10 Best Books Like The Restaurant at the End of the Universe

If you loved The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.

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Science Fiction4.51980255 pages

Arthur Dent continues his bewildering journey through the galaxy after Earth's destruction, this time finding himself at the ultimate dining establishment - a restaurant that exists at the very moment the universe ends. Along with his eccentric companions, including the two-headed galactic president Zaphod Beeblebrox, Arthur discovers that even when facing cosmic annihilation, the most pressing question might simply be what's for dinner.

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Detailed Recommendations

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by Neal Stephenson

4.32000440 pages

Why you'll love it:

This science fiction shares a satirical and cerebral tone that will resonate with The Restaurant at the End of the Universe fans.

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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 Restaurant at the End of the Universe fans.

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Illuminae

Illuminae Files #1 (works standalone)

by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff

4.22015601 pages

Why you'll love it:

This science fiction shares a intense and innovative tone that will resonate with The Restaurant at the End of the Universe fans.

Quick Comparison: Books Like The Restaurant at the End of the Universe

BookAuthorRatingYearPagesBest For
The Kaiju Preservation SocietyJohn Scalzi0Closest match
To Say Nothing of the DogConnie Willis4.11997493Similar vibes
Project Hail MaryAndy Weir4.52021476Similar vibes
The MartianAndy Weir02014Similar vibes
Operation Bounce HouseMatt Dinniman4.12026448Similar vibes
Snow CrashNeal Stephenson4.32000440Similar vibes
When the Moon Hits Your EyeJohn Scalzi4.12025336Similar vibes
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyDouglas Adams01979169Same author
RedshirtsJohn Scalzi3.92012320Similar vibes
IlluminaeAmie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff4.22015601Similar vibes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What books are most similar to The Restaurant at the End of the Universe?

The most similar books to The Restaurant at the End of the Universe are The Kaiju Preservation Society, To Say Nothing of the Dog, Project Hail Mary.

What should I read after The Restaurant at the End of the Universe?

After finishing The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, readers most commonly pick up The Kaiju Preservation Society 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 Restaurant at the End of the Universe?

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe is a Science Fiction novel by Douglas Adams, published in 1980.

How long is The Restaurant at the End of the Universe?

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe is 255 pages long.

About The Restaurant at the End of the Universe

When all questions of space, time, matter and the nature of being have been resolved, only one question remains - "Where shall we have dinner?"The Restaurant at the End of the Universe provides the ultimate gastronomic experience, and for once there is no morning after to worry about.VOLUME TWO IN THE TRILOGY OF FIVE.