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Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett Reading Order

19 series · 218 books · Born 1948-04-28

Terry Pratchett was an English novelist who became the UK's best-selling author of the 1990s with over 55 million books sold worldwide. He is celebrated for the Discworld series, a vast collection of comic fantasy novels that spawned from his 1983 debut The Colour of Magic and grew to include numerous interconnected books exploring a flat world populated by wizards, witches, and absurdist humor. Beyond Discworld, Pratchett authored the Bromeliad Trilogy and numerous children's works, establishing himself as a master of witty, intelligent fantasy that appeals to both young readers and adults seeking clever social commentary wrapped in imaginative storytelling.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

8 books (1988–2010)

Terry Pratchett contributed to eight anthologies published between 1988 and 2010, all of which are now complete. These collections span fantasy, young adult, and non-fiction content and should be read in publication order beginning with Gaslight & Ghosts. The series includes titles such as The Drabble Project, Hidden Turnings, After the King, Now We Are Sick, Meditations on Middle-Earth, The Writer's Guide to Fantasy Literature, and Imagined Lives.

Start with Gaslight & Ghosts, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Gaslight & Ghosts

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Gaslight & Ghosts
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Cover of The Drabble Project
The Drabble Project
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Cover of Hidden Turnings
Hidden Turnings
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Cover of After the King
After the King
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Cover of Now We Are Sick
Now We Are Sick
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Cover of Meditations on Middle-Earth
Meditations on Middle-Earth
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Cover of The Writer's Guide to Fantasy Literature
The Writer's Guide to Fantasy Literature
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Cover of Imagined Lives
Imagined Lives

Bromeliad Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (1988–1990)

Terry Pratchett's Bromeliad Trilogy is a complete fantasy series consisting of three books published between 1988 and 1990. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Truckers, followed by Diggers, and concluding with Wings. This standalone series is suitable for young adult readers and combines fantastical storytelling with the author's characteristic wit and imagination.

Start with Truckers and read in order.

Start this series with Truckers

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Children's Circle Stories Series

Complete

4 books (2014–2020)

The Children's Circle Stories is a complete four-book series by Terry Pratchett published between 2014 and 2020. This fantasy collection for young adults should be read in publication order, beginning with Dragons at Crumbling Castle and continuing through The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner and Other Stories, Father Christmas's Fake Beard, and concluding with The Time-Travelling Caveman. Each installment features imaginative short stories that showcase Pratchett's distinctive storytelling style.

Start with Dragons at Crumbling Castle, the first of 4 books in the Children's Circle Stories series.

Start this series with Dragons at Crumbling Castle

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Dragons at Crumbling Castle
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The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner and Other Stories
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Father Christmas’s Fake Beard
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Cover of The Time-Travelling Caveman
The Time-Travelling Caveman

Discworld Series

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45 books (1983–2015)

Terry Pratchett's Discworld is a 45-book fantasy series published between 1983 and 2015, now complete. While the books follow a fictional chronology that differs from their publication sequence, new readers should begin with The Colour of Magic and proceed in publication order to experience the series as Pratchett intended, with evolving tone and sophistication across the decades. The series spans interconnected storylines featuring recurring characters and locations on a flat, disc-shaped world, allowing readers to follow particular narrative threads or read all entries sequentially.

Start with The Colour of Magic. Publication and chronological order differ — publication order is recommended for first-time readers.

Start this series with The Colour of Magic

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The Colour of Magic
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Cover of The Light Fantastic
The Light Fantastic
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Cover of Wyrd Sisters
Wyrd Sisters
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Cover of Guards! Guards!
Guards! Guards!
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Moving Pictures
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Cover of Witches Abroad
Witches Abroad
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Cover of Lords and Ladies
Lords and Ladies
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Troll Bridge
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Cover of Interesting Times
Interesting Times
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Cover of Feet of Clay
Feet of Clay
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Cover of Carpe Jugulum
Carpe Jugulum
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Cover of The Last Continent
The Last Continent
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The Sea and Little Fishes
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Cover of The Fifth Elephant
The Fifth Elephant
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Cover of The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
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Cover of The Last Hero
The Last Hero
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Cover of Thief of Time
Thief of Time
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Death and What Comes Next
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Cover of Monstrous Regiment
Monstrous Regiment
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Cover of The Wee Free Men
The Wee Free Men
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Cover of A Hat Full of Sky
A Hat Full of Sky
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Cover of Going Postal
Going Postal
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A Collegiate Casting-Out of Devilish Devices
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Cover of Making Money
Making Money
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Cover of Unseen Academicals
Unseen Academicals
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Cover of I Shall Wear Midnight
I Shall Wear Midnight
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Raising Steam
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Cover of The Shepherd's Crown
The Shepherd's Crown

Discworld Companion Series

Likely CompleteChronological order differs

36 books (1993–2023)

The Discworld Companion series comprises 35 reference works, cookbooks, diaries, and guides spanning from 1993 to 2021, created by Terry Pratchett alongside various collaborators. These supplementary materials expand the world of Discworld through in-universe perspectives, including city guides, character diaries, and thematic yearbooks. While publication order and chronological order differ, first-time readers should follow publication order, beginning with The Streets of Ankh Morpork. The series appears to be complete as of 2021.

Start with The Streets of Ankh Morpork. Publication and chronological order differ — publication order is recommended for first-time readers.

Start this series with The Streets of Ankh Morpork

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The Streets of Ankh Morpork
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Cover of The Discworld Companion
The Discworld Companion
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Cover of The Discworld Mapp
The Discworld Mapp
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Cover of The Pratchett Portfolio
The Pratchett Portfolio
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Cover of Discworld's Diary Unseen University Diary 1998
Discworld's Diary Unseen University Diary 1998
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Cover of A Tourist Guide to Lancre(With: Stephen Briggs)
A Tourist Guide to Lancre(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of Discworld's Ankh-Morpork City Watch Diary
Discworld's Ankh-Morpork City Watch Diary
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Cover of Death's Domain
Death's Domain
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Cover of Discworld Assassins' Guild Yearbook and Diary 2000
Discworld Assassins' Guild Yearbook and Diary 2000
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Cover of Nanny Ogg's Cookbook(With: Stephen Briggs,Tina Hannan)
Nanny Ogg's Cookbook(With: Stephen Briggs,Tina Hannan)
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Cover of Discworld Fools' Guild Yearbook and Diary 2001
Discworld Fools' Guild Yearbook and Diary 2001
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Cover of GURPS Discworld Also(With: Phil Masters)
GURPS Discworld Also(With: Phil Masters)
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Cover of Discworld Thieves' Guild Yearbook & Diary 2002
Discworld Thieves' Guild Yearbook & Diary 2002
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Cover of Discworld (Reformed) Vampyre's Diary 2003
Discworld (Reformed) Vampyre's Diary 2003
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Cover of The New Discworld Companion
The New Discworld Companion
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Cover of The Art of Discworld
The Art of Discworld
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Cover of The Discworld Almanac for the Common Year 2005
The Discworld Almanac for the Common Year 2005
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Cover of The Ankh-Morpork Post Office Handbook: Discworld Diary 2007(With: Stephen Briggs)
The Ankh-Morpork Post Office Handbook: Discworld Diary 2007(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of The Unseen University Cut-Out Book
The Unseen University Cut-Out Book
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Cover of Lu-Tze's Yearbook of Enlightenment(With: Stephen Briggs)
Lu-Tze's Yearbook of Enlightenment(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of The Wit and Wisdom of Discworld
The Wit and Wisdom of Discworld
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Cover of The Folklore of Discworld(With: Jacqueline Simpson)
The Folklore of Discworld(With: Jacqueline Simpson)
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Cover of The Illustrated Eric
The Illustrated Eric
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Cover of The Compleat Ankh-Morpork: City Guide
The Compleat Ankh-Morpork: City Guide
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Cover of Turtle Recall: The Discworld Companion...So Far(With: Stephen Briggs)
Turtle Recall: The Discworld Companion...So Far(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of Discworld Diary: We r Igors 2015: First and Last Aid
Discworld Diary: We r Igors 2015: First and Last Aid
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Cover of Mrs Bradshaw's Handbook: To Travelling Upon the Ankh-Morpork & Sto Plains Hygienic Railway
Mrs Bradshaw's Handbook: To Travelling Upon the Ankh-Morpork & Sto Plains Hygienic Railway
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Cover of Discworld 2016 Diary: A Practical Manual for the Modern Witch
Discworld 2016 Diary: A Practical Manual for the Modern Witch
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Cover of The Compleat Discworld Atlas
The Compleat Discworld Atlas
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Cover of Discworld Diary 2017
Discworld Diary 2017
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Cover of Terry Pratchett's Discworld Colouring Book
Terry Pratchett's Discworld Colouring Book
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Cover of Terry Pratchett's Discworld Diary 2019
Terry Pratchett's Discworld Diary 2019
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Cover of Death and Friends: A Discworld Journal
Death and Friends: A Discworld Journal
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Cover of The Ankh-Morpork City Watch Discworld Journal(With: The Discworld Emporium)
The Ankh-Morpork City Watch Discworld Journal(With: The Discworld Emporium)
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Cover of The Ultimate Discworld Companion(With: Stephen Briggs)
The Ultimate Discworld Companion(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Tiffany Aching's Guide to Being A Witch(By: Rhianna Pratchett,Gabrielle Kent)

Discworld Graphic Novels Series

CompleteChronological order differs

4 books (1992–2016)

The Discworld Graphic Novels series consists of four complete graphic novel adaptations published between 1992 and 2016. While these volumes adapt stories from different points in Terry Pratchett's Discworld timeline, reading them in publication order—beginning with The Colour of Magic—is recommended for newcomers to the series. The four books are The Colour of Magic, Mort Big Comic, The Light Fantastic, and Small Gods, offering illustrated versions of Pratchett's fantasy tales.

Start with The Colour of Magic. Publication and chronological order differ — publication order is recommended for first-time readers.

Start this series with The Colour of Magic

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The Colour of Magic
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Mort Big Comic
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The Light Fantastic
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Discworld Picture Series

CompleteChronological order differs

2 books (2005–2012)

The Discworld Picture series consists of two illustrated children's books published between 2005 and 2012. Where's My Cow? was released first in 2005, followed by The World of Poo in 2012, and the series is now complete. Though the chronological reading order differs from publication order, new readers should begin with Where's My Cow? to experience the series as originally intended. Both books are standalone picture book entries that can be enjoyed independently.

Start with Where's My Cow?. Publication and chronological order differ — publication order is recommended for first-time readers.

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Where's My Cow?
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The World of Poo

Discworld Plays Series

CompleteChronological order differs

18 books (2003–2015)

Terry Pratchett's Discworld Plays consists of 18 theatrical adaptations published between 2003 and 2015, developed in collaboration with Stephen Briggs and Vadim Jean. The series transforms Discworld novels into stage scripts and is now complete. While chronological order differs from publication order, new readers should begin with publication order, starting with The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, to experience these adaptations as originally released.

Start with The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents(With: Stephen Briggs). Publication and chronological order differ — publication order is recommended for first-time readers.

Start this series with The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents(With: Stephen Briggs)

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The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of Going Postal(With: Stephen Briggs)
Going Postal(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of Jingo(With: Stephen Briggs)
Jingo(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of Monstrous Regiment(With: Stephen Briggs)
Monstrous Regiment(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of Hogfather(With: Vadim Jean)
Hogfather(With: Vadim Jean)
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Cover of The Colour of Magic(With: Vadim Jean)
The Colour of Magic(With: Vadim Jean)
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Carpe Jugulum(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of Guards! Guards!(With: Stephen Briggs)
Guards! Guards!(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of Interesting Times(With: Stephen Briggs)
Interesting Times(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Lords and Ladies(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of Men at Arms(With: Stephen Briggs)
Men at Arms(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of Mort(With: Stephen Briggs)
Mort(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of Wyrd Sisters(With: Stephen Briggs)
Wyrd Sisters(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of The Truth(With: Stephen Briggs)
The Truth(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of All the Discworld's a Stage(With: Stephen Briggs)
All the Discworld's a Stage(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of Making Money(With: Stephen Briggs)
Making Money(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of Maskerade(With: Stephen Briggs)
Maskerade(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of The Rince Cycle(With: Stephen Briggs)
The Rince Cycle(With: Stephen Briggs)

Dodger Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2013)

Terry Pratchett's Dodger series consists of two complete books published between 2012 and 2013. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dodger followed by Dodger's Guide to London: Based on Original Notes Penned by Jack Dodger Himself. The first novel is a fantasy adventure aimed at young adult readers, while the second volume serves as a companion guide to the world and locations established in the original story.

Start with Dodger and read in order.

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

Dramascripts Series

Complete

57 books (1915–2017)

The Dramascripts series is a collection of 56 dramatic adaptations and scripts designed for stage performance, published between 1915 and 2017. The series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Valley of Fear. These works span fantasy, young adult, and non-fiction genres, offering readers and performers accessible stage versions of classic literature and original dramatic pieces.

Start with The Valley of Fear(By: Adrian Flynn), the first of 56 books in the Dramascripts series.

Start this series with The Valley of Fear(By: Adrian Flynn)

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The Valley of Fear(By: Adrian Flynn)
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All My Sons(By: Arthur Miller)
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Cover of Death of a Salesman(By: Arthur Miller)
Death of a Salesman(By: Arthur Miller)
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Cover of The Crucible(By: Arthur Miller)
The Crucible(By: Arthur Miller)
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Cover of A View from the Bridge(By: Arthur Miller)
A View from the Bridge(By: Arthur Miller)
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Cover of Brother in the Land(By: Robert Swindells)
Brother in the Land(By: Robert Swindells)
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Cover of A Question of Courage(By: Marjorie Darke)
A Question of Courage(By: Marjorie Darke)
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Cover of Across the Barricades(By: Joan Lingard)
Across the Barricades(By: Joan Lingard)
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Cover of Paper Tigers(By: Steve Skidmore,Steve Barlow)
Paper Tigers(By: Steve Skidmore,Steve Barlow)
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Cover of The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler(By: Gene Kemp)
The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler(By: Gene Kemp)
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Cover of Burston School Strike(By: Roy Nevitt)
Burston School Strike(By: Roy Nevitt)
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Cover of Hot Cakes(By: Adrian Flynn)
Hot Cakes(By: Adrian Flynn)
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A Tale of Two Cities(By: Steve Skidmore)
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A Tale of Two Cities(By: Steve Skidmore,Steve Barlow)
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Cover of Jane Eyre(By: Steve Skidmore,Steve Barlow)
Jane Eyre(By: Steve Skidmore,Steve Barlow)
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Cover of The Labyrinth: Play(By: David Calcutt)
The Labyrinth: Play(By: David Calcutt)
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Cover of Working Parts(By: Nick Jones)
Working Parts(By: Nick Jones)
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Cover of Dracula(By: David Calcutt)
Dracula(By: David Calcutt)
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Cover of Frankenstein(By: Philip Pullman)
Frankenstein(By: Philip Pullman)
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Cover of Johnny and the Dead
Johnny and the Dead
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Cover of The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents(With: Stephen Briggs)
The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of The Canterbury Tales(By: Martin Riley)
The Canterbury Tales(By: Martin Riley)
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Cover of The Deamon Headmaster(By: Nick Stafford)
The Deamon Headmaster(By: Nick Stafford)
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Cover of Lady Macbeth(By: David Calcutt)
Lady Macbeth(By: David Calcutt)
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Cover of The Snake-Stone(By: Berlie Doherty)
The Snake-Stone(By: Berlie Doherty)
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Cover of Doctor Faustus(By: Geraldine McCaughrean)
Doctor Faustus(By: Geraldine McCaughrean)
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Cover of Salem(By: David Calcutt)
Salem(By: David Calcutt)
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Cover of The White Rose and the Swatiska(By: Adrian Flynn)
The White Rose and the Swatiska(By: Adrian Flynn)
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Cover of Troy 24(By: David Calcutt)
Troy 24(By: David Calcutt)
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Cover of Bog Child(By: Siobhan Dowd)
Bog Child(By: Siobhan Dowd)
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Cover of Cry, the Beloved Country(By: Roy Sargeant)
Cry, the Beloved Country(By: Roy Sargeant)
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Cover of The Three Musketeers(By: Ken Ludwig)
The Three Musketeers(By: Ken Ludwig)
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Cover of Solace of the Road(By: Siobhan Dowd)
Solace of the Road(By: Siobhan Dowd)
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Cover of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde(By: Adrian Flynn)
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde(By: Adrian Flynn)
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Cover of King of Shadows(By: Susan Cooper)
King of Shadows(By: Susan Cooper)
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Cover of Werewolf(By: Adrian Flynn)
Werewolf(By: Adrian Flynn)
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Cover of The Invisible Man(By: Adrian Flynn)
The Invisible Man(By: Adrian Flynn)
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Cover of A Christmas Carol(By: Conor McReynolds,Richard Kidd)
A Christmas Carol(By: Conor McReynolds,Richard Kidd)
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The Devil Walks(By: Anne Fine)
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Cover of The Garbage King(By: Oladipo Agboluaje)
The Garbage King(By: Oladipo Agboluaje)
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Cover of Arson About(By: Mark Wheeller)
Arson About(By: Mark Wheeller)
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Cover of Beowulf(By: David Calcutt)
Beowulf(By: David Calcutt)
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Cover of Blood Brothers(By: Willy Russell)
Blood Brothers(By: Willy Russell)
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Cover of Dodger(By: Stephen Briggs)
Dodger(By: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of Flesh and Blood(By: Benjamin Hulme-Cross)
Flesh and Blood(By: Benjamin Hulme-Cross)
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Homer's Odyssey(By: David Calcutt)
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Cover of Our Day Out(By: Willy Russell)
Our Day Out(By: Willy Russell)
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Cover of Sherlock Holmes and the Limehouse Horror(By: Philip Pullman)
Sherlock Holmes and the Limehouse Horror(By: Philip Pullman)
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Cover of Stone Cold(By: Robert Swindells)
Stone Cold(By: Robert Swindells)
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Cover of The Diary of Anne Frank(By: Frances Goodrich,Albert Hackett)
The Diary of Anne Frank(By: Frances Goodrich,Albert Hackett)
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The Hound of the Baskervill(By: John O'Connor)
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Cover of The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty(By: David Calcutt)
The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty(By: David Calcutt)
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Cover of Treasure Island(By: David Calcutt)
Treasure Island(By: David Calcutt)
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Cover of Unman Wittering and Zigo(By: Giles Cooper)
Unman Wittering and Zigo(By: Giles Cooper)
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Cover of Cowgirl(By: G.R. Gemin)
Cowgirl(By: G.R. Gemin)
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Cover of Tess of the D'Urbervilles(By: David Calcutt)
Tess of the D'Urbervilles(By: David Calcutt)
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Cover of The Brotherhood of Smoke(By: Adrian Flynn)
The Brotherhood of Smoke(By: Adrian Flynn)

Johnny Maxwell Series

Complete

3 books (1992–1996)

Terry Pratchett's Johnny Maxwell trilogy follows three complete novels published between 1992 and 1996. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Only You Can Save Mankind, followed by Johnny and the Dead, and concluding with Johnny and the Bomb. This finished trilogy blends fantasy and young adult storytelling to create Pratchett's imaginative take on the coming-of-age genre.

Start with Only You Can Save Mankind and read in order.

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Only You Can Save Mankind
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Johnny and the Dead
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Johnny and the Bomb

Legends Series

Complete

3 books (1998–1999)

The Legends series is a complete fantasy anthology collection spanning three volumes published between 1998 and 1999. Each book features original short stories from acclaimed fantasy and science fiction authors including Neil Gaiman, George R.R. Martin, Stephen King, Robert Jordan, and Ursula K. Le Guin, among others. Read the books in publication order, starting with Legends II: Dragon, Sword, and King.

Start with Legends II: Dragon, Sword, and King(By: Diana Gabaldon,George R.R. Martin,Orson Scott Card,Terry Brooks,Robert Silverberg,Neil Gaiman,Elizabeth Haydon) and read in order.

Start this series with Legends II: Dragon, Sword, and King(By: Diana Gabaldon,George R.R. Martin,Orson Scott Card,Terry Brooks,Robert Silverberg,Neil Gaiman,Elizabeth Haydon)

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Legends II: Dragon, Sword, and King(By: Diana Gabaldon,George R.R. Martin,Orson Scott Card,Terry Brooks,Robert Silverberg,Neil Gaiman,Elizabeth Haydon)
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Legends(By: Stephen King,Anne McCaffrey,Robert Silverberg)
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Cover of Legends 3(With: Tad Williams,Robert Jordan,Robert Silverberg,Ursula K. Le Guin)
Legends 3(With: Tad Williams,Robert Jordan,Robert Silverberg,Ursula K. Le Guin)

Long Earth Series

Complete

5 books (2012–2016)

The Long Earth series comprises five complete novels published between 2012 and 2016 by Terry Pratchett. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Long Earth and continuing through The Long War, The Long Mars, The Long Utopia, and concluding with The Long Cosmos. The series blends fantasy and science fiction elements across its span, offering a coherent narrative arc that develops across all five installments.

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The Long Earth
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The Long War
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The Long Mars
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The Long Utopia
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The Long Cosmos

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

4 books (1989–2026)

Terry Pratchett's non-fiction collection consists of two books published between 1989 and 2014, presented in complete form. Read these works in publication order beginning with The Unadulterated Cat, followed by A Slip of the Keyboard. These volumes showcase the author's thoughts and observations across various subjects, offering fans of his fantasy writing insight into his perspectives and creative voice.

Start with The Unadulterated Cat and read in order.

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The Unadulterated Cat
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A Slip of the Keyboard
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Terry Pratchett In His Own Words
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The Discworld Bestiary

Plays Series

Complete

3 books (1996–2012)

Terry Pratchett adapted three of his works for the stage between 1996 and 2012, completing this collection of fantasy plays. These three dramatic adaptations should be read in publication order, beginning with Johnny and the Dead, which was developed with Stephen Briggs, followed by Nation adapted with Mark Ravenhill, and concluding with Johnny and the Bomb created alongside Matthew Holmes. The series stands as a complete work, offering young adult audiences theatrical versions of Pratchett's distinctive fantasy storytelling.

Start with Johnny and the Dead(With: Stephen Briggs) and read in order.

Start this series with Johnny and the Dead(With: Stephen Briggs)

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Johnny and the Dead(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of Nation(With: Mark Ravenhill)
Nation(With: Mark Ravenhill)
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Cover of Johnny and the Bomb(With: Matthew Holmes)
Johnny and the Bomb(With: Matthew Holmes)

Science Of Discworld Series

CompleteChronological order differs

4 books (1999–2013)

The Science of Discworld is a four-book complete series by Terry Pratchett published between 1999 and 2013, blending fantasy with genuine scientific and educational content. While publication order and chronological order differ, new readers should begin with the first published book, The Science of Discworld, which provides the best foundation for understanding the series. The books explore scientific concepts through the lens of Discworld's wizards and their adventures across time and reality. This series is appropriate for young adult readers interested in both fantasy worldbuilding and accessible science education.

Start with The Science of Discworld. Publication and chronological order differ — publication order is recommended for first-time readers.

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The Science of Discworld
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Cover of The Science of Discworld II: The Globe
The Science of Discworld II: The Globe
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Cover of The Science of Discworld III: Darwin's Watch
The Science of Discworld III: Darwin's Watch
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Cover of The Science of Discworld IV: Judgement Day
The Science of Discworld IV: Judgement Day

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

5 books (1988–2015)

This complete collection of five fantasy short stories and novellas by Terry Pratchett spans from 1988 to 2015 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Incubust. The series comprises Incubust, Turntables of the Night, Theatre of Cruelty, The Abominable Snowman, and Shaking Hands with Death, offering readers a selection of Pratchett's shorter works across his career.

Start with Incubust, the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

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Turntables of the Night
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Theatre of Cruelty
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The Abominable Snowman
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Cover of Shaking Hands with Death
Shaking Hands with Death

Short Story Collections Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2004–2023)

Terry Pratchett's Short Story Collections series spans seven volumes published between 2004 and 2023, featuring his fantasy and humorous short fiction across various themes and settings. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Once More* with Footnotes and concluding with A Stroke of the Pen. The collection includes collaborations with Stephen Briggs on The Ankh-Morpork Archives volumes and covers both original stories and previously published works. This series appears to be complete, offering readers a comprehensive look at Pratchett's shorter works outside his major novel series.

Start with Once More* with Footnotes, the first of 7 books in the Short Story Collections series.

Start this series with Once More* with Footnotes

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Once More* with Footnotes
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A Blink of the Screen: Collected Shorter Fiction
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Cover of Dragons at Crumbling Castle and Other Tales
Dragons at Crumbling Castle and Other Tales
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Seriously Funny
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Cover of The Ankh-Morpork Archives, Vol. 1(With: Stephen Briggs)
The Ankh-Morpork Archives, Vol. 1(With: Stephen Briggs)
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Cover of The Ankh-Morpork Archives, Vol. 2(With: Stephen Briggs)
The Ankh-Morpork Archives, Vol. 2(With: Stephen Briggs)
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A Stroke of the Pen

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

5 books (1971–2008)

Terry Pratchett wrote five standalone novels between 1971 and 2008, each representing independent stories rather than connected series installments. These books span fantasy and speculative fiction, with one collaborative work written with Neil Gaiman. The complete collection should be read in publication order, beginning with The Carpet People and concluding with Nation. All five novels are now available, making this a finished series for readers seeking self-contained adventures from Pratchett's varied body of work.

Start with The Carpet People, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Carpet People

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The Carpet People
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The Dark Side of The Sun
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Good Omens(With: Neil Gaiman)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Terry Pratchett written?
Terry Pratchett has written 218 books across 19 series. Their published works span from 1915 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Terry Pratchett series?
Here are the first books in Terry Pratchett's series: Anthologies: Gaslight & Ghosts; Bromeliad Trilogy: Truckers; Children's Circle Stories: Dragons at Crumbling Castle; Discworld: The Colour of Magic; Discworld Companion: The Streets of Ankh Morpork.
What order should I read Terry Pratchett's books?
We recommend reading Terry Pratchett's series in publication order. Note that some series have a different chronological order — see the series details above for guidance. Each series can be read independently.
Are Terry Pratchett's series complete?
Terry Pratchett has 17 completed series.
Should I read Terry Pratchett's books in chronological or publication order?
For first-time readers, we recommend publication order. Some of Terry Pratchett's series have a different chronological order, but the stories were written to be enjoyed in the order they were published.

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