Back in black was broadcast in february 2017 and starred paul kaye as pratchett. Obviously, a subjective answer, but for my taste not many perhaps not any. Almhjell has a masters in english literature from the university of oslolives in oslo. Terry pratchett is a biography for young readers by vic parker, published by heinemann library in 2006 isbn 0431906335. The definitive listing of terry pratchetts discworld novels. In a fit of bravery, she quit her job as a journalist to become a fantasy writer. Like pratchetts, logans books will have you laughing on one page. Readalikes for terry pratchett if you like terry pratchett. The shepherds crown is the 41th discworld book, and the 5th book in the tiffinay aching series. What books would you recommend for someone who loves terry. If you like mystery mystery is an incredibly popular literary genre. Goodreads members who like terry pratchett also like. His philosophy was a mixture of three famous schoolsthe cynics, the stoics and the epicureansand summed up all three of them in his famous phrase, you cant trust any bugger further than you can throw him, and theres nothing you can do about it, so let. 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.
Apr 21, 2020 this week, im sharing 8 books you can read while youre staying at home and need a distraction from the world. Born terence david john pratchett, sir terry pratchett sold his first story when he. I cant remember when he first picked up a terry pratchett book, he did by pass the childrens ones but he too would snigger at the books too just like his grandma. Discworld monthly monthly email newsletter website about terry pratchett and discworld. What are some authors you would recommend to fans of terry.
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 has 434 books on goodreads with 6561263 ratings. Also, fantasy humor of the bronze age of science fiction late 1970s. Many examples of immigrant fiction dedicate a portion of their storytelling to exploring details of.
Find authors like terry pratchett from the worlds largest community of readers. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and his discworld books have become truly iconic. Sir terry pratchett was the author of over fifty bestselling books. Terry pratchett readalikes discworld series, the wee free men, only you can save mankind, good omens pratchett is a fantasy and humor writer best known for his series set in a world very much like earth, called the discworld. Three authors that remind me of terry pratchett readings. Tone almhjell tone almhjell grew up, then quickly ungrew up. A recommended reading list for those who love terry pratchett, according to. We use cookies on this site and by continuing to browse it you agree to us sending you cookies. 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. Discworld reading order a guide to the different story arcs.
He was born terrence david john pratchett in 28th of april 1948 in beaconsfield buckinghamshire, england. I was always told, by various people if you like pratchett, you should try tom holt youll love his books. Sadly, terry pratchett passed away on march 12th, 2015, but he leaves behind a great back catalogue of books, and a legacy that was live for a long, long time to come. I could go on and on about the whole discworld series, but the one im reading now is equal rites, about a young girl named esk who is.
It should be required reading for anyone who enjoys an apocalyptic laugh. Mar 02, 2010 authors choose their favourite books of decade. 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. Nov 08, 2019 terry pratchett quotes if youre getting ready to go back to school 9. Terry pratchetts unfinished novels destroyed by steamroller.
Our recommendations show up in alphabetical order, hit refresh if you d like another suggestion. Book recommendations for people who like good omens by terry pratchett, neil gaiman. Readalikes for terry pratchett if you like terry pratchett try these. 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. Here lies the complete and definitive list of author sir terry pratchetts books and series in alphabetical order. Terry pratchett was a very prolific novelist and his books are enjoyed by readers of all ages worldwide. 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. The official discworld coloring book, featuring artwork by acclaimed discworld artist paul kidby. Discworld series, the wee free men, only you can save mankind, good omens. The nice and accurate prophecies of agnes nutter, witch.
Christopher moore is not actually anything like terry pratchett, but he is as funny as terry pratchett and as well read. Below is the order in which terry pratchetts novels have been released in. If you like good omens, youll probably like terry pratchetts. Book recommendations for people who like terry pratchett s interesting times by adapted for the stage by stephen briggs. Like many other news organisations, we are facing an. Critic tasha robinson says theres really no wrong place to dive in. Im enjoying pratchett, what other books are there i could possibly enjoy this page is here to help you. If youre new to the series our handy book generator will help you to decide which one to read first. Would you like recommendations on what to read next. 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.
Or you can choose one of the subheadings above to discover other books by terry pratchett. Book recommendations for college students to read at home. My honest advice to anyone would be dont read any pratchett books. Register for free to build your own book lists books. The colour of magic and 4 more terry pratchett books you. 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. I dont really like the death or wizard books as much as terry pratchett s other ones but it was an excellent book as usual and gives you the backstory for susan kind of if you ve seen the tv version of hogfather and are wondering where she came from.
Terry pratchett books list of books by author terry pratchett. The earlier two are more pratchett like, but still, it seems a shame to start a celebration of the discworld by focusing on them. If you liked good omens by terry pratchett, neil gaiman, here are some books. These book recommendations for college students are sure to have you turning the pages. For the more graphicallyoriented, see also webcomic and graphic novel suggestions. The last book written by terry pratchett was the shepherds crown, which was release posthumously in august 2015. Connecticut yankee, or mysterious stranger, in particular. Aug 17, 2014 the author of the discworld series most recently, raising steam read the wind in the willows and just exploded.
Terry pratchett is an internationally acclaimed author who specializes in fantasy books. 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. Terry pratchett was born in 1948 in beaconsfield, buckinghamshire. Readalikes for terry pratchett if you like terry pratchett try these authors. Terry pratchett doesnt seem to have an upcoming book. Equal rites possesses rich characterizations, a journey of awareness, and even a hint of romance from master storyteller terry pratchett. The first frances hardinge book i read was a face like glass and the. Authors to try if you enjoy books by terry pratchett sir terence david. Terry pratchett book recommendations pet forums community. There are 41 main books with some other companion books alongside it. 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.
If you like pratchett, these books are recommended by the fans. May 07, 2020 in case you are unfamiliar, discworld is a series of companion standalone books set in a high fantasy world. Authors choose their favourite books of decade books the. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate. Finally, when last at half price books i checked out the if you like this author, you might like. Born terence david john pratchett, sir terry pratchett sold his first story. This is a complete printable listing of all terry pratchett books and lists the newest terry pratchett book. Author of over fifty bestselling fantasy novels for adults and young adults, sir terence david john pratchett is better known as terry pratchett. Norwich otis adult science fiction paperback pa a science fiction. If you re looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our weekly recommendation thread, suggested reading page, or ask in rsuggestmeabook.
Discworld is a book series that was written by terry and it was a comic set on the fiction disc world which was a flat disc balanced on the backs of four elephants which stood on the backs of a giant turtle. 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. 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. He was the only child of david and eileen pratchett. Neil gaiman if you enjoy the wonderful fantasy and characters in pratchetts. 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. Like pratchett s, logans books will have you laughing on one page, then nodding thoughtfully, then recoiling in horror at the human race. I love pratchett, i like some of holts, like jasper fforde a lot but quite literary, and i love christopher moore. Which other authors do you think a hardcore terry pratchett fan would enjoy. Get started select up to three options and well recommend a book we think you ll like. Author eoin colfer, who wrote the final book in the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy series.
Handpicked recommendations to authors who have a similar writing style to terry pratchett. Meaning its all very well and good to make the impossible possible but without ramifications. Book recommendations that are similar to discworld. Paul kidby was the main cover illustrator for discworld from 2002 until pratchetts passing, by pratchetts own.
There are many books in the series, so if you like this one. A beginners guide to terry pratchetts books dave rudden. Like pratchetts, logans books will have you laughing on one page, then nodding thoughtfully, then recoiling in horror at the human race. Books in order book series terry pratchett books in. The closest writer at that level i have ever been able to think of is mark twain. I love good omens by neil gaiman and terry pratchett. Neil gaiman was involved with the project which used pratchett s. With their biting satire and limitless imagination, it is easy to understand why 80 million discworld books have been sold worldwide. If all of this fails, then your only option is to return to the discworld section of your. I thought to myself, this is a lie, but what a fabulous.
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