If you want something fast paced, recent, and ok with scifi, I suggest Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. It’s a quick and fun read, I highly enjoyed it. The movie just came out, so you can watch that then compare the two. So far, folks have said it’s a good adaptation, I am seeing it tomorrow.

That would take a fair bit of time out of your boredom.

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 1 points 5 hours ago

That is one I was going recommend. Also The Martain is also good.

Another book recommendation is Children of Time by Andrew Tchaikovskuly. The whole series is pretty good. Currently reading the 4th book in that series that just came out.

[–] iamthetot@piefed.ca 1 points 6 hours ago

Also going tomorrow! Just finished reading it a few weeks ago. It wasn't a 5/5 for me but I think it will make a good movie, I'm excited.

[–] Kongar@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 13 hours ago

Agreed. Great for literally anybody of any tastes. Easy read that’s fun. Bonus is the audiobook is very good as well.