The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Books in Order
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Douglas Adams's "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" is a science fiction series that began as a radio sitcom on BBC Radio 4 in 1978. The series includes five original novels written by Adams, with a sixth book, And Another Thing…, added by Eoin Colfer in 2009. The books are often described as a "trilogy in five parts." The series follows Arthur Dent, an Earthman who survives the destruction of his planet to embark on a journey across the galaxy. The complete series spans from 1979 to 2009. The series has been adapted into various formats, including television, stage, and film.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on AmazonThe Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
1979 · Douglas Adams
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a 1979 science fiction comedy novel by Douglas Adams. It is based on the first four parts of his radio comedy…
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Buy on AmazonThe Restaurant at the End of the Universe
1980 · Douglas Adams
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe is the second book in Douglas Adams's Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy comedy science fiction "trilogy,"…
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Buy on AmazonLife, the Universe and Everything
1982 · Douglas Adams
This is the third book in the five-volume Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy science fiction 'trilogy' by British writer Douglas Adams. Its title…
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Buy on AmazonSo long, and thanks for all the fish
1984 · Douglas Adams
The fourth book of Douglas Adams's Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy "trilogy," its title is the message left by the dolphins when they departed Earth…
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Buy on Amazon1992 · Douglas Adams
The fifth volume in the Hitchhiker series, this 1992 novel by Douglas Adams follows Random, the daughter of Arthur Dent, as she leaves her remote…
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Buy on Amazon2009
This 2009 novel is the sixth and final installment of Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy "trilogy of six books." Written by Eoin…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy books in?
Publication order — Widely recommended by readers and the publisher Pan Macmillan; the books form one continuous narrative following Arthur Dent. Start with “The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy.”
How many books are in the The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series?
We list 6 books by Douglas Adams , published between 1979–2009.
Where can I buy the The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy books?
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