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Richard K. Morgan

Altered Carbon

If you enjoyed the cyberpunk setting and intricate plot of 'Spin State', you'll love 'Altered Carbon'. This book is a fast-paced, gritty detective story set in a future where consciousness can be transferred between bodies. The protagonist, Takeshi Kovacs, is a former elite soldier turned private investigator, who must solve a wealthy man's murder. This book is a great choice if you're looking for a similar blend of science fiction, mystery, and action.

Mary Robinette Kowal

The Calculating Stars

Fans of 'Spin State' who are interested in a different take on space exploration and its impact on society might enjoy 'The Calculating Stars'. This book is an alternate history novel where a meteorite hits Earth in the 1950s, sparking a space race to save humanity. The protagonist, Elma York, is a mathematician and pilot who fights for her place in the astronaut corps. This book is a great choice if you're looking for a blend of science fiction, historical fiction, and social commentary.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness

If you appreciated the exploration of gender and identity in 'Spin State', you might enjoy 'The Left Hand of Darkness'. This book is a classic of science fiction that explores a world where people are ambisexual and can choose their gender. The protagonist, Genly Ai, is a human envoy who must navigate the complex politics and culture of this world to convince its inhabitants to join an intergalactic alliance. This book is a great choice if you're looking for a thought-provoking and philosophical take on gender and identity.

Ann Leckie

Ancillary Justice

Fans of 'Spin State' who are interested in a space opera with a unique perspective on identity might enjoy 'Ancillary Justice'. This book is a complex and layered novel about a starship AI who seeks revenge after being separated from her ship and crew. The protagonist, Breq, is a fragment of the AI that once controlled a starship and its ancillary soldiers, and must navigate a complex web of politics and intrigue to achieve her goals. This book is a great choice if you're looking for a blend of space opera, mystery, and philosophical exploration of identity.

Mary Doria Russell

The Sparrow

If you enjoyed the exploration of faith and morality in 'Spin State', you might enjoy 'The Sparrow'. This book is a thought-provoking and emotional novel about a group of Jesuit priests and scientists who travel to another planet to make contact with an alien civilization. The protagonist, Emilio Sandoz, is a linguist and musician who must come to terms with the horrors he witnessed on the planet and the consequences of their mission. This book is a great choice if you're looking for a blend of science fiction, mystery, and exploration of faith and morality.

Connie Willis

The Doomsday Book

Fans of 'Spin State' who are interested in a time-travel novel with a historical twist might enjoy 'The Doomsday Book'. This book is a gripping and emotional novel about a historian who travels back in time to the 14th century during the outbreak of the Black Death. The protagonist, Kivrin Engle, must navigate the complexities of the past and find a way back to her own time. This book is a great choice if you're looking for a blend of time-travel, historical fiction, and exploration of the human condition.

Liu Cixin

The Three-Body Problem

If you enjoyed the exploration of complex scientific concepts in 'Spin State', you might enjoy 'The Three-Body Problem'. This book is a mind-bending and thought-provoking novel about a physicist who receives a message from an alien civilization that is on the brink of destruction. The protagonist, Ye Wenjie, must navigate the complex politics and culture of her own world to find a way to save the aliens. This book is a great choice if you're looking for a blend of hard science fiction, mystery, and exploration of complex scientific concepts.

Becky Chambers

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

If you enjoyed the diverse cast of characters and exploration of relationships in 'Spin State', you might enjoy 'The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet'. This book is a warm and heartfelt novel about a group of misfits who travel through space on a tunneling ship. The protagonist, Rosemary Harper, is a new crew member who must find her place among the diverse and eccentric crew. This book is a great choice if you're looking for a blend of space opera, character-driven storytelling, and exploration of relationships.

James S. A. Corey

The Expanse series

If you enjoyed the political intrigue and space exploration in 'Spin State', you might enjoy the 'Expanse' series. This series is a thrilling and action-packed space opera about a diverse group of characters who must navigate the complex politics and dangers of space. The series explores themes of colonialism, politics, and the human condition. This series is a great choice if you're looking for a blend of space opera, political intrigue, and exploration of complex themes.

Iain M. Banks

The Culture series

If you enjoyed the exploration of artificial intelligence and the impact of technology on society in 'Spin State', you might enjoy the 'Culture' series. This series is a thought-provoking and philosophical exploration of a post-scarcity society where artificial intelligence and advanced technology have transformed the human condition. The series explores themes of morality, identity, and the nature of consciousness. This series is a great choice if you're looking for a blend of science fiction, philosophy, and exploration of complex themes.

Isaac Asimov

The Foundation series

If you enjoyed the exploration of the impact of technology on society and the long-term future of humanity in 'Spin State', you might enjoy the 'Foundation' series. This series is a classic of science fiction that explores the fall and rise of galactic empires and the role of science and technology in shaping the future. The series is known for its exploration of complex themes such as psychohistory, the nature of humanity, and the role of leadership. This series is a great choice if you're looking for a blend of science fiction, philosophy, and exploration of complex themes.