Discover books similar to "Founding of the Commonwealth" series

Frank Herbert

Dune

A classic science fiction novel that, like Founding of the Commonwealth, explores the political intrigue and power struggles of a complex universe. Dune's rich world-building and epic storytelling will appeal to fans of Foster's series.

James S. A. Corey

The Expanse series

This series, starting with Leviathan Wakes, is a space opera that explores the political and social dynamics of a future human society spread across the solar system. The focus on character development and political intrigue makes it a great fit for fans of Founding of the Commonwealth.

Orson Scott Card

Ender's Game

This classic novel about a young boy recruited to attend a military academy in space will appeal to fans of Founding of the Commonwealth. The focus on character development, military strategy, and political maneuvering makes it a great choice.

Iain M. Banks

The Culture series

This series, starting with Consider Phlebas, explores the political and social dynamics of a post-scarcity society. The focus on world-building, political intrigue, and high-stakes space battles will resonate with fans of Founding of the Commonwealth.

Larry Niven

The Mote in God's Eye

This novel, set in a distant future where humanity has spread out among the stars, explores the political and social dynamics of first contact with an alien race. The focus on character development, military strategy, and political maneuvering makes it a great fit for fans of Founding of the Commonwealth.

Lois McMaster Bujold

The Vorkosigan Saga

This series, starting with Shards of Honor, follows the life and adventures of Miles Vorkosigan, a disabled war hero with a genius for military strategy and a knack for getting into trouble. The focus on character development, political intrigue, and military strategy will appeal to fans of Founding of the Commonwealth.

Douglas Adams

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

This comedic science fiction series, starting with the titular novel, follows the misadventures of Arthur Dent, an unassuming Englishman who finds himself thrust into the wider universe. While the tone is much lighter than Founding of the Commonwealth, the series' exploration of the vastness and weirdness of space will appeal to fans of the genre.

Joe Haldeman

The Forever War

This novel, a critique of the military-industrial complex and the Vietnam War, follows a soldier fighting in a seemingly endless war against an alien race. The focus on military strategy, political intrigue, and the effects of war on individuals and society will resonate with fans of Founding of the Commonwealth.

Robert A. Heinlein

Starship Troopers

This military science fiction novel follows a young soldier's experiences in the Mobile Infantry, a futuristic military unit fighting against an alien race. The focus on military strategy, political intrigue, and the effects of war on individuals and society will appeal to fans of Founding of the Commonwealth.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness

This novel, set on a planet where inhabitants can choose and change their gender, explores the political and social dynamics of a society very different from our own. The focus on character development, political intrigue, and world-building will resonate with fans of Founding of the Commonwealth.