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Discworld: Witches

recommended Order for The Discworld Series

The Discworld Witches books are one of the clearest paths through Terry Pratchett's Discworld. Start with Equal Rites or Wyrd Sisters, then follow the witch-focused reading order.

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Start with Wyrd Sisters

The recommended first purchase for this reading order.

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Equal Rites

1987

Optional setup

Optional

Can be skipped on a first read

Optional first appearance of Granny Weatherwax. Read it before Wyrd Sisters only if you want every early Witches connection.

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Wyrd Sisters

1988

Best start

Start here for the main Witches route. It introduces the core Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, and Magrat dynamic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Discworld Witches reading order?

For the main Witches arc, start with Wyrd Sisters and continue through the Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg books.

Do I need to read Discworld in publication order first?

No. The Witches arc works as its own Discworld path, although publication order is still a good option for completists.

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Witches Abroad

1991

Core Witches

Read after Wyrd Sisters. It continues the central trio in a fairy-tale travelling adventure.

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Lords and Ladies

1992

Core Witches

Read after Witches Abroad. This is a major Lancre and Granny Weatherwax story.

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Maskerade

1995

Core Witches

Read after Lords and Ladies. The route moves into an opera-house mystery with Granny and Nanny.

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Carpe Jugulum

1998

Witches finale

Read last in the core Witches route. It is one of the key later Granny Weatherwax novels.

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