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Every book Andy Weir recommended on podcasts
Andy Weir appears on podcasts as an accomplished science fiction author, discussing the creative process behind his hit novels like Artemis and Project Hail Mary, as well as sharing thoughtful literary recommendations. When listeners or interviewers ask for suggestions, Weir frequently points to science fiction classics and contemporary masterworks. He is particularly fond of Blake Crouch, calling Recursion his personal favorite and noting that many readers also enjoy Dark Matter. For speculative fiction that stands the test of time, Weir names Isaac Asimov's I, Robot as a definite choice, alongside Robert A. Heinlein's Tunnel in the Sky, which he prefers for its narrative sweep, and Arthur C. Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama as ideal reading material for a hypothetical journey to Mars. Beyond well-known pillars of the genre, Weir also enjoys lesser-known gems, naming Clifford D. Simak's The Werewolf Principle as his favorite obscure book. Through these discussions, Weir reveals an avid appreciation for imaginative storytelling, intricate world-building, and classic narratives that explore humanity's relationship with technology, space, and time, offering both fans and fellow writers a curated look at the speculative fiction that has shaped his creative perspective.
Books recommended by Andy Weir
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Dark Matter
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch is a gripping science fiction thriller that delves into alternate realities, quantum superposition, and the profound consequences of life choices.
Recommended“Uh uh al- although most people I think like Dark Matter more.”
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I, Robot
I, Robot by Isaac Asimov is a foundational science fiction collection that explores the intricate relationships between humans, machines, and the ethical constraints governing artificial minds.
Recommended“then I would probably say I, Robot for sure by Asimov.”
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Recursion
Recursion by Blake Crouch is a mind-bending science fiction thriller that explores the dangerous intersection of memory, time travel, and scientific obsession.
Recommended“How about some Blake Crouch? That's what I always recommend when people ask me for recommendations. Recursion is my personal favorite of his.”
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Rendezvous with Rama
Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C.
Recommended“And then for Clark, uh Rendezvous with Rama. So, those would be my three.”
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The werewolf principle
The Werewolf Principle by Clifford D.
Recommended“Andy Weir, what is your favorite book that you think no one else has heard of? Ah. So, The Werewolf Principle by Clifford Simak.”
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Tunnel in the sky
Tunnel in the Sky by Robert A.
Recommended“Tunnel in the Sky. Tunnel in the Sky. I like that one better.”
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Artemis
Artemis is a science fiction novel by Andy Weir set in a lunar city, featuring a 26-year-old protagonist named Jazz Bashara.
Discussed“Jazz Bashara, who is the main character of Artemis, um, it was really I when you think of a 26-year-old Saudi woman, you think Andy Weir.”
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Project Hail Mary
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir is a science fiction novel that follows a lone astronaut tasked with saving humanity from an extinction-level solar threat.
Discussed“So then for book three, for Project Hail Mary, I I've still got to keep trying to grow as an author here.”
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The Martian
The Martian by Andy Weir is a science fiction survival novel that follows an astronaut stranded on Mars who must use his scientific ingenuity and problem-solving skills to stay alive and engineer a way home.
Discussed“Well, at the time that I wrote The Martian, I I had a full-time job, but I also had no social life, no friends, no girlfriend.”
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The moon is a harsh mistress
The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress is a classic science fiction novel written by Robert A.
Discussed“For Heinlein, I will go The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. No, no, no.”
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Books Andy Weir wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Andy Weir on Writing the Hit Book Behind the Movie ‘Project Hail Mary’ | The Book Review | 2026-03-20 | 16 |