Category: Fantasy

• Eric

  There is something rather appropriate about Eric being a story about someone who gets exactly what he wishes for and then discovers that reality has taken the opportunity to read the small print.

• Sourcery

  In “Sourcery,” Rincewind stumbles through a chaotic magical adventure where he’d rather hide than save the world. With absurdity woven into the plot, and Death’s bemusement, it’s comedy gold that even a cowardly wizard can’t resist.

• The Light Fantastic

  “It looked like the sort of book described in library catalogues as ‘slightly foxed’, although it would be more honest to admit that it looked as though it had been badgered, wolved and possibly beared as well.” Terry Pratchett – The Light Fantastic If The Colour of Magic was the Discworld equivalent of throwing everything…

• The Colour of Magic

  In a world where magic is more chaotic than a toddler with crayons, Terry Pratchett’s The Colour of Magic plunges readers into mayhem. With bumbling wizards, clueless tourists, and Death as a surprisingly chill character, it’s a delightful start to the Discworld insanity.

• Thief of Time

  Time’s a conundrum wrapped in an enigma! We whinge about not having enough of it while twiddling our thumbs in queues. In Terry Pratchett’s Thief of Time, clockmaker Jeremy Clockson stirs the pot by attempting to manufacture more time, to the dismay of the History Monks. Spoiler: chaos ensues! It’s a delightful romp exploring our…

• Hogfather

  In Discworld, Hogswatch (Christmas) relies on belief, which gets hilariously chaotic when the Hogfather goes missing, leaving Death in charge of festivities and a skeletal Santa. What could go wrong?

• Soul Music

  Soul Music hilariously explores the chaos that ensues when Discworld folks get their hands on a catchy tune and a guitar. With Susan Sto Helit grappling with her Deathly inheritance and young Imp Y Celyn on a musical quest, absurdity reigns as bands emerge and obsessions bloom. Amidst the laughter, there’s a cheeky look at…

• Reaper Man

  In Reaper Man, Terry Pratchett hilariously explores what happens when Death faces the job market, Even Reapers can get made redundant! Cue an identity crisis and a stint as a farm labourer. Who knew retirement could be so absurdly enlightening? Age is just a number… especially for Death!

• Mort

  There are certain books that feel as though they have been sitting patiently on your reading list waiting for you to get around to them. Mort is one of those books for me. Terry Pratchett’s Discworld has been part of the literary landscape for so long that it is almost impossible not to have encountered…

• Raising Steam

  In Ankh-Morpork, new ideas are as dangerous as a reckless caber toss. Enter Dick Simnel and his steam train, prompting Moist von Lipwig to juggle chaos, committees, and creative financing. With ridiculous characters and an absurdly delightful plot, this tale hilariously explores progress and bureaucracy, proving trains aren’t always a straightforward affair!