aggieamy Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I've heard lots of good things about the Discworld books and wanted to get one to read. It seems like there are tons of books out there in this series and was wondering which on I should start with. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 The Colour of Magic is the first book but once you get beyond the first few books it doesn't matter too much if you read them out of order. The first few books introduce the main characters. Maybe read up to about book 4 in order. There is a list here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discworld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacie Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 When I started the series, about 14 years ago, I was told to start with Reaper Man. I was told that the first four would be hard to get in to... but you can start with any of them. It is a very funny series, if you get British humor. Hope you enjoy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 yeah I don't think he is as funny at the beginning but I've just reread a lot of them and it is good to get the introduction the the characters. The Tiffany aching series is really good to read on its own too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacie Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 yeah I don't think he is as funny at the beginning but I've just reread a lot of them and it is good to get the introduction the the characters. The Tiffany aching series is really good to read on its own too. I have not read that series. I will have to add it to my list. Thanks for the recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I was lucky and found them soon after they were published here. I have 2 of the British editions signed by Pratchett! :) The Tiffany Aching books (young adult) can be good starts. We did the first 2 as read alouds. (Wee Free Men is first, then Hat Full of Sky) I probably would aim for reading in order if possible. The Color of Magic Light Fantastic Equal Rites The first two do go in order. In later books the character of the city seems to change some, so that's why I'd go in order. Pratchett does a very good job at giving enough info to be able to pick up at any point though. Guards, Guards is one of my favorites (and the first with the Watch). I think you'll do best to go in order at least with a series (so don't start with Soul Music if you haven't done Guards Guards first). And by looking some of this up... Snuff (Vimes) is out in October. Pre-ordered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 FYI, the recent Tiffany Aching one seems quite a bit sadder. I don't think we'll do it as a family for a while (and I'm avoiding reading it right now). Nation is not Discworld at all. Good Omens is great fun. Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman (author of Sandman comics & tons of books now). The premise is that the apocalypse is at hand, but due to a mix-up at the hospital,the antichrist is raised by a normal family in an England suburb. Great fun. I love how Famine has been passing time waiting. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I just jump in with whatever book I happen to find & I haven't ever had a problem understanding it. LOVE his stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I just read Nation, very intense but brilliant. I agree Good Omens is really funny, I didn't get into it the first time I read it but love it now. Truckers, Diggers and Wings are worth reading too, totally different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in NC Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I highly recommend reading Guards, Guards! first. This made me fall in love with Pratchett. I find Color of Magic and Light Fantastic boring. Wyrd Sister is a good introduction to the Witch Series. Wee Free Men is a riot. Here is a link to the reading order: http://www.lspace.org/books/reading-order-guides/the-discworld-reading-order-guide-20.jpg Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene Austen Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I love, love, love the Discworld City Watch novels, which begin with "Guards, Guards!", and build in brilliance towards "Night Watch" and "Thud!". I think you almost have to read them in order, so that you can participate fully in what's going on with Vimes and Carrot and Angua and the rest. They are such great reads. . .I envy anyone getting to read them for the first time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Any book featuring Death is a good book. :D Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Any book featuring Death is a good book. :D Rosie :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I don't think it matters in what order you choose to read them. The first one I ever read was Hogfather. I've just jumped around from there and enjoyed them all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I just jump in with whatever book I happen to find & I haven't ever had a problem understanding it. LOVE his stuff. :iagree: Any book featuring Death is a good book. :D :iagree: :D Death is an awesome character! My kids love him too. :lol: It's so cool to see all these Terry Pratchett fans here. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene Austen Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 The first one I ever read was Hogfather. I love that one, too. I love how his pillow keeps sliding down towards his knees. HO HO HO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Any book featuring Death is a good book. :D Rosie :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerange Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Any book featuring Death is a good book. :D Rosie :iagree: Reaper Man is a gentle introduction; the Tiffany Aching series don't need prior discworld knowledge. For the rest, I think it's better to read them roughly in order, especially for the ones featuring Vimes & the Watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherZee Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Any book featuring Death is a good book. :D Rosie I WAS AT A COCKTAIL PARTY :D Yeah anything with Death is a good read. I'm another lover of Pratchett but I'm not all that fond of Light Fantastic but I love the Watch novels. If you want a really nice intro I loved The Last Hero, it has some amazing illustrations as well. Oh and Hogfather is a RIOT I always try to read it at Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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