Discworld Primer - The BIG list

[Bradinator1]

Seen a lot of interested parties for Sir Terry's works, but since there's a LOT of books in this series you need a map to find a starting place. Consider this yer Discworld GPS. I'm going from memory here so if I miss something feel free to make fun of me and let me know what's what. I have not included the YA books (I don't anything about them except "Where's My Cow") Shown below in order by main characters:

For Rincewind the Wizzard (intentional misspell)- *The Color of Magic (this book is the start of everything, the very first book that released)*, Light Fantastic, Sourcery, The Lost Continent, Interesting Times

For Lancre Witches (Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg)- Equal Rites, Wyrd Sisters, Witches Abroad, Lords and Ladies, Maskerade, Carpe Jugulum

For Sam Vimes and the Watch- Guards, Guards , Men At Arms, Jingo, Feet of Clay, Fifth Elephant, Thud, Night Watch

For DEATH and Susan (his grandaughter)- Mort, Reaper Man, Soul Music, Hogfather, Thief of Time

For Moist von Lipwig- Going Postal, Making Money

Standalone (characters/places only appear once, can be read in any order)- Small Gods, Pyramids, Moving Pictures, Monsterous Regiment, The Truth

I hope this helps, folks! If you haven't read these, you are missing out!  

Brad

[Melhay]

Thanks Brad,

I needed a map to help me get around.  I am now a proud owner of the first book on the list by Sir Terry, The Color of Magic.  I will be starting the first one shortly.

Thank you for the list.  It appears it is well needed!!

Mel

[Melhay]

Okay... I will admit there are times when I am a little slow.  I think this is one of them...

I am reading The Color of Magic and just got the inn-sewer-ants comment.  I must have read it about 5 times before it dawned on me.  LOL!!  Daaaaaa (with a smack on the forehead)

I was so excited I got it I just had to comment.  I do enjoy the dry humor in the book so far.

Mel

Message Edited by Melhay on 03-20-2009 08:34 AM

[Bradinator2]

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Melhay wrote:

Okay... I will admit there are times when I am a little slow.  I think this is one of them...

I am reading The Color of Magic and just got the inn-sewer-ants comment.  I must have read it about 5 times before it dawned on me.  LOL!!  Daaaaaa (with a smack on the forehead)

I was so excited I got it I just had to comment.  I do enjoy the dry humor in the book so far.

Mel

Message Edited by Melhay on 03-20-2009 08:34 AM

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I love when Death hands him the match at the Mended Drum. Cracked me up!

Brad

[Melhay]

He does have an odd way of making things strangely and humorously blend together.

It is an enjoyable read, good fun.

Mel

[Kimbeey13]

Thanks so much! I've wanted to read the DiscWorld series for awhile now, but had no clue on where to start and this is a great help!

Message Edited by Kimbeey13 on 03-30-2009 09:16 AM

[Bradinator1]

Kim,

Yer welcome! We love to have new converts! If yer having a bad day, just pick one of these up, it'll change.

Brad

[Bradinator1]

Adding "Unseen Acamdemicals" to the list. This one is Unseen University Wizard based. Soccer...Ankh-Morpork Premier League style.

Brad

[bruce61813]

I have randomly read the Discworld books, but lately they have been a serious, well it is a word, project. I have also dug up the DVD's and am at the present watching 'Hogwatch', anyone going to undertake that should be ready for a marathon. It is about 3 to 4 hours long, but divided in two parts. It would be a great Christmas Eve movie....

I am glad I found this group.

Bruce

[Pixie_Lated]

oh thank god! I've been reading the Discworld books for a while, and had pretty much given up on finding any real chronology to them. It was bugging me in ALL kinds of ways.

[kanjip]

I found the Discworld in high school with "The Last Continent" I then found out that "The color of magic" was out of print and i could not find a copy for a few years till it was reprinted and by then I had read my way trough every one I could get my hands on. I did not read them in order till collage when I finally found The color of magic back in print and by then i had got to know the world of the Disc. here is a great link to Terry Pratchett's website that gives a bit about all of the books and there themes : http://www.terrypratchettbooks.com/discworld/themes.html