It's been a long time since I've done a recap, but some highlights:
See How They Run, by James Patterson
Interesting story, but something about it felt a little off.
Okay read, but not one I would recommend to a friend.
Ready Player One, by Ernest Cline
This is the opposite. This will probably be the first book I recommend to people after Jurassic Park.
The Martian, by Andy Weir
I've heard some bad things about this book, but I was pleasantly surprised. Mark Whatney is funny, interesting, and even though I've seen the movie, this book held my interest.
If I know the person is okay with language, then this is a definite recommendation. Such a great book with moderately real science.
Artemis, by Andy Weir
Not nearly as good as his other two books, but a fun read. I don't really have anything to say about this one.
Eh. I liked it, but I probably wouldn't recommend it to anyone unless they like North Pole's Eleven. (Because the moon might have had an ocean on its North Pole).
Red Rising and Golden Son, by Pierce Brown
A masterfully written story about a slave class trying to rise up.
A solid sci-fi (really just fi, there's not a lot of science in these books) tale that I'll probably recommend.
Currently Reading: Dungeon Crawler Carl series, by Matt Diniman.
I figured I'd give this a try, and it was worth it! Funny and weirdly heartwarming (sometimes over a fire), this book has most of what you need for a great story: a very relatable protagonist with a fun sidekick, a very definite goal, and tons of gore.
Probably not one I'd recommend, but by no fault of the book, it's just very adult.