I am looking for scifi novels based on real scientific concepts, but with easy to follow plots and characters.
My English level is proficient in a professional setting, and I have no problem reading academic, medical or scientific articles in English.
I love watching documentaries on BBC, but I sometimes struggle watching dramas and sitcoms without subtitles.
I am mainly trying to find audio books that I can listen to while driving. I am half way through listening to Carl Sagan’s Contact on audio, it is great and not too difficult because I’ve already watched the movie many times.
You are right. I am reading Contact for the same reason, trying to see more details as intended by Carl Sagan. (And Contact is my favourite scifi film of all time.)
I should probably give The Martian book a try. Just trying to decide between so many great suggestions here.