If you loved the relentless, problem-solving race for survival in The Martian, you'll enjoy Artemis, where Jazz Bashara must pull off a near-impossible heist on the Moon. The book’s propulsive plot keeps you hooked as Jazz improvises, schemes, and engineers her way through escalating challenges, just as Mark Watney did on Mars.

If you appreciated the rigor and real-world science in The Martian, Seveneves will blow you away. The novel meticulously details humanity’s desperate bid for survival after a catastrophic event, with characters using orbital mechanics, biology, and engineering to solve existential problems, echoing Mark Watney’s ingenious use of science to stay alive.

If Mark Watney’s smart-alecky, irreverent humor helped you through the tension in The Martian, you’ll love Elma York’s witty, resilient narration in The Calculating Stars. The story balances sharp banter with high-stakes space drama, making the science and survival feel both human and fun.

If you were captivated by Mark Watney’s solitary fight against impossible odds, Project Hail Mary delivers another gripping tale of one person alone in space, forced to improvise, adapt, and survive. Ryland Grace’s journey is packed with ingenious problem-solving and the same sense of isolation and hope that made The Martian unforgettable.

If you liked how The Martian unfolds in a clear, step-by-step way, Contact offers a similarly linear narrative. You’ll follow Dr. Ellie Arroway’s quest to decode a mysterious extraterrestrial signal, with the story’s scientific discoveries and personal stakes laid out in a logical, accessible fashion.