
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.
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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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.

1988
Best start
Start here for the main Witches route. It introduces the core Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, and Magrat dynamic.
For the main Witches arc, start with Wyrd Sisters and continue through the Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg books.
No. The Witches arc works as its own Discworld path, although publication order is still a good option for completists.