Welcome to the eighth episode of Ripples in Space hosted by the Yadkin County Public Library.  Each month, we review a work of science fiction and discuss major scientific concepts used throughout the story.   For this episode, we are reviewing the 1979 science fiction novel  “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams. 

This sci-fi comedy has seen every type of adaptation from radio, to video games and even stage shows.  This beloved story begins with Arthur Dent, whose terrible Thursday just became worse as the Earth is just about to be destroyed by aliens to make way for an intergalactic bypass.  The scary moment is cut short when his friend, Ford Prefect transports them onto another spaceship.  Ford is not of Earth but an alien sent to make updates for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Encyclopedia. Arthur embarks on a journey that will take him across the galaxy to a once forgotten planet with a crew of odd beings.  And a very depressed robot!

Each week, other staff members will be bringing you more topics.  Be sure to check back each Wednesday at 1pm for a new episode.   Feel free to follow and connect with us on www.facebook.com/yadkincountypubliclibrary  www.pinterest.com/yadkinlibrary  twitter.com/YadkinL and www.instagram.com/yadkincountypubliclibrary . And contact us if you have any questions! Email:ydk@nwrl.org and Phone: 336-679-8792.