5 sci-fi books to read after you watch Project Hail Mary

A compelling premise, high-stakes mission, and likable lead character make Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir a terrific sci-fi read; it’s recent cinematic adaptation is quite thrilling as well. It’s hard to match the heights a book can achieve, but the film version of the story starring Ryan Gosling is still wildly entertaining while not veering too far from its beloved source material.