Douglas Adams

Douglas Adams

Douglas Adams didn’t just write books—he created entire universes that blur the line between science fiction and satire, turning the most absurd concepts into thoughtful reflections on life, the universe, and everything in between. Best known for his Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series, Adams has captivated generations with his wit, his philosophy wrapped in absurdity, and his uncanny ability to make the impossible feel remarkably plausible.

Born in Cambridge, England, in 1952, Adams grew up with an innate curiosity about the world, balanced by a sharp sense of humor. His journey into writing was anything but conventional—he didn’t set out to conquer literature or science fiction; instead, his love for storytelling found an unexpected outlet in the absurdly wonderful, often chaotic, world of radio. It was on BBC Radio 4 where The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was born in 1978 as a radio play, ultimately evolving into one of the most beloved franchises in literary history.

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Updated 04/07/2025


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Books by Douglas Adams
  ★ 8.08 / 98
  ★ 7.82 / 57
  ★ 7.58 / 47
  ★ 7.26 / 46
  ★ 6.72 / 32
  ★ 6.76 / 29
  ★ 7.10 / 39
  ★ 8.14 / 38
  ★ 6.00 / 9
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Series by Douglas Adams

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (7 books)
Dirk Gently (2 books)
Doctor Who (16 books)

Speculative Fiction Books

(Doctor Who)
2018 | science fiction, doctor who
(Doctor Who)
2017 | science fiction, doctor who
(Doctor Who)
2015 | science fiction, doctor who
(Doctor Who)
2012 | science fiction, doctor who
2002 | science fiction
(The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
1997 | science fiction, collection
(The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy #5 / 6)
1992 | science fiction
(Dirk Gently #2 / 2)
1988 | science fiction, fantasy
(Dirk Gently #1 / 2)
1987 | science fiction
(The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy #4 / 6)
1984 | science fiction
(The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy #3 / 6)
1982 | science fiction
(The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy #2 / 6)
1980 | science fiction
(The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy #1 / 6)
1979 | science fiction

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