Martin Freeman is a good comedic actor; it will be interesting to see Mos Def doing a more comedic role. He's made an interesting transition from rapper to actor.
 

If it's anything like Pierce Anthony's series (the first is also being made into a movie), then it's probably pretty cool.
 

Joshua: Welcome back. Nice to see you again! How's the weather by you?

Irina: I had no idea who Piers Anthony was, so I Googled him. It sounds more like Fantasy than Sci-Fi (though the difference is frequently arbitrary). The Hitchhiker series is very funny, a quality usually not found in either genre. I have no idea if Anthony's stuff is funny or not.
 

Oh, he's absolutely hilarious! I guess his work is more satire than real fantasy. It really makes you think...
 

I don't think it can possibly be as funny as the BBC version which came out in '83, and which is available on DVD:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005YUNJ/qid=1108667230/sr=8-1/ref=pd_csp_1/002-8065718-8488019?v=glance&s=dvd&n=507846
 

I'm pretty green when it comes to sci-fi, but a friend recommended I check out some Jerry Pournelle or James Hogan.

Do you recommend reading these 2 (if you know)? Thanks, Fred
 

Fred: Welcome! I haven't heard of either of those authors. Oven is much mover avid reader than me, maybe he can help you, or maybe some of our readers.
 

Fred - There are a few references to those authors on The One Book List. It is a very good reference of people's favorite books.