The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, written by Douglas Adams, is a classic comedy drama book that takes readers on a hilarious and absurd journey through space and time. The story follows Arthur Dent, an ordinary human who is swept away from Earth just moments before its destruction to make way for a hyperspace bypass. With the help of his alien friend Ford Prefect and the titular guidebook, Arthur navigates a series of bizarre and comedic adventures across the universe. Douglas Adams' witty writing and imaginative world-building make The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy a must-read for fans of comedy and science fiction.