Before his untimely death in 2015, Terry Pratchett had written over 70 books spanning novels, non-fiction, and collaborative works - selling upwards of 100 million copies in 43 languages.
He’s perhaps best known for 41 Discworld comic fantasy novels, the first of which was published in 1983, that display a dazzling talent for world-building and a wicked sense of humour.
Pratchettt also wrote the novel Good Omens alongside Neil Gaiman, which was recently turned into a popular television series starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant.
For most of his life Pratchett wrote an average of two books a year so, with so many to choose from, it’s hard for a Pratchett beginner to know where to begin.
To help out, we’ve had a look at how the millions of readers of book website Goodreads have rated his books.
Here are the top 13.
9. A Hat Full of Sky
Published in 2004, A Hat Full of Sky earns an average rating of 4.32 from 74,945 reviews. It's the 32nd Discworld book and the second in the Tiffany Aching series. "Tiffany Aching is ready to begin her apprenticeship in magic, but life isn't exactly what she thought it would be. She expects spells and magic - not chores and ill-tempered goats! Surely there must be more to witchcraft than this? And Tiffany will find that she needs her magic more than ever, to fight off the insidious, disembodied creature that is pursuing her. This time, neither Mistress Weatherwax (the greatest witch in the world) nor the fierce, six-inch-high Wee Free Men can protect her. In the end, it will take all of Tiffany's inner strength to save herself." | Contributed
10. Feet of Clay
The 19th Discworld book - and third in the City Watch series - gets an average rating of 4.32 from 85,159 reviews, taking the last place in the top 10. Feet of Clay was published in 1996. "Commander Sam Vimes of the City Watch is used to trouble. There's always trouble in Ankh-Morpork. But this is new: people are being brutally murdered and there's no evidence of anything alive having been at the crime scene. At the same time, the most powerful man in the city has been poisoned and is clinging on to life by a thread. It's a conundrum of a case. With the help of Captain Carrot, the only watchman who knows the law inside-out; Corporal Cheery Littlebottom, an unconventional dwarf with an eye for forensics; and Constable Angua, a werewolf with an excellent sense of smell, Vimes tries to solve the mystery. But time is of the essence, for something extremely dangerous is loose in the city, its red eyes glowing in the night..." | Contributed
11. Small Gods
The 13th Discworld book from 1992, Small Gods, just misses out on a place in the top 10, with an average rating of 4.32 from 122,668 reviews. "Religion is a competitive business in the Discworld. Everyone has their own opinion and their own gods, of every shape and size - all fighting for faith, followers, and a place at the top. So when the great god Om accidentally manifests himself as a lowly tortoise, stripped of all divine power, it's clear he's become less important than he realised. In such instances, you need an acolyte, and fast. Enter Brutha, the Chosen One - or at least the only One available. He wants peace, justice and love - but that's hard to achieve in a world where religion means power, and corruption reigns supreme..." | Contributed
12. The Fifth Elephant
Published in 1999, The Fifth Elephant is the 24th Discworld book and the fifth in the City Watch series. It has an average rating of 4.30 from 73,729 reviews. "Commander Sam Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch is a long way from home. Sent as reluctant ambassador to Uberwald, a mysterious region inhabited by dwarfs, vampires and werewolves, Vimes must learn the art of diplomacy. Fast. But when he uncovers a mystery with ties back home, the policeman in him can't help but investigate. What could possibly go wrong? Well, quite a lot actually. Vimes finds himself on the run through the frozen forests of Uberwald, armed with only his wits and the trousers of Uncle Vanya (don't ask). And if he doesn't make it, there's going to be a terrible war. But there are monsters on his trail. They're smart. They're fast. They're werewolves. And they're catching up…" | Contributed