"Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir

Experience this delightful story before it becomes a movie! [New date/time.]

I heard some friends talking about an audiobook that was so compelling they wouldn't answer the phone while listening to it. When I inquired, they said "get it now, trust us". I recognized Andy Weir's name ("The Martian") and bought it without knowing anything else. When I began to listen, I had absolutely no idea what the story was about. But that was the best audiobook recommendation I've ever had!