This New York Times bestselling comedy masterpiece follows Arthur Dent's absurd journey through space after Earth is demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Adams creates a brilliantly satirical universe filled with depressed robots, improbable coincidences, and the answer to life, the universe, and everything (spoiler: it's 42). A wildly inventive blend of science fiction and British humor that has influenced generations of writers and readers.

Why We Picked It: Because sometimes you need a book that reminds you not to take the universe too seriously. Adams proves that the best way to explore life's big questions might just be through laughter, towels, and a healthy dose of cosmic absurdity.

• Author: Douglas Adams

• Publisher: Random House | Crown Publishing Group

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