Books like 'The Rincewind Trilogy'
Readers who enjoyed The Rincewind Trilogy by Terry Pratchett also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
-
The Gods Trilogy (Discworld, #7,13,20) by Terry Pratchett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Discworld is, as everyone knows, and no one should now need to be told, flat. It rides through space on the back of four elephants* which, in turn, are standing on the shell of an enormous turtle.But just because it is being borne through space on the back of a turtle, doesn't mean it doesn't need gods.. -
By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 8 by Roy .
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs the wedding fast approaches on the Duke’s estate, Ryoma toils away to add his finishing touches to the venue. The night before the wedding he encounters the mysterious Yui, and gains another glimpse of the inter-dimensional traveler who came before him. After the grandiose wedding, the gods among its attendees, a sense of normalcy returns to Ryoma’s life... -
The Snake Report by Jake Montesi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll Hail The Tiny Snake God!When life ends, many believe a soul is judged. Warriors might get to Valhalla, saints might go to heaven, and evil-doers go to hell... but what about someone who doesn't fall into any of those categories?Well, some of them end up like... this... -
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear (Light Novel) Vol. 7 by Kumanano, くまなの
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA bouncy light novel series about a girl transported to her favorite video game world with her magical bearsuit equipped--and don't miss the adorable manga version, also published by Seven Seas! (Now an anime!) Fifteen-year-old Yuna prefers staying home and obsessively playing her favorite VRMMO game to doing anything else, including going to school... -
-
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear (Light Novel) Vol. 5 by Kumanano
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe kraken has been slain, but Yuna's seaside commerce career is just beginning! Faced with the problem of transporting goods, the Bloody Bear sets out to establish a secure trade route between Mileela and Crimonia—even if she has to cut her way across the land with magic to do it... -
The BFG / Matilda / George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWill be shipped from US. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, may not include CDs or access codes. 100% money back guarantee... -
The Compleat Ankh-Morpork: City Guide by Terry Pratchett
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGreetings, adventurer! We lay before you this most comprehensive gazetteer encompassing all the streets of Ankh-Morpork, as well as information on its principal businesses, hotels, taverns, inns, and places of entertainment and refreshment, enhanced by the all-new and compleat map of our great city state... -
無職転生 ~ 13 [Youth Period - Labyrinth Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings... -
MYTH-Interpretations: The Worlds of Robert Asprin by Robert Lynn Asprin
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings19 misadventures. Human apprentice Skeeve, powerless blue demon Pervect magician Aahz, dragon baby Gleep travel through strange worlds in pursuit of wealth, glory, and good-times -- but succeed mostly in getting into one myth-filled mess after another. Includes novelette "The Cold Cash War," and unpublished stories... -
無職転生 ~ 7 [Youth Period - School Entry Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote, SiroTaka
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStarting from this volume the Web novel and the Light novel have different volume Numbers Web Vol. 7 Light novel Vol. 8. Web novel was published on internet web novel website Syosetu. April 16–22, 2013 Story SynopsisA 34-year-old NEET otaku was chased out from his house by his family. This virgin, plump, unattractive, and penniless nice guy found that his life was heading towards a dead end... -
無職転生 ~ 8 [Youth Period - Special Student Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings... -
無職転生 ~ 9 [Youth Period - Sylphiette Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings... -
無職転生 ~ 10 [Youth Period - Newlyweds Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings... -
-
無職転生 ~ 11 [Youth Period - Younger Sisters Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings... -
無職転生 ~ 12 [Youth Period - Begaritto Continent Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings... -
A Stroke of the Pen by Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFar away and long ago, when dragons still existed and the only arcade game was ping-pong in black and white, a wizard cautiously entered a smoky tavern in the evil, ancient, foggy city of Morpork.. -
Terry Pratchett by Andrew M. Butler
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more... -
Robert Asprin's Myth-Quoted by Jody Lynn Nye
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA CAMPAIGN OF MYTH-INFORMATIONSince it was founded, M.Y.T.H. Inc. has dealt with all manner of vile and evil creatures. But not even a magician of Skeeve’s caliber is prepared to face the most duplicitous monsters of all: politicians. Emo Weavil and his cousin Wilmer Weavil-Scuttil have been running for governor of the island of Bokromi—for five years... -
The Dungeon Traveler by Alston Sleet
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI spent most of my life trying to get by with whatever happiness I could, that included alcohol, food, and porn. My death was unpleasant and humiliating. However, death is something we all need to go through. A bit like a proctology exam; necessary but never anything one wants to go through while it's happening. However, death was supposed to be the end of it... -
-
Nights of the Round Table and Other Stories of Heroic Fantasy by Tanya Huff
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsExplore uncharted territory in this collection of heroic fantasy shorts from Tanya Huff. Annotations provide background and insight on each story. Peppered with Huffs trademark tongue-in-cheek wit and the brilliant, funny, wise, ruthless heroines that have made her famous, this is a collection you wont want to miss. Travel to Camelot in Nights of the Round Table and to ancient Egypt in Succession... -
Ciara's Song: A Chronicle of Witch World by Andre Norton, Lyn McConchie
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Karsten, Ciara of Elmsgarth is only a small girl when the edict is carried out to kill all with Witch blood, and take all they own. As a mob murderers her family, Ciara is rescued and protected by the powerful Lord Tarnoor and his son, Trovagh. As the years pass, Ciara and Trovagh grow to love each other and marry, raising children of their own... -
Piołun i miód by Ewa Białołęcka
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWyprawa w niezwykły świat puszcz Ogorantu, baśniowej magii i dworskich intryg, które są groźniejsze od leśnych bestii.Jak to zwykle bywa, zaczęło się od jajka. A konkretniej od kłótni nad jajkiem. Obrażony Winograd ucieka od przyjaciół, po czym zostaje poturbowany i uwięziony przez leśnych zbójców... -
The Crimson Magic Trials by Natsume Akatsuki
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHAIL TO THE CHIEF!It’s back to Crimson Magic Village for Kazuma’s party! Yunyun is about to undergo the Chief’s Trials, and it always helps to have friends close by. The challenge is one that steadily ramps up in difficulty, so it’s best attempted in pairs... -
A Collegiate Casting-Out of Devilish Devices by Terry Pratchett
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFree online fiction... -
A Quest of Undoing by John P. Logsdon, Christopher P. Young
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLibrarian note: alternate-cover edition of B00F1EREBS.*** Rated: PG (some language and adult situations) ***Whizzfiddle the wizard has to finish this quest in 30 days or he'll lose his guild membership status, meaning he'll have to actually work for a living. At the perpetual age of 650, this is really no longer an option.He has to find a quest, get it contracted, and finish it to the letter... -
The Time-travelling Caveman by Terry Pratchett
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratings*A brand new collection of short stories from the incredible Sir Terry Pratchett!*Imagination is an amazing thing.It can take you to the top of the highest mountain, or down to the bottom of the deepest depths of the sea.This is where it took Doggins on his Awfully Big Adventure: a quest full of magic and flying machines. (And the world's best joke - trust me, it's hilarious... -
Castle Spellbound by John DeChancie
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a malfunction in the magical defense system of Lord Incarnadine's Castle Perilous strikes during the lord's party, gladiators, thieves, painted ladies, and hairy beasts find themselves spinning through space... -
Kedrigern in Wanderland by John Morressy
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKedrigern, connoisseur of counterspells, is now happily married. Well--fairly happily. His bride wants her own magic wand, and good ones are hard to come by. So Kedrigern will have to hit the road again, this time with his wife, Princess, in tow, embarking on a hilarious series of adventures... -
The Dance Of The Voodoo Handbag by Robert Rankin
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis is the story of Billy, whose Grandmother left him the "voodoo handbag" in her will, after he had sold her soul to science. The tales it tells Billy will change his life foreverand the lives of other people as well... -
-
Chicks 'n Chained Males by Esther M. Friesner, Harry Turtledove
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA collection of post-feminist fantasy featuring feisty female warriors with brass bras and broadswords, and a beltful of good intentions. These wild and wonderful women are here to protect their poor chained males from any number of fates worse than death... -
A Disagreement With Death by Craig Shaw Gardner
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWuntvor has caught the cold eye of Death himself, who seeks to add the hapless apprentice to his morbid minions.. -
Mid-Lich Crisis by Steve Thomas
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIs trying to sacrifice your estranged wife to a bloodthirsty demon an irredeemable act of evil? This is the sort of question the Dread Wizard Darruk Darkbringer struggles with. After being called evil one too many times, Darruk sets off to find a new purpose in his life and become a beloved celebrity... -
Your Wish Is My Command by Donna Kauffman
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"For every soul there is one true mate."So says Sebastien Valentin, a former privateer destined to spend eternity bringing soul mates together. Hexed by a voodoo priestess nearly two centuries ago, he is summoned by anyone who unsheathes the Sword of Hearts ...Former powerboat racing champion Jamie Sullivan has seen enough of the world that she doesn't believe in happy endings... -
Bride of the Castle by John DeChancie
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the latest outrageous adventure in the bestselling Castle series, a wedding is planned at Castle Perilous. But the happy groom would rather face a hoard of barbarians than his wedding guests. Getting his wish, he's now fighting the battle of his life. What could be worse? Only the fury of a scorned bride... -
The Unseen University Challenge: Terry Pratchett's Discworld Quizbook by David Langford
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTHE UNSEEN UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE: Trolls have smashed down the door, there's a banshee on the roof, the river's caught fire, the librarian has turned into some kind of ape, and this is your starter for ten.. -
Wieszac kazdy moze by Andrzej Pilipiuk, Michał Smyk
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCaution! No English version! Polish release... -
The Good, the Bad and the Smug by Tom Holt
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA new novel from a master of comic fantasy, Tom Holt. New Evil. Same as the Old Evil, but with better PR. Mordak isn't bad, as far as goblin kings go, but when someone, or something, starts pumping gold into the human kingdoms it puts his rule into serious jeopardy. Suddenly he's locked in an arms race with a species whose arms he once considered merely part of a calorie-controlled diet... -
An Excess of Enchantments by Craig Shaw Gardner
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsVerse the second in The Ballad of Wuntvor...in which an uninformed apprentice learns what comes after "Once upon a time.. -
The Wizards of Odd by Peter Haining
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis first-time collection showcases the Wizards of Odd--the masters of science fiction and fantasy at their quirky, comical best. Included are: a rare short story set in the world of Hitchhiker's Guide by Douglas Adams, a never-before-anthologized work by Terry Pratchett, unexpected offerings from such luminaries as Arthur C. Clarke, Ray Bradbury, Kurt Vonnigut, Jr. and Ursula K... -
-
The Cornerstone by Nick Spalding, John Hasler
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA great book will transport you to another world... literally, if you're not careful. On a gloomy Thursday afternoon, Max Bloom enters his local library in a last-ditch attempt to stave off an epic case of teenage boredom. Among the hushed stacks he discovers The Cornerstone, an ancient book tucked away on a dusty, forgotten shelf... -
Unicorn Western: 1 by Sean Platt, Johnny B. Truant
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCast out from the magical kingdom of The Realm and into the dying desert of the Sands beyond, Marshal Clint Gulliver and his unicorn Edward have finally found peace in the small and dusty town of Solace. For the first time since leaving The Realm, Clint has dared to be happy, getting hitched to his bride to be, Mai... -
The Outsorcerer's Apprentice by Tom Holt
Rated: 3.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA happy workforce, it is said, is a productive workforce. Mmmm. Try telling that to an army of belligerent goblins. Or the Big Bad Wolf. Or a professional dragons layer... -
Barry Trotter and the Dead Horse by Michael Gerber
Rated: 3.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBarry Trotter is pretty disreputable and unpleasant. Imagine what he was like as a teenager. (Their homwork, that is.) How exactly did Lon end up with a hole in his head that whistles when the wind blows? Was Lord Valumart always that crass? And where did that ridiculous German accent come from? is also as affectionate towards JK Rowling's originals... -
Barry Trotter and the Unnecessary Sequel by Michael Gerber
Rated: 2.83 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe Book Nobody Has Been Waiting forHere it is, just what the 100,000 fans who bought Barry Trotter and the Shameless Parody have been waiting for: the inevitable and thoroughly hilarious sequel to the bestselling spoof of the Potter phenomenon...
Or - use our amazing romance book finder to get recommendations based on your favorite content tropes and themes. Mix and match at will.