The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Series by Douglas Adams
This zany odyssey tracks the adventures of befuddled Englishman Arthur, his hitchhiking alien friend Ford, and a galaxyful of fellow travellers they meet while zooming through space. Douglas Adams's six-book The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxyseries is filled with laugh-out-loud moments, and it allow you to vicariously explore the universe without even leaving your couch.