Terry Pratchett
Reading Order Guide.
Sir Terence David John Pratchett, OBE more commonly known as Terry Pratchett, was an English novelist, known for his frequently comical work in the fantasy genre. He is best-known for his popular and long-running Discworld series of comic fantasy novels. Pratchett's first novel, *The Carpet People*, was published in 1971, and since his first Discworld novel (*The Colour of Magic*) was published in 1983, he has written two books a year on average. Pratchett was the UK's best-selling author of the 1990s, and as of December 2007 had sold more than 55 million books worldwide, with translations made into 36 languages. He is currently the second most-read writer in the UK, and seventh most-read non-US author in the US. In 2001 he won the Carnegie Medal for his young adult novel *The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents*.

New to Terry?
Start with "Standalone Novels"
The most popular entry point is Strata. It introduces the core world-building and key themes found in the author's most acclaimed works.
Standalone Novels Series
Recommended reading order for the Standalone Novels universe.
Discworld (Illustrated Novellas) Series
Recommended reading order for the Discworld (Illustrated Novellas) universe.
Discworld - Rincewind and the Wizards Series
Recommended reading order for the Discworld - Rincewind and the Wizards universe.
Discworld - Death Series
Recommended reading order for the Discworld - Death universe.
The Nomes (The Bromeliad Trilogy) Series
Recommended reading order for the The Nomes (The Bromeliad Trilogy) universe.
Ankh-Morpork City Watch series Series
Recommended reading order for the Ankh-Morpork City Watch series universe.
Discworld Novels Series
Recommended reading order for the Discworld Novels universe.
Discworld Series (Reading Order) Series
Recommended reading order for the Discworld Series (Reading Order) universe.
The Johnny Maxwell Trilogy Series
Recommended reading order for the The Johnny Maxwell Trilogy universe.
The Long Earth Series Series
Recommended reading order for the The Long Earth Series universe.
Standalone Books
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I start reading Terry Pratchett?
For most new readers, the best place to start is the Standalone Novels series, beginning with the first book, "Strata".
How many series has Terry Pratchett written?
Terry Pratchett has written 10 book series, spanning a total of 154 individual works.
Are there standalone books by Terry Pratchett?
Yes, Terry Pratchett has written 107 standalone novels that can be read independently of any series.
What is the correct reading order for Terry Pratchett books?
We recommend reading each specific series in its Publication Order to preserve character reveals and plot twists as the author intended.