Andy Weir, author of "Project Hail Mary", recommends a list of sci-fi books that readers may not have heard of but should definitely read. According to Weir, one such book is "The Rock" which he describes as a story about Ryland Grace, the sole survivor of a mission to save humanity and Earth from extinction. The book follows Ryland's journey as he tries to complete his assignment despite having no memory of who he is or what his mission entails.

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