A beginners guide to terry pratchetts books dave rudden, author of knights of the borrowed dark series and terry pratchett superfan chats doodling, dragons, breaking the rules and his five favourite terry pratchett novels and of course, why you should read them. Readalikes for terry pratchett if you like terry pratchett try these. Mar 16, 2015 terry pratchett wrote so many books that it can be hard to know where to begin, especially with the lengthy discworld series. Back in black was broadcast in february 2017 and starred paul kaye as pratchett. If you would like to help support this work with a donation of any size, we would be delighted to hear from you. Mar 12, 2015 the colour of magic is the first book in the discworld series, so this is probably the best place to start if youre new to pratchett. I love terry pratchett, and have read every single book the man has. Apr 21, 2020 this week, im sharing 8 books you can read while youre staying at home and need a distraction from the world. He was born terrence david john pratchett in 28th of april 1948 in beaconsfield buckinghamshire, england.
Duke the werewolf and earl the vampire are just passing through town. Book recommendations for college students to read at home. There are many books in the series, so if you like this one. Norwichotis adult science fiction paperback pa a science fiction. The first frances hardinge book i read was a face like glass and the day after i finished it, i ordered every other book shes. Weatherwax might enjoy the book of lost things, and good omens fans might like the gates. Mar 02, 2010 authors including terry pratchett, ian mcewan and joanna trollope were asked for their favourite book of the last 10 years by sky artss the book show. A beginners guide to terry pratchetts books dave rudden. Our recommendations show up in alphabetical order, hit refresh if youd like another suggestion.
Readalikes for terry pratchett if you like terry pratchett. Want great book recommendations in your inbox every week. He spent his early life in bridgewater, somerset where he sat for his eleven plus exam and passed. He is the illustrator of the pratchett portfolio, terry pratchett s discworld colouring book, the bestsellers the last hero and the art of discworld, as well as the discworld diaries, cards, tshirts, maps, mugs and, of course.
Neil gaiman was involved with the project which used pratchett s. Terry pratchett and douglas adams christchurch city. Sir terry pratchett was the author of over fifty bestselling books. Critic tasha robinson says theres really no wrong place to dive in. The definitive listing of terry pratchetts discworld novels. First off, i cannot miss mentioning terry pratchetts whole backlist. Neil gaiman and terry pratchetts hilarious, irreverent. Terry pratchett was born in 1948 in beaconsfield, buckinghamshire. Readalikes for terry pratchett if you like terry pratchett try these authors. Bookbrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfictionbooks that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. If you like terry pratchett, you should read nat wassell february 10, 2016 in this new series, i will be exploring some of the authors i love, and stuff i have loved by other people that. If you like mystery mystery is an incredibly popular literary genre. Born terence david john pratchett in beaconsfield, england, in april 1948, terry pratchett was, at school, a proficient student who showed adeptness for writing and the english language. The nice and accurate prophecies of agnes nutter, witch follow author born terence david john pratchett, sir terry pratchett sold his first story when he was thirteen, which earned him enough money to buy a secondhand typewriter.
Discworld reading order a guide to the different story arcs. Discworld monthly monthly email newsletter website about terry pratchett and discworld. He was the only child of david and eileen pratchett. Terry pratchett is one of the most popular authors writing today. He lives behind a keyboard in wiltshire and says he doesnt want to get a life, because it feels as though hes trying to lead three already. Terry pratchett author terry pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling discworld series, the first of which, the colour of magic, was published in 1983. I love good omens by neil gaiman and terry pratchett. At a time like this, an independent news organisation that fights for data. Id definitely enth were way past second the recommendations for jasper fforde though. Author of over fifty bestselling fantasy novels for adults and young adults, sir terence david john pratchett is better known as terry pratchett. Christopher moore is not actually anything like terry pratchett, but he is as funny as terry pratchett and as well read. Find authors like terry pratchett from the worlds largest community of readers. Here lies the complete and definitive list of author sir terry pratchetts books and series in alphabetical order. What is a good book or series for a terry pratchett fan.
Terry pratchett once said that when making fantasy worlds and. I am sorry to hear that you are reeling from sir terrys passing, but be. Connecticut yankee, or mysterious stranger, in particular. Handpicked recommendations to authors who have a similar writing style to terry pratchett. The thursday next books start well, go a bit soft in the middle and then get really interesting again for the most recent couple. Mar 25, 2015 like pratchetts, logans books will have you laughing on one page, then nodding thoughtfully, then recoiling in horror at the human race. Terry pratchett quotes if you re getting ready to go back to school 9. Like pratchetts, logans books will have you laughing on one page. Terry pratchett quotes if youre getting ready to go back to school 9. The books are still good even if like me you miss most of the references. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and his discworld books have become truly iconic. The last dragonslayer books are hilarious, and the first one especially has quite a clever premise.
Born terence david john pratchett, sir terry pratchett sold his first story when he was. Personally id say douglas adams, neil gaiman, and p. Terry pratchetts unfinished novels destroyed by steamroller. Thankfully, unthank books has the solution with project u. Authors choose their favourite books of decade books the. He was a member of his schools debating team, as well as a contributor to the school magazine. The closest writer at that level i have ever been able to think of is mark twain. If you liked good omens by terry pratchett, neil gaiman, here are some books. The earlier two are more pratchett like, but still, it seems a shame to start a celebration of the discworld by focusing on them.
But ive yet to find someone who manages to shine a light on people and the world by making fun of them with the same panache as terry pratchett. I love pratchett, i like some of holts, like jasper fforde a lot but quite literary, and i love christopher moore. Born in 1948 in buckinghamshire, england, pratchett was appointed officer of the order of the british empire obe in 1998 and was knighted for services to literature in 2009. Similar to tamora pierce, patricia c wrede, terry pratchett i like discworld, valdemar, tales of the five hundred kingdoms, everything by tamora pierce, the enchanted forest chronicles, the hero and the crownthe blue sword, sabrielliraelabhorsen, chrestomanci, pern. These book recommendations for college students are sure to have you turning the pages. Paul kidby, sir terry pratchetts artist of choice, designed the uk covers for the discworld novels since 2002 and is the author of the definitive portfolio volume the art of discworld. Authors to try if you enjoy books by terry pratchett sir terence david.
Author biography interview books by this author readalikes. If youre new to the series our handy book generator will help you to decide which one to read first. Book recommendations that are similar to discworld. Obviously, a subjective answer, but for my taste not many perhaps not any. The colour of magic and 4 more terry pratchett books you. If you like pratchett, these books are recommended by the fans. He had his first story published when he was just thirteen, and after leaving school at seventeen to become a journalist he continued writing, publishing his first novel, the carpet people, in 1971 and going on to produce the phenomenally successful discworld series as well as numerous other books, winning many awards and. A nonfiction series that has some pratchett ian chaos in it would be jonas jonassons books like the one hundred year old man who fell out of a window and disappeared. Like pratchett, theres more than one style of fforde. If you have enough book space, i dont want to talk to you. If you re new to the series our handy book generator will help you to decide which one to read first. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books.
Goodreads members who like terry pratchett also like. Terry pratchett is a biography for young readers by vic parker, published by heinemann library in 2006 isbn 0431906335. Thief of time by terry pratchett read more he continued to write and publish, increasingly with the assistance of others, until his death in 2015. Connie willis to say nothing of the dog, and if youre cool with ya, check out the maggie quinn. Book recommendations for people who like good omens by terry pratchett, neil gaiman. His wednesday next series might be a bit rough if youre not the most literally inclined, but its still good stuff if you accept the conceit. Authors to try if you enjoy books by terry pratchett biblio file blog. Terry pratchett books list of books by author terry pratchett. The new one, shades of grey feels like later pratchett to me small gods level of anger, and thud darkness. Sep 17, 2018 edited my answer because i realised the asker may have inquired about books by other authors or in collaboration with other authors but still, if you have one of the books below that you have not read yet, it might just be a yummy treat for you. Register for free to build your own book lists books.
Terry pratchett once said that when making fantasy worlds and alternate realities, you can have flying pigs, but you have to be aware that people are going to need really stout umbrellas. What books would you recommend for someone who loves terry. The official discworld coloring book, featuring artwork by acclaimed discworld artist paul kidby. Author eoin colfer, who wrote the final book in the hitchhikers guide to the. These books are on a very special shelf, for two reasons. Here are some other writers whose books also contain some of the incredibly and lovingly clever silliness that we expect from pratchett and. Book recommendations for people who like terry pratchett s interesting times by adapted for the stage by stephen briggs. Terry pratchett is an internationally acclaimed author who specializes in fantasy books. Piers anthony also writes the terry pratchett is fast, funny, and going places. Sorry if its been asked before, and i know theres the lspace wiki list, but im curious what you all think. Three authors that remind me of terry pratchett readings. Please take a look at our terry pratchett and brain health slideshow below, which encapsulates our mission in this aspect of the pratchett project. If you like good omens, youll probably like terry pratchetts discworld novels. Its scifi, but bujolds miles books are pretty funny.
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