The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
@teamfreak16 (43602)
Denver, Colorado
June 15, 2017 1:05am CST
Arthur Dent is having the worst day. His house is about to be demolished to make way for a new bypass. It's about to get even worse, however. His friend, Ford Prefect, a field researcher for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy who is stranded on Earth, informs him that the planet is about to be destroyed by a fleet of Vogon ships, in order to make room for a new intergalactic highway.
With no time to spare, Ford hitches a ride for he and Arthur, only to get jettisoned into space to die. They are rescued by a super spaceship, the Heart of Gold, captained (stolen) by Zaphod Beeblebrox, former President of the Galaxy. And so begins, for Arthur Dent, the adventure of a lifetime.
In the meantime, you'll learn the importance of towels, you'll discover the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster (the best drink in existence,) and finally find out the shocking answer to life, the universe, and everything.
Such is author Douglas Adams' 1979 novel The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
This book is hilarious, combining science fiction with British humor. Everytime I read it, I crack up. It's so silly that it's easy to do so.
The book has always been popular, selling 250,000 copies in the first three months, and retains a fervent cult following today.
I highly recommend it (unless you don't care much for science fiction or British humor.)
Don't forget your towel!
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Jun 17
I saw the movie version.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
15 Jun 17
I didn't like the movie version at all
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@teamfreak16 (43602)
• Denver, Colorado
15 Jun 17
Did you like it? It was better than I thought it would be.
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@pgntwo (22405)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
15 Jun 17
@JolietJake And better worth listening to...
The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy 1978 Radio Series Tape 1 of 12 This is a non-profit upload. All rights go to their respective companies, including BBC ...
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
15 Jun 17
42! tempted to leave that number as my reply to everything
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@teamfreak16 (43602)
• Denver, Colorado
15 Jun 17
It would actually work based on a thing I read on Facebook, but would simply baffle anyone that hasn't read the books. It would be funny, though.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
15 Jun 17
@teamfreak16 I'd expect lots of comments asking why
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@teamfreak16 (43602)
• Denver, Colorado
15 Jun 17
@arthurchappell - And you'd get them! It certainly could open up some interesting discussions.
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@teamfreak16 (43602)
• Denver, Colorado
15 Jun 17
I read an interesting theory about the actual meaning, in computer code, about the meaning of "42." Douglas Adams was very clever.
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@teamfreak16 (43602)
• Denver, Colorado
15 Jun 17
@pgntwo - Apparently, Douglas Adams had a great interest in computer programming. 42 basically, in computer terms, means whatever you want it to mean. From what I read, anyway.
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@silvermist (19701)
• India
15 Jun 17
I read it years ago,I have forgotten most of it.I should reread it.I think you were rereading it too.
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@teamfreak16 (43602)
• Denver, Colorado
15 Jun 17
Yes, I just finished rereading it. I'm rereading the second book now.
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@pgntwo (22405)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
15 Jun 17
It was originally written as a radio show in 12 parts, or "Fits", most of which can be found on YouTube. Flying: learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. 
Excerpt from the first installment of the BBC Radio Hitchhiker original broadcast. No copyright infringement intended
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@pgntwo (22405)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
15 Jun 17
@teamfreak16 added link to one of the originals, beware imitations!
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@teamfreak16 (43602)
• Denver, Colorado
15 Jun 17
@pgntwo - Very soothing voice on that narrator! Thanks for that.
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@teamfreak16 (43602)
• Denver, Colorado
15 Jun 17
I do need to listen to those. I've only read the books and seen the movie.
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