Moist von Lipwig · #1
Going Postal
A con man is sentenced to revive Ankh-Morpork's derelict post office. A great entry point.
Where it fits in the Discworld
Moist von Lipwig
Book 1 of 3
A con artist is press-ganged into modernising Ankh-Morpork's institutions.
On the map
2 mapped connections
to other Discworld books — mark it read on the map to reveal them, spoiler-free.
What you've unlocked here
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.