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The Martian by Andy Weir
Mark Watney is alone on Mars: after a dust storm separates him from his crew he is stuck with limited resources and no means of communicating back to Earth. With a strong will to survive, Watney must face the looming isolation and potential death that comes with being stranded on a foreign planet.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Ryland Grace awakes from a coma, stuck in a spaceship in another galaxy. After retracing his steps and figuring out how he ended up in this situation, the looming task of saving the planet is halted when he detects a spaceship headed his way.
Foundation by Isaac Asmiov
To protect the fall of the Galactic Empire, Hari Seldon gathers the greatest minds to serve in a sanctuary called the Foundation. To save humanity, the Foundation must restore order to the falling empire and fight against their main enemy: the barbarians.
Out of Orbit: The Incredible True Story of Three Astronauts Who Were Hundreds of Miles Above Earth When They Lost Their Ride Home by Chris Jones
February 1st, 2003: the Columbia shuttle disintegrated in mid-air, leaving astronauts stranded in space. Out of Orbit follows the Mission Controls in Houston and Moscow as they try to develop rescue tactics and ultimately portrays the realities and horrors of space travel.
Binti by Nnedi Okorafor
Binti, a human girl, gets accepted to a prestigious intergalactic University. As intergalactic tensions rise, dangers are on the prowl and before Binti begins her new life, she must first arrive there safely.
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
Androids are designed to accompany and protect contractors on planetary missions, but when this bot overrides its own system they begin to develop free will and emotion. When a neighbouring mission goes astray, this android and its contractors must cease their own project to uncover the truths behind the rogue mission.
Dune by Frank Herbert
The House Atreides, a prestigious noble family, has taken rule over Arrakis; a planet known for its valuable resource and drug known as “spice”. With the fall of House Atreides, Paul, heir to the family name, must navigate the looming war between nations and the prophecy that has destined him to be the chosen one.
The Loneliest Girl in the Universe by Lauren James
Romy is the sole survivor on a spaceship set to a new planet, but before she discovers a foreign planet she discovers a forein emotion: love. Following a long-distance romance light years away, Romy must come to terms with two combatting concepts of companionship and isolation.
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
A caste system has been instituted in Martian society and Darrow is a red; the lowest tier. After discovering a betrayal to him and other red’s done by the government, Darrow’s vengeance unfurls into something much greater.
Hyperion by Dan Simmons
In the realm called Hyperion there is a creature called the Shrike; some worship it, some fear it, and others wish to destroy it. Seven pilgrims set out to the Time Tombs of Hyperion to confront the Shrike, it may grant one of them a wish and potentially kill the remaining six.
Leviathan Wakes by S.A. Corey
Humanity has expanded beyond Earth and has inhabited the solar system. A political sci-fi that explores revolutions, secret corporations, and possible war, one small ship could direct the fate of the universe.
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Ender Wiggin, a six-year old genius, is selected by military forces to create hyper intelligent soldiers that the enemy would never anticipate. To help fight a war that has been raging for hundreds of years, Ender must help eradicate aliens known as ‘buggers’.