The Witches · #1
Equal Rites
A wizard's staff is passed to a baby girl, and the Disc's rules about who can do magic are tested.
Where it fits in the Discworld
The Witches
Book 1 of 6
Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and the witches of Lancre.
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Common questions
Can I start the Discworld with Equal Rites?
Yes — Equal Rites is the first book of The Witches and a well-trodden entry point into the Discworld.
What should I read before Equal Rites?
Nothing is required before Equal Rites — it works as an entry point.
Where does Equal Rites fit in the Discworld reading order?
Equal Rites is #19 of 41 in our recommended Discworld reading order (#3 in publication order). The previous stop is Carpe Jugulum. Up next is The Wee Free Men.