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 (By: Douglas Adams)
Buy on Amazon1979
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (By: Douglas Adams)
Buy on Amazon1980
Life, the Universe and Everything (By: Douglas Adams)
Buy on Amazon1982
So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish (By: Douglas Adams)
Buy on Amazon1984
Young Zaphod Plays It Safe (By: Douglas Adams)
1986
Mostly Harmless (By: Douglas Adams)
Buy on Amazon1992
Live in Concert (By: Douglas Adams)
Buy on Amazon1994
And Another Thing...
Buy on Amazon2009
The Frood (By: Jem Roberts)
Buy on Amazon2014
Secondary Phase (By: Douglas Adams)
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 (By: Douglas Adams) (1979), 2. The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (By: Douglas Adams) (1980), 3. Life, the Universe and Everything (By: Douglas Adams) (1982), 4. So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish (By: Douglas Adams) (1984), 5. Young Zaphod Plays It Safe (By: Douglas Adams) (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 Eoin Colfer 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 Eoin Colfer. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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