Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary had us laughing, crying, and questioning whether we’d ever sign up for a one-way ticket to space. From Ryland Grace’s wild survival story to his unlikely bestie Rocky, this book gave us science experiments, emotional gut punches, and one of the best reads of 2025.

We break down everything from the audiobook experience to the accuracy of the science, what makes Andy Weir’s writing so addictive, and whether Ryan Gosling is the right choice for the upcoming Project Hail Mary movie adaptation.

✨ In this episode:

• Project Hail Mary summary & review (spoiler-free overview + reactions)
• Why Ryland & Rocky are the ultimate buddy comedy
• Our thoughts on Andy Weir’s science writing style & humor
• Ending reactions + who should (and shouldn’t) read this book
• Casting hot takes for the Project Hail Mary movie with Ryan Gosling
• Book club potential, final star ratings & recommendations for what to read next

If you loved The Martian, Dark Matter, or just want to join the hype before the movie, this episode is for you.

Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bookbitsclub/list/35VAKXI0EXW4D?ref_=aipsflist

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