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Terry Pratchett Books in Order

Browse Terry Pratchett’s books in order, with quick summaries, series background, Discworld subseries paths, and simple tips on where to start.

Last updated: June 7, 2026

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The Carpet People

by Terry Pratchett

1971

On a carpet that holds a whole hidden world, two tiny civilizations are thrown into upheaval when giant “munrungs” arrive. Young brothers set out to understand the threat and the strange new landscape underfoot.

The Dark Side of The Sun

by Terry Pratchett

1976

Diplomat Dom Salabos is sent to make contact with a powerful, mysterious species, and quickly learns he may not be in charge of the mission. As the ship travels deeper into the unknown, politics turns into survival.

Strata

by Terry Pratchett

1981

Kin Arad signs up for a quick survey job and ends up investigating an artificial world built like a layered disk in space. The deeper she digs, the more the universe starts to look like a carefully staged experiment.

The Colour of Magic

by Terry Pratchett

1983

Rincewind, a would-be wizard with no talent for staying alive, gets stuck guiding the Disc’s first tourist, Twoflower. Their trip across Discworld turns into a chain of disasters, run-ins with magic, and narrow escapes.

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The Light Fantastic

by Terry Pratchett

1986

Rincewind and Twoflower are back, and the Disc itself is in trouble. With a rogue spell, a looming cosmic collision, and the Unseen University in chaos, survival is suddenly everyone’s problem.

Equal Rites

by Terry Pratchett

1987

A wizard’s staff chooses the wrong kind of child, a girl named Esk. With the help of the formidable witch Granny Weatherwax, she heads for Unseen University to challenge rules that were never meant to be fair.

Mort

by Terry Pratchett

1987

Mort is an awkward farm boy who becomes apprentice to Death. Learning the job sounds simple until Mort starts making personal choices, and those choices threaten to tangle time, fate, and the lives he was meant to leave alone.

Sourcery

by Terry Pratchett

1988

A true sourcerer arrives with raw, reality-bending magic, and the Disc starts slipping into a war of spells. Rincewind is dragged back into danger as magic itself becomes the problem.

Truckers

by Terry Pratchett

1988

Tiny Nomes have lived safely inside a department store for generations, until they learn it’s about to be destroyed. Forced into the outside world, they hitch a dangerous ride and try to keep their community together.

Wyrd Sisters

by Terry Pratchett

1988

Three witches in Lancre get caught up in a royal murder, a missing heir, and a flood of theatre-style drama. Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg find that stories can be as dangerous as swords.

Guards! Guards!

by Terry Pratchett

1989

The Ankh-Morpork City Watch is down to a few tired men and a lot of paperwork, until a secret society summons a dragon. Captain Sam Vimes has to solve a conspiracy in a city where crime is usually organized.

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Pyramids

by Terry Pratchett

1989

In the desert kingdom of Djelibeybi, the dead don’t stay politely dead, and time starts behaving strangely. Teppic, newly trained as an assassin, returns home to discover his family business is literally history.

The Unadulterated Cat

by Terry Pratchett

1989

A dryly funny “field guide” to real cats, not the cute, polite ones from adverts. With sharp observations, mock-serious advice, and illustrations, it celebrates the stubborn, chaotic cat as a creature with its own agenda.

Diggers

by Terry Pratchett

1990

After escaping the Store, the Nomes try to build a new life in a place that isn’t designed for them. As old beliefs clash with new realities, they face predators, human machines, and the hard work of starting over.

Eric

by Terry Pratchett

1990

A teenage demonologist tries to summon a demon and gets Rincewind instead. What follows is a chaotic tour through mythic destinations, with a magical mishap at every stop and a very confused would-be Faust.

Good Omens

by Terry Pratchett

1990

An angel and a demon have grown fond of life on Earth, which is awkward when the Apocalypse is scheduled. With a misplaced Antichrist and a tangle of prophecies, they scramble to stop the end of the world from going to plan.

Moving Pictures

by Terry Pratchett

1990

Hollywood comes to Ankh-Morpork when “moving pictures” start appearing, and the city falls in love with the new craze. Victor Tugelbend and his friends discover that the movies have a mind of their own, and it’s hungry.

Wings

by Terry Pratchett

1990

The Nomes uncover clues about their true origins and realise their story might be bigger than any one hiding place. Their next move becomes a race against time, pushing them toward a risky, science-fiction sized escape.

Reaper Man

by Terry Pratchett

1991

Death is fired and forced to live as an ordinary laborer, with only a scythe and a new name. Meanwhile, in Ankh-Morpork, life is getting crowded as the dead refuse to stay dead, and something in the universe is breaking.

Witches Abroad

by Terry Pratchett

1991

Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, and Magrat travel far from Lancre to stop a fairy tale from locking a young woman into a bad ending. Along the way they discover that stories fight back when you mess with them.

Lords and Ladies

by Terry Pratchett

1992

Lancre is hosting a royal wedding, and something ancient is trying to slip back into the world. Granny Weatherwax and the witches face the elves, beautiful, cruel, and dangerously persuasive.

Only You Can Save Mankind

by Terry Pratchett

1992

Johnny Maxwell is just trying to play a video game when the alien enemies on screen attempt to surrender. Suddenly he’s negotiating a peace treaty, juggling school life, and discovering that “the bad guys” might be people.

Small Gods

by Terry Pratchett

1992

In a desert land where religion is power, the great god Om finds himself stuck in the body of a tortoise, with only one true believer left. Together, Om and the novice Brutha stumble into a struggle over faith, fear, and control.

The Colour of Magic

by Terry Pratchett

1992

Johnny and the Dead

by Terry Pratchett

1993

Johnny can see the ghosts in the local cemetery, and they have opinions about what the living are doing with their history. When the graveyard is threatened, Johnny gets pulled into a fight over memory, money, and community.

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Men at Arms

by Terry Pratchett

1993

The City Watch starts recruiting outsiders, a troll, a dwarf, and more, just as a new weapon hits the streets. Sam Vimes must solve a murder while the city’s tensions threaten to boil over.

The Streets of Ankh Morpork

by Terry Pratchett

1993

A detailed map and guide to the city of Ankh-Morpork, highlighting districts, landmarks, and winding streets. It’s a fan-friendly reference that makes the city’s geography feel real, with plenty of Discworld humour.

Interesting Times

by Terry Pratchett

1994

Rincewind is kidnapped by mysterious agents and sent to the Agatean Empire, where revolution is brewing. Caught between warring factions and a powerful “great wizard” myth, he tries to survive another impossible trip.

Mort Big Comic

by Terry Pratchett

1994

A comic adaptation of Mort that retells Death’s apprentice story in a fast, visual format. The plot is streamlined for panels and dialogue, but the humour and the central moral mess are still there.

Soul Music

by Terry Pratchett

1994

Music with a capital M arrives on the Disc, and it comes with strange echoes and dangerous momentum. Susan Sto Helit, Death’s granddaughter, gets pulled into the chaos as a band accidentally becomes a phenomenon.

The Discworld Companion

by Terry Pratchett

1994

A reference guide to the Discworld novels, packed with explanations of characters, places, and running jokes. It’s built for browsing, helping you remember who’s who and catching details you might have missed.

Maskerade

by Terry Pratchett

1995

The Lancre witches go to the opera, where a ghostly figure is causing trouble backstage. As murders pile up and masks start slipping, Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg dig into the business of showmanship and secrets.

The Discworld Mapp

by Terry Pratchett

1995

A fold-out map set for Discworld, created to help readers picture the world’s geography and major locations. It’s part reference, part fun extra, filled with small jokes and details in the margins.

Feet of Clay

by Terry Pratchett

1996

A series of murders points toward the city’s golems, and the City Watch has to work out who is really pulling the strings. Sam Vimes investigates a case where prejudice is a weapon and “human” isn’t a simple category.

Hogfather

by Terry Pratchett

1996

Discworld’s version of Santa has gone missing, and Death decides to cover his shift. Susan Sto Helit races to find out who is erasing belief itself, before the world wakes up without its stories.

Johnny and the Bomb

by Terry Pratchett

1996

A shopping trolley with a mind of its own sends Johnny into the past, and the trip stops being a joke fast. Caught in wartime, he has to make real choices while trying to find his way back to the present.

Johnny and the Dead

by Terry Pratchett

1996

Johnny can see the ghosts in the local cemetery, and they have opinions about what the living are doing with their history. When the graveyard is threatened, Johnny gets pulled into a fight over memory, money, and community.

The Pratchett Portfolio

by Terry Pratchett

1996

A portfolio-style collection of Discworld artwork, designed for fans who want the images large and frameable. It gathers key illustrations and cover art with brief notes that add context to the pictures.

Discworld's Diary Unseen University Diary 1998

by Terry Pratchett

1997

A themed diary and calendar packed with Discworld art, quotes, and jokes, centred on Unseen University. It’s a practical planner with plenty of extra flavour for fans who want Discworld on their desk.

Jingo

by Terry Pratchett

1997

A long-lost island rises between two nations, and suddenly everyone wants a war. Sam Vimes is sent abroad to keep the peace, but politics, propaganda, and old grudges make that job nearly impossible.

A Tourist Guide to Lancre

by Terry Pratchett

1998

A map-and-guide book to Lancre, home of Discworld’s witches, presented like a visitor’s handbook. It mixes practical-looking details with jokes and lore, helping you picture the place behind the stories.

Carpe Jugulum

by Terry Pratchett

1998

A modern, well-organised vampire family moves into Lancre and assumes it can take over politely. Granny Weatherwax and her fellow witches meet a new kind of predator, and old methods may not be enough.

Discworld's Ankh-Morpork City Watch Diary

by Terry Pratchett

1998

A Discworld-themed diary focused on the Ankh-Morpork City Watch, mixing calendar pages with illustrations and humour. It works as a planner first, with plenty of fan-pleasing extras around the edges.

The Last Continent

by Terry Pratchett

1998

Rincewind lands on a mysterious continent that looks a lot like Discworld’s Australia, and nothing behaves sensibly. As the wizards try to fix time itself, Rincewind stumbles into survival, folklore, and a very odd destiny.

The Light Fantastic

by Terry Pratchett

1998

Rincewind and Twoflower are back, and the Disc itself is in trouble. With a rogue spell, a looming cosmic collision, and the Unseen University in chaos, survival is suddenly everyone’s problem.

Death's Domain

by Terry Pratchett

1999

A map and guide to Death’s realm, exploring the strange geography that sits just beyond the living world. It’s a visual extra for Discworld fans, full of eerie humour and small background details.

Discworld Assassins' Guild Yearbook and Diary 2000

by Terry Pratchett

1999

A Discworld-themed diary presented as a yearbook for the Assassins’ Guild, with dates, illustrations, and in-world jokes. It’s a practical calendar wrapped in a playful bit of worldbuilding.

Nanny Ogg's Cookbook

by Terry Pratchett

1999

A chaotic, funny cookbook presented as if assembled by Nanny Ogg and friends, complete with recipes, songs, and commentary. It’s as much a slice of Discworld culture as it is a practical kitchen book.

The Fifth Elephant

by Terry Pratchett

1999

Sam Vimes is sent as an ambassador to Uberwald, where dwarfs and werewolves are on the edge of conflict. A missing royal artifact and a city full of assassins turn diplomacy into a dangerous investigation.

The Science of Discworld

by Terry Pratchett

1999

The wizards of Unseen University create a universe in a jar and call it Roundworld. Between comic chapters, the book explains real science, from the Big Bang to life on Earth, in a friendly, curious tone.

Discworld Fools' Guild Yearbook and Diary 2001

by Terry Pratchett

2000

A calendar diary built around Discworld’s Fools’ Guild, mixing planning pages with illustrations and tongue-in-cheek “guild” material. It’s a light, browseable extra for fans who like the smaller corners of the city.

GURPS Discworld Also

by Terry Pratchett

2000

A roleplaying supplement that translates Discworld into game terms, with setting notes, character types, and plenty of humour. It’s written for tabletop play, but it also works as an offbeat guide to how Discworld fits together.

The Truth

by Terry Pratchett

2000

William de Worde starts a newspaper in Ankh-Morpork and learns that truth is messy, especially when powerful people prefer lies. With help from strange coworkers and a new printing press, he uncovers a conspiracy that could shake the city.

Discworld Thieves' Guild Yearbook & Diary 2002

by Terry Pratchett

2001

A Discworld diary and yearbook themed around the Thieves’ Guild, with dates, artwork, and in-world humour. It’s designed as a usable planner that also feels like a souvenir from Ankh-Morpork.

The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents

by Terry Pratchett

2001

Maurice is a talking cat running a scam with a crew of unusually smart rats and a naive boy piper. When they reach a town that already has a rat problem, the con turns into a fight for survival and something like conscience.

The Last Hero

by Terry Pratchett

2001

Cohen the Barbarian and his Silver Horde head on a final, glorious mission that could destroy the Disc. A desperate rescue party follows, and the fate of heroes, gods, and the world rides on the outcome.

Thief of Time

by Terry Pratchett

2001

A plot to control time threatens reality itself, and the History Monks are drawn into a fight they may not understand. Susan Sto Helit and a very unusual apprentice must untangle the scheme before the world stops.

Discworld (Reformed) Vampyre's Diary 2003

by Terry Pratchett

2002

A themed Discworld diary framed as a yearbook for “reformed” vampires, mixing calendar pages with jokes and illustrations. It’s a practical planner with a gothic-comic Discworld twist.

Night Watch

by Terry Pratchett

2002

Sam Vimes is thrown back in time to the Ankh-Morpork of his youth, just as a revolution is about to turn violent. Trapped in the past, he has to protect the city he hasn’t built yet, and become the legend he once followed.

The Science of Discworld II: The Globe

by Terry Pratchett

2002

Roundworld returns, and the wizards’ experiments keep colliding with reality. The story chapters frame clear explanations of Earth science and evolution, digging into how planets, life, and human thinking actually develop.

Monstrous Regiment

by Terry Pratchett

2003

A young woman disguises herself as a man to join the army and find her missing brother. In a war full of bad leadership and stranger secrets, her squad discovers that the “rules” of gender and patriotism are built on lies.

The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents

by Terry Pratchett

2003

Maurice is a talking cat running a scam with a crew of unusually smart rats and a naive boy piper. When they reach a town that already has a rat problem, the con turns into a fight for survival and something like conscience.

The New Discworld Companion

by Terry Pratchett

2003

An updated reference guide to Discworld, expanding the glossary of characters, locations, and concepts as the series grew. It’s a handy companion for readers who want quick reminders and deeper background.

The Wee Free Men

by Terry Pratchett

2003

Nine-year-old Tiffany Aching’s brother is kidnapped by fairy folk, and she refuses to accept it. With a frying pan, sharp common sense, and help from the rowdy Nac Mac Feegle, she heads into a dangerous otherworld.

A Hat Full of Sky

by Terry Pratchett

2004

Tiffany begins training as a witch and learns that caring for people is real work. When a hungry spirit latches onto her mind, she has to survive jealousy, fear, and a battle that no one else can see.

Going Postal

by Terry Pratchett

2004

Con man Moist von Lipwig is given a choice: hang or rebuild Ankh-Morpork’s broken Post Office. He takes the job, and immediately finds himself fighting sabotage, greedy rivals, and the city’s stubborn love of chaos.

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Once More* with Footnotes

by Terry Pratchett

2004

A mixed collection of short stories, essays, and other pieces that capture Pratchett’s range, from playful fantasy to thoughtful nonfiction. It’s the kind of book you can read straight through or dip into at random.

The Art of Discworld

by Terry Pratchett

2004

A visual tour of Discworld through its iconic illustrations, with commentary and background notes. It highlights how the world has been pictured over the years, from characters and monsters to cities and landscapes.

The Discworld Almanac for the Common Year 2005

by Terry Pratchett

2004

An almanac-style yearbook that presents Discworld dates, festivals, and “useful” facts as if for everyday citizens. It mixes diary-style sections with humour and illustrations for fans who like deep-cut worldbuilding.

Going Postal

by Terry Pratchett

2005

Con man Moist von Lipwig is given a choice: hang or rebuild Ankh-Morpork’s broken Post Office. He takes the job, and immediately finds himself fighting sabotage, greedy rivals, and the city’s stubborn love of chaos.

Jingo

by Terry Pratchett

2005

A long-lost island rises between two nations, and suddenly everyone wants a war. Sam Vimes is sent abroad to keep the peace, but politics, propaganda, and old grudges make that job nearly impossible.

Monstrous Regiment

by Terry Pratchett

2005

A young woman disguises herself as a man to join the army and find her missing brother. In a war full of bad leadership and stranger secrets, her squad discovers that the “rules” of gender and patriotism are built on lies.

The Science of Discworld III: Darwin's Watch

by Terry Pratchett

2005

With Roundworld in trouble again, the wizards stumble into questions about history, evolution, and how scientific ideas spread. The book blends Discworld mischief with approachable science writing about change over time.

Thud!

by Terry Pratchett

2005

An ancient grudge between dwarfs and trolls is about to erupt in the streets of Ankh-Morpork. Sam Vimes races to stop a riot while solving a murder, and he has to do it before the city tears itself apart.

Where's My Cow?

by Terry Pratchett

2005

A picture book from Discworld, built like a child’s bedtime read with repeating phrases and escalating silliness. It’s short, heavily illustrated, and works as a standalone joke even if you’ve never read the novels.

The Ankh-Morpork Post Office Handbook

by Terry Pratchett

2006

An in-world style handbook tied to the Ankh-Morpork Post Office, full of mock-official rules, forms, and background jokes. It’s a playful extra that extends the postal stories beyond the novels.

The Unseen University Cut-Out Book

by Terry Pratchett

2006

A crafty, hands-on Discworld extra that lets you build paper models and props connected to Unseen University. It’s equal parts activity book and comedy souvenir, designed for fans who like making things.

Wintersmith

by Terry Pratchett

2006

Tiffany accidentally draws the attention of the Wintersmith, a force of winter that misunderstands what it means to be human. As the cold deepens, she has to put the seasons back in balance before everything freezes.

Hogfather

by Terry Pratchett

2007

Discworld’s version of Santa has gone missing, and Death decides to cover his shift. Susan Sto Helit races to find out who is erasing belief itself, before the world wakes up without its stories.

Lu-Tze's Yearbook of Enlightenment

by Terry Pratchett

2007

A small, joke-packed Discworld extra presented as wisdom from Lu-Tze and the History Monks. It mixes mock philosophy, odd little lessons, and snippets of lore that feel like they’ve escaped from the margins of the novels.

Making Money

by Terry Pratchett

2007

Moist von Lipwig is pushed into running the city’s bank, a job that sounds respectable until you meet the people who benefit from keeping money mysterious. He has to stop a financial disaster while learning what “trust” means.

The Wit and Wisdom of Discworld

by Terry Pratchett

2007

A quote collection that pulls memorable lines and observations from across the Discworld books. It’s a quick, browseable way to revisit Pratchett’s humour and the series’ sharper moments.

Unseen Academicals

by Terry Pratchett

2007

Unseen University is forced to take football seriously, and that means training wizards, students, and a very unlikely team. As the game grows into a civic obsession, old rivalries and new business schemes collide.

Nation

by Terry Pratchett

2008

After a massive storm, a boy and a girl from very different worlds end up stranded on an island with a shattered community. Together they face survival, grief, and the hard work of rebuilding a future that isn’t anyone’s old story.

The Folklore of Discworld

by Terry Pratchett

2008

A behind-the-scenes look at the myths, legends, and folk traditions that Discworld plays with. It connects Pratchett’s jokes and story ideas to real-world folklore, showing where the familiar shapes came from.

The Colour of Magic

by Terry Pratchett

2009

Rincewind, a would-be wizard with no talent for staying alive, gets stuck guiding the Disc’s first tourist, Twoflower. Their trip across Discworld turns into a chain of disasters, run-ins with magic, and narrow escapes.

Carpe Jugulum

by Terry Pratchett

2010

A modern, well-organised vampire family moves into Lancre and assumes it can take over politely. Granny Weatherwax and her fellow witches meet a new kind of predator, and old methods may not be enough.

I Shall Wear Midnight

by Terry Pratchett

2010

Tiffany is older now, and witchcraft means making hard choices in a world that doesn’t always want a witch. When fear turns people against her, she faces a growing darkness that feeds on suspicion and hate.

Imagined Lives

by John Banville, Tracy Chevalier, Julian Fellowes, Alexander McCall Smith, Terry Pratchett, Sarah Singleton, Joanna Trollope & Minette Walters

2010

This illustrated National Portrait Gallery book pairs portraits of unidentified Tudor and Jacobean sitters with fictional biographies and character sketches by eight writers, including Joanna Trollope and John Banville. The stories imaginatively fill gaps left by disputed identities and sparse historical records.

The Illustrated Eric

by Terry Pratchett

2010

An illustrated edition of Eric, pairing the short Discworld novel with vivid artwork. It keeps the story of a botched demon summoning intact, while the illustrations add extra jokes and atmosphere to the chaos.

Guards! Guards!

by Terry Pratchett

2011

The Ankh-Morpork City Watch is down to a few tired men and a lot of paperwork, until a secret society summons a dragon. Captain Sam Vimes has to solve a conspiracy in a city where crime is usually organized.

Interesting Times

by Terry Pratchett

2011

Rincewind is kidnapped by mysterious agents and sent to the Agatean Empire, where revolution is brewing. Caught between warring factions and a powerful “great wizard” myth, he tries to survive another impossible trip.

Lords and Ladies

by Terry Pratchett

2011

Lancre is hosting a royal wedding, and something ancient is trying to slip back into the world. Granny Weatherwax and the witches face the elves, beautiful, cruel, and dangerously persuasive.

Men at Arms

by Terry Pratchett

2011

The City Watch starts recruiting outsiders, a troll, a dwarf, and more, just as a new weapon hits the streets. Sam Vimes must solve a murder while the city’s tensions threaten to boil over.

Mort

by Terry Pratchett

2011

Mort is an awkward farm boy who becomes apprentice to Death. Learning the job sounds simple until Mort starts making personal choices, and those choices threaten to tangle time, fate, and the lives he was meant to leave alone.

Snuff

by Terry Pratchett

2011

On a rare holiday in the countryside, Sam Vimes runs into a crime that polite society refuses to name. His investigation pulls him into the ugly reality of exploitation, and the law has to reach beyond the city for once.

Wyrd Sisters

by Terry Pratchett

2011

Three witches in Lancre get caught up in a royal murder, a missing heir, and a flood of theatre-style drama. Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg find that stories can be as dangerous as swords.

A Blink of the Screen

by Terry Pratchett

2012

A collection of short fiction spanning many years, from early experiments to later tales set in familiar worlds. It’s a grab bag of humour, odd ideas, and sharp endings, with introductions that add context.

Dodger

by Terry Pratchett

2012

In Victorian London, a streetwise tosher named Dodger saves a girl from violence and is pulled into a web of crime and politics. He navigates the city’s ruthless social layers while trying to keep his own code intact.

Johnny and the Bomb

by Terry Pratchett

2012

A shopping trolley with a mind of its own sends Johnny into the past, and the trip stops being a joke fast. Caught in wartime, he has to make real choices while trying to find his way back to the present.

The Compleat Ankh-Morpork

by Terry Pratchett

2012

A richly illustrated guide to Ankh-Morpork that combines maps, directories, and in-world history. It’s built for wandering, letting you explore neighbourhoods, guilds, and landmarks as if you were planning a visit.

The Long Earth

by Terry Pratchett

2012

A simple device lets people step sideways into countless empty Earths, creating an endless frontier overnight. Joshua Valienté and a mysterious monk named Lobsang head west, chasing answers and discovering new kinds of trouble.

The World of Poo

by Terry Pratchett

2012

A straight-faced “guide” to the unglamorous side of Discworld life, written like a household reference book. It leans into mock scholarship, footnotes, and illustrations to turn an absurd topic into worldbuilding comedy.

Turtle Recall

by Terry Pratchett

2012

A revised and expanded Discworld companion, updating entries and adding material for later novels. It works like a searchable map of names, places, and jokes, useful for readers who want context without spoilers.

Dodger's Guide to London: Based on Original Notes Penned by Jack Dodger Himself

by Terry Pratchett

2013

A companion guide to the world of Dodger, presenting Victorian London with extra background and street-level detail. It reads like a playful guidebook, adding context and colour for readers who want more than the novel alone.

Raising Steam

by Terry Pratchett

2013

A new steam railway is about to link Ankh-Morpork to the wider world, and not everyone wants progress arriving on schedule. With politics, sabotage, and old prejudices in play, the city faces a noisy new era.

The Long War

by Terry Pratchett

2013

As settlers spread across the Long Earth, old nations and new communities clash over power and responsibility. Joshua and Lobsang are drawn into rising tensions and a frontier that isn’t as empty as it looks.

The Science of Discworld IV: Judgement Day

by Terry Pratchett

2013

The wizards face a looming crisis on Roundworld that forces them to think about risk, prediction, and big-system science. Alongside the Discworld plot, the book explores how humans model the future and respond to warnings.

A Slip of the Keyboard

by Terry Pratchett

2014

A wide-ranging collection of Terry Pratchett’s nonfiction, including speeches, essays, letters, introductions, and opinion pieces. It shows his voice off the page, witty, practical, and often unexpectedly personal.

Discworld Diary: We r Igors 2015

by Terry Pratchett

2014

A Discworld diary for 2015 with an Igor theme, combining calendar pages with artwork, quotes, and running jokes. It’s meant to be used as a planner, but it’s also fun to flip through as a novelty item.

Dragons at Crumbling Castle

by Terry Pratchett

2014

A collection of short stories written early in Pratchett’s career, full of dragons, odd inventions, and kids who solve problems adults can’t. The tone is warm and mischievous, with a classic storybook feel.

Mrs Bradshaw's Handbook

by Terry Pratchett

2014

A small, in-world style handbook of rail travel for Discworld, presented like a practical guide for passengers. It adds jokes, lore, and extra texture to the railway era introduced in the later novels.

The Abominable Snowman

by Terry Pratchett

2014

A short story about an expedition to find a legendary creature in the mountains, told with Pratchett’s dry humour. What starts as adventure quickly turns into a send-up of big-game hunting, ego, and tall tales.

The Long Mars

by Terry Pratchett

2014

An expedition pushes deep into the Long Earth, following a strange route that leads beyond Earth itself. Joshua joins a crew that must survive the unknown and decide what exploration should cost.

The Truth

by Terry Pratchett

2014

William de Worde starts a newspaper in Ankh-Morpork and learns that truth is messy, especially when powerful people prefer lies. With help from strange coworkers and a new printing press, he uncovers a conspiracy that could shake the city.

All the Discworld's a Stage

by Terry Pratchett

2015

A collection of Discworld stage scripts that shows how the novels translate to theatre. It gathers multiple adaptations with practical staging notes, making it useful for both readers and theatre groups.

Discworld 2016 Diary

by Terry Pratchett

2015

A 2016 Discworld-themed diary and planner, filled with illustrations, quotes, and jokes alongside the calendar pages. It’s a small, practical collectible for fans who like a bit of Discworld in daily life.

Making Money

by Terry Pratchett

2015

Moist von Lipwig is pushed into running the city’s bank, a job that sounds respectable until you meet the people who benefit from keeping money mysterious. He has to stop a financial disaster while learning what “trust” means.

Maskerade

by Terry Pratchett

2015

The Lancre witches go to the opera, where a ghostly figure is causing trouble backstage. As murders pile up and masks start slipping, Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg dig into the business of showmanship and secrets.

Shaking Hands with Death

by Terry Pratchett

2015

A short nonfiction book drawn from Pratchett’s public speaking on illness and end-of-life choice. In plain language, he reflects on autonomy, dignity, and what it feels like to face a progressive diagnosis.

The Compleat Discworld Atlas

by Terry Pratchett

2015

An atlas-style guide to Discworld’s lands and seas, mapping the setting beyond Ankh-Morpork. It expands the sense of scale, showing how countries, mountains, and oceans fit together in Pratchett’s world.

The Long Utopia

by Terry Pratchett

2015

Odd events and a missing friend pull Joshua back into the far reaches of the Long Earth. New societies are taking shape, and the deeper frontier hints at mysteries that don’t fit any simple map.

The Rince Cycle

by Terry Pratchett

2015

A stage adaptation that brings together early Rincewind adventures into one play. It turns the chaos of wizards, spells, and survival into a dialogue-driven script designed for live performance.

The Shepherd's Crown

by Terry Pratchett

2015

Tiffany steps into bigger responsibilities after a loss shakes the witching world. With old threats stirring and new allies to guide, she must protect the Chalk and decide what kind of witch she wants to be.

Discworld Diary 2017

by Terry Pratchett

2016

A 2017 Discworld diary and planner featuring themed art and humour across the calendar. It’s built to be used, but it also works as a light, illustrated keepsake.

Seriously Funny

by Terry Pratchett

2016

A compact collection of Terry Pratchett’s wit, pulling together memorable lines and observations. It’s designed for browsing, the kind of book you can open anywhere for a quick laugh or a sharp thought.

Small Gods

by Terry Pratchett

2016

In a desert land where religion is power, the great god Om finds himself stuck in the body of a tortoise, with only one true believer left. Together, Om and the novice Brutha stumble into a struggle over faith, fear, and control.

Terry Pratchett's Discworld Colouring Book

by Terry Pratchett

2016

A colouring book filled with Discworld line art, inviting you to spend time with familiar characters and locations. It’s an activity book rather than a story, designed for fans who want a hands-on way to revisit the world.

The Long Cosmos

by Terry Pratchett

2016

A baffling astronomical mystery forces Joshua and Lobsang to think beyond the Long Earth and into the wider universe. Their journey mixes frontier travel with big questions about scale, intelligence, and what counts as home.

The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner and Other Stories

by Terry Pratchett

2016

Another collection of Pratchett’s early short stories for younger readers, mixing everyday life with sudden magic. Expect quick setups, clever turns, and a sense of fun about how strange the world can get.

Father Christmas’s Fake Beard

by Terry Pratchett

2017

A festive collection of short stories with humour, warmth, and a few sharp edges. It includes Christmas-themed adventures and other tales for younger readers, with a tone that balances cosy and surprising.

Terry Pratchett's Discworld Diary 2019

by Terry Pratchett

2018

A 2019 Discworld diary packed with artwork, quotes, and small jokes wrapped around a usable calendar. It’s a desk-friendly collectible for readers who want a year of Discworld atmosphere.

Death and Friends

by Terry Pratchett

2019

A Discworld-themed journal built around Death and the characters connected to him, mixing artwork and quotes with plenty of blank space. It’s meant for notes and sketches, with a dose of darkly funny Discworld mood.

The Ankh-Morpork Archives, Vol. 1

by Terry Pratchett

2019

A curated collection of Discworld diary art and writing, presented as an illustrated scrapbook of Ankh-Morpork life. It gathers themed material, faux documents, and jokes into something you can browse like a museum book.

The Ankh-Morpork Archives, Vol. 2

by Terry Pratchett

2020

A second volume of illustrated Discworld “archives”, collecting diary-style art, in-world documents, and extra lore. It’s made for browsing, packed with visual jokes and small pieces of Ankh-Morpork bureaucracy.

The Ankh-Morpork City Watch Discworld Journal

by Terry Pratchett

2020

A themed notebook-style journal for Discworld fans, focused on the Ankh-Morpork City Watch. It’s designed for writing and sketching, with cover art and small touches that make it feel like a piece of the series.

The Time-Travelling Caveman

by Terry Pratchett

2020

A collection of Pratchett’s early short stories, many written for newspapers, that jump from time travel to everyday absurdity. The pieces are quick, playful, and full of the kind of sideways logic he loved.

The Ultimate Discworld Companion

by Terry Pratchett

2021

A large, updated encyclopedia of Discworld, covering characters, places, history, and recurring jokes across the series. It’s meant for dipping into, whether you need a quick refresher or want to wander the footpaths of the world.

A Stroke of the Pen

by Terry Pratchett

2023

A collection of early short stories, many originally written for newspapers and magazines. The pieces show Pratchett trying out voices and ideas, with humour and twists that hint at the writer he would become.

The Color of Magic

by Terry Pratchett

Where to start with Terry Pratchett

If you want to start at the beginning of Discworld: The Colour of MagicThe Light FantasticSourcery
If you want a mystery-heavy City Watch arc: Guards! Guards!Men at ArmsFeet of ClayNight Watch
If you want big laughs with Death at the center: MortReaper ManHogfatherThief of Time
If you prefer YA witches and coming-of-age: The Wee Free MenA Hat Full of SkyWintersmithI Shall Wear MidnightThe Shepherd's Crown
If you want a break from Discworld: Good OmensNationDodger

Bromeliad Trilogy books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Truckers"

    Truckers

    by Terry Pratchett

    1988Bromeliad Trilogy, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Diggers"

    Diggers

    by Terry Pratchett

    1990Bromeliad Trilogy, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Wings"

    Wings

    by Terry Pratchett

    1990Bromeliad Trilogy, Book 3

Bromeliad Trilogy books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Truckers"

    Truckers

    by Terry Pratchett

    1988Bromeliad Trilogy, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Diggers"

    Diggers

    by Terry Pratchett

    1990Bromeliad Trilogy, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Wings"

    Wings

    by Terry Pratchett

    1990Bromeliad Trilogy, Book 3

Discworld books in order

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  1. Book cover for "The Colour of Magic"

    The Colour of Magic

    by Terry Pratchett

    1983Discworld, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The Light Fantastic"

    The Light Fantastic

    by Terry Pratchett

    1986A Novel of Discworld, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Equal Rites"

    Equal Rites

    by Terry Pratchett

    1987Discworld, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Mort"

    Mort

    by Terry Pratchett

    1987Discworld, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "Sourcery"

    Sourcery

    by Terry Pratchett

    1988A Novel of Discworld, Book 5
  6. Book cover for "Wyrd Sisters"

    Wyrd Sisters

    by Terry Pratchett

    1988Discworld, Book 6
  7. Book cover for "Guards! Guards!"

    Guards! Guards!

    by Terry Pratchett

    1989Discworld, Book 8
  8. Book cover for "Pyramids"

    Pyramids

    by Terry Pratchett

    1989Discworld, Book 7
  9. Book cover for "Eric"

    Eric

    by Terry Pratchett

    1990A Novel of Discworld, Book 9
  10. Book cover for "Moving Pictures"

    Moving Pictures

    by Terry Pratchett

    1990Discworld, Book 10
  11. Book cover for "Reaper Man"

    Reaper Man

    by Terry Pratchett

    1991Discworld, Book 11
  12. Book cover for "Witches Abroad"

    Witches Abroad

    by Terry Pratchett

    1991Discworld, Book 12
  13. Book cover for "Lords and Ladies"

    Lords and Ladies

    by Terry Pratchett

    1992Discworld, Book 14
  14. Book cover for "Small Gods"

    Small Gods

    by Terry Pratchett

    1992Discworld, Book 13
  15. Book cover for "Men at Arms"

    Men at Arms

    by Terry Pratchett

    1993A Novel of Discworld
  16. Book cover for "Interesting Times"

    Interesting Times

    by Terry Pratchett

    1994Discworld, Book 17
  17. Book cover for "Soul Music"

    Soul Music

    by Terry Pratchett

    1994Discworld, Book 16
  18. Book cover for "Maskerade"

    Maskerade

    by Terry Pratchett

    1995Discworld, Book 18
  19. Book cover for "Feet of Clay"

    Feet of Clay

    by Terry Pratchett

    1996Discworld, Book 19
  20. Book cover for "Hogfather"

    Hogfather

    by Terry Pratchett

    1996Discworld, Book 20
  21. Book cover for "Jingo"

    Jingo

    by Terry Pratchett

    1997Discworld, Book 21
  22. Book cover for "Carpe Jugulum"

    Carpe Jugulum

    by Terry Pratchett

    1998Discworld, Book 23
  23. Book cover for "The Last Continent"

    The Last Continent

    by Terry Pratchett

    1998Discworld, Book 22
  24. Book cover for "The Fifth Elephant"

    The Fifth Elephant

    by Terry Pratchett

    1999Discworld, Book 24
  25. Book cover for "The Truth"

    The Truth

    by Terry Pratchett

    2000Discworld, Book 25
  26. Book cover for "The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents"

    The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents

    by Terry Pratchett

    2001Discworld, Book 28
  27. Book cover for "The Last Hero"

    The Last Hero

    by Terry Pratchett

    2001A Novel of Discworld, Book 27
  28. Book cover for "Thief of Time"

    Thief of Time

    by Terry Pratchett

    2001Discworld, Book 26
  29. Book cover for "Night Watch"

    Night Watch

    by Terry Pratchett

    2002Discworld, Book 29
  30. Book cover for "Monstrous Regiment"

    Monstrous Regiment

    by Terry Pratchett

    2003Discworld, Book 31
  31. Book cover for "The Wee Free Men"

    The Wee Free Men

    by Terry Pratchett

    2003Discworld, Book 30
  32. Book cover for "A Hat Full of Sky"

    A Hat Full of Sky

    by Terry Pratchett

    2004Discworld, Book 32
  33. Book cover for "Going Postal"

    Going Postal

    by Terry Pratchett

    2004Discworld, Book 33
  34. Book cover for "Thud!"

    Thud!

    by Terry Pratchett

    2005Discworld, Book 34
  35. Book cover for "Wintersmith"

    Wintersmith

    by Terry Pratchett

    2006Discworld, Book 35
  36. Book cover for "Making Money"

    Making Money

    by Terry Pratchett

    2007Discworld, Book 36
  37. Book cover for "Unseen Academicals"

    Unseen Academicals

    by Terry Pratchett

    2007Discworld, Book 37
  38. Book cover for "I Shall Wear Midnight"

    I Shall Wear Midnight

    by Terry Pratchett

    2010Discworld, Book 38
  39. Book cover for "Snuff"

    Snuff

    by Terry Pratchett

    2011Discworld, Book 39
  40. Book cover for "Raising Steam"

    Raising Steam

    by Terry Pratchett

    2013Discworld, Book 40
  41. Book cover for "The Shepherd's Crown"

    The Shepherd's Crown

    by Terry Pratchett

    2015Discworld, Book 41

Discworld books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Equal Rites"

    Equal Rites

    by Terry Pratchett

    1987Discworld, Book 3
  2. Book cover for "Mort"

    Mort

    by Terry Pratchett

    1987Discworld, Book 4
  3. Book cover for "Wyrd Sisters"

    Wyrd Sisters

    by Terry Pratchett

    1988Discworld, Book 6
  4. Book cover for "Pyramids"

    Pyramids

    by Terry Pratchett

    1989Discworld, Book 7
  5. Book cover for "Guards! Guards!"

    Guards! Guards!

    by Terry Pratchett

    1989Discworld, Book 8
  6. Book cover for "Moving Pictures"

    Moving Pictures

    by Terry Pratchett

    1990Discworld, Book 10
  7. Book cover for "Reaper Man"

    Reaper Man

    by Terry Pratchett

    1991Discworld, Book 11
  8. Book cover for "Witches Abroad"

    Witches Abroad

    by Terry Pratchett

    1991Discworld, Book 12
  9. Book cover for "Small Gods"

    Small Gods

    by Terry Pratchett

    1992Discworld, Book 13
  10. Book cover for "Lords and Ladies"

    Lords and Ladies

    by Terry Pratchett

    1992Discworld, Book 14
  11. Book cover for "Soul Music"

    Soul Music

    by Terry Pratchett

    1994Discworld, Book 16
  12. Book cover for "Interesting Times"

    Interesting Times

    by Terry Pratchett

    1994Discworld, Book 17
  13. Book cover for "Maskerade"

    Maskerade

    by Terry Pratchett

    1995Discworld, Book 18
  14. Book cover for "Feet of Clay"

    Feet of Clay

    by Terry Pratchett

    1996Discworld, Book 19
  15. Book cover for "Hogfather"

    Hogfather

    by Terry Pratchett

    1996Discworld, Book 20
  16. Book cover for "Jingo"

    Jingo

    by Terry Pratchett

    1997Discworld, Book 21
  17. Book cover for "The Last Continent"

    The Last Continent

    by Terry Pratchett

    1998Discworld, Book 22
  18. Book cover for "Carpe Jugulum"

    Carpe Jugulum

    by Terry Pratchett

    1998Discworld, Book 23
  19. Book cover for "The Fifth Elephant"

    The Fifth Elephant

    by Terry Pratchett

    1999Discworld, Book 24
  20. Book cover for "The Truth"

    The Truth

    by Terry Pratchett

    2000Discworld, Book 25
  21. Book cover for "Thief of Time"

    Thief of Time

    by Terry Pratchett

    2001Discworld, Book 26
  22. Book cover for "The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents"

    The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents

    by Terry Pratchett

    2001Discworld, Book 28
  23. Book cover for "Night Watch"

    Night Watch

    by Terry Pratchett

    2002Discworld, Book 29
  24. Book cover for "The Wee Free Men"

    The Wee Free Men

    by Terry Pratchett

    2003Discworld, Book 30
  25. Book cover for "Monstrous Regiment"

    Monstrous Regiment

    by Terry Pratchett

    2003Discworld, Book 31
  26. Book cover for "A Hat Full of Sky"

    A Hat Full of Sky

    by Terry Pratchett

    2004Discworld, Book 32
  27. Book cover for "Going Postal"

    Going Postal

    by Terry Pratchett

    2004Discworld, Book 33
  28. Book cover for "Thud!"

    Thud!

    by Terry Pratchett

    2005Discworld, Book 34
  29. Book cover for "Wintersmith"

    Wintersmith

    by Terry Pratchett

    2006Discworld, Book 35
  30. Book cover for "Making Money"

    Making Money

    by Terry Pratchett

    2007Discworld, Book 36
  31. Book cover for "Unseen Academicals"

    Unseen Academicals

    by Terry Pratchett

    2007Discworld, Book 37
  32. Book cover for "I Shall Wear Midnight"

    I Shall Wear Midnight

    by Terry Pratchett

    2010Discworld, Book 38
  33. Book cover for "Snuff"

    Snuff

    by Terry Pratchett

    2011Discworld, Book 39
  34. Book cover for "Raising Steam"

    Raising Steam

    by Terry Pratchett

    2013Discworld, Book 40
  35. Book cover for "The Shepherd's Crown"

    The Shepherd's Crown

    by Terry Pratchett

    2015Discworld, Book 41

Discworld Graphic Novels books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Mort Big Comic"

    Mort Big Comic

    by Terry Pratchett

    1994Discworld Graphic Novels, Book 2
  2. Book cover for "The Light Fantastic"

    The Light Fantastic

    by Terry Pratchett

    1998Discworld Graphic Novels, Book 3
  3. Book cover for "The Colour of Magic"

    The Colour of Magic

    by Terry Pratchett

    2009Discworld Plays, Book 6
  4. Book cover for "Small Gods"

    Small Gods

    by Terry Pratchett

    2016Discworld Graphic Novels, Book 4

Discworld Graphic Novels books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "The Colour of Magic"

    The Colour of Magic

    by Terry Pratchett

    2009Discworld Plays, Book 6
  2. Book cover for "Mort Big Comic"

    Mort Big Comic

    by Terry Pratchett

    1994Discworld Graphic Novels, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "The Light Fantastic"

    The Light Fantastic

    by Terry Pratchett

    1998Discworld Graphic Novels, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Small Gods"

    Small Gods

    by Terry Pratchett

    2016Discworld Graphic Novels, Book 4

Discworld Picture Books books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Where's My Cow?"

    Where's My Cow?

    by Terry Pratchett

    2005Discworld Picture Books, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The World of Poo"

    The World of Poo

    by Terry Pratchett

    2012Discworld Picture Books, Book 2

Discworld Picture Books books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Where's My Cow?"

    Where's My Cow?

    by Terry Pratchett

    2005Discworld Picture Books, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The World of Poo"

    The World of Poo

    by Terry Pratchett

    2012Discworld Picture Books, Book 2

Discworld Plays books in order

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  1. Book cover for "The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents"

    The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents

    by Terry Pratchett

    2003Discworld Plays, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Going Postal"

    Going Postal

    by Terry Pratchett

    2005Discworld Plays, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Jingo"

    Jingo

    by Terry Pratchett

    2005Discworld Plays, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Monstrous Regiment"

    Monstrous Regiment

    by Terry Pratchett

    2005Discworld Plays, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "Hogfather"

    Hogfather

    by Terry Pratchett

    2007Discworld Plays, Book 5
  6. Book cover for "The Colour of Magic"

    The Colour of Magic

    by Terry Pratchett

    2009Discworld Plays, Book 6
  7. Book cover for "Carpe Jugulum"

    Carpe Jugulum

    by Terry Pratchett

    2010Discworld Plays, Book 7
  8. Book cover for "Guards! Guards!"

    Guards! Guards!

    by Terry Pratchett

    2011Discworld Plays, Book 8
  9. Book cover for "Interesting Times"

    Interesting Times

    by Terry Pratchett

    2011Discworld Plays, Book 9
  10. Book cover for "Lords and Ladies"

    Lords and Ladies

    by Terry Pratchett

    2011Discworld Plays, Book 13
  11. Book cover for "Men at Arms"

    Men at Arms

    by Terry Pratchett

    2011Discworld Plays, Book 10
  12. Book cover for "Mort"

    Mort

    by Terry Pratchett

    2011Discworld Plays, Book 11
  13. Book cover for "Wyrd Sisters"

    Wyrd Sisters

    by Terry Pratchett

    2011Discworld Plays, Book 12
  14. Book cover for "The Truth"

    The Truth

    by Terry Pratchett

    2014Discworld Plays, Book 14
  15. Book cover for "All the Discworld's a Stage"

    All the Discworld's a Stage

    by Terry Pratchett

    2015Discworld Plays, Book 17
  16. Book cover for "Making Money"

    Making Money

    by Terry Pratchett

    2015Discworld Plays, Book 15
  17. Book cover for "Maskerade"

    Maskerade

    by Terry Pratchett

    2015Discworld Plays, Book 18
  18. Book cover for "The Rince Cycle"

    The Rince Cycle

    by Terry Pratchett

    2015Discworld Plays, Book 16

Discworld Plays books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents"

    The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents

    by Terry Pratchett

    2003Discworld Plays, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Going Postal"

    Going Postal

    by Terry Pratchett

    2005Discworld Plays, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Jingo"

    Jingo

    by Terry Pratchett

    2005Discworld Plays, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Monstrous Regiment"

    Monstrous Regiment

    by Terry Pratchett

    2005Discworld Plays, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "Hogfather"

    Hogfather

    by Terry Pratchett

    2007Discworld Plays, Book 5
  6. Book cover for "The Colour of Magic"

    The Colour of Magic

    by Terry Pratchett

    2009Discworld Plays, Book 6
  7. Book cover for "Carpe Jugulum"

    Carpe Jugulum

    by Terry Pratchett

    2010Discworld Plays, Book 7
  8. Book cover for "Guards! Guards!"

    Guards! Guards!

    by Terry Pratchett

    2011Discworld Plays, Book 8
  9. Book cover for "Interesting Times"

    Interesting Times

    by Terry Pratchett

    2011Discworld Plays, Book 9
  10. Book cover for "Men at Arms"

    Men at Arms

    by Terry Pratchett

    2011Discworld Plays, Book 10
  11. Book cover for "Mort"

    Mort

    by Terry Pratchett

    2011Discworld Plays, Book 11
  12. Book cover for "Wyrd Sisters"

    Wyrd Sisters

    by Terry Pratchett

    2011Discworld Plays, Book 12
  13. Book cover for "Lords and Ladies"

    Lords and Ladies

    by Terry Pratchett

    2011Discworld Plays, Book 13
  14. Book cover for "The Truth"

    The Truth

    by Terry Pratchett

    2014Discworld Plays, Book 14
  15. Book cover for "Making Money"

    Making Money

    by Terry Pratchett

    2015Discworld Plays, Book 15
  16. Book cover for "The Rince Cycle"

    The Rince Cycle

    by Terry Pratchett

    2015Discworld Plays, Book 16
  17. Book cover for "All the Discworld's a Stage"

    All the Discworld's a Stage

    by Terry Pratchett

    2015Discworld Plays, Book 17
  18. Book cover for "Maskerade"

    Maskerade

    by Terry Pratchett

    2015Discworld Plays, Book 18

Dodger books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Dodger"

    Dodger

    by Terry Pratchett

    2012Dodger, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Dodger's Guide to London: Based on Original Notes Penned by Jack Dodger Himself"

    Dodger's Guide to London: Based on Original Notes Penned by Jack Dodger Himself

    by Terry Pratchett

    2013Dodger, Book 2

Dodger books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Dodger"

    Dodger

    by Terry Pratchett

    2012Dodger, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Dodger's Guide to London: Based on Original Notes Penned by Jack Dodger Himself"

    Dodger's Guide to London: Based on Original Notes Penned by Jack Dodger Himself

    by Terry Pratchett

    2013Dodger, Book 2

Johnny Maxwell books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Only You Can Save Mankind"

    Only You Can Save Mankind

    by Terry Pratchett

    1992Johnny Maxwell, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Johnny and the Dead"

    Johnny and the Dead

    by Terry Pratchett

    1993Johnny Maxwell, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Johnny and the Bomb"

    Johnny and the Bomb

    by Terry Pratchett

    1996Johnny Maxwell, Book 3

Johnny Maxwell books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Only You Can Save Mankind"

    Only You Can Save Mankind

    by Terry Pratchett

    1992Johnny Maxwell, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Johnny and the Bomb"

    Johnny and the Bomb

    by Terry Pratchett

    1996Johnny Maxwell, Book 3

Plays books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Johnny and the Dead"

    Johnny and the Dead

    by Terry Pratchett

    1996Plays, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Nation"

    Nation

    by Terry Pratchett

    2008Plays, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Johnny and the Bomb"

    Johnny and the Bomb

    by Terry Pratchett

    2012Plays, Book 3

Plays books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Johnny and the Dead"

    Johnny and the Dead

    by Terry Pratchett

    1996Plays, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Johnny and the Bomb"

    Johnny and the Bomb

    by Terry Pratchett

    2012Plays, Book 3

The Long Earth books in order

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  1. Book cover for "The Long Earth"

    The Long Earth

    by Terry Pratchett

    2012The Long Earth, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The Long War"

    The Long War

    by Terry Pratchett

    2013The Long Earth, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "The Long Mars"

    The Long Mars

    by Terry Pratchett

    2014The Long Earth, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "The Long Utopia"

    The Long Utopia

    by Terry Pratchett

    2015The Long Earth, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "The Long Cosmos"

    The Long Cosmos

    by Terry Pratchett

    2016The Long Earth, Book 5

The Long Earth books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "The Long Earth"

    The Long Earth

    by Terry Pratchett

    2012The Long Earth, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The Long War"

    The Long War

    by Terry Pratchett

    2013The Long Earth, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "The Long Mars"

    The Long Mars

    by Terry Pratchett

    2014The Long Earth, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "The Long Utopia"

    The Long Utopia

    by Terry Pratchett

    2015The Long Earth, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "The Long Cosmos"

    The Long Cosmos

    by Terry Pratchett

    2016The Long Earth, Book 5

The Science of Discworld books in order

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  1. Book cover for "The Science of Discworld"

    The Science of Discworld

    by Terry Pratchett

    1999The Science of Discworld, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The Science of Discworld II: The Globe"

    The Science of Discworld II: The Globe

    by Terry Pratchett

    2002The Science of Discworld, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "The Science of Discworld III: Darwin's Watch"

    The Science of Discworld III: Darwin's Watch

    by Terry Pratchett

    2005The Science of Discworld, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "The Science of Discworld IV: Judgement Day"

    The Science of Discworld IV: Judgement Day

    by Terry Pratchett

    2013The Science of Discworld, Book 4

The Science of Discworld books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "The Science of Discworld"

    The Science of Discworld

    by Terry Pratchett

    1999The Science of Discworld, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The Science of Discworld II: The Globe"

    The Science of Discworld II: The Globe

    by Terry Pratchett

    2002The Science of Discworld, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "The Science of Discworld III: Darwin's Watch"

    The Science of Discworld III: Darwin's Watch

    by Terry Pratchett

    2005The Science of Discworld, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "The Science of Discworld IV: Judgement Day"

    The Science of Discworld IV: Judgement Day

    by Terry Pratchett

    2013The Science of Discworld, Book 4

Terry Pratchett collections, short stories, and related book types

Short Stories/Novellas

  1. Book cover for "The Abominable Snowman"

    The Abominable Snowman

    by Terry Pratchett

    2014
  2. Book cover for "Shaking Hands with Death"

    Shaking Hands with Death

    by Terry Pratchett

    2015

Short Story Collections

  1. Book cover for "Once More* with Footnotes"

    Once More* with Footnotes

    by Terry Pratchett

    2004
  2. Book cover for "A Blink of the Screen"

    A Blink of the Screen

    by Terry Pratchett

    2012Collected Shorter Fiction
  3. Book cover for "Dragons at Crumbling Castle"

    Dragons at Crumbling Castle

    by Terry Pratchett

    2014And Other Tales
  4. Book cover for "Seriously Funny"

    Seriously Funny

    by Terry Pratchett

    2016
  5. Book cover for "The Ankh-Morpork Archives, Vol. 1"

    The Ankh-Morpork Archives, Vol. 1

    by Terry Pratchett

    2019
  6. Book cover for "The Ankh-Morpork Archives, Vol. 2"

    The Ankh-Morpork Archives, Vol. 2

    by Terry Pratchett

    2020
  7. Book cover for "A Stroke of the Pen"

    A Stroke of the Pen

    by Terry Pratchett

    2023

Non-Fiction

  1. Book cover for "The Unadulterated Cat"

    The Unadulterated Cat

    by Terry Pratchett

    1989
  2. Book cover for "A Slip of the Keyboard"

    A Slip of the Keyboard

    by Terry Pratchett

    2014

Discworld Companion Books

  1. Book cover for "The Streets of Ankh Morpork"

    The Streets of Ankh Morpork

    by Terry Pratchett

    1993
  2. Book cover for "The Discworld Companion"

    The Discworld Companion

    by Terry Pratchett

    1994
  3. Book cover for "The Discworld Mapp"

    The Discworld Mapp

    by Terry Pratchett

    1995
  4. Book cover for "The Pratchett Portfolio"

    The Pratchett Portfolio

    by Terry Pratchett

    1996
  5. Book cover for "Discworld's Diary Unseen University Diary 1998"

    Discworld's Diary Unseen University Diary 1998

    by Terry Pratchett

    1997
  6. Book cover for "Discworld's Ankh-Morpork City Watch Diary"

    Discworld's Ankh-Morpork City Watch Diary

    by Terry Pratchett

    1998
  7. Book cover for "A Tourist Guide to Lancre"

    A Tourist Guide to Lancre

    by Terry Pratchett

    1998
  8. Book cover for "Discworld Assassins' Guild Yearbook and Diary 2000"

    Discworld Assassins' Guild Yearbook and Diary 2000

    by Terry Pratchett

    1999
  9. Book cover for "Nanny Ogg's Cookbook"

    Nanny Ogg's Cookbook

    by Terry Pratchett

    1999
  10. Book cover for "Death's Domain"

    Death's Domain

    by Terry Pratchett

    1999
  11. Book cover for "Discworld Fools' Guild Yearbook and Diary 2001"

    Discworld Fools' Guild Yearbook and Diary 2001

    by Terry Pratchett

    2000
  12. Book cover for "GURPS Discworld Also"

    GURPS Discworld Also

    by Terry Pratchett

    2000
  13. Book cover for "Discworld Thieves' Guild Yearbook & Diary 2002"

    Discworld Thieves' Guild Yearbook & Diary 2002

    by Terry Pratchett

    2001
  14. Book cover for "Discworld (Reformed) Vampyre's Diary 2003"

    Discworld (Reformed) Vampyre's Diary 2003

    by Terry Pratchett

    2002
  15. Book cover for "The New Discworld Companion"

    The New Discworld Companion

    by Terry Pratchett

    2003
  16. Book cover for "The Art of Discworld"

    The Art of Discworld

    by Terry Pratchett

    2004
  17. Book cover for "The Discworld Almanac for the Common Year 2005"

    The Discworld Almanac for the Common Year 2005

    by Terry Pratchett

    2004
  18. Book cover for "The Ankh-Morpork Post Office Handbook"

    The Ankh-Morpork Post Office Handbook

    by Terry Pratchett

    2006Discworld Diary 2007
  19. Book cover for "The Unseen University Cut-Out Book"

    The Unseen University Cut-Out Book

    by Terry Pratchett

    2006
  20. Book cover for "Lu-Tze's Yearbook of Enlightenment"

    Lu-Tze's Yearbook of Enlightenment

    by Terry Pratchett

    2007
  21. Book cover for "The Wit and Wisdom of Discworld"

    The Wit and Wisdom of Discworld

    by Terry Pratchett

    2007
  22. Book cover for "The Folklore of Discworld"

    The Folklore of Discworld

    by Terry Pratchett

    2008
  23. Book cover for "The Illustrated Eric"

    The Illustrated Eric

    by Terry Pratchett

    2010
  24. Book cover for "The Compleat Ankh-Morpork"

    The Compleat Ankh-Morpork

    by Terry Pratchett

    2012City Guide
  25. Book cover for "Turtle Recall"

    Turtle Recall

    by Terry Pratchett

    2012The Discworld Companion...So Far
  26. Book cover for "Discworld Diary: We r Igors 2015"

    Discworld Diary: We r Igors 2015

    by Terry Pratchett

    2014First and Last Aid
  27. Book cover for "Mrs Bradshaw's Handbook"

    Mrs Bradshaw's Handbook

    by Terry Pratchett

    2014To Travelling Upon the Ankh-Morpork & Sto Plains Hygienic Railway
  28. Book cover for "Discworld 2016 Diary"

    Discworld 2016 Diary

    by Terry Pratchett

    2015A Practical Manual for the Modern Witch
  29. Book cover for "The Compleat Discworld Atlas"

    The Compleat Discworld Atlas

    by Terry Pratchett

    2015
  30. Book cover for "Terry Pratchett's Discworld Colouring Book"

    Terry Pratchett's Discworld Colouring Book

    by Terry Pratchett

    2016
  31. Book cover for "Discworld Diary 2017"

    Discworld Diary 2017

    by Terry Pratchett

    2016
  32. Book cover for "Terry Pratchett's Discworld Diary 2019"

    Terry Pratchett's Discworld Diary 2019

    by Terry Pratchett

    2018
  33. Book cover for "Death and Friends"

    Death and Friends

    by Terry Pratchett

    2019A Discworld Journal
  34. Book cover for "The Ankh-Morpork City Watch Discworld Journal"

    The Ankh-Morpork City Watch Discworld Journal

    by Terry Pratchett

    2020
  35. Book cover for "The Ultimate Discworld Companion"

    The Ultimate Discworld Companion

    by Terry Pratchett

    2021

Children's Circle Stories

  1. Book cover for "Dragons at Crumbling Castle"

    Dragons at Crumbling Castle

    by Terry Pratchett

    2014And Other Tales
  2. Book cover for "The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner and Other Stories"

    The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner and Other Stories

    by Terry Pratchett

    2016
  3. Book cover for "Father Christmas’s Fake Beard"

    Father Christmas’s Fake Beard

    by Terry Pratchett

    2017
  4. Book cover for "The Time-Travelling Caveman"

    The Time-Travelling Caveman

    by Terry Pratchett

    2020

Standalone Terry Pratchett books

  1. Book cover for "The Carpet People"

    The Carpet People

    by Terry Pratchett

    1971
  2. Book cover for "The Dark Side of The Sun"

    The Dark Side of The Sun

    by Terry Pratchett

    1976
  3. Book cover for "Strata"

    Strata

    by Terry Pratchett

    1981
  4. Book cover for "Good Omens"

    Good Omens

    by Terry Pratchett

    1990
  5. Book cover for "The Colour of Magic"

    The Colour of Magic

    by Terry Pratchett

    1992Discworld Graphic Novels, Book 1
  6. Book cover for "Imagined Lives"

    Imagined Lives

    by John Banville, Tracy Chevalier, Julian Fellowes, Alexander McCall Smith, Terry Pratchett, Sarah Singleton, Joanna Trollope & Minette Walters

    2010
  7. Book cover for "The Color of Magic"

    The Color of Magic

    by Terry Pratchett

    Publication date unknownA Novel of Discworld

Author bio

Terry Pratchett was born on April 28, 1948, in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England. His family spent time in Somerset when he was a child, but books were the constant, and he later said his real education happened in the local library.

As a kid he was fascinated by astronomy and spent plenty of time thinking about space. He wanted to be an astronomer, but the maths never quite played along, and science fiction became his next best universe. In his teens he wrote for the school magazine, and one early story, “The Hades Business”, was published commercially while he was still at school, which helped him buy a typewriter.

He left school at 17 and, in 1965, started work as a trainee journalist at the Bucks Free Press. Alongside reporting, he wrote a steady stream of children’s stories for the paper’s “Children’s Circle” section, often signing off as Uncle Jim. Journalism gave him two skills that show up all over his fiction: respect for deadlines and a sharp ear for how people actually talk.

In 1968, during an interview with publisher Peter Bander van Duren, he mentioned he had a manuscript of his own. That conversation led to his first novel, The Carpet People (1971), followed by the science fiction novels The Dark Side of the Sun and Strata. In 1979 he took a press officer job with the Central Electricity Generating Board, covering a region that included nuclear power stations, and kept writing in the margins of evenings and weekends.

Then Discworld happened.

The Colour of Magic arrived in 1983, and what started as a send-up of fantasy clichés grew into a shared world with room for witches, wizards, con artists, cops, gods, and ordinary people trying to do the right thing. Pratchett became a full-time writer in 1987, and over the next few decades he wrote Discworld novels at a remarkable pace. Readers often come for the jokes and stay for the way books like Guards! Guards!, Small Gods, Night Watch, and Going Postal use humor to look at power, belief, bureaucracy, and the everyday work of being decent.

He also kept stepping outside Discworld. Good Omens, co-written with Neil Gaiman, turns the apocalypse into a buddy comedy with an angel and a demon who have grown fond of Earth. The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents puts a sharp, funny twist on the Pied Piper story and won the Carnegie Medal. He wrote plenty for younger readers too, from the Bromeliad books to the Johnny Maxwell adventures and the Tiffany Aching stories that begin with The Wee Free Men.

Honours followed, but he tended to treat them as part of the joke. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1998 and was knighted in 2009 for services to literature.

He kept writing, even when it got hard.

In 2007 he announced he had a rare form of early-onset Alzheimer’s called posterior cortical atrophy. He raised money for research, made documentaries that didn’t dodge the uncomfortable parts, and continued working with the help of dictation and support from his team. Pratchett lived in Broad Chalke, Wiltshire, with his wife, Lyn, and their daughter, Rhianna, and he died there on March 12, 2015. His final Discworld novel, The Shepherd’s Crown, was published later that year.

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