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Discworld Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Discworld books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Discworld series? Start with "The Colour of Magic" (1983) and follow publication order through all 45 books.
The complete Discworld reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Colour of Magic
1983
The Light Fantastic
1986
Equal Rites
1987
Mort
1987
Sourcery
1988
Wyrd Sisters
1988
Pyramids
1989
Guards! Guards!
1989
Eric
1990
Moving Pictures
1990
Reaper Man
1991
Witches Abroad
1991
Troll Bridge
1992
Small Gods
1992
Lords and Ladies
1992
Men at Arms
1993
Soul Music
1994
Interesting Times
1994
Maskerade
1995
Feet of Clay
1996
Hogfather
1996
Jingo
1997
The Sea and Little Fishes
1998
The Last Continent
1998
Carpe Jugulum
1998
The Fifth Elephant
1999
The Truth
2000
Thief of Time
2001
The Last Hero
2001
The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
2001
Death and What Comes Next
2002
Night Watch
2002
The Wee Free Men
2003
Monstrous Regiment
2003
A Hat Full of Sky
2004
Going Postal
2004
Thud!
2005
A Collegiate Casting-Out of Devilish Devices
2005
Wintersmith
2006
Making Money
2007
Unseen Academicals
2007
I Shall Wear Midnight
2010
Snuff
2011
Raising Steam
2013
The Shepherd's Crown
2015
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