by Andy Weir
First published 2014
When a deadly Martian storm strands astronaut Mark Watney, he must grow food, repair equipment, and devise a risky rescue plan. Alone on the red planet, Watney's wits and determination become his only hope for survival.
Genres: science-fiction, survival, adventure, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, survival
Setting: Acidalia Planitia (Mars), Cape Canaveral (Fla.), Chicago (Ill.), Earth, Houston (Tex.), Mars (Planet), Marte (Planeta), Mars (Planète), Schiaparelli (Mars)
Period: 2035
369 pages · Paperback · Broadway Books