I am so intrigued by the Discworld novels but I think it'll be a while before I get to them (because I'm intrigued by SO MANY books always 😅). I'll have to keep them in mind, though! I've got Good Omens on my queue for next year already. I'm currently reading The Priory of the Orange Tree, which has definitely been worth the hype for me so far.
I hope you're starting to feel better! I'm doing relatively well at the moment, considering my oldest just started kindergarten and I have to walk down our hill to get her off the bus every day (and, more importantly, back UP the hill after) but I've been getting headaches more frequently and flaring a bit myself, and I'm really hoping it settles down soon. Fingers crossed for some good rest and less pain for you as well🤞🏻
I haven't read all of them, but Discworld is amazing. They're not very big books, so you can easily read one and then read something else and return to the series when you want to. They're well worth it 😁
I love that this turned into a Discworld hype thread. Just let us know when you’re ready to start. There are a LOT of different orders you can read the books, but most of them can stand alone. Good Omens is a great first Pratchett book I think and has a whole deeper level to the storytelling than the show (if you’ve been enjoying it.)
I'm going to try to start Discworld sometime after the new year, I think. I did some Googling and saw very mixed opinions about where to start but I think I'm going to start from the first one to see how the worlds develops - but I might adjust as I go, I'll just have to see. 😅
I did love the Good Omens series, so I'm looking forward to the book. I'm excited to compare the two, and I have a feeling I'll enjoy the book at least as much as the show. I've heard such wonderful things about Pratchett and it'll be nice to finally dive in.
One of the best things about Pratchett’s writing style is his use of footnotes and those are hard to translate out of the book form (although the show did try.)
I prefer to read most things in order of publication so I can also follow the creative process at it develops. I just skipped ahead for the first time to read a time loop story before NaNoWriMo. And then to read a witchy story for spooky season. But I like how he jumps between characters to build out his world. It feels very neurodivergent to me.
I feel like most (if not all) of my favourite creators are neurodivergent in some way - which makes sense, because if our brains work in similar ways, it's probably more likely that I'll understand/relate to/appreciate their work. But I always wonder that now when I find some kind of creative work I connect with, and get a kick out of it when it's confirmed.
I am so intrigued by the Discworld novels but I think it'll be a while before I get to them (because I'm intrigued by SO MANY books always 😅). I'll have to keep them in mind, though! I've got Good Omens on my queue for next year already. I'm currently reading The Priory of the Orange Tree, which has definitely been worth the hype for me so far.
I hope you're starting to feel better! I'm doing relatively well at the moment, considering my oldest just started kindergarten and I have to walk down our hill to get her off the bus every day (and, more importantly, back UP the hill after) but I've been getting headaches more frequently and flaring a bit myself, and I'm really hoping it settles down soon. Fingers crossed for some good rest and less pain for you as well🤞🏻
As a Discworld collector I say go for it. Start with Witches Abroad. Good Omens is fab, but different, not Discworld to begin with and co-written.
Thank you so much for the recommendation - I guess it might not hurt to add *one* more book to the queue🤣
Nooo, never hurts, in fact growing book piles are very much recommended I’m sure.
I haven't read all of them, but Discworld is amazing. They're not very big books, so you can easily read one and then read something else and return to the series when you want to. They're well worth it 😁
This is great to know, thank you!
I love that this turned into a Discworld hype thread. Just let us know when you’re ready to start. There are a LOT of different orders you can read the books, but most of them can stand alone. Good Omens is a great first Pratchett book I think and has a whole deeper level to the storytelling than the show (if you’ve been enjoying it.)
I'm going to try to start Discworld sometime after the new year, I think. I did some Googling and saw very mixed opinions about where to start but I think I'm going to start from the first one to see how the worlds develops - but I might adjust as I go, I'll just have to see. 😅
I did love the Good Omens series, so I'm looking forward to the book. I'm excited to compare the two, and I have a feeling I'll enjoy the book at least as much as the show. I've heard such wonderful things about Pratchett and it'll be nice to finally dive in.
One of the best things about Pratchett’s writing style is his use of footnotes and those are hard to translate out of the book form (although the show did try.)
I prefer to read most things in order of publication so I can also follow the creative process at it develops. I just skipped ahead for the first time to read a time loop story before NaNoWriMo. And then to read a witchy story for spooky season. But I like how he jumps between characters to build out his world. It feels very neurodivergent to me.
I feel like most (if not all) of my favourite creators are neurodivergent in some way - which makes sense, because if our brains work in similar ways, it's probably more likely that I'll understand/relate to/appreciate their work. But I always wonder that now when I find some kind of creative work I connect with, and get a kick out of it when it's confirmed.
I have 2 signed first editions of ‘Colour of Magic’ and ‘The Light Fantastic’ in those covers. I keep meaning to put them on eBay but forget.
Hey I know Lauren Frances Evans! We were at the University of Iowa at the same time. It's crazy how small the world is sometimes.
It is a small world! Last month I shared a picture book and someone said they went to school with the illustrator. Love Lauren!
Sarah thank you so much for reading and mentioning my article ❤️ I am looking forward to watching your artists' talk video (I'm also autistic).
I think it’s so important for neurodivergent people to pursue our interests so I love your piece. Have you seen this one by Louise? https://curiosityspot.substack.com/p/moving-from-burnout-to-balance