I would like to say I found him buy “accident”, but of course there’s no such thing. I will carry his words with me for what’s left of my time. Thanks for the article 😀
I started from Colour of Magic when it came out. The first two books are definitely my favourites. I have read all the others of course and they are all fantastic but the first two still stand out to me.
A great article about a brilliant series and a wonderful writer. I 100% agree with your wife; at all the lowest points in my life, I've reached for the Discworld. Not just because it's funny, but also, as you so rightly point out, because it's profound. Sir Terry created something unique and enduring; for me, Discworld will always be like comfort food and a warm hug, with a lot of laugh-out-loud wordplay.
He had a terrible reputation at waterstones on the late 90s. One of the few authors who sent a rider ahead of time which included, must have a selection of sandwiches from marks and Spencers and must not be near a till point. Don't want to sell those books Terry was the joke with staff. Mind you I can count the good ones on one hand. Warching Clive James be an absolute asshole to a member of staff was soul destroying.
One of my favourites was Richard Dawkins showing up in Salisbury to promote his book, and 3/4 of the audience were Whovians who hoped his wife was also there. Funny for us, but no so much for him.
I would like to say I found him buy “accident”, but of course there’s no such thing. I will carry his words with me for what’s left of my time. Thanks for the article 😀
I'll give you Granny and Nanny, but Magrat is, and always will be, Jane Horrocks. This is *my* hill...
I started from Colour of Magic when it came out. The first two books are definitely my favourites. I have read all the others of course and they are all fantastic but the first two still stand out to me.
Lovely to see my book cited here!
I love your book! It’s one of my go-to resources.
Sadly I came to series too late, but I’m glad I came to it.
A great article about a brilliant series and a wonderful writer. I 100% agree with your wife; at all the lowest points in my life, I've reached for the Discworld. Not just because it's funny, but also, as you so rightly point out, because it's profound. Sir Terry created something unique and enduring; for me, Discworld will always be like comfort food and a warm hug, with a lot of laugh-out-loud wordplay.
He had a terrible reputation at waterstones on the late 90s. One of the few authors who sent a rider ahead of time which included, must have a selection of sandwiches from marks and Spencers and must not be near a till point. Don't want to sell those books Terry was the joke with staff. Mind you I can count the good ones on one hand. Warching Clive James be an absolute asshole to a member of staff was soul destroying.
One of my favourites was Richard Dawkins showing up in Salisbury to promote his book, and 3/4 of the audience were Whovians who hoped his wife was also there. Funny for us, but no so much for him.