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From the gutter in 'Guards! Guards!' to the Duke of Ankh, here is the complete reading order and guide to Sam Vimes and the City Watch series by Terry Pratchett.

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From 'Mort' to 'Night Watch', here are the 10 Discworld books that had the biggest impact on me. A personal, ranked list from a lifelong Terry Pratchett fan (2026 update).