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Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series comprises of a staggering 41 novels, 32 years in the making. The Discworld itself grew to become one of the most richly detailed and inventive fantasy worlds in the history of the written word. If you’re looking for a one-book-stand, any of the stories can be enjoyed immensely in isolation, but if you’re going to make the most of your exploration into the Discworld we’ve devised this helpful little guide to help you plan your attack...
CHRONOLOGICALLY - The obvious route is to read the books in order of publication. Readers will see the saga unfold as it was told, a purist's pursuit with the added bonus of seeing Terry’s structure, voice and tone develop over the span of his career. Readers choosing this path are warned that although some of Terry’s finest work was achieved in his early days, the tone of Discworld and its inhabitants changes quickly. When first he wrote The Colour of Magic in 1983, you’d have to call him optimistic to expect 40 bestselling sequels. Indeed, he referred to the first couple of books as 'Essays in the craft'.
ONE-BOOK-STAND – If you’re looking to dip a toe into the world of Pratchett, with no strings attached, we’ve a little list of suggestions to help you get under the cover.
THEMATICALLY – Many of Terry’s characters became so beloved that they spawned their own series within the Discworld saga. Here we offer you a list of novels grouped by their main characters. Readers selecting this route will enjoy a deep and uninterrupted relationship with some of fantasy’s finest protagonists.
FOR YOUNGER READERS – It has been brought to our attention that some people, through no fault of their own, are ‘young’. This selection has been put together to reflect this fact.
COMPANION BOOKS – Suggested for any reader, this selection of off-shoots, companions and maps will enrich your Discworld journey further.
CHRONOLOGICALLY
The Discworld Novels (in chronological order by publication date):
1. The Colour of Magic
2. The Light Fantastic
3. Equal Rites
4. Mort
5. Sourcery
6. Wyrd Sisters
7. Pyramids
8. Guards! Guards!
9. Faust Eric
10. Moving Pictures
11. Reaper Man
12. Witches Abroad
13. Small Gods
14. Lords and Ladies
29. Night Watch
30. The Wee Free Men
31. Monstrous Regiment
32. A Hat Full of Sky
33. Going Postal
34. Thud!
35. Wintersmith
36. Making Money
37. Unseen Academicals
38. I Shall Wear Midnight
39. Snuff
40. Raising Steam
41. The Shepherd's Crown
ONE-BOOK-STAND
If you’re looking to dip a toe into Discworld before you dive right in, we suggest considering some of the following titles. We warn you however, that these can be described as ‘gateway books’ and may lead to serious addiction.
The following titles may appeal particularly to certain areas of interest:
THEMATICALLY
The main Discworld novels collected in their major character groups. Although many characters make cameo appearances throughout the series, these books centre heavily around…
The City Watch:
The Witches (see also Tiffany Aching):
Rincewind/The wizards:
Tiffany Aching & the Nac Mac Feegles:
FOR YOUNGER READERS
Terry didn't believe in talking down to young people. May contain material encouraging independent thought, tolerance and mindfulness...
COMPANION BOOKS
A wealth of off-shoots, companions books and maps that will enrich your Discworld journey further...
The Streets of Ankh Morpork (with Stephen Briggs)
Death's Domain (with Paul Kidby)
A Tourist Guide to Lancre (with Stephen Briggs)
The Discworld Mapp (with Stephen Briggs)
The Compleat Ankh Morpork (with The Discworld Emporium)
The Compleat Discworld Atlas (with The Discworld Emporium)
Terry Pratchett's Discworld Colouring Book (with Paul Kidby)
Nanny Ogg's Cook Book (with Stephen Briggs)
The World of Poo (with The Discworld Emporium)
Where's My Cow? (with Melvyn Grant)
Mrs Bradshaw's Handbook (with The Discworld Emporium)
The Art of The Discworld (with Paul Kidby)
The Pratchett Portfolio (with Paul Kidby)
The Josh Kirby Poster Book (with Josh Kirby)
The Josh Kirby Discworld Portfolio (with Josh Kirby)
The Unseen University Cut Out Book (with Bernard Pearson & Alan Batley)
The Folklore of Discworld (with Jacqueline Simpson)
The Science of The Discworld (With Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen)
The Science of the Discworld II; The Globe (With Ian and Jack)
The Science of the Discworld III; Darwin's Watch (With Ian and Jack)
The Science of the Discworld IV; Judgement Day (With Ian and Jack)
Turtle Recall: The Discworld Companion ...So Far (with Stephen Briggs)
The Wit And Wisdom of Discworld (with Stephen Briggs)
Seriously Funny: The Endlessly Quotable Terry Pratchett
The Discworld Graphic Novels: The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic
Mort A Discworld Big Comic (Graphic Novel)
