If you were fascinated by Caitlin's journey as she discovers a new form of intelligence and grapples with what it means to be conscious in Wake, you'll be riveted by Blindsight, where a crew of scientists encounters an utterly alien intelligence on the edge of the solar system. Peter Watts poses sharp questions about the nature of awareness and selfhood, challenging you to reconsider what it really means to be sentient.

If you loved the meticulous approach to technology and scientific discovery in Wake, you'll appreciate Contact. Follow Dr. Ellie Arroway as she deciphers a message from extraterrestrials using real-world science, echoing Caitlin's analytical journey as she learns to 'see' and interacts with emergent AI. Sagan's novel is rooted in plausible technology and scientific method, giving you a believable glimpse of first contact.

If Caitlin's transformation from blindness to sight and her evolving understanding of the world in Wake moved you, Flowers for Algernon will tug at your heartstrings. Experience Charlie Gordon's emotional and intellectual journey as he undergoes a dramatic experimental procedure, changing the way he perceives himself and others. The story offers a profoundly personal look at growth, loss, and what it means to be human.

If you relished the thought-provoking questions about perception and intelligence in Wake, you'll be deeply engaged by The Speed of Dark. Lou Arrendale, an autistic man, faces the possibility of a medical treatment that could 'cure' his autism. The novel explores the nature of identity, what it means to be different, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding technology and the mind—much like Sawyer's exploration of emergent AI and human perception.

If the surprising developments and the mysterious evolution of Webmind in Wake kept you guessing, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing will hook you with its twists. Follow April May as she stumbles upon a bizarre sculpture that becomes a viral sensation, leading to a cascade of puzzles and revelations. The narrative is full of unexpected turns and explores how new intelligences can reshape society.