If not Terry Pritchett, then who...?

[BlackAlys]

Posting here for sheer traffic.

I am a desperate woman. I know there's a HUGE fan base here so please please help.

I read and listen to TP Discworld audio books almost constantly - when cooking, cleaning, walking and driving to work.

I'll always be his No.1 fan but I wouldn't mind branching out.

I've read Neil Gaiman.
Have tried to get into The Red Rising series (recommended by a friend) and I simply can't resonate with it at all). And that's the issue - Sir T was just an incredible observer and iconic writer of human traits and falling in love with his characters has truly stunted me from exploring others.

What can I move on to?!

Help!

Nanny Ogg has an East London accent as she was my Grandma! (Well it seems like he was describing her.)

I also love the Slough House - very different, and its interesting that the Author was at Balliol at the same time as out Prime Minister.

I like Jasper Ford, also the Rivers of London. Wasn't taken with the St Mary's ones.

And for Audio books - my best buy was Lincoln in the Bardo - the Audio book is fabulous (with a huge cast) - and I really don't think I could read the book and get it straight.

@imnotalpharius Love Simon R Green but was trying to think of the lighter side of what I have read :) Deathstalker was one of my first introductions to his worlds but is a bit dark! If you don't mind that then check out Mark Lawrence as well

If you step away from fantasy but want a lighter read then Alexander McColl Smith Number One Detective Agency is fab

Love RoL like lots of others have said.

You might like Harry Dresden if you want wizards and sarcasm. The first couple of books aren’t so great but they get truly excellent.

Christopher Fowler has a nice line in weird. Try Soho Black and the Bryant and May series.

Sorry can't suggest any audio books but just wanted to say thanks for some recommendations

@Theluggagerules ikr!
There are some outstanding suggestions here and I'm really looking forward to exploring some new books but that's after I finish my 12th read of Making Money

I truly am my own worst memory 😆

@schroeder

No-one can replace Pratchett, but for comic fantasy you could try Robert Rankin and Paul Magrs along with Tom Holt and Jasper Fforde as already mentioned.

100% agree.

Miss him terribly. Keep searching my discworld collection in vain for a 'new' book, or something that I don't know off by heart.

Miss you, Sir Pterry 💜

I feel your pain I constantly listen to audio books and have just finished the Witches and Tiffany series for the millionth time. The rivers of London series is good and so are the chronicles of st Mary's.

Do you like doctor who? If so have a look at BigFinish they produce a huge range of audiobooks beyond the tv series. The diary of River song series is great. Also, all the Iris Wildthyme series are fun and a bit wacky. There is also a series on audible written by one of the dr who writers called the Brenda & Effie mysteries narrated by Joanna Tope, who does a fantastic job.

OP I still haven't finished his last book as I cried so much reading it. So I figure I'll go back to it one day but he's still here now

Meant to say the Brenda and Effie series is written by Paul Magrs. There are short books read by Anne Reid, but I'd go for the Joanna Trope version as they are the full novels.

Agree Pratchett is peerless. I can’t read any other fantasy stuff. Agree with Mick Herron’s Slough House novels. Wolf Hall etc by Hilary Mantel are a completely different genre but also create a deeply detailed world and are unexpectedly funny in places. John Sandford’s crime thrillers set in Minnesota do similar.

Thank you you everyone who recommended Slough House, I found it on Scribd today and really enjoying it.

There is a lot of straight fantasy being suggested here, which I think misses the point of Pratchett.

I second Tom Holt, Doulas Adams and Robert Rankin as quite pratchettesque.

Keep searching my discworld collection in vain for a 'new' book, or something that I don't know off by heart.

I presume you've read the Gnomes books, the carpet people and Good Omens?

Speaking of which Neil Gaiman is no Pratchett (not as funny or as human) but his stuff has a similar inventive quality.

Robert Rankin dedicated a book to me! I've not read it though and can't even remember the title! I believe he is very popular though.

Rivers of London and St Mary’s Chronicles

I’ve refused to read Shepherd’s Crown. If there’s a book left, it’s not over. #GNUTerryPratchett

I enjoy Rovers of London, for all that it has problems.

Absolutely adore the Dresden Files.

Really didn’t get on with the St Mary’s book. Is it worth persevering?

I think I've got something wrong somewhere - biggest TP fan and have read on repeat all my life. Tried the Rivers of London for a few chapters, and hated it. Couldn't bear to read on! Why??

Another vote for Lois McMaster Bujold. Her characters are superb and she has a very dry sense of humour and ironic view of human nature. She has written various fantasy series and her Vorkosigan series is sf but one of my all time favourites.

@Luckingfovely

I think I've got something wrong somewhere - biggest TP fan and have read on repeat all my life. Tried the Rivers of London for a few chapters, and hated it. Couldn't bear to read on! Why??

Takes a couple of goes, or at least it did me. Try again :)

I do like the Ocarina of Time series by Robert Rankin. I enjoyed them most out of his books, they're quite fun.

Dresden Files and Codex Alera by Jim Butcher are fantastic. Rivers of London as has already been said. I also really like Elizabeth Hunter and Benedict Jacka. The Charlie Parker series by John Connolly are great too if you want something darker.

There's nobody quite the same but there are some authors that might appeal. Lois McMaster Bujold and Diana Wynne Jones, in their different ways, are both excellent at writing wryly humorous, character driven stories that pack in a huge amount of insight into life and people. DWJ's the Dark Lord of Derkholm is probably the most pratchetty non-Pratchett book out there. Genevieve cogman's Invisible Library series is a delight for any book lover and has its own take on L-space. Rivers of London is good fun as is the Incryptid series.

Now if you'll excuse me, there are a few names on this thread I need to add to my reading list...

@donquixotedelamancha

Keep searching my discworld collection in vain for a 'new' book, or something that I don't know off by heart.

I presume you've read the Gnomes books, the carpet people and Good Omens?

Speaking of which Neil Gaiman is no Pratchett (not as funny or as human) but his stuff has a similar inventive quality.

D'yknow, I just cannot get into any other TP book other than the mammoth Discworld series.

I feel almost ashamed to admit it, but I've tried (many times) and failed.

Discworld came first for me, so anything else he wrote that didn't include familiar Discworld geography/characters - simply didn't cut it for me.