4 Of The Best Andy Weir Books In Order

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“As with most of life’s problems, this one can be solved by a box of pure radiation.”

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If you’ve ever been hooked by the blend of sharp science, witty characters, and edge-of-your-seat storytelling, then you’ve probably heard of Andy Weir. Best known for The Martian, which became both a global bestseller and a blockbuster film, Weir has established a reputation for writing some of the most gripping sci-fi of the past decade. Whether you’re brand new to his work or looking to revisit it, we here at What We Reading will walk you through the best Andy Weir books in order. From his debut hit to later works like Artemis and Project Hail Mary, plus a few lesser-known short stories, here’s the complete Andy Weir book list. If you’ve found yourself wondering what order to read Andy Weir books or simply want to know which of his novels are supreme, you’ve come to the right place. So, let’s dive into Weir’s universe of science, humour, and adventure. 

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The Martian (2011)

First stop on our list of the best Andy Weir books is, of course, arguably his most famous work to date: The Martian. Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he’s certain he’ll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate whilst believing him to be dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive – and, even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue would arrive. 

Chances are, though, he won’t have too much time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving terrain, and plain-old “human error” are far more likely to get him first. Yet Mark isn’t prepared to give up. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills, and a relentless refusal to quit, he resolutely confronts each seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him? 

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Project Hail Mary (2021)

Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission – and, should he fail, humanity and Earth itself will perish. Except that, right now, he doesn’t know that. He can’t even recall his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment. All he knows is that he’s been asleep for a very, very long time. And that he’s just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company. 

His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realises that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it’s up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery – and defeat an extinction-level threat to our species. And, with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he has to do it on his own. Or does he? Another one of the most iconic Andy Weir books, Project Hail Mary, is the story of a lone astronaut, an impossible mission, and an unlikely ally. 

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Artemis (2017)

Jazz Bashara is a criminal. Well, sort of. Life on Artemis, the first and only city on the moon, is tough if you’re not a rich tourist or an eccentric billionaire. So smuggling in the occasional harmless bit of contraband hardly counts, right? Not when you’ve got debts to pay and your job as a porter barely covers the rent. 

Everything changes when Jazz sees the chance to commit the perfect crime, with a reward too lucrative to turn down. Yet pulling off the impossible is just the beginning of her problems, as she learns that she’s stepped square into the conspiracy for control of Artemis itself – and that now, her sole chance of survival lies in a gambit far riskier than the first. A winner of the Readers’ Favourite Science Fiction in the Goodreads Choice Award, Andy Weir’s novel Artemis showcases the American author’s distinct ability to mix epic storytelling with incredible scientific precision. 

The Egg (2009)

Alongside his full-length novels, Andy Weir has also established himself as a stellar short story writer. 2009’s The Egg follows a nameless forty-eight-year-old who discovers the “meaning of life” after he dies. The story is about “you” (in the second person), and God, who is “me” (in the first person). 

God explains that you have been reincarnated many times before, and that you are soon to be reincarnated once more, leading to quite a few existential questions cropping up as a result. Blending sci-fi wit with profound existential meditations, The Egg is a short story about the universe and all of our places in it.