The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” is a humorous science fiction novel by Douglas Adams. It was originally published in 1979 and has since become a beloved classic of the genre. The book follows the misadventures of an unwitting human named Arthur Dent, who is rescued by an alien named Ford Prefect just moments before the Earth is destroyed to make way for a hyperspace bypass.

Together, Arthur and Ford travel through space on the spaceship called the Heart of Gold, encountering a variety of strange and hilarious characters along the way, including the depressed robot Marvin, the two-headed alien Zaphod Beeblebrox, and the supercomputer Deep Thought, which is tasked with answering the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything.

“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” is known for its irreverent humor, clever wordplay, and satirical commentary on modern society. It has inspired numerous adaptations, including a radio series, a television series, and a feature film, as well as a series of sequels written by Adams and other authors.