Douglas Adams

7 summariesFantasy, Science Fiction, Mystery

Douglas Noël Adams was an English author, humorist, and screenwriter, best known for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Originally a 1978 BBC radio comedy, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy developed into a "trilogy" of five books that sold more than 15 million copies in his lifetime. It was further developed into a television series, several stage plays, comics, a video game, and a 2005 feature film. Adams's contribution to UK radio is commemorated in The Radio Academy's Hall of Fame.

Books by Douglas Adams

7 books available

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams
4.2 (1.4M) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Moments after his house is demolished, Arthur Dent, an ordinary Englishman, finds himself launched into a ridiculous interstellar journey, armed only with a towel and a guide that humorously advises 'DON'T PANIC' as Earth is vaporized for a hyperspace bypass.
The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams
4.4 (287k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Arthur Dent, a perpetually confused human, navigates the cosmos with an odd crew, avoiding galactic demolition, existential dread, and the constant search for a good cup of tea, armed only with a towel and an unreliable digital guide.
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
Douglas Adams
4.2 (233k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Arthur Dent, a two-headed ex-president, and a depressed robot try to outrun cosmic destruction and navigate space's absurdities to find the best meal at the end of time.
Life, the Universe and Everything
Douglas Adams
4.2 (196k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Threatened by genocidal robots, a group of misfits—a confused human, a wild alien, and a ship powered by odd logic—must stop universal destruction while dealing with personal issues, gods, and complex intergalactic relationships.
So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
Douglas Adams
4.1 (143k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Arthur Dent returns to a familiar Earth, only to find himself in a cosmic scavenger hunt for God's final message, involving dolphins, a giant robot, and the universe's lingering absurdity.
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
Douglas Adams
4.0 (121k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A disarmingly holistic detective, a couch, and an ancient ghost's time-traveling suicide attempt collide in a hilariously convoluted plot to save humanity from its own past.
Mostly Harmless
Douglas Adams
4.0 (110k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Arthur Dent, a man always confused by the universe, finds his new peace broken by a galaxy-wide plot, a smart guidebook, and a surprise teenage daughter, all while dealing with the dread of making sandwiches and the threat of total destruction.