Project Hail Mary (I know people who liked the Martian LOVED this book- I can’t relate but people rave about it)
OrganicAppointment59 on
11/22/63 – stephen king
beerandtots on
The Troop.
Astarkraven on
I’m surprised Project Hail Mary isn’t already on this list!
(Ha ha ha, that was a funny joke.)
Seriously though, don’t mention the Martian unless you want to be drowned in recommendations for PHM and the Bobiverse books. Just based on your list here, those might not be for you.
You seem to like memoirs and true stories and Stephen King novels. Maybe a bit of a war theme too. Toward that end:
Stephen King – should I assume you’ve read The Stand?
Non-fiction – most recent I read was Educated, by Tara Westover and it was excellent.
Military sci fi -Old Man’s War, John Scalzi
Ivan_Van_Veen on
Anathem by Neal Stephenson
bibliophile563 on
Dark matter by Blake crouch
TominatorXX on
Homicide: A Year in the Killing Streets
David Simon
welliamwallace on
Seveneves, Neal Stephenson
DejarikChampion on
1. Project Hail Mary
2. Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage
jarekko on
I asked Chat GPT and here is the reply:
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Based on the reader’s preferences for books like “Ender’s Game,” “Unbroken,” “The Martian,” “Under The Dome,” “A Storm Too Soon,” “Say Nothing,” “Into The Abyss,” “The Deadzone,” “Midnight In Chernobyl,” and “The Boys In The Boat,” it seems they enjoy a mix of science fiction, historical non-fiction, and thrilling stories. Here are some recommendations that may provide similar experiences:
1. **Dune by Frank Herbert:** If the reader enjoyed the science fiction aspect of “Ender’s Game,” they might appreciate the epic world-building and intricate political intrigue in the “Dune” series.
2. **In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson:** This historical non-fiction book offers a gripping look at the lives of the American ambassador to Germany and his family during Hitler’s rise to power, similar to the historical context in “Midnight in Chernobyl.”
3. **The Revenant by Michael Punke:** For fans of survival stories like “Unbroken,” “The Revenant” tells the harrowing tale of a frontiersman’s fight for survival in the American wilderness.
4. **The Passage by Justin Cronin:** If they enjoyed the post-apocalyptic aspect of “The Martian” and “Under The Dome,” this is the first book in a trilogy about a vampire apocalypse and the survivors’ struggle to rebuild society.
5. **Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing:** This non-fiction account of Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition is similar to the themes of survival and perseverance found in “A Storm Too Soon” and “Unbroken.”
6. **All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr:** This beautifully written historical novel set during World War II offers a different perspective on the era, akin to the historical elements in “Say Nothing” and “Midnight in Chernobyl.”
7. **The Terror by Dan Simmons:** Combining historical fiction with elements of horror and survival, “The Terror” tells the story of Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated expedition to the Arctic in the mid-1800s.
8. **The Stand by Stephen King:** For readers who enjoyed the enclosed environment and suspense in “Under The Dome,” “The Stand” is a classic post-apocalyptic novel about the aftermath of a deadly virus.
9. **Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer:** This gripping non-fiction account of a disastrous Everest expedition offers a similar exploration of human endurance and survival, reminiscent of “Into The Abyss.”
10. **Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand:** If they appreciated the historical context and the underdog story in “The Boys In The Boat,” this non-fiction book about a racehorse and its unlikely rise to fame might be a good choice.
These recommendations cover a range of genres and themes that align with the reader’s interests, offering them a diverse selection of books to choose from based on their preferences.
KikiWW on
*Whalefall* by Daniel Kraus
*Haven* by Emma Donoghue
suds171 on
It seems you like Sci-fi ; I have only read Ender’s game on this list but I will always tell Sci-fi fans to read Red Rising!! First book lacks some worldbuilding and the prose is odd but I think that is on purpose to align with the education level of the MC.
If you like the first, you’ll love all the rest.
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Red Rising by Pierce Brown💯 It’s a top tier sci-fi.
LadyOnogaro on
*Remnant Population* by Elizabeth Moon. Great book!
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The Bobiverse books by Dennis E. Taylor
*Dying Inside* by Robert Silverberg
Sphere by Michael Crichton
Hail Mary – Andy Weir
Dungeon Crawler Carl -Matt Dinniman
Leviathan Wakes – James SA Corey
The Premonition – Michael Lewis
Project Hail Mary (I know people who liked the Martian LOVED this book- I can’t relate but people rave about it)
11/22/63 – stephen king
The Troop.
I’m surprised Project Hail Mary isn’t already on this list!
(Ha ha ha, that was a funny joke.)
Seriously though, don’t mention the Martian unless you want to be drowned in recommendations for PHM and the Bobiverse books. Just based on your list here, those might not be for you.
You seem to like memoirs and true stories and Stephen King novels. Maybe a bit of a war theme too. Toward that end:
Stephen King – should I assume you’ve read The Stand?
Non-fiction – most recent I read was Educated, by Tara Westover and it was excellent.
Military sci fi -Old Man’s War, John Scalzi
Anathem by Neal Stephenson
Dark matter by Blake crouch
Homicide: A Year in the Killing Streets
David Simon
Seveneves, Neal Stephenson
1. Project Hail Mary
2. Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage
I asked Chat GPT and here is the reply:
​
Based on the reader’s preferences for books like “Ender’s Game,” “Unbroken,” “The Martian,” “Under The Dome,” “A Storm Too Soon,” “Say Nothing,” “Into The Abyss,” “The Deadzone,” “Midnight In Chernobyl,” and “The Boys In The Boat,” it seems they enjoy a mix of science fiction, historical non-fiction, and thrilling stories. Here are some recommendations that may provide similar experiences:
1. **Dune by Frank Herbert:** If the reader enjoyed the science fiction aspect of “Ender’s Game,” they might appreciate the epic world-building and intricate political intrigue in the “Dune” series.
2. **In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson:** This historical non-fiction book offers a gripping look at the lives of the American ambassador to Germany and his family during Hitler’s rise to power, similar to the historical context in “Midnight in Chernobyl.”
3. **The Revenant by Michael Punke:** For fans of survival stories like “Unbroken,” “The Revenant” tells the harrowing tale of a frontiersman’s fight for survival in the American wilderness.
4. **The Passage by Justin Cronin:** If they enjoyed the post-apocalyptic aspect of “The Martian” and “Under The Dome,” this is the first book in a trilogy about a vampire apocalypse and the survivors’ struggle to rebuild society.
5. **Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing:** This non-fiction account of Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition is similar to the themes of survival and perseverance found in “A Storm Too Soon” and “Unbroken.”
6. **All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr:** This beautifully written historical novel set during World War II offers a different perspective on the era, akin to the historical elements in “Say Nothing” and “Midnight in Chernobyl.”
7. **The Terror by Dan Simmons:** Combining historical fiction with elements of horror and survival, “The Terror” tells the story of Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated expedition to the Arctic in the mid-1800s.
8. **The Stand by Stephen King:** For readers who enjoyed the enclosed environment and suspense in “Under The Dome,” “The Stand” is a classic post-apocalyptic novel about the aftermath of a deadly virus.
9. **Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer:** This gripping non-fiction account of a disastrous Everest expedition offers a similar exploration of human endurance and survival, reminiscent of “Into The Abyss.”
10. **Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand:** If they appreciated the historical context and the underdog story in “The Boys In The Boat,” this non-fiction book about a racehorse and its unlikely rise to fame might be a good choice.
These recommendations cover a range of genres and themes that align with the reader’s interests, offering them a diverse selection of books to choose from based on their preferences.
*Whalefall* by Daniel Kraus
*Haven* by Emma Donoghue
It seems you like Sci-fi ; I have only read Ender’s game on this list but I will always tell Sci-fi fans to read Red Rising!! First book lacks some worldbuilding and the prose is odd but I think that is on purpose to align with the education level of the MC.
If you like the first, you’ll love all the rest.
Red Rising by Pierce Brown💯 It’s a top tier sci-fi.
*Remnant Population* by Elizabeth Moon. Great book!
11/22/63 by Stephen King
Fairy Tale by Stephen King
The Testament by John Grisham
American Assassin by Vince Flynn
Survival by Devon C Ford
Running With The Demon by Terry Brooks
Magician by Raymond E Feist
Fairy Tale by Raymond E Feist
Carrion Comfort by Dan Simmons
Oooo that’s a good list already. I’d check out [11/22/63](https://amzn.to/3LHj1Vt) by Stephen King or [The Perfect Storm](https://amzn.to/3PJKPdi) by Sebastian Junger
Amazonia by James Rollins
Sandstorm by James Rollins
Literally anything James Rollins has ever written
Foundation by Isaac Aisimov
Hyperion by Dan Simmons
Dune by Frank Herbert
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