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Somehow I've never picked up any Pratchett books but, after reading this, I'm in: The Library has endless shelves (some of which are Mobius shelves) Which

Somehow I've never picked up any Pratchett books but, after reading this, I'm in: *The Library has endless shelves (some of which are Mobius shelves)* Which one(s) should I add to the list? And, more importantly, where should I start reading?

pseudolus 8y ago
I would start with "The Colour of Magic" which is the first book and gives an overview of "Discworld"[0]. After that there are quite a few guides relative to the preferred order and you'll have to make your own decisions based on your personal preferences [1]. [0] https://www.terrypratchettbooks.com/discworld-reading-order/ https://www.terrypratchettbooks.com/discworld-reading-order/ [1] https://www.discworldemporium.com/content/6-discworld-reading-order https://www.discworldemporium.com/content/6-discworld-readin... https://bookriot.com/2018/09/11/discworld-reading-order/ https://bookriot.com/2018/09/11/discworld-reading-order/ https://io9.gizmodo.com/how-to-read-terry-pratchetts-discworld-series-in-one-h-1567312812 https://io9.gizmodo.com/how-to-read-terry-pratchetts-discwor...
- whatrocks 8y ago
  Thanks! I'll pick up "The Colour of Magic" this weekend. I'm now remembering that I've read "Good Omens" that he did with Neil Gaiman, and I made a note back then to start exploring Discworld, but never followed through with it. Time to fix that.
  - thaumasiotes 8y ago
    Good Omens is actually a retread of the plot of a Discworld novel, Sourcery.
  - btilly 8y ago
    That is great if you're planning to read the whole series. But he didn't hit his stride for a few books, and there are many sub-series to read. For a good stand alone, my favorite is Small Gods. You could also read Equal Rites or Mort. Another great story arc starts with Guards! Guards!
    - frabbit 8y ago
      Agreed on Small Gods being the best.
  - munk-a 8y ago
    As an alternative, I might suggest starting with "Guards! Guards!" since it's one of the good plot arc beginnings and actually directly involves the library and L-Space. I'm also a bit less fond of "The Colour of Magic" since I think his writing style was weaker in his first few books and since his characters were not well established. Both "The Colour of Magic" and "The Light Fanstastic" are very fun books but not quite at the same quality level as his later ones once he found his rhythm and built up his world.
    - ur-whale 8y ago
      Fully agree.
  - ur-whale 8y ago
    I wouldn't start with "The Colour of Magic", it is - by far - not the best of the Discworld novels, and tbh I find Rincewind a tad annoying. I personally find any novel in the Witches arc a lot more enjoyable, starting with "Lords and Ladies". Other good ones: "Carpe Jugulum", "Equal Rites". Another very enjoyable set is the night watch arc. Both "Guards, Guards" and "Night Watch" are excellent. [edit]: oh yeah, and how could I forget: "Small Gods". Hilarious even if it stands a little aloof of the rest of the discworld stuff.

Somehow I've never picked up any Pratchett books but, after reading this, I'm in: *The Library has endless shelves (some of which are Mobius shelves)* Which

pseudolus 8y ago

I would start with "The Colour of Magic" which is the first book and gives an overview of "Discworld"[0]. After that there are quite a few guides relative to the preferred order and you'll have to make your own decisions based on your personal preferences [1]. [0] https://www.terrypratchettbooks.com/discworld-reading-order/ https://www.terrypratchettbooks.com/discworld-reading-order/ [1] https://www.discworldemporium.com/content/6-discworld-reading-order https://www.discworldemporium.com/content/6-discworld-readin... https://bookriot.com/2018/09/11/discworld-reading-order/ https://bookriot.com/2018/09/11/discworld-reading-order/ https://io9.gizmodo.com/how-to-read-terry-pratchetts-discworld-series-in-one-h-1567312812 https://io9.gizmodo.com/how-to-read-terry-pratchetts-discwor...

whatrocks 8y ago
Thanks! I'll pick up "The Colour of Magic" this weekend. I'm now remembering that I've read "Good Omens" that he did with Neil Gaiman, and I made a note back then to start exploring Discworld, but never followed through with it. Time to fix that.
- thaumasiotes 8y ago
  Good Omens is actually a retread of the plot of a Discworld novel, Sourcery.
- btilly 8y ago
  That is great if you're planning to read the whole series. But he didn't hit his stride for a few books, and there are many sub-series to read. For a good stand alone, my favorite is Small Gods. You could also read Equal Rites or Mort. Another great story arc starts with Guards! Guards!
  - frabbit 8y ago
    Agreed on Small Gods being the best.
- munk-a 8y ago
  As an alternative, I might suggest starting with "Guards! Guards!" since it's one of the good plot arc beginnings and actually directly involves the library and L-Space. I'm also a bit less fond of "The Colour of Magic" since I think his writing style was weaker in his first few books and since his characters were not well established. Both "The Colour of Magic" and "The Light Fanstastic" are very fun books but not quite at the same quality level as his later ones once he found his rhythm and built up his world.
  - ur-whale 8y ago
    Fully agree.
- ur-whale 8y ago
  I wouldn't start with "The Colour of Magic", it is - by far - not the best of the Discworld novels, and tbh I find Rincewind a tad annoying. I personally find any novel in the Witches arc a lot more enjoyable, starting with "Lords and Ladies". Other good ones: "Carpe Jugulum", "Equal Rites". Another very enjoyable set is the night watch arc. Both "Guards, Guards" and "Night Watch" are excellent. [edit]: oh yeah, and how could I forget: "Small Gods". Hilarious even if it stands a little aloof of the rest of the discworld stuff.