The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Douglas Adams)

*The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy* by Douglas Adams is a humorous science fiction series that follows the misadventures of Arthur Dent, an ordinary human, after Earth is destroyed to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Alongside quirky alien companions and a wisecracking electronic guidebook, the story explores absurdity, philosophy, and the randomness of the universe. The Guide itself humorously offers practical advice and cosmic insights, reflecting Adams' satire on bureaucracy, technology, and human nature. The series blends witty storytelling with philosophical musings, creating a clever satire of science and society.