The Martian, Andy Weir
Apollo 13 meets Robinson Crusoe.
I love this book. It's getting rave reviews everywhere, and praise for it's scientifc accuracy, but the story is gripping.
A lot of it is written in the first person. Features a lot of solo long distance travelling, rationing of food, and repairing faerie visitations, so it really is like a ride report.
Worth £2 of anyones money on kindle. Author initially self published, but it did so well, it's been picked up by proper publishers.