Andy Weir

About the Author

Born on June 16, 1972, in Davis, California, Weir developed an early fascination with space exploration, computers, and science, nurtured by his physicist father and electrical engineer mother. He started programming computers as a teenager and studied computer science at University of California, San Diego, before pursuing a career as a software engineer. While working as a programmer, Weir devoted his spare time to writing and published short stories and web comics online. His breakthrough came with his debut novel, The Martian, which he initially released chapter by chapter on his website. The novel’s detailed scientific accuracy and humor quickly drew a devoted following, leading to a traditional publishing deal and a successful 2015 film adaptation starring Matt Damon. Following The Martian, Weir published Artemis in 2017, which explored a heist set on a lunar colony, and later Project Hail Mary in 2021. Currently, Weir lives in California, where he continues to write.

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Project Hail Mary

Ryland Grace wakes up alone aboard a spacecraft, disoriented and without any recollection of who he is or why he is there. He finds himself in a sterile, high-tech medical bay monitored by a comput... view guide

The Martian

The Martian opens with the Sol 6 log entry of astronaut Mark Watney, who is the resident botanist and engineer on NASA’s Ares 3 mission to Mars. Watney explains that, while the crew was supposed ... view guide