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Andy Weir

The Martian

Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive—and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chocked full of humor, thrills, and scientifically-accurate details, The Martian is a survival story like no other.

Kim Stanley Robinson

Red Mars

In the late 21st century, an international team of scientists and explorers are selected to terraform Mars, turning the lifeless planet into a lush, green world suitable for human life. But as the team begins to realize that their mission might be more political and corporate than scientific, tensions rise, friendships are tested, and the fate of two worlds hang in the balance.

Kurt Vonnegut

The Sirens of Titan

The richest, most depraved man on Earth, Malachi Constant, is offered a chance to take a journey to the planet Mars. But once he arrives on the red planet, he is thrust into a series of strange and unexpected events, including encounters with a two-headed Martian, an intelligent robot, and a beautiful woman who will change the course of his life forever. A satirical examination of free will, fate, and the nature of the universe.

Geoffrey A. Landis

Mars Crossing

In the near future, a group of astronauts are selected for a mission to Mars, a journey that will take them further from Earth than any human has ever gone before. But when their spacecraft is struck by a micrometeoroid, leaving them stranded and without power, the crew must fight against the odds to survive and make it back home. A gripping and suspenseful tale of survival and the human spirit.

H.G. Wells

The War of the Worlds

One of the most famous and influential science fiction novels of all time, The War of the Worlds tells the story of a Martian invasion of Earth. As the Martians lay waste to the cities and towns of England, a single man struggles to survive and make his way across a devastated landscape. A classic tale of alien invasion and the resilience of the human spirit.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness

In this groundbreaking novel, Ursula K. Le Guin takes us to the planet of Gethen, a world where all inhabitants are ambisexual, capable of becoming either male or female. When a human envoy is sent to establish diplomatic relations with the people of Gethen, he finds himself caught up in a complex web of intrigue and politics, and must navigate a world where gender and sexuality are fluid and constantly changing.

Mary Robinette Kowal

The Calculating Stars

In an alternate history version of the 1950s, a meteorite strikes Earth, causing widespread devastation and setting off a chain reaction that will ultimately lead to the end of the world. As the governments of the world race to build a space program and find a way to escape the dying planet, a mathematician and pilot named Elma York fights to be included in the mission, and becomes one of the first women to travel into space.

Greg Bear

The Forge of God

When strange objects begin to appear on Earth, no one knows what they are or where they came from. But as the objects grow larger and more destructive, it becomes clear that they are not from this world. As the Earth is torn apart by the mysterious invaders, a small group of scientists and soldiers must race against time to uncover the truth and find a way to stop the destruction before it's too late. A thrilling and thought-provoking tale of alien invasion and the human will to survive.

James S. A. Corey

The Expanse series

Set in a future where humanity has colonized the solar system, The Expanse series follows a diverse cast of characters as they navigate a web of political intrigue, corporate greed, and interplanetary warfare. From the asteroid belt to the outer reaches of the solar system, The Expanse is a thrilling and expansive space opera that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Liu Cixin

The Three-Body Problem

In this award-winning novel, a signal is detected coming from the stars, and a team of scientists is assembled to decipher the message. But as they delve deeper into the mystery, they realize that the message is not from an alien civilization, but from a civilization that has already destroyed itself. As the world prepares for the arrival of the aliens, a race against time begins to save humanity from a similar fate. A thought-provoking and mind-bending tale of first contact and the consequences of our actions.