The series began in 1983 with the colour of magic and continued until the final novel the shepherds crown was published in 2015. Complete list of terry pratchetts discworld novels march, 2015 march, 2015 by jd shipengrover comments. A new version of the discworld reading order guide 2. The witches books featuring granny weatherwax, nanny ogg et al the death books featuring death and susan sto helit, often against the auditors the city watch books featuring sam vimes and the rest of the watchmen. Terry might be gone but his words live on, and as new editions of his precious books are published and new works dedicated to his world are revealed well have them available here for your perusal be sure to look out for exclusive gifts or giveaways with selected titles. The discworld series consists of several sub series. In what order should i read pratchetts discworld novels. The discworld is the fictional setting for all of terry pratchetts discworld fantasy novels. These books do not contain any scenes, language, or images that would rate even a pg rating at the movies. I started around reaper man because that was the book that had been published when i was the right age to be given them as gifts. Mar 14, 2015 in his discworld series, terry pratchett gave us a 40volume love letter to reading.
A weathercock has risen from the sea of discworld and. The rincewind books featuring rincewind and the luggage. The light fantastic is signed on the title page by the legendary terry pratchett. In total, there are 41 discworld novels published over 32 years. By this time he had already written four discworld novels. To improve this article, please refer to the relevant guideline for the type of work. The science of discworld books were written in collaboration with ian stewart and jack cohen. The books arent labeled according to the series they belong to, and the books can be.
Jingo a discworld novel terry pratchett on free shipping on qualifying offers. Discworld reading order downloable guides sir terry. The last book, the shepherds crown, was published posthumously. I dont want to talk much about the books published after 2007, the year of sir terrys diagnosis with a form of alzheimers. Complete order of discworld books in publication order and chronological.
To date there are a total of 36 books in the discworld series, of which four so far are written for children. The definitive listing of terry pratchetts discworld novels. Pristine copies of both of these books both in new and unread condition. If youre looking for a one book stand, any of the stories can be enjoyed immensely in isolation, but if youre. Mar, 2015 complete list of terry pratchetts discworld novels march, 2015 march, 2015 by jd shipengrover comments. The first novel in the hilarious and irreverent discworld series from new york. I have read them all several times, some more than others. A practical manual for the modern witch, discworld diary 2017, and several more. Start with the colour of magic as it is the first published discworld book. Aug 25, 2014 12 reasons to read and love terry pratchetts discworld. The discworld is a flat disc, which rests on the backs of 4 elephants. Krzysztof kietzman, the author of the revised guide, states. The series began in 1983 with the colour of magic and continued until the final novel the shepherds crown was published in 2015, following pratchetts death. The books can be read in any order but for ease we have created two downloadable lists for you.
B this article has been rated as bclass on the projects quality scale. Since neither of the main characters victor and theda ginger are ever referenced in any other discworld books, this is one of the standalone books in the series equal rites, pyramids, moving pictures, small gods, the truth, and monstrous regiment. Although this world may look and sound completely different to our own, the discworld novels explore a multitude of very human issues. Please read the books in the order they were published in. These centre around certain groups of characters, for example, the watch series centres around the ankhmorpork police force. A non discworld book, good omens, his 1990 collaboration with neil gaiman, has been a longtime bestseller, and was reissued in hardcover by william morrow in early 2006 it is also available as a mass market paperback harper torch, 2006 and trade paperback harper paperbacks, 2006. In hindsight, i wish i had started from the beginning and gone in order, to experience the development of the discworld from a satire of fantasy into a satire in fantasy. It includes various unannotated lists of titles with publication dates. To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. Discworld reading order downloable guides sir terry pratchett. This has been said about practically all the books, but those five in particular this is definite. This book did so well in the market that the bbc decided to broadcast a series on it in 1985. The publication of the shepherds crown, the final discworld novel by renowned author terry pratchett, was celebrated last night with a midnight opening and first uk reading by terrys close friend and personal assistant, rob wilkins and his longstanding colleague stephen briggs at waterstones flagship store in piccadilly, london. The start of the book says this book does not contain a map.
How many terry pratchett discworld books are there. To participate in the project, please visit its page, where you can join the project and discuss matters related to book articles. Sir terry pratchett was the author of over fifty bestselling books. I couldnt have found a better quote to describe the discworld series so far. Discworld is a comic fantasy book series written by the english author terry pratchett, set on.
Overall, however, the books more or less follow the chronological order in which they were written and published. The discworld is the fictional setting of terry pratchetts most iconic fantasy novel series. Pratchett does refer back to earlier books and he does not recap. From then until 2011, there was at least one discworld novel published every year. It was published in the title can be related to the word jingoism, meaning an. Terry pratchetts thirtyseventh discworld adventure, featuring pies, fashion, ankhmorporks beautiful game and the unseen university. Below is the order in which terry pratchetts novels have been released in.
The fourth book in the science of discworld series, and this time around dealing with the really big questions, terry pratchetts brilliant new discworld story judgement day is annotated with very big footnotes the interleaving chapters by mathematician ian stewart and biologist jack cohen, to bring you a mindmangling combination of fiction, cuttingedge science and philosophy. Jan 30, 2015 discworld cultures borogravia, the city watch, the ankhmorpork times the title is a reference to the first blast of the trumpet against the monstrous regiment of women. Below is the order of when terry pratchetts discworld novels were originally released. However for those that stick it out you will uncover a highly satirical version of london from both the eyes of a tourist and a local. Terry pratchett was a very prolific novelist and his books are enjoyed by readers of all ages worldwide. In honor of terry pratchett, i want to share with everyone, one of my favorite places in all the worlds terry pratchetts discworld. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and his discworld books have become truly iconic. The series is set in a fictional world known as discworld. The wee free men 038560533187 subscription information to subscribe to discworld monthly simply enter your email address in the form on the discworld monthly web page.
Small things like hearing about the fools college from the perspective of the assassins college can work into a big laugh later on. The discworld is a series of 40 different novels published from 1983 up to 20. In hindsight, i wish i had started from the beginning and gone in order, to experience the development of the discworld. The first of these childrens books, the amazing maurice and his educated rodents, won the carnegie medal. I first read the books as a teenager, but rereading them as an adult has revealed how they shaped my tastes and. A parody of magic and monsters often based around fairy tales. Wise words in all probability, but a tall order when. How many books are in terry pratchetts discworld series.
The first novel, the colour of magic, was published in 1983. A slip of the keyboard brings together the best of pratchetts non fiction writing on his life, on his work, and on the weirdness of the world. The discworld itself grew to become one of the most richly detailed and inventive fantasy worlds in the history of the written word. Discworld ankhmorpork city watch series by terry pratchett. Discworld now spans over 40 books and at least six series arcs, not to mention the miscellanies, companions and science books published over the years. The book takes place in discworlds most famous city, ankhmorpork and a hill called holy wood. Discworld in order is a very simple bibliography of the works of terry pratchett. Indulge in some of the latest editions of terrys stories and brand new books about the man and his work. Bravd the hublander bravd is a barbarian hero and often partners with.
Browse the latest terry pratchett books and pre order upcoming titles with our comprehensive range of new publications. A nondiscworld book, good omens, his 1990 collaboration with neil gaiman, has been a longtime bestseller, and was reissued in hardcover by william morrow in early 2006 it is also available as a mass market paperback harper torch, 2006 and trade paperback harper paperbacks, 2006. If you like what you read, then dive into the series in publish order you can skip the one you already read. Pratchetts discworld companions, art books, and maps. Terrys latest book, nation, a nondiscworld standalone ya novel was published in. The discworld series consists of 41 books, published between 1983 and 2015. When i got into pratchett, it was due to the watch series.
The first two books are written in quite a different style, and its not for everyone. We recommend the watch arc for a more mature read and the witches for the younger audience. Strangely, the two discworld books that still exist from when i read the series first time around comprise this novel and soul music. This set of books are about the ankhmorpork city watch. One of the top performing books in the discworld series is the color of magic which is the first installment in the series. What order should i be reading the discworld books in. The stories feature a tight cast of witches that operate in and around a sleep country town nestled in the ramtop mountains. The novels of this series are based on the comic fantasy genre and are written by english novelist terry pratchett. When youre finished, check to see if any more books have been published, and if not, wait a few months and read them all again in publication order so that you can enjoy the evolution of all the minor characters. All the discworld novels take place on a flat, circular world which sits on the back of four elephants, which stand on the back of a giant star turtle.
I know that the reading order of discworld novels is not limited to the version i created in the guide and, to say the truth, i personally prefer to read them in the chronological order, but the. After having read that, i just read them all in order. Discworld companion books discworld maps the science of. Discworld reading order a guide to the different story arcs. Moving pictures is a fantasy novel by british writer terry pratchett, published in 1990, the tenth book in his discworld series. I took out pyramids at the local library, and was back there the next morning looking for his other books. The second discworld facsimile edition the light fantastic facsimile edition the light fantastic is the second discworld novel, originally published by colin smythe ltd. Granny weatherwax, one of the witches, is one of the most wellloved characters within the series. In 1987 he turned to writing full time, and has not looked back since. Terry pratchetts discworld series comprises of a staggering 41 novels, 32 years in the making.
Pyramids and reaper man are still my favorite two books. The novels do contain a number of subseries, told in roughly chronological order, so you might as well begin at the beginni. The discworld series began in 1983 with the colour of magic. Some of it has to do with the fact that many books published. This book was not my favorite of the discworld novels and it did not make me laugh aloud as frequently as wee free men. It consists of a large disc complete with edgeoftheworld dropoff and consequent waterfall resting on the backs of four huge elephants which are in turn standing on the back of an enormous turtle, named great atuin similar to chukwa or akupara from hindu mythology as it slowly swims through space. Choose from our extensive range of discworld themed tshirts, available in a range of designs, sizes and styles. New terry pratchett books discworld emporium discworld. This was in the 90s so i had no choice but to wait.
See the complete discworld series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The recommended reading order of the books is given in the article reading order. Five years after releasing the color of magic, terry pratchett became a fulltime writer. Since that time, there have been over 40 books in the discworld series, including companion books, map books, quiz books, diaries and science books. This was terry pratchetts fifth published work, as his nondiscworld books the carpet people, the dark side of the sun and strata all proceeded the colour. This article is within the scope of wikiproject books. The discworld is the fictional setting of terry pratchetts most iconic series. They shouldnt be characterised as part of the discworld canon. The sea and the little fishes is a discworld novella terry pratchetts profoundly irreverent, in the light fantastic only one individual can on discworld, a dying wizard tries to pass on his terry pratchetts profoundly irreverent novels when last seen, the singularly inept wizard kingdoms wobble, crowns topple and knives. There are some phenomenal concepts but what was published reads like a first draft. The discworld companion books book series by multiple authors includes books discworld assassins guild yearbook and diary 2000, discworld diary 2016. The books arent labeled according to the series they belong to, and the books can be read and enjoyed without reading them in order phew.
I tend to think of the discworld books as a bunch of tangentally related series rather than individual books, or one long story arc. Terry pratchett books discworld emporium discworld. If youre looking for a onebookstand, any of the stories can be enjoyed immensely in isolation, but if youre. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Next was reaper man, and then i decided to read them in order they were published. Pratchetts humour comes through more strongly here and the fifth book of the discworld starts to show some of what was was come in his later books. Complete list of terry pratchetts discworld novels. You will miss some wonderful jokes that are references from previous books if you do not.
All terry pratchett books show list info unseen university challenge and the wyrdest link are written by david langford and thus were not included in this list as they are not by sir terry. In 1983, he wrote his first discworld novel the colour of magic which was published by his friend colin smythe. Pratchetts discworld novels by character, in chronological order, and alphabetized. Discworld tiffany aching series this is where the dragons went. The discworld book series by multiple authors includes books the colour of magic, the light fantastic, equal rites, and several more.
During this period, pratchett published a number of novels including the first installment in the discworld book series, the color of magic that was published in the year 1983. Its sequel, the light fantastic, coming out in 1986. The reading order is much debated on teh intarwebz, from which i conclude that it doesnt actually matter all that much. Jingo is the twentyfirst novel by terry pratchett, one of his discworld series. Browse the latest terry pratchett books and preorder upcoming titles with our comprehensive range of new publications. What order did you read terry pratchetts discworld in and. Discworld is a comic fantasy book series written by the english author terry pratchett, set on the discworld, a flat planet balanced on the backs of four elephants which in turn stand on the back of a giant turtle. However reading it in order of publication is generally illadvised.
It is the first discworld novel to feature mustrum ridcully, archchancellor of unseen university, as a character. If its just a thing, how peopled live for ages side. The plot of those books is rather standalone and not reliant on any previous novels information. Pratchett quit working at cegb and decided to become a fulltime author in 1987. When finding a place to start, the publishing order is still the best reading order, starting with the colour of magic. The recently and sadly posthumously published the shepherds crown is generally regarded as the 41st discworld novel. You will undoubtedly enjoy reading about the somewhat cartoonish world which is populated by intriguing and unlikely characters. If youre new to the series our handy book generator will help you to decide which one to read first.
288 422 122 1479 1072 868 100 1386 1511 435 1238 646 1162 500 1152 1234 310 814 537 250 3 975 1177 381 1552 805 1523 942 906 1484 582 978 434 37 685 1062