Books in Order: Comprehensive Guide to Terry Pratchett's Novels

Terry Pratchett was a distinguished English author, celebrated mainly for his celebrated comic fantasy series, Discworld. His superb writing journey sadly reached a conclusive end, as he passed away on March 12th, 2015. Pratchett had waged a brave fight against Alzheimer’s disease after announcing his diagnosis publicly in 2007. His death, resulting from a chest infection and Alzheimer’s complications, reflected the spirit of the man, as is evident from the tweets that were posted posthumously on his Twitter account.

“Terry took Death’s arm and followed him through the doors and on to the black desert under the endless night.”

“AT LAST, SIR TERRY, WE MUST WALK TOGETHER.”

“The End.”

Pratchett’s journey as an author began at an early age, with his first short story published when he was just 15. He remained an incredibly passionate writer throughout his life. Since 1983, he mainly focused on building his Discworld series, contributing nearly 40 captivating books in order. In addition to this iconic series, he also wrote several fascinating children’s novels and standalone novellas. With a unique knack for humour and wit, he is widely acknowledged as one of the funniest writers of recent decades.

Unique Writing Style

Pratchett’s writing style was unique, marked by a brilliant blend of fantasy, wit, and satire. His works are revered by readers globally, transcending conventional age barriers. Here’s the books in order that Terry Pratchett’s novels were released, a testament to his prolific and unmatched contribution to the literary world:

Publication Order of Discworld Books

The Colour of Magic (1983) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Light Fantastic (1986) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Equal Rites (1987) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Mort (1987) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Sourcery (1988) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Wyrd Sisters (1988) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Pyramids (1989) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Guards! Guards! (1989) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Eric (1990) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Moving Pictures (1990) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Reaper Man (1991) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Witches Abroad (1991) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Small Gods (1992) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Lords and Ladies (1992) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Men at Arms (1993) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Soul Music (1994) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Interesting Times (1994) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Maskerade (1995) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Feet of Clay (1996) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Hogfather (1996) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Jingo (1997) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Last Continent (1998) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Carpe Jugulum (1998) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Fifth Elephant (1999) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Truth (2000) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Thief of Time (2001) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Last Hero (2001) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents (2001) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Night Watch (2002) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Wee Free Men (2003) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Monstrous Regiment (2003) 📚 Buy on Amazon
A Hat Full of Sky (2004) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Going Postal (2004) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Thud! (2005) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Wintersmith (2006) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Making Money (2007) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Unseen Academicals (2007) 📚 Buy on Amazon
I Shall Wear Midnight (2010) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Snuff (2011) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Raising Steam (2013) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Shepherd’s Crown (2015) 📚 Buy on Amazon