Witches Series - Discworld Reading Order Guide
Tales centered around the witches of Lancre, particularly the formidable trio of Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, and Magrat Garlick, as they deal with various magical threats, fairy tale subversions, and community problems.
6 books in this series
Recommended Reading Order for Witches Series Books
- #13
Equal Rites
A girl named Eskarina Smith inherits wizardly magic, defying the Discworld tradition that only men become wizards. Granny Weatherwax, the formidable witch, must guide her through a magical education and societal upheaval.
Challenges gender norms and discrimination, advocating equal opportunity and questioning rigid traditions.
Main characters: eskarina smith, granny weatherwax, archchancellor cutangle, simon and drum billet
- #26
Wyrd Sisters
Three witches Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, and Magrat Garlick become entangled in royal intrigue. They must restore order in Lancre after the king is murdered, drawing heavily from Shakespearean elements of magic and mischief.
A humorous yet insightful commentary on politics, manipulation, and the power of stories to shape reality.
Main characters: granny weatherwax, nanny ogg, magrat garlick, duke felmet, duchess felmet and tomjon
- #312
Witches Abroad
The witches Granny, Nanny, and Magrat travel abroad to prevent a twisted fairy tale from coming true. They soon discover that stopping happily-ever-afters is harder than it seems.
Critiques storytelling cliches and the power of narrative, exploring how imposed narratives limit individual freedom.
Main characters: granny weatherwax, nanny ogg, magrat garlick, lilith de tempscire and greebo
- #414
Lords and Ladies
Granny Weatherwax and her coven confront malevolent elves threatening their homeland during midsummer. Their battle pits witchcraft against fairy glamour in a tale of enchantment and danger.
Deconstructs romanticized myths, illustrating the harsh reality beneath seemingly charming legends and the importance of resisting glamorized oppression.
Main characters: granny weatherwax, nanny ogg, magrat garlick, king verence ii, elven queen and casanunda
- #518
Maskerade
Granny and Nanny investigate an operatic ghost haunting the Ankh-Morpork Opera House, parodying the classic Phantom tale. Murder, mystery, and music intertwine with comedic results.
Critiques superficiality, obsession with appearance, and the masks people wear in society and relationships.
Main characters: granny weatherwax, nanny ogg, agnes nitt, christine, mr salzella and walter plinge
- #623
Carpe Jugulum
Lancre is invaded by modern, sophisticated vampires who defy traditional weaknesses. Granny Weatherwax and her coven face their toughest challenge yet, testing their magic and resolve.
Questions moral relativism, modernity's moral compromises, and the struggle between tradition and progress.
Main characters: granny weatherwax, nanny ogg, agnes nitt, magrat garlick, king verence, count magpyr family and mightily oats