The Light Fantastic
Direct sequel: the Disc faces destruction and Rincewind is, improbably, its best hope.
Where it fits in the Discworld
The misadventures of the Disc's most cowardly and least competent wizard.
to other Discworld books — mark it read on the map to reveal them, spoiler-free.
Read first: The Colour of Magic
What you've unlocked here
This section reveals spoiler-safe connections, cameos and lore as you read. Mark The Light Fantastic (and the books it links to) as read to light them up.
Common questions
Can I start the Discworld with The Light Fantastic?
Not ideally — read The Colour of Magic first. The Light Fantastic is #36 of 41 in our recommended Discworld order.
What should I read before The Light Fantastic?
Read The Colour of Magic before The Light Fantastic.
Where does The Light Fantastic fit in the Discworld reading order?
The Light Fantastic is #36 of 41 in our recommended Discworld reading order (#2 in publication order). The previous stop is The Colour of Magic. Up next is Sourcery.