Towel Day celebrates the work of English author Douglas Noel Adams. Although most famous for the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy novels, Adams also wrote the Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency series, and was an advocate for species preservation (especially with his travel book Last Chance to See).

I first discovered Adams because he was one of my father's favourite authors. My dad read some of the books with me and encouraged me to find them by myself. Through copious internet searching I soon grew to know more about Adams than my dad. His humour inspires me even if his nihilistic atheist outlook does not. What are your experiences with Douglas Adams' books?

Favourite Book: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency because of its fundamental interconnectedness.

Favourite Character: Arthur Dent, because he is the ordinary hero who only wants a cup of tea.

favourite absurd science fiction: the starship Bistromath. mainly because it is exactly what it sounds like.

favourite media: the radio series! It was the first and best version.

Also if anyone wants to be the Fenchurch to my Arthur and have flying lessons hit me up.

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Have you ever read a book because it was mentioned here in this subreddit? What book is it, and did you like it?

Discovering new books through online communities can be exciting, as recommendations from fellow readers can lead to hidden literary gems. I'd love to hear about your experience. Please share the title and let me know if it left a lasting impression on you.

I'm currently reading The Road by McCarthy. Someone mentioned this book in this subreddit, although I don't remember the specific post. I decided to give it a try, and I was hooked. If you're into post-apocalyptic stories, this book is surely one of the best in the genre.

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