Books Like Project Hail Mary
Project Hail Mary
by Andy Weir
An amnesiac astronaut must save Earth alongside an alien ally. A fast-paced sci-fi adventure with a surprisingly tender friendship.
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A socially anxious, heavily armed cyborg just wants to watch soap operas. Sarcastic, action-packed, and instantly addictive.
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