If you were fascinated by the way Walkaway imagines alternative ways of organizing society and upending the status quo, you'll love The Dispossessed. Le Guin's novel follows Shevek, a physicist from an anarchist society on the moon Anarres, as he challenges both his own community’s limitations and the capitalist world of Urras. It’s a deeply thoughtful exploration of freedom, cooperation, and the struggles of building a better world.

If you enjoyed the post-apocalyptic scavenging, survival tactics, and the founding of new communities in Walkaway, Parable of the Sower will grip you. Follow Lauren Olamina as she escapes a crumbling California and gathers a diverse band of survivors, forging a vision of hope and resilience amid chaos. Butler’s world is harsh, but the journey toward something better is unforgettable.

If you loved the large, shifting group of rebels and hackers in Walkaway, you'll find the cast of Neptune's Brood just as compelling. Stross introduces you to Krina Alizond-114 and a host of oddball post-human characters as they traverse a far future full of financial intrigue and adventure. The diverse ensemble keeps the story fresh and unpredictable at every turn.

If the intricate worldbuilding and plausible near-future tech in Walkaway drew you in, then 2312 is a must-read. Robinson paints a richly detailed solar system, where human ingenuity has terraformed planets and moons. You'll get lost in the speculative technologies, habitats, and the complexities of what it means to be human in a transformed world.

If you appreciated the sense of hope and the belief in humanity’s ability to build something better in Walkaway, you’ll be inspired by Pacific Edge. Robinson offers a rare look at a plausible, positive future, focusing on community, sustainability, and the everyday struggles to keep utopia alive. It's optimistic without being naïve, and just as thought-provoking.