Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy books in order A series by Douglas Adams

1. 1.
   

   The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Oct 1979)

   216 pages★ 4.5 (178 ratings)Adapted for film

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   The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (1980)

   224 pages★ 4.2 (41 ratings)

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   Life, the Universe and Everything (Aug 1982)

   210 pages★ 4.1 (124 ratings)

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   So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish (1984)

   200 pages★ 4.0 (87 ratings)

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5. 5.
   

   Mostly Harmless (1992)

   259 pages★ 4.1 (76 ratings)

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Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy FAQ

How many Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy books are there?

There are 5 Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy books, as of September 2026.

What order should I read the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy books in?

In publication order, starting with The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Oct 1979): 1 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1979) · 2 The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (1980) · 3 Life, the Universe and Everything (1982) · 4 So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish (1984) · 5 Mostly Harmless (1992).

What is the first Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy book?

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Oct 1979).

What is the latest Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy book?

Mostly Harmless (1992).

Is the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series finished?

There have been no new Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy books since 1992; Douglas Adams died in 2001.

Did Douglas Adams write other series?

Yes: Dirk Gently.

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  Dirk Gently

  3 books

Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.