Alien-Life
Books
Cheela by Robert L. Forward (2-book series)
The evolution and biology of a vastly different form of life living on a neutron star. Some interesting ideas, but should have been half the length. Written in the 80s and showing it’s age.
Firefall by Peter Watts (3-book series)
Quick series with some interesting ideas (human hive minds, vampires in space).
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
After the disappointing Artemis, Andy Weir is back with a read that recaptures the nerdy fun of The Martian