10 Best Books Like The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul
If you loved The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul by Douglas Adams, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul are:
- 1The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams0
- 2Redshirts by John Scalzi3.9
- 3Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir4.5
- 4The Martian by Andy Weir0
- 5Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman4.1
- 6Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson4.3
- 7The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi0
- 8To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis4.1
- 9Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente3.9
- 10Scythe by Neal Shusterman4.6Series starter

When holistic detective Dirk Gently's refrigerator explodes and ancient Norse gods start interfering with modern life, he finds himself investigating a case that spans from Heathrow Airport to the realm of Valhalla. As reality becomes increasingly unstable and the gods grow restless with immortality, Dirk must solve a mystery that threatens to unravel the very fabric of existence itself.
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Scythe
Start of Arc Of A Scythe seriesby Neal Shusterman
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a thoughtful and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | Douglas Adams | 0 | 1979 | 169 | Same author |
| Redshirts | John Scalzi | 3.9 | 2012 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| Project Hail Mary | Andy Weir | 4.5 | 2021 | 476 | Similar vibes |
| The Martian | Andy Weir | 0 | 2014 | — | Similar vibes |
| Operation Bounce House | Matt Dinniman | 4.1 | 2026 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| Snow Crash | Neal Stephenson | 4.3 | 2000 | 440 | Similar vibes |
| The Kaiju Preservation Society | John Scalzi | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| To Say Nothing of the Dog | Connie Willis | 4.1 | 1997 | 493 | Similar vibes |
| Space Opera | Catherynne M. Valente | 3.9 | 2018 | 294 | Similar vibes |
| Scythe📚 Series starter | Neal Shusterman | 4.6 | 2017 | 464 | Start a new series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul?
The most similar books to The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul are The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Redshirts, Project Hail Mary.
What should I read after The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul?
After finishing The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, readers most commonly pick up The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Douglas Adams, such as Mostly Harmless.
Who writes books like Douglas Adams?
Authors similar to Douglas Adams include Terry Pratchett.
What genre is The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul?
The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul is a Science Fiction novel by Douglas Adams, published in 2011.
How long is The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul?
The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul varies in length depending on edition.
About The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul
Funnier than Psycho... more chilling than Jeeves Takes Charge ... shorter than War and Peace... the new Dirk Gently novel, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul.











