The Martian by Andy Weir

The Martian by Andy Weir Published by Crown on Feb. 11, 2014 Genre(s): Science Fiction, Fiction, Adventure, Space, Adult, Thriller Format: Paperback Pages: 369 Goodreads Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars.  Now, he’s sure he’ll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive—and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive.  Chances are, though, he won’t have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old “human error” are much more likely to kill...

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Animal Farm by George Orwell

Animal Farm by George Orwell Published by NAL in 1945 Genre(s): Classics, Fiction, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Politics Format: Kindle Pages: 122 Goodreads As ferociously fresh as it was more than a half century ago, this remarkable allegory of a downtrodden society of overworked, mistreated animals, and their quest to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality is one of the most scathing satires ever published. As we witness the rise and bloody fall of the revolutionary animals, we begin to recognize the seeds of totalitarianism in the most idealistic organization; and in our most charismatic leaders, the souls of our cruelest oppressors. Rating: .img1 { float: left; margin: 0 20px 0 0; width: 240px; height:...

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