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.
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Terry Pratchett books in publication order
140 books
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.
Where to start with Terry Pratchett
If you want to start at the beginning of Discworld: The Colour of Magic → The Light Fantastic → Sourcery
If you want a mystery-heavy City Watch arc: Guards! Guards! → Men at Arms → Feet of Clay → Night Watch
If you want big laughs with Death at the center: Mort → Reaper Man → Hogfather → Thief of Time
If you prefer YA witches and coming-of-age: The Wee Free Men → A Hat Full of Sky → Wintersmith → I Shall Wear Midnight → The Shepherd's Crown
If you want a break from Discworld: Good Omens → Nation → Dodger
Terry Pratchett sub-series and character series
Bromeliad Trilogy books in order
Explore this seriesDiscworld books in order
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The Colour of Magic
by Terry Pratchett
1983Discworld, Book 1
The Light Fantastic
by Terry Pratchett
1986A Novel of Discworld, Book 2
Equal Rites
by Terry Pratchett
1987Discworld, Book 3
Mort
by Terry Pratchett
1987Discworld, Book 4
Sourcery
by Terry Pratchett
1988A Novel of Discworld, Book 5
Wyrd Sisters
by Terry Pratchett
1988Discworld, Book 6
Guards! Guards!
by Terry Pratchett
1989Discworld, Book 8
Pyramids
by Terry Pratchett
1989Discworld, Book 7
Eric
by Terry Pratchett
1990A Novel of Discworld, Book 9
Moving Pictures
by Terry Pratchett
1990Discworld, Book 10
Reaper Man
by Terry Pratchett
1991Discworld, Book 11
Witches Abroad
by Terry Pratchett
1991Discworld, Book 12
Lords and Ladies
by Terry Pratchett
1992Discworld, Book 14
Small Gods
by Terry Pratchett
1992Discworld, Book 13
Men at Arms
by Terry Pratchett
1993A Novel of Discworld
Interesting Times
by Terry Pratchett
1994Discworld, Book 17
Soul Music
by Terry Pratchett
1994Discworld, Book 16
Maskerade
by Terry Pratchett
1995Discworld, Book 18
Feet of Clay
by Terry Pratchett
1996Discworld, Book 19
Hogfather
by Terry Pratchett
1996Discworld, Book 20
Jingo
by Terry Pratchett
1997Discworld, Book 21
Carpe Jugulum
by Terry Pratchett
1998Discworld, Book 23
The Last Continent
by Terry Pratchett
1998Discworld, Book 22
The Fifth Elephant
by Terry Pratchett
1999Discworld, Book 24
The Truth
by Terry Pratchett
2000Discworld, Book 25
The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
by Terry Pratchett
2001Discworld, Book 28
The Last Hero
by Terry Pratchett
2001A Novel of Discworld, Book 27
Thief of Time
by Terry Pratchett
2001Discworld, Book 26
Night Watch
by Terry Pratchett
2002Discworld, Book 29
Monstrous Regiment
by Terry Pratchett
2003Discworld, Book 31
The Wee Free Men
by Terry Pratchett
2003Discworld, Book 30
A Hat Full of Sky
by Terry Pratchett
2004Discworld, Book 32
Going Postal
by Terry Pratchett
2004Discworld, Book 33
Thud!
by Terry Pratchett
2005Discworld, Book 34
Wintersmith
by Terry Pratchett
2006Discworld, Book 35
Making Money
by Terry Pratchett
2007Discworld, Book 36
Unseen Academicals
by Terry Pratchett
2007Discworld, Book 37
I Shall Wear Midnight
by Terry Pratchett
2010Discworld, Book 38
Snuff
by Terry Pratchett
2011Discworld, Book 39
Discworld books in chronological order

Equal Rites
by Terry Pratchett
1987Discworld, Book 3
Mort
by Terry Pratchett
1987Discworld, Book 4
Wyrd Sisters
by Terry Pratchett
1988Discworld, Book 6
Pyramids
by Terry Pratchett
1989Discworld, Book 7
Guards! Guards!
by Terry Pratchett
1989Discworld, Book 8
Moving Pictures
by Terry Pratchett
1990Discworld, Book 10
Reaper Man
by Terry Pratchett
1991Discworld, Book 11
Witches Abroad
by Terry Pratchett
1991Discworld, Book 12
Small Gods
by Terry Pratchett
1992Discworld, Book 13
Lords and Ladies
by Terry Pratchett
1992Discworld, Book 14
Soul Music
by Terry Pratchett
1994Discworld, Book 16
Interesting Times
by Terry Pratchett
1994Discworld, Book 17
Maskerade
by Terry Pratchett
1995Discworld, Book 18
Feet of Clay
by Terry Pratchett
1996Discworld, Book 19
Hogfather
by Terry Pratchett
1996Discworld, Book 20
Jingo
by Terry Pratchett
1997Discworld, Book 21
The Last Continent
by Terry Pratchett
1998Discworld, Book 22
Carpe Jugulum
by Terry Pratchett
1998Discworld, Book 23
The Fifth Elephant
by Terry Pratchett
1999Discworld, Book 24
The Truth
by Terry Pratchett
2000Discworld, Book 25
Thief of Time
by Terry Pratchett
2001Discworld, Book 26
The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
by Terry Pratchett
2001Discworld, Book 28
Night Watch
by Terry Pratchett
2002Discworld, Book 29
The Wee Free Men
by Terry Pratchett
2003Discworld, Book 30
Monstrous Regiment
by Terry Pratchett
2003Discworld, Book 31
A Hat Full of Sky
by Terry Pratchett
2004Discworld, Book 32
Going Postal
by Terry Pratchett
2004Discworld, Book 33
Thud!
by Terry Pratchett
2005Discworld, Book 34
Wintersmith
by Terry Pratchett
2006Discworld, Book 35
Making Money
by Terry Pratchett
2007Discworld, Book 36
Unseen Academicals
by Terry Pratchett
2007Discworld, Book 37
I Shall Wear Midnight
by Terry Pratchett
2010Discworld, Book 38
Snuff
by Terry Pratchett
2011Discworld, Book 39
Discworld Graphic Novels books in order
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The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
by Terry Pratchett
2003Discworld Plays, Book 1
Going Postal
by Terry Pratchett
2005Discworld Plays, Book 2
Jingo
by Terry Pratchett
2005Discworld Plays, Book 3
Monstrous Regiment
by Terry Pratchett
2005Discworld Plays, Book 4
Hogfather
by Terry Pratchett
2007Discworld Plays, Book 5
The Colour of Magic
by Terry Pratchett
2009Discworld Plays, Book 6
Carpe Jugulum
by Terry Pratchett
2010Discworld Plays, Book 7
Guards! Guards!
by Terry Pratchett
2011Discworld Plays, Book 8
Interesting Times
by Terry Pratchett
2011Discworld Plays, Book 9
Lords and Ladies
by Terry Pratchett
2011Discworld Plays, Book 13
Men at Arms
by Terry Pratchett
2011Discworld Plays, Book 10
Mort
by Terry Pratchett
2011Discworld Plays, Book 11
Wyrd Sisters
by Terry Pratchett
2011Discworld Plays, Book 12
Discworld Plays books in chronological order

The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
by Terry Pratchett
2003Discworld Plays, Book 1
Going Postal
by Terry Pratchett
2005Discworld Plays, Book 2
Jingo
by Terry Pratchett
2005Discworld Plays, Book 3
Monstrous Regiment
by Terry Pratchett
2005Discworld Plays, Book 4
Hogfather
by Terry Pratchett
2007Discworld Plays, Book 5
The Colour of Magic
by Terry Pratchett
2009Discworld Plays, Book 6
Carpe Jugulum
by Terry Pratchett
2010Discworld Plays, Book 7
Guards! Guards!
by Terry Pratchett
2011Discworld Plays, Book 8
Interesting Times
by Terry Pratchett
2011Discworld Plays, Book 9
Men at Arms
by Terry Pratchett
2011Discworld Plays, Book 10
Mort
by Terry Pratchett
2011Discworld Plays, Book 11
Wyrd Sisters
by Terry Pratchett
2011Discworld Plays, Book 12
Lords and Ladies
by Terry Pratchett
2011Discworld Plays, Book 13
Dodger books in order
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The Science of Discworld
by Terry Pratchett
1999The Science of Discworld, Book 1
The Science of Discworld II: The Globe
by Terry Pratchett
2002The Science of Discworld, Book 2
The Science of Discworld III: Darwin's Watch
by Terry Pratchett
2005The Science of Discworld, Book 3
The Science of Discworld books in chronological order
Terry Pratchett collections, short stories, and related book types
Short Story Collections
Discworld Companion Books

The Streets of Ankh Morpork
by Terry Pratchett
1993
The Discworld Companion
by Terry Pratchett
1994
The Discworld Mapp
by Terry Pratchett
1995
The Pratchett Portfolio
by Terry Pratchett
1996
Discworld's Diary Unseen University Diary 1998
by Terry Pratchett
1997
Discworld's Ankh-Morpork City Watch Diary
by Terry Pratchett
1998
A Tourist Guide to Lancre
by Terry Pratchett
1998
Discworld Assassins' Guild Yearbook and Diary 2000
by Terry Pratchett
1999
Nanny Ogg's Cookbook
by Terry Pratchett
1999
Death's Domain
by Terry Pratchett
1999
Discworld Fools' Guild Yearbook and Diary 2001
by Terry Pratchett
2000
GURPS Discworld Also
by Terry Pratchett
2000
Discworld Thieves' Guild Yearbook & Diary 2002
by Terry Pratchett
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Discworld (Reformed) Vampyre's Diary 2003
by Terry Pratchett
2002
The New Discworld Companion
by Terry Pratchett
2003
The Art of Discworld
by Terry Pratchett
2004
The Discworld Almanac for the Common Year 2005
by Terry Pratchett
2004
The Ankh-Morpork Post Office Handbook
by Terry Pratchett
2006Discworld Diary 2007
The Unseen University Cut-Out Book
by Terry Pratchett
2006
Lu-Tze's Yearbook of Enlightenment
by Terry Pratchett
2007
The Wit and Wisdom of Discworld
by Terry Pratchett
2007
The Folklore of Discworld
by Terry Pratchett
2008
The Illustrated Eric
by Terry Pratchett
2010
Standalone Terry Pratchett books

The Carpet People
by Terry Pratchett
1971
The Dark Side of The Sun
by Terry Pratchett
1976
Strata
by Terry Pratchett
1981
Good Omens
by Terry Pratchett
1990
The Colour of Magic
by Terry Pratchett
1992Discworld Graphic Novels, Book 1
Imagined Lives
by John Banville, Tracy Chevalier, Julian Fellowes, Alexander McCall Smith, Terry Pratchett, Sarah Singleton, Joanna Trollope & Minette Walters
2010
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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