Ryan Gosling

The Martian tells the story of astronaut Mark Watney, who is presumed dead and left stranded on Mars after a fierce storm. With limited supplies, Watney must draw upon his ingenuity, wit, and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Meanwhile, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring 'the Martian' home, while Watney faces numerous challenges in his quest for survival. The novel is praised for its blend of science, humor, and suspense.

The Lovely Bones is a 2002 novel by Alice Sebold that tells the story of Susie Salmon, a 14-year-old girl who is brutally murdered by her neighbor, George Harvey, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, in 1973. From her personal heaven, Susie observes her grieving family and friends as they try to come to terms with her death. The novel explores themes of loss, grief, justice, and the afterlife, as Susie watches her family disintegrate and eventually find ways to heal and move forward. The story also delves into the lives of other characters, including Susie's sister Lindsey, who seeks justice, and Ruth Connors, a classmate who has a spiritual connection to Susie. The novel concludes with a sense of redemption and acceptance as Susie finally lets go of her earthly ties and moves on to a broader afterlife.

In 'Project Hail Mary', Ryland Grace, a high school science teacher, awakens on a spaceship with no memory of how he got there or his mission. He soon discovers that he is the sole survivor of a desperate mission to save Earth from a microorganism called the Astrophage, which is threatening to cause a new ice age. As Ryland regains his memories, he encounters an alien named Rocky, and together they work to solve the scientific mystery and save their respective home planets. The story blends science, humor, and heart, exploring themes of survival, discovery, and unlikely friendships.