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From today's Discworld Emporium's Newsletter:

THE SHEPHERD'S CROWN TURNED 10!
The final Discworld book is now a decade old. All these years later, the understandable reluctance to read it can be felt as strongly now as it did that dreadful year when Terry died, and the Shepherd's Crown was published. For many fans it has remained an unread treasure in order to hold back the end and keep the turtle moving.⬇️

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julesG With that in mind, Rob Wilkins had a few words to mark the anniversary and encourage the bravery required to finish the final chapter . . .⬇️ 1d

julesG "It‘s been ten years since the publication of The Shepherd‘s Crown, the last book Terry Pratchett completed before he died. Once the spine on this one was cracked, there were no more new Pratchetts to look forward to, and I know a lot of Discworld readers who were, understandably, with that sad reality in mind, reluctant to finish - or even start - this one because it felt like the final closing of a door.⬇️ 1d

julesG But I also know that Terry wanted his books to be read and enjoyed far more than he wanted them kept on a shelf. And as time passes it becomes ever more apparent how much the Discworld books reward re-visiting, perpetually revealing something new, literary gems Terry had hidden away for a second or third, or even more, re-read. Every Pratchett is to some degree an unread Pratchett, including the ones you‘ve already enjoyed and including ⬇️ 1d

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julesG The Shepherd‘s Crown.
So the greatest way to honour Terry‘s legacy is to pull that book you‘ve been saving off the shelf, make a nice cup of tea and settle down to read the story he wrote for you. Enjoy."

Rob Wilkins
Wiltshire, August 2025 1d

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julesG @willaful @SconsinBookyBadger @Balibee146 @Deblovestoread @TheAromaofBooks @Chrissyreadit @Lizpixie @BarbaraJean @AlaMich 1d

BookmarkTavern There may be no more new Pratchett books, but there will always be new ways and new times to read them all. 🩷 20h

julesG @BookmarkTavern Hear! Hear! Or should that be Ook! Ook! 🦧 10h

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Suzie

I Shall Wear Midnight | Terry Pratchett

Where I read a Terry Pratchett book for the first time. I really enjoyed reading I Shall Wear Midnight.
https://www.suzs-space.com/i-shall-wear-midnight-by-terry-pratchett/

julesG Wow, you jumped in in the middle of a subseries. 👍 3d

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kwmg40

Jingo (Revised) | Terry Pratchett

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This entry in the Watch series satirizes war and is notable for its development of Sam Vimes, one of Discworld's best characters. I also enjoyed the presence of the Dis-organizer, the annoying personal organizer powered by an imp.

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#52bookclub (audiobook has multiple narrators)
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julesG 🦧 3d

PuddleJumper Those covers always creeped me out! 3d

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julesG

Night Watch | Terence David John Pratchett

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Just a friendly reminder that we'll be reading #NightWatch next! Dig out your books, put in your library holds, or place your orders! The next Discworld adventure continues on October 8th! Woohoo!

If anyone wants to be tagged/untagged for future posts please let me know! Happy to oblige!

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julesG @dariazeoli @Soubhiville @GingerAntics @rubyslippersreads @Karkar @kwmg40 @Liatrek @khooliha @TheSpineView @BookmarkTavern 2w

julesG @Jennifer3 @Fortifiedbybooks @willaful @SconsinBookyBadger @Balibee146 @Deblovestoread @TheAromaofBooks @Chrissyreadit @Lizpixie @BarbaraJean @AlaMich 2w

Bookperson96 The Discworld-series are part of my TBR. I am still new here on Litsy and wanna get to know this place first. Anyways, wishing all who participate/join on Oct. 8th an enjoyable day and lots of reading/discussion time. 1w

julesG @Bookperson96 Thank you! You may join us any time. 1w

Bookperson96 You‘re welcome. 5d

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julesG

The Fifth Elephant | Terry Pratchett

#OokBOokClub-ers, our Discworld adventure continues TODAY with #TheFifthElephant!

Looking forward to our discussion next month!

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julesG @Fortifiedbybooks @willaful @SconsinBookyBadger @Balibee146 @Deblovestoread @TheAromaofBooks @Chrissyreadit @Lizpixie @BarbaraJean @AlaMich 2w

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willaful

Jingo | Terry Pratchett

“Are you going out, Sam?“

“Yes, I'm just going to kick some arse, dear.“

“Oh, *good.* Just be sure you wrap up well, then.“

Ruthiella I love Sam and Sybil‘s relationship. ❤️ 2w

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willaful

Jingo | Terry Pratchett

He looked at the face in the mirror. Unfortunately, it was his.

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julesG

Jingo | Terry Pratchett

#OokBOokClub

Hello friends! Open discussion is in the FOLLOWING POST marked as a spoiler. Find the #Jingo post & tap "show me" on the spoiler tag to join in the discussion. Join in whenever you can! Today. Tomorrow. Next month! The post will always be up so just tag each other & we'll jump in to discuss with you. Feel free to chat about anything!

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julesG

Jingo (Revised) | Terry Pratchett

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Welcome to the #OokBOokClub open discussion for #Jingo feel free to discuss anything! Don't forget to tag each other in the comments so your friends can see your reply. Have fun!

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julesG @Fortifiedbybooks @willaful @SconsinBookyBadger @Balibee146 @Deblovestoread @TheAromaofBooks @Chrissyreadit @Lizpixie @BarbaraJean @AlaMich 2w

julesG @dariazeoli @Soubhiville @GingerAntics @rubyslippersreads @Karkar @kwmg40 @Liatrek @khooliha @TheSpineView @BookmarkTavern @Jennifer3 2w

kwmg40 This story felt pretty dark for a Discworld novel, even if it did contain some very funny scenes. Two aspects that I liked very much: the continuing character development of Vimes and the hilarious and intriguing Dis-organiser. 2w

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julesG @kwmg40 The Dis-Organiser was hilarious indeed. 2w

julesG Yes, the novel was darker than what we've seen so far, but it can't all be sunshine and rainbows. Not even on Discworld. I think Pratchett used the Watch novels deliberately to show the darker side of life. 2w

willaful I think this was one of his more ambitious books and it's not entirely successful. But it's full of fantastic gut-punch scenes, as well as laughs. 1w

julesG @willaful There's a lot packed into the story. This time round I noticed a lot of small things connected to history (wars, border disputes, fishing rights squabbles,...) that I didn't notice upon my first read or didn't know about back then, which make more sense to me and made the novel feel less 'unsuccessfully ambitious'. 1w

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bekakins

Wintersmith: (Discworld Novel 35) | Terry Pratchett

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#bookspin I love the witches - such great satire, and actually some really thought provoking moments. It feels bittersweet to be closing in on the final Discworld book…

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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2w

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