Discworld Challenge

Kate · 20th January 2009, 10:09

I've decided that as I am currently really enjoying Terry Pratchett's Discworld Series, I will set myself a challenge:
to read them all in 2009!

Here they all are:[*]The Colour of Magic[*]The Light Fantastic[*]Equal Rites[*]Mort[*]Sourcery[*]Wyrd Sisters[*]Pyramids[*]Guards! Guards![*]Eric[*]Moving Pictures
[*]Reaper Man[*]Witches Abroad[*]Lords and Ladies[*]Small Gods
[*]Men at Arms[*]Soul Music[*]Interesting Times
[*]Maskerade[*]Feet of Clay
[*]Hogfather[*]Jingo
[*]The Last Continent[*]Carpe Jugulum[*]The Fifth Elephant[*]The Truth[*]The Thief Of Time
[*]The Last Hero[*]The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
[*]Night Watch[*]The Wee Free Men[*]Monstrous Regiment[*]A Hat Full of Sky[*]Going Postal[*]THUD![*]Where's My Cow?
[*]Wintersmith[*]Making Money

The ones I have read are hyperlinked to the review. I am so excited about this challenge!!

So...here we go!

Raven · 20th January 2009, 10:35

That's a LOT of Pratchett!

As much as I like his books, I couldn't do what you are attempting!

Nellie · 20th January 2009, 11:00

Wow! Good luck! I adore Pratchett too, but I am not sure I could do them back to back!

Janet · 20th January 2009, 11:18

Is that list in reading order (as in the order they should be read in)?

I tried a Pratchett - Hogfather - a couple of years ago but just couldn't get into it, despite the fact that I LOVED THE CHARACTER OF DEATH!

Good luck with the challenge.

Kell · 20th January 2009, 12:19

Ooh, I'm so excited for you! I LOVE the Discworld series! As I'm actually up to date with the Discworld novels (I get them as they're published and read them ASAP) I won't be joining in on the challenge, but I'll be watching your progress closely and waiting to hear what you think of all the books as you get to them.

Ben · 20th January 2009, 16:48

I'm tempted to give this a try! Heard so many good things.

Edit, Michelle found a good guide which you can find, - Here.

Nollaig · 20th January 2009, 16:49

I'm tempted too, though I couldn't do it til next year.

Janet · 20th January 2009, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enthusiast

Edit, Michelle found a good guide which you can find, - Here.

Do you mean me? If not, thanks anyway as it answers my question too.

I'm certain Kell sent me something similar a few years ago but I lost all my bookmarks.

As a non-reader, which of the 'starter' books would you recommend I try first?

Ben · 20th January 2009, 17:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janet

Do you mean me? If not, thanks anyway as it answers my question too.

I'm certain Kell sent me something similar a few years ago but I lost all my bookmarks.

As a non-reader, which of the 'starter' books would you recommend I try first?

Na', I mean Michelle found the guide. I see how you mis-interpreted what I said, I should have been clearer, sorry. I'm a non-reader as well but I've been told The Colour Of Magic is a good one to start.

Janet · 20th January 2009, 18:05

Nah, my fault, I totally misread what you'd typed.

I think I'm due for a sight test again - I misread someone's status on Facebook earlier and was mightily confused. Sorry Ben.

Kell · 20th January 2009, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janet

I'm certain Kell sent me something similar a few years ago but I lost all my bookmarks.

Yes, I posted it in the Terry Pratchett thread a while back, as well as including it in my Pratchett article.

Ben · 20th January 2009, 18:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janet

Nah, my fault, I totally misread what you'd typed.

I think I'm due for a sight test again - I misread someone's status on Facebook earlier and was mightily confused. Sorry Ben.

Lol no problem.

Quote:

Yes, I posted it in the Terry Pratchett thread a while back, as well as including it in my Pratchett article.

That was it! I had the link saved but I couldn't remember where I got it from.. I just remembered that it was posted by Michelle.

20th January 2009, 10:09	#1
Kate Addicted! BCF Blog Reviewer Location: Brighton Gender: Reading: all the time! Posts: 2,937	Discworld Challenge I've decided that as I am currently really enjoying Terry Pratchett's Discworld Series, I will set myself a challenge: to read them all in 2009! Here they all are:[]The Colour of Magic[]The Light Fantastic[]Equal Rites[]Mort[]Sourcery[]Wyrd Sisters[]Pyramids[]Guards! Guards![]Eric[]Moving Pictures []Reaper Man[]Witches Abroad[]Lords and Ladies[]Small Gods []Men at Arms[]Soul Music[]Interesting Times []Maskerade[]Feet of Clay []Hogfather[]Jingo []The Last Continent[]Carpe Jugulum[]The Fifth Elephant[]The Truth[]The Thief Of Time []The Last Hero[]The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents []Night Watch[]The Wee Free Men[]Monstrous Regiment[]A Hat Full of Sky[]Going Postal[]THUD![]Where's My Cow? []Wintersmith[]Making Money The ones I have read are hyperlinked to the review. I am so excited about this challenge!! So...here we go! __________________ 2010 Reading* 11 TBR: 73 Currently Reading: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle & The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton Listening too: The Professor by Charlotte Bronte Dissertation Reading: Looking Good Dead by Peter James Last edited by Kate; 22nd January 2009 at 17:14.

20th January 2009, 11:18	#4
Janet Rebel Without A Clue! BCF Blog Reviewer Premium Member Admin Location: Somerset Gender: Reading: The Crowfield Curse by Pat Walsh Posts: 6,480	Is that list in reading order (as in the order they should be read in)? I tried a Pratchett - *Hogfather* - a couple of years ago but just couldn't get into it, despite the fact that I LOVED THE CHARACTER OF DEATH! Good luck with the challenge. __________________ ... *Never judge a book by its movie!* ...

20th January 2009, 12:19	#5
Kell Yummy Mummy Reading Circle Group BCF Blog Reviewer Admin Location: The Frozen North (aka Aberdeen, Scotland) Gender: Reading: a little more than I have done recently! Posts: 14,957	Ooh, I'm so excited for you! I LOVE the Discworld series! As I'm actually up to date with the Discworld novels (I get them as they're published and read them ASAP) I won't be joining in on the challenge, but I'll be watching your progress closely and waiting to hear what you think of all the books as you get to them. __________________ ~ YOU LOOK FANTASTIC TODAY ~ Diary of a Domestic Goddess /Kincavel Krosses / 2010 Reading

20th January 2009, 16:48	#6
Ben Absolutely Unsure. BCF Blog Reviewer Location: West Yorkshire. Gender: Reading: Someone Like You. Posts: 4,093	I'm tempted to give this a try! Heard so many good things. Edit, Michelle found a good guide which you can find, - Here. __________________ This song is ending, but the story never really finishes.. Read 2010: 3 \|\| TBR: 104. Ramblings of a lost soul: www.benjisramblings.wordpress.com

20th January 2009, 16:49	#7
Nollaig Rock 'N Roll Nerd BCF Blog Reviewer Moderator Location: Ireland. Gender: Reading: Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami /Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell - Susanna Clarke Posts: 7,820	I'm tempted too, though I couldn't do it til next year. __________________ \|From The Gutter At Stars \| "If being human is not simply a matter of being born flesh and blood; if it is instead a way of thinking, acting and feeling, then I am hopeful I will one day discover my own humanity. Until then, I will continue learning, changing, growing, and trying to become more than what I am."

20th January 2009, 10:35	#2
Raven Geronimo! Location: Spring 2010 Gender: Reading: Doctor Who: The Writers Tale, by Russell T. Davis and Benjamin Cook Posts: 1,156	That's a LOT of Pratchett! As much as I like his books, I couldn't do what you are attempting!

20th January 2009, 11:00	#3
Nellie Bookworm Posts: 355	Wow! Good luck! I adore Pratchett too, but I am not sure I could do them back to back!

20th January 2009, 18:05	#10
Janet Rebel Without A Clue! BCF Blog Reviewer Premium Member Admin Location: Somerset Gender: Reading: The Crowfield Curse by Pat Walsh Posts: 6,480	Nah, my fault, I totally misread what you'd typed. I think I'm due for a sight test again - I misread someone's status on Facebook earlier and was mightily confused. Sorry Ben. __________________ ... *Never judge a book by its movie!* ...

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