Best Andy Weir Books

The best books by Andy Weir — 6 titles spanning Sci-Fi, Literature & Fiction, averaging 4.36 BLT stars.

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Andy Weir makes hard science feel like a thriller. His breakout novel The Martian established his signature mode: a protagonist in catastrophic trouble, solving problems with ingenuity and dark humor, one step at a time. The science is meticulous and explained in plain language without ever stopping the momentum — Weir trusts readers to keep up. Project Hail Mary pushes this even further, delivering one of science fiction's most purely joyful first-contact stories, built on the same relentless problem-solving energy. Artemis shows his range, though it's the science puzzle plots where he truly excels. Weir writes for readers who want their fiction to feel earned — where solutions come from physics and chemistry, not plot convenience. If you love science and want stories that make you feel genuinely clever for following along, Weir is essential reading.

Andy Weir's highest-rated book in our collection is Project Hail Mary (4.93 BLT stars). Browse the full list below.

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    Project Hail Mary

    by Andy Weir

    ★ 4.93 BLT Score (1.4M ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (1.4M)
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    The Martian

    The Martian • Book 1

    by Andy Weir

    ★ 4.76 BLT Score (1.3M ratings)
    ★ 4.42 Goodreads (1.3M)
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    Devoradores de estrelas

    by Andy Weir, Natalie Gerhardt

    ★ 4.21 BLT Score (1.3M ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (1.3M)
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    The Egg

    by Andy Weir

    ★ 4.14 BLT Score (39.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.21 Goodreads (39.0K)
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    Artemis

    by Andy Weir

    ★ 4.09 BLT Score (332.8K ratings)
    ★ 3.68 Goodreads (332.8K)
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    James Moriarty, Consulting Criminal

    by Andy Weir

    ★ 4.06 BLT Score (3.7K ratings)
    ★ 3.73 Goodreads (3.7K)
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