Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Buy on Amazon1979
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
Buy on Amazon1980
Life, the Universe and Everything
Buy on Amazon1982
So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
Buy on Amazon1984
Young Zaphod Plays It Safe
1986
Mostly Harmless
Buy on Amazon1992
Live in Concert
Buy on Amazon1994
And Another Thing... (By: Eoin Colfer)
Buy on Amazon2009
The Frood (By: Jem Roberts)
Buy on Amazon2014
Secondary Phase
Buy on Amazon2018
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy series is publication order: 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. Young Zaphod Plays It Safe (1986), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy series by Douglas Adams contains 10 books. The series began in 1979 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy series is written by Douglas Adams. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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