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The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul
Dirk Gently #1 (works standalone)by Douglas Adams
02011
Why you'll love it:
Another Douglas Adams book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
10 Best Books Like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
If you loved The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy are:
- 1The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul by Douglas Adams0#1
- 2Redshirts by John Scalzi3.9
- 3When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi4.1
- 4The Mercy of Gods by James S. A. Corey4.5Series starter
- 5Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) by A.K. DuBoff4.3#1
- 6Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente3.9
- 7The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu0#1
- 8To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis4.1
- 9Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr4.2
- 10Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir4.5
When Earth is demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass, Arthur Dent escapes with his alien friend Ford Prefect and discovers the universe is far more absurd than he imagined
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by John Scalzi
3.92012320 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a clever and affectionate tone that will resonate with The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy fans.
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by John Scalzi
4.12025336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a thoughtful and absurd tone that will resonate with The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy fans.
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The Mercy of Gods
Start of The Captive's War seriesby James S. A. Corey
4.52024
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and cerebral tone that will resonate with The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy fans.
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Stranded (Starship of the Ancients)
Starship of the Ancients #1 (works standalone)by A.K. DuBoff
4.32025419 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and methodical tone that will resonate with The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy fans.
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by Catherynne M. Valente
3.92018294 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a absurdist yet tender tone that will resonate with The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy fans.
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The Three-Body Problem
Remembrance Of Earth'S Past #1 (works standalone)by Cixin Liu
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Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a cerebral and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy fans.
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by Connie Willis
4.11997493 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a warm and witty tone that will resonate with The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy fans.
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by Anthony Doerr
4.22021641 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a melancholy but hopeful tone that will resonate with The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy fans.
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by Andy Weir
4.52021476 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a optimistic and clever tone that will resonate with The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul | Douglas Adams | 0 | 2011 | — | Same author |
| Redshirts | John Scalzi | 3.9 | 2012 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| When the Moon Hits Your Eye | John Scalzi | 4.1 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Mercy of Gods📚 Series starter | James S. A. Corey | 4.5 | 2024 | — | Start a new series |
| Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) | A.K. DuBoff | 4.3 | 2025 | 419 | Similar vibes |
| Space Opera | Catherynne M. Valente | 3.9 | 2018 | 294 | Similar vibes |
| The Three-Body Problem | Cixin Liu | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| To Say Nothing of the Dog | Connie Willis | 4.1 | 1997 | 493 | Similar vibes |
| Cloud Cuckoo Land | Anthony Doerr | 4.2 | 2021 | 641 | Similar vibes |
| Project Hail Mary | Andy Weir | 4.5 | 2021 | 476 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The most similar books to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy are The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Redshirts, When the Moon Hits Your Eye.
What should I read after The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
After finishing The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, readers most commonly pick up The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Douglas Adams, such as The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul.
Who writes books like Douglas Adams?
Authors similar to Douglas Adams include Terry Pratchett.
What genre is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a Science Fiction novel by Douglas Adams, published in 1979. It features elements of Fish Out of Water, Comedy, Reluctant Hero.
How long is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is 169 pages long.
About The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Thirty years of celebrating the comic genius of Douglas Adams… On 12 October 1979 the most remarkable book ever to come out of the great publishing corporations of Ursa Minor (and Earth) was made available to humanity - The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. It’s an ordinary Thursday lunchtime for Arthur Dent until his house gets demolished. The Earth follows shortly afterwards to make way for a new hyperspace bypass and his best friend has just announced that he’s an alien. At this moment, they’re hurtling through space with nothing but their towels and an innocuous-looking book inscribed with the big, friendly words: DON’T PANIC. The weekend has only just begun… Volume one in the trilogy of five