Seconds before Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy who, for the last fifteen years, has been posing as an out-of-work actor.
Seconds before Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy who, for the last fifteen years, has been posing as an out-of-work actor.
Together, this dynamic pair began a journey through space aided by a galaxyful of fellow travelers: Zaphod Beeblebrox—the two-headed, three-armed ex-hippie and totally out-to-lunch president of the galaxy; Trillian (formerly Tricia McMillan), Zaphod’s girlfriend, whom Arthur tried to pick up at a cocktail party once upon a time zone; Marvin, a paranoid, brilliant, and chronically depressed robot; and Veet Voojagig, a former graduate student obsessed with the disappearance of all the ballpoint pens he’s bought over the years.
Where are these pens? Why are we born? Why do we die? For all the answers, stick your thumb to the stars!
Reading guide
Why read The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
Released in 1979, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy sits at an interesting point in literary history, bridging classic sensibilities with more modern narrative techniques.
It sits at the crossroads of Fantasy, Humour, and Space, making it appealing to readers with varied tastes who enjoy stories that defy easy classification.
Available on Bookble for readers looking to explore Douglas Adams's work and build a focused reading list.
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Books like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams's other works may not be in the current Bookble catalog yet, but the genre shelves below offer strong alternatives.
Within Fantasy, readers who liked The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy often gravitate toward 1984, Project Hail Mary, and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone — each sharing thematic DNA while offering a different perspective.
What is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy about?
Seconds before Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy who, for the last fifteen years, has been posing as an out-of-w...
Who wrote The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is by Douglas Adams.
What genre is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy falls within Fantasy, Humour, and Space. Browse related categories on Bookble to find books with a similar style.
When was The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy published?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was first published in 1979 by Douglas Adams.
Is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy available as an audiobook or ebook?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is listed on Bookble — check the book page for current format availability.
