All Around the Moon by Jules Verne

A direct sequel to From the Earth to the Moon, this novel follows the crew of the Columbiad as they continue their space journey beyond Earth. As their capsule misses the Moon, they orbit around it and witness its mysterious landscape from afar. Tensions arise as the characters confront the unknown, run out of resources, and hope for a safe return. The narrative blends science, imagination, and adventure in equal parts. It’s an ambitious and optimistic tale of 19th-century space travel.