For fans of Discworld, The Wit and Wisdom of Discworld is a must read, must buy and must keep for in this gem of a book are the wittiest and wisest phrases that have been uttered on the Disc from Ankh-Morpok to the Agatean Empire.

In fact, I really wanted to give the book a solid five stars if not for one niggling thought that kept crossing my mind while savoring the words on the pages. Taken out of context, many of the wit and wisdom compiled here just aren't as funny or poignant. While I really appreciate having most of my favorite bits in one single volume and reading the book felt very much like visiting an old friend, the humor and sheer genius of many of the Disc's best lines are best enjoyed when they're grounded in the socio-political context of each individual book in the series. Likewise, some favorite phrases and moments did not make the final cut.

Nevertheless, The Wit and Wisdom of Discworld nicely complements any Discworld collection and it could potentially be a good starting point for introducing new travelers to the Disc.