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Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness

A groundbreaking sci-fi classic, this novel explores a world where inhabitants can choose and change their gender. As the first human ambassador arrives, he must navigate political intrigue and cultural differences, all while learning about himself.

William Gibson

Neuromancer

This novel, which defined the cyberpunk genre, follows a washed-up computer hacker hired by a mysterious employer to pull off the ultimate hack. With a diverse cast of characters and a gritty, high-tech world, this book will appeal to Ringworld fans.

Orson Scott Card

Ender's Game

In a future where children are trained for war against an alien threat, a young boy named Ender Wiggin is identified as a potential military genius. As he rises through the ranks, Ender must confront the cost of victory and the burdens of leadership.

James S. A. Corey

The Expanse series

This modern space opera series, now a hit TV show, follows a diverse cast of characters as they navigate political intrigue, alien threats, and the vastness of space. Fans of Ringworld will appreciate the detailed world-building and exploration of complex themes.

Frank Herbert

Dune

Set in a distant future, this epic novel explores a desert planet and its complex political and ecological systems. With a richly detailed world and exploration of themes like religion, politics, and ecology, this book will appeal to Ringworld fans.

Iain M. Banks

The Culture series

This series of space operas follows the Culture, a post-scarcity society that has achieved a high level of technological and social advancement. Fans of Ringworld will appreciate the exploration of complex themes and the detailed world-building.

Douglas Adams

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

This comedic science fiction series follows the misadventures of Arthur Dent, an ordinary man who finds himself thrust into space when his planet is destroyed. With its witty humor and exploration of the absurdity of the universe, this book will appeal to Ringworld fans.

Isaac Asimov

The Foundation series

This series of science fiction novels follows the development of the Foundation, a group of scientists and engineers who seek to preserve human knowledge and culture after the fall of the Galactic Empire. Fans of Ringworld will appreciate the exploration of complex themes and the detailed world-building.

Liu Cixin

The Three-Body Problem

This novel, the first in a trilogy, explores the first contact between humans and an alien civilization. With its exploration of complex themes and detailed world-building, this book will appeal to Ringworld fans.

Kurt Vonnegut

The Sirens of Titan

This satirical novel follows the misadventures of Malachi Constant, a wealthy man who is chosen by a mysterious entity to travel to Mars and beyond. With its exploration of the absurdity of the universe and its witty humor, this book will appeal to Ringworld fans.

Larry Niven

The Mote in God's Eye

This novel, co-written by Larry Niven, follows a human spaceship that encounters an alien race for the first time. With its exploration of first contact and its detailed world-building, this book will appeal to Ringworld fans.