Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

~$14 typical price

Andy Weir's novel about a lone astronaut who wakes up on a ship with no memory and a problem to solve.

Why it makes a great gift

A fast, funny, science-heavy read that works for longtime sci-fi fans and people who rarely read the genre.

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Occasions: Christmas Birthday Father’s Day Thank You Secret Santa White Elephant Stocking Stuffer

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