Today we talk about the sixth Discworld book, Wyrd Sisters! If “Sourcery” was a capstone to early Discworld as some readers put it, then Wyrd Sisters is the introduction to Discworld at its finest (which is to say, all the rest of it). Let’s dive into this wild parody of classic plays and Shakespearean drama!

The fifth book in Discworld—if you’re reading chronologically—is Sourcery, the third Unseen University book. Once again, we are put into the head of Rincewind to go off on another world-saving adventure. The result is… well, I’ll just wait to give my thoughts on this one for a moment. First, let’s do some basic introductions.

Today, we’re discussing the fourth Discworld book—hey, we’re about ten percent of the way there already—entitled Mort, in which the titular character is taken on as an apprentice of Death himself. Yes, the same Death we came to love and appreciate during cameos in the prior books. There’s so much to discuss here, so let’s get into it! As a note, if you have not yet read Mort, there will be spoilers in this post, so tread with caution.

Today’s post has been a long time in the making; I’ve wanted to discuss it for some time, so strap in. Let’s dive into the history and mechanics of the resurrection tropes, figure out why it’s used and why people like it, then determine whether or not it’s a trope that should keep going or whether it should finally be laid to rest.

Welcome to the third part of our Discworld Read-Along! I’m excited to be back to the read-along with everyone, and I hope you spent the last several weeks finding time to read Terry Pratchett’s Equal Rites, the third book in the Discworld series! We’re reading it chronologically, so we aren’t super far in yet! Things are improving as we leave Rincewind and Twoflower behind to focus on Esk and Granny, but there are still a few hiccups to talk about as we discuss this next book.

Welcome to my first post of 2023! I’m back from my December break and I’m eager to dive into creating videos and blog posts, again. I’m going to kick things off with something pretty straightforward and simple: a reflection of 2022. I experienced a lot of stories in 2022, and I experienced some substantial community growth as well! We’re going to dive into all of that and talk about what stories are coming up for me in 2023.