Discworld: Audiobooks in Order

Discworld in audio has been transformed in recent years, and Indira Varma’s narration is central to that. She plays Pratchett’s wit absolutely straight, which is precisely what it needs, and she gives the witches a warmth and flinty intelligence that lifts every scene. Ten hours in her company pass alarmingly quickly.Start with Wintersmith. It comes first in sequence, and its wintry premise makes it a perfect cold-weather listen; save The Shepherd’s Crown, Pratchett’s last book, for when you are ready to say goodbye. Although these novels sit on our children’s shelves, I would press them on adults without hesitation: anyone who likes their fantasy funny, humane and quietly wise will be at home here. If you already know Discworld in print, the audio versions are a genuine re-reading rather than a repeat.