appreciate The Dispossessed. Shevek’s journey between two radically different societies—a collectivist moon and a capitalist planet—offers a rich, nuanced look at how communities can be constructed and the effects they have on individuals.

If you enjoyed the immersive, thought-provoking worldbuilding in Venus Plus X—especially the vision of an egalitarian, harmonious society—The Fifth Sacred Thing invites you into a future San Francisco rebuilt on principles of cooperation and sustainability. As the city faces external threats, its social and spiritual fabric are tested, offering a compelling mirror to Sturgeon’s speculative society.

If you appreciated the close, personal lens through which Charlie explores the world of Ledom in Venus Plus X, you’ll find Never Let Me Go equally resonant. Ishiguro’s novel follows Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy as they come to terms with their place in a hauntingly subtle alternate reality, exploring the fragility of identity and the bittersweet pursuit of meaning.