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Dan Simmons

Olympos

If you enjoyed Ilium, its sequel Olympos is a must-read. This book continues the story of the Ilium and brings it to its thrilling conclusion. Fans of Simmons' unique blend of science fiction, classical literature, and philosophical ideas will not be disappointed.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness

Fans of Ilium's exploration of gender and sexuality will find much to appreciate in The Left Hand of Darkness. This groundbreaking novel, written by science fiction legend Ursula K. Le Guin, tells the story of a human envoy sent to the planet Gethen, where the inhabitants are ambisexual and can choose their gender. Like Ilium, The Left Hand of Darkness is a thought-provoking and challenging novel that pushes the boundaries of the genre.

Frank Herbert

Dune

If you enjoyed Ilium's epic world-building and exploration of politics and power, you'll love Dune. This classic science fiction novel, written by Frank Herbert, tells the story of the desert planet Arrakis and the battle for control of the spice melange, a valuable resource that grants longer life and heightened awareness. Like Ilium, Dune is a sweeping epic that explores complex themes of politics, religion, and ecology.

James S. A. Corey

The Expanse series

If you enjoyed Ilium's exploration of space opera and political intrigue, you'll love The Expanse series. Written by James S. A. Corey, this series tells the story of a future where humanity has colonized the solar system, and the political tensions that arise as a result. Like Ilium, The Expanse series is a thrilling and engaging space opera that combines complex characters, political intrigue, and epic world-building.

Iain M. Banks

The Culture series

If you enjoyed Ilium's exploration of artificial intelligence and post-scarcity societies, you'll love The Culture series. Written by Iain M. Banks, this series tells the story of a post-scarcity society called The Culture, where AIs and humans coexist in a utopian society. Like Ilium, The Culture series explores complex themes of artificial intelligence, politics, and society in a thought-provoking and engaging way.

Liu Cixin

The Three-Body Problem

If you enjoyed Ilium's exploration of complex scientific concepts and epic world-building, you'll love The Three-Body Problem. Written by Liu Cixin, this novel tells the story of a Chinese astrophysicist who discovers an alien civilization that is on the brink of destruction, and the political and scientific intrigue that ensues. Like Ilium, The Three-Body Problem is a thought-provoking and challenging novel that explores complex scientific concepts in a compelling way.

Kurt Vonnegut

The Sirens of Titan

If you enjoyed Ilium's exploration of humor and satire in a science fiction setting, you'll love The Sirens of Titan. Written by Kurt Vonnegut, this novel tells the story of a wealthy man who embarks on a journey to the planet Mars, where he encounters a variety of strange and humorous characters. Like Ilium, The Sirens of Titan is a satirical and humorous novel that explores complex themes in a unique and engaging way.

Douglas Adams

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

If you enjoyed Ilium's exploration of humor and satire in a science fiction setting, you'll also enjoy The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Written by Douglas Adams, this novel tells the story of a man named Arthur Dent who embarks on a journey through space after Earth is destroyed to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Like Ilium, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a humorous and satirical novel that explores complex themes in a unique and engaging way.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Dispossessed

If you enjoyed Ilium's exploration of politics and philosophy, you'll love The Dispossessed. Written by Ursula K. Le Guin, this novel tells the story of a physicist named Shevek who travels between two planets with very different political systems, and the personal and political struggles he faces as a result. Like Ilium, The Dispossessed is a thought-provoking and challenging novel that explores complex themes of politics, philosophy, and society in a unique and engaging way.

Iain M. Banks

The Player of Games

If you enjoyed Ilium's exploration of games and strategy in a science fiction setting, you'll love The Player of Games. Written by Iain M. Banks, this novel tells the story of a man named Jernau Morat Gurgeh who is one of the best players of the game Azad, and is invited to play in a high-stakes game in a distant empire. Like Ilium, The Player of Games is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores complex themes of games, strategy, and society in a unique and compelling way.