Moist von Lipwig · #1

Going Postal

A con man is sentenced to revive Ankh-Morpork's derelict post office. A great entry point.

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Where it fits in the Discworld

Recommended order
#25 of 41

after The Shepherd's Crown · before Making Money

Moist von Lipwig
Book 1 of 3

A con artist is press-ganged into modernising Ankh-Morpork's institutions.

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This section reveals spoiler-safe connections, cameos and lore as you read. Mark Going Postal (and the books it links to) as read to light them up.

Common questions

Can I start the Discworld with Going Postal?

Yes — Going Postal is the first book of Moist von Lipwig and a well-trodden entry point into the Discworld.

What should I read before Going Postal?

Nothing is required before Going Postal — it works as an entry point.

Where does Going Postal fit in the Discworld reading order?

Going Postal is #25 of 41 in our recommended Discworld reading order (#33 in publication order). The previous stop is The Shepherd's Crown. Up next is Making Money.